LI
Land Income
Timber, farm, ranch and leased land.
Launch 2027
02 / Division
Clients first. Then our investors. Then us.
Every property ALEX finds goes to clients first. If no client wants it and it passes our vetting, it goes to the ALEX investment program. Only if both pass, in writing, may ALEX or an ALEX agent buy it.
Online: alex-companies.com/investments
Printable PDF: alex-companies.com/alex-investments.pdf
Version 1.3 · November 11, 2026 · 8:35 PM CST
At a glance
- One LLC per property, managed by ALEX
- ALEX's commission share always invested, never taken as cash
- 3% sponsor share, then 97% by dollars in, same price for everyone
- Investors always own at least 81%
- No bonus, promote or waterfall at sale
3%
ALEX sponsor share
97%
divided by dollars in
10%
maximum ALEX ownership
81%
minimum investor ownership
Our promise
Who gets first choice
Many investor-brokers keep the best opportunities for themselves. That conflicts with the duty every brokerage, broker and agent owes: putting the client's interests above our own. So every property passes through the same three steps, in this order.
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A property moves right only when the step before it passes. A deal that fails ALEX's vetting never reaches investors.
01
Clients
If a client with a signed buyer representation agreement has a defined search that the property matches, that client gets first choice.
- Agent-found: an agent or associate broker who finds a property for their own client under a buyer representation agreement presents it to that client first. Their fiduciary duty is to that client; there is no obligation to tell other ALEX clients.
- ALEX-found: when ALEX finds a property that matches several clients' defined searches, every matching client is told at the same time, through their agents, and the first offer wins.
02
Investors
If no client wants it, ALEX vets the deal. If it makes sense, it is offered to the ALEX investment program. If not, it never reaches investors.
03
Us
Only if both pass, in writing, may an ALEX agent or ALEX itself buy it, with broker approval and written disclosure of license status.
Process
How a deal works
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The deal rules
The same ten rules apply to every LLC.
- Each property is bought by its own LLC, managed by ALEX.
- ALEX represents the LLC as buyer's broker.
- ALEX's share of the buyer's broker commission always goes into the LLC as equity. It is never taken as cash.
- The deal agent chooses how much of their commission share to invest, from none to all. Any net commission not invested is paid to the agent through ALEX as usual.
- ALEX receives a 3% sponsor share of every LLC at formation, for sourcing, structuring and managing the deal. No other bonus of any kind.
- The other 97% is divided by dollars in, at the same price for everyone: investor cash, ALEX commission, agent commission, and ALEX or agent added cash.
- Investors contribute cash. Every LLC holds a reserve of at least 10% for taxes, maintenance, legal and accounting. Reserve interest belongs to the LLC.
- No administration fee. Outside costs are passed through to the LLC at cost, with no markup, limited to unaffiliated third parties.
- 6% property management when the property needs it.
- At sale, ALEX lists the property for a 3% commission. After sale costs, proceeds are shared by ownership. No bonus, promote or waterfall.
Ownership
Who owns what
ALEX owns a 3% sponsor share of every LLC from formation. The other 97% is divided by dollars in: every dollar, whether it is investor cash, an invested commission or added cash, buys ownership at the same price.
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Both bars drawn to scale. The top bar is illustrative ($1,000,000 purchase, 3% commission, 90/10 agent split, agent invests all of their share); the calculator below reproduces it. The sponsor share is owned from day one and dilutes investors even if the property only breaks even.
Ownership limits
"ALEX" means ALEX, George, Diane and every related entity, counted together.
Investors always own at least 81%, and usually 94% or more.
| Who | Maximum |
|---|---|
| ALEX | 10% 3% sponsor share + commission + added cash |
| The deal agent | 5% commission + added cash |
| All other ALEX agents and staff, combined | 4% |
| ALEX, agents and staff together | 19% |
| Any one person or entity | 19% family and controlled entities count together |
Allocation
Who fills the deal, in what order
- Fixed first: the 3% sponsor share and invested commissions.
- Investors next: they may take all they want.
- Other agents and staff last: only what investors leave, up to 4% combined.
- Everyone commits in dollars, by the same deadline, in writing, with a $5,000 minimum.
- Oversubscribed: insiders' optional cash drops first; then everyone is cut back pro rata.
- Not fully funded: insiders fill only up to their limits; otherwise the deal does not close.
- Unused insider room goes to investors, never to another insider bucket.
- Results are published to every participant after allocation.
Compensation
Every way ALEX is paid
We list every source of ALEX compensation in plain terms. ALEX is paid nothing beyond what is on this table.
| Item | Terms |
|---|---|
| Sponsor share | 3% of the LLC at formation, for sourcing, structuring and managing the deal. It is owned from day one and dilutes investors even if the property only breaks even. |
| Buyer's broker commission | ALEX's share is always invested in the LLC at the same price as investor cash. Never taken as cash. |
| Administration | No administration fee. Outside costs are passed through at cost, with no markup. |
| Property management | 6%, only when the property needs it. |
| Listing commission at sale | 3% of the sale price, disclosed to every member. |
| At sale | Proceeds after sale costs are shared by ownership. No bonus, promote or waterfall. |
Strategies
Investment groups
Every deal belongs to one group and carries an ID with its group code and year, for example ALEX-LG-2027-01. Four groups launch in 2027; two are planned for the future.
Income
Growth
Land
LG
Land Growth
Raw land in the path of growth.
Launch 2027
Residential
RI
Residential Income
1 to 4 unit rentals.
Launch 2027
RG
Residential Growth
Planned.
Future
Commercial
CI
Commercial Income
Multifamily (5+ units), retail, office and industrial.
Launch 2027
CG
Commercial Growth
Planned.
Future
Agents
How ALEX agents take part
ALEX agents are independent. When an agent has a buyer representation agreement with a client, a person or an entity such as an LLC, their fiduciary duty is to that client alone, not to ALEX or the program. No agent is asked or paid to steer a client's opportunity to the program.
Agents choose
Each deal agent decides how much of their commission to invest, from none to all. Anything not invested is paid through ALEX as usual.
Passive equity
Agents hold passive equity on the same terms as investors, with no management role.
Leaving ALEX changes nothing
An agent who leaves keeps their equity until sale. There is no buyout, and no transfer without ALEX's consent.
No pay for bringing investors
Agents may refer investors to George or Diane, for no compensation. Misconduct is handled in the agent agreement (non-solicitation of program investors), not through the equity.
Capital
Capital, reserves and who can invest
Cash in, same price
Investors contribute cash. ALEX and the deal agent contribute invested commission and any added cash. Every dollar buys ownership at the same price, with a $5,000 minimum.
Reserve of at least 10%
Every LLC holds a reserve of at least 10% for property taxes, maintenance, legal and accounting. Reserve interest belongs to the LLC, not to ALEX.
Who can invest
Accredited investors only, as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D. Investors certify their status in writing.
Illustration
See who owns what
An illustrative ownership example assuming an all-cash purchase. Closing costs, financing and taxes are excluded. It shows ownership only, not returns.
Inputs
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%
%
Enter 0 when George or Diane leads the deal.
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$
$
$
After investors take what they want.
Reserve fixed at 10%. Sponsor share 3%. Limits: ALEX 10%, deal agent 5%, other agents & staff 4%.
Ownership
ALEX sponsor
ALEX commission / cash
Deal agent
Other agents & staff
Investors
| Who | Dollars in | Ownership | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX | 10% | ||
| incl. 3% sponsor share | $0 | 3.00% | |
| Deal agent | 5% | ||
| Other agents & staff | 4% | ||
| ALEX + agents + staff | 19% | ||
| Investors | at least 81% | ||
| Total capital (price + 10% reserve) | 100.00% |
Agent commission paid through ALEX
$0
ALEX annual fee
Illustrative only. Shows ownership, not returns. Closing costs, financing and taxes are excluded.
FAQ
Questions
Only last. A property goes first to matching clients, then, if it passes vetting, to the ALEX investment program. Only if both pass, in writing, may an ALEX agent or ALEX itself buy it, with broker approval and written disclosure of license status.
ALEX receives 3% of every LLC at formation for sourcing, structuring and managing the deal. It is ALEX's only bonus of any kind. Because it is owned from day one, it dilutes investors even if the property only breaks even. The other 97% is divided by dollars in, at the same price for everyone.
No. After sale costs, proceeds are shared by ownership. There is no preferred-return hurdle, tiered waterfall, promote or bonus at sale.
When it's time to sell, ALEX lists the property for a 3% commission, the same professional fee any listing brokerage would typically earn. Because ALEX also manages the LLC and owns part of it, the commission is disclosed to every member.
If oversubscribed, insiders' optional cash drops first, then everyone is cut back pro rata. If not fully funded, insiders fill only up to their limits; otherwise the deal does not close. Results are published to every participant.
A reserve of at least 10% covers property taxes, maintenance, legal and accounting, so the LLC isn't forced into capital calls for routine costs. Any interest the reserve earns belongs to the LLC and is shared by ownership like all other income.
Interested in investing with ALEX?
Start a conversation about your goals. We'll explain current eligibility requirements and how the program works.
Accredited investors only
Important: This page is for general information only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security. Any offering will be made only through definitive offering documents and only to persons who qualify. Investments are open to accredited investors only, as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D. Investing in real estate involves risk, including loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The calculator and examples are illustrative and exclude closing costs, financing, operating results and taxes.
ALEX Real Estate is a d/b/a of Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC. When ALEX or its license holders acquire an interest in a property, that interest will be disclosed in writing as required by law. The listing commission at sale is disclosed to every member. ALEX is not a registered investment adviser and does not provide tax or legal advice.
02 / Division · Venture
Alumni Ventures
We are a member of Alumni Ventures and can introduce you if you are interested in any of the investment vehicles.
At a glance
- 31 venture clubs in 4 groups
- By alumni community, profession, sector and stage
- ALEX makes the introduction; you invest directly with Alumni Ventures
- No compensation to ALEX: a courtesy to our clients and investor partners
Investment vehicles
Venture clubs
01 / 13 clubs
Alumni & Community Affinity
Sorted by university / ecosystem
Babson College
Babo Venture Club
For Babson College alumni and community members.
Columbia University
116 Street Venture Club
For Columbia alumni and affiliated professionals.
Dartmouth College
Green & Granite
For Dartmouth alumni connected by the Dartmouth network.
Harvard University
Yard Venture Club
For Harvard alumni and affiliated professionals.
Israel Tech Ecosystem
Israel Tech Venture
Focuses on backing startups, founders, and innovations originating from Israel's tech ecosystem.
MIT
Castor Club
For MIT alumni and friends of the MIT community.
MIT
MIT Venture Club
For MIT alumni and friends of the MIT community.
Northwestern University
Purple Arch Venture Club
For Northwestern alumni and affiliated professionals.
Stanford University
Spike Ventures Club
For Stanford alumni and affiliated professionals.
Texas A&M University
Ring Ventures
Dedicated venture funds and syndicates for Texas A&M alumni and the Aggie community.
University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
Chestnut Street Venture Club
For Penn alumni and affiliated professionals.
University of Texas
Congress Avenue Ventures
Offers dedicated venture funds and deal-by-deal syndicates for UT alumni and the Longhorn community.
Yale University
Blue Ivy Venture Club
For Yale alumni and affiliated professionals.
02 / 4 clubs
Role & Professional Background
Bar Club (The)
An invite-only forum for attorneys to apply legal-level diligence and rigor to venture capital investing.
CISO Venture Club
A private circle for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and senior cybersecurity leaders.
CRO Venture Club
Designed for current and former Chief Revenue Officers and GTM leaders to evaluate deals through revenue-tech diligence.
Wall Street Venture Club
Tailored for finance professionals applying institutional investment rigor to early-stage startups.
03 / 10 clubs
Sector & Technology Focused
AI and Robotic Venture Club
Focuses on hardware and deep tech AI, including chips, robotics, autonomous labs, industrial AI, and defense tech.
AI Club
Focuses on all aspects of artificial intelligence technologies and ventures.
AI First Ventures
An invite-only circle focused on building disciplined exposure to AI-native companies transforming industries.
Coming soon
BioFrontier
A private circle backing startups at the intersection of AI and biology.
DeepTech
Focuses on hard sciences, including advanced materials, robotics, semiconductors, and frontier technologies.
Doctors & Health Tech
Focuses on digital health, biotechnology, and medical devices.
Maritime
Targets innovations in shipping, port infrastructure, and the broader ocean economy.
Nuclear & Nuclear Tech
Focuses on climate tech, clean energy solutions, and decarbonization through nuclear and related technologies.
Space Ventures Club
Targets commercial space economy innovations and cost-curve improvements in space technology.
Women Investing in AI Club
A private investing circle dedicated to allocating capital into artificial intelligence through women capital allocators.
04 / 4 clubs
Stage & Strategy Focused
Deal Roundtable
Brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to analyze deals from multi-disciplinary angles.
Global Access Club
Focuses on private US and international venture opportunities with insights from global investors.
NextGen
Designed for next-generation family office leaders to learn hands-on venture investing by evaluating deals together.
Seed Club
Provides disciplined access to early-stage deals spanning pre-seed through pre-Series A rounds.
Interested in a venture club?
Tell us which club interests you and we'll introduce you to Alumni Ventures.
Important: Alumni Ventures is an independent firm. ALEX is a member and can make an introduction only. ALEX receives no compensation or any consideration from Alumni Ventures for introductions. Introductions are offered as a courtesy to our clients and investor partners. This page is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, and ALEX does not offer, sell or give advice on any Alumni Ventures investment. Any investment is made directly with Alumni Ventures, under its own offering documents and eligibility requirements. Venture investing involves high risk, including loss of principal. Club names and descriptions are summaries and may change.