Sandlin Capital, LLC is a private equity investment firm with a focus on quality commercial real estate. Our mission is to provide investment opportunities which produce returns that consistently outperform industry averages. We accomplish this by partnering with best-in-class sponsors of commercial real estate and underwriting each opportunity to our stringent standards.
At Sandlin Capital we strive to create lasting relationships built on trust and our ability to execute. As veterans of the commercial real estate industry, we utilize our expertise to actively manage each investment in order to improve net operating income and deliver strong returns.
50+ years of collective expertise
In May of 2008, Bill formed Sandlin Capital, LLC and has managed 39 real estate investments netting his investors solid returns.
Founder & President
A 1977 graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Bill began his professional career with Johnson & Johnson as a Microbiologist. In 1982, he became associated with Clayton, W. Williams, Jr. in the development of a one hundred and fifty acre, 1.2 million square foot multi-use development. In 1985 Bill was promoted to General Manager for the ClayDesta Corporation.
In 1988 Bill founded Southwest Commercial Investments, Inc. (SCI). SCI exclusively represented First American Bank, First Gibraltar, FSB, Bank One, and Chase Bank in their disposition of assets in the West Texas markets of Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo. SCI was the exclusive representative for Starbucks in the same markets. SCI produced extensive results for clients in all product types to include Office, Industrial, Retail, and Multifamily properties.
In July of 2003 Bill relocated to Southlake, Texas and became Senior Vice President for Synergy Properties in Fort Worth. While at Synergy, Bill delivered over $408 million dollars in equity to commercial transactions in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton Counties.
In May of 2008, Bill formed Sandlin Capital, LLC and has managed 39 real estate investments netting his investors solid returns.
Michael joined Sandlin Capital in 2013, and has raised and co-managed the JV equity for over $320 million in total project capitalization.
Partner
Michael Turner is a Partner at Sandlin Capital, LLC with a focus on both new acquisitions and asset management of current investments. Michael began his career with Verdad Real Estate, Inc. after graduating from Texas Christian University in 2010. While at Verdad, Michael performed a variety of services which included site selection, underwriting, and deal sourcing while working with national retailers such as 7-Eleven, Taco Bell, and Popeyes. Mr. Turner was an instrumental piece for the completion of several large sale-leaseback portfolios with QSR franchisees in 2012 totaling over 30 stores and $40 Million.
Before joining the Sandlin Capital team, Michael was working primarily in New York assisting 7-Eleven with establishing a greater market presence through site selection and development. When Michael joined Sandlin Capital in 2013, he spearheaded the rollout of E-Care Emergency Centers which was a portfolio company of Sandlin Capital at the time. In addition to site selection and procuring entitlements, Michael secured a guidance line of credit for E-Care in the amount of $30 Million which funded the real estate development for each new facility.
Michael has spent the last several years focusing on the senior housing market and has raised and co-managed the JV equity for over $320 Million in total project capitalization since 2015. Michael’s other responsibilities at Sandlin Capital include underwriting potential opportunities and business development. Mr. Turner is also a licensed Real Estate Salesman for the state of Texas.
