Cultivating multifamily & industrial real estate investments through a proven, conservative underwriting process and data-driven market selection.
Seaglass is a commercial real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily and industrial assets. Our investment philosophy centers on a proven, conservative underwriting process, data-driven market selection, and turnkey management. We handpick opportunities that deliver stable performance and growth.
We invest with precision — leveraging a conservative underwriting process and a proprietary mix of financial & physical metrics that maximize opportunity and performance across both industrial and multifamily assets.
Our data-driven market selection focuses on rising tertiary markets and established secondary markets — where fundamentals support long-term growth and value creation.
Our industrial assets are managed in-house, while our multifamily properties leverage professional management partners to safeguard your investment and ensure tenant satisfaction.
A trusted partner for first-time investors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions seeking monthly cash flow, long-term value appreciation, and tax-advantaged returns.
Long-term NNN leases with built-in annual rent increases, pass-through expenses, and exceptionally low tenant turnover. Because moving is costly and disruptive for industrial users, occupancy remains stable and renewals are consistent. Rent payments are further secured through sublease assignment guarantees. Tenant base is largely composed of essential businesses that continue operating and driving the economy no matter the economic cycle.
Our strategic acquisition criteria attracts a tenant pool that supports a wide spectrum of essential sectors including but not limited to manufacturing, distribution, logistics, trades, R&D, e-commerce, service operations, and storage. This ensures strong demand and quick turnaround when filling vacancies.
These buildings are fundamentally uncomplicated: four walls, a roof, clear heights, and functional loading areas. Lower maintenance and CapEx requirements, fewer amenities, and minimal tenant complexity translate to efficient management. Alternatively, absolute NNN lease agreements provide a truly hands-off management experience, with tenants responsible for property taxes, insurance, and all structural maintenance.
Light industrial spaces can transition from one tenant use case to the next swiftly, minimizing downtime and maximizing occupancy. Because they aren't tied to a narrow use case, they remain relevant regardless of market shifts. Light industrial properties offer opportunities to generate income beyond standard lease payments — tenants may pay for storage, yard space, utilities, signage, or specialized services, creating additional cash flow.
In commercial real estate, increasing monthly income drives both cash flow and exponential growth in property value — the true engine of wealth creation.
A single multifamily acquisition can deliver anywhere from 4 to 400+ units in one transaction, while scaling single-family homes from 1 to 50 units requires 50 separate purchases, inspections, negotiations, closings, and operational setups.
Multifamily consolidates all of this into one deal, dramatically accelerating growth. Economies of scale make property management, maintenance, insurance, and utilities significantly more cost-effective on a per-unit basis. Owning multiple units under one roof naturally diversifies income — even if one tenant leaves, the impact on overall cash flow is minimal.
Lenders view multifamily as inherently safer due to its diversified income stream. Government-backed agencies prioritize multifamily — Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are designed to support housing, so they offer extremely competitive loan products for multifamily properties including lower interest rates, high leverage, interest-only periods, and long amortizations.
These agency-backed loans don't exist for single-family rentals at scale, giving multifamily investors a massive advantage. Bigger deals come with institutional underwriting, which often yields more favorable terms for the investor.
The value of a single-family home is tied to comparable sales — something you cannot control. Multifamily properties are valued based on net operating income, meaning you can force appreciation. Multifamily assets allow investors to actively enhance returns through:
Multifamily allows you to centralize operations under one roof with one team and one system, rather than juggling managers across multiple neighborhoods or cities. A single property management team can handle leasing, maintenance, repairs, tenant relations, and financial reporting for the entire building. Centralized management creates an environment where tenants feel supported and taken care of — happy tenants stay longer, reducing turnover costs, vacancy loss, and the burden of constant leasing.
"I stand for values that create real, lasting progress: perseverance, discipline, integrity, and a genuine commitment to the relationships I build."
I believe that clear vision paired with decisive action is the foundation of winning in both business and life. Everything I build is designed to empower the people who partner with me.
My mission is to provide a transparent, strategic path for investors who want to expand their opportunities, strengthen their financial position, and improve their lives through commercial real estate. I lead with intention, operate with accountability, and invest with a long-term mindset — because exceptional results come from exceptional stewardship.
A team built around discipline, experience, and an absolute commitment to investor outcomes.
Will is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Seaglass Commercial, where he leads investment strategy, underwriting, investor relations, and capital acquisition.
Beyond commercial real estate, Will has professional experience across high-end residential construction, manufacturing and distribution, and entertainment. With over a decade of combined experience, he brings a multifaceted approach to prospecting strong opportunities, marketing assets, and automating operations to maximize performance and profitability.
Will earned his BBA from Florida Gulf Coast University with a concentration in marketing and advertising, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha's Lambda Xi chapter.
Nolan is the founder and managing member of Sanburn Holdings and the CRE Collective, where he has acquired approximately 220,000 sq ft of light industrial commercial real estate over the last 10 years. Nolan is also an "Infinite Banking Coach" at Nowlin & Associates, a wealth management firm, where he educates investors on how to maximize their returns through life insurance.
Prior to entering the world of commercial real estate, Nolan played professional baseball as a pitcher for the Oakland A's, Washington Nationals, and Chicago White Sox organizations.
He received his Bachelor's degree in Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
Zane is the Acquisition Director for the CRE Collective, where he is responsible for syndicating commercial real estate around the country by connecting talented investors and providing the essential resources it takes to get deals done.
He is also a financial professional at Nowlin & Associates, where he advises businesses and families on how to control cash flows and store capital in the most efficient, tax-advantaged, protected, and profitable ways possible.
Zane received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management & Entrepreneurial Studies at Auburn University.
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