Off-Market CRE · Metro Detroit

Real deals. Real numbers.
Rich is not what you think.

I source and structure off-market commercial real estate deals for operators and capital partners across Metro Detroit — no hype, no games, just disciplined deal flow built on integrity.

Nathaniel Gilmore
5.2%
Metro Detroit industrial vacancy
7.6%
National industrial vacancy (avg.)
$20.81
Avg. office asking rent / SF
12.4%
Metro Detroit office vacancy
Who this is for

Two ways I create value

Whether you're operating assets on the ground or deploying capital from a distance, the relationship is the same: straight numbers, no wasted time.

CRE Operators & Owners

  • Off-market acquisition targets sourced before they hit the MLS or LoopNet
  • Industrial, retail, and multifamily deal flow across Wayne, Oakland & Macomb counties
  • Pre-vetted numbers — rent roll, condition, and seller motivation confirmed up front
  • Fast, direct communication — one point of contact, no runaround

Capital Partners & Investors

  • Access to wholesale and JV deal flow in a market with vacancy well below the national average
  • Transparent underwriting — you see exactly what I see
  • Flexible structures: assignment, JV equity, or debt placement
  • A local operator's eyes on the ground in a market outsiders misread
The Ethos
"Never let any amount of money outrank your self-respect. The things that make you great are the morals you stand on."

— Nathaniel Gilmore, Author of The WealthBuilder

How It Works

A simple, disciplined process

01

Conversation

A short call to understand what you're targeting — asset class, size, county, and return requirements.

02

Deal Sourcing

I bring you vetted, off-market opportunities that match — with real numbers, not marketing copy.

03

Structure

We agree on the right structure — assignment, JV, or capital placement — before anything moves forward.

04

Close

Clear timelines, direct communication, no surprises at the closing table.

Why Metro Detroit, Why Now

A market outsiders are still underpricing

Metro Detroit's industrial vacancy has held near 5%, well below the national average, driven by automotive retooling at GM, Ford, and Stellantis as manufacturers redirect capacity toward gas and hybrid production.

Office fundamentals are stabilizing too — vacancy sits below the national rate and rents remain among the most accessible of any major Midwest market, with well-located, well-managed buildings leasing while dated stock sits empty.

That gap between headline sentiment and on-the-ground fundamentals is exactly where off-market deal flow lives.

Sources: Colliers Detroit-Ann Arbor Q1 2026 Market Reports; Friedman Real Estate Metro Detroit 2026 Outlook; CBRE U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook 2026.

Industrial vacancy5.2%
Office vacancy12.4%
Avg. office rent / SF$20.81
Industrial absorption (Q1)2.1M+ SF
Primary industrial demand driverAuto retooling

Let's talk about your next deal.

Whether you're an operator looking for your next acquisition or a capital partner looking for disciplined Metro Detroit deal flow, tell me what you're targeting and I'll follow up within one business day.