About BlackRidge
Our Story
The two started building the leasing business together while continuing to stay involved in the investment and operating side of real estate. After working closely together for a few months, it became clear that their strengths complemented each other well and that their long-term goals were closely aligned.
Ryan naturally gravitated toward acquisitions, finance, systems, and business development. Collin gravitated toward property operations, renovation projects, team leadership, leasing execution, and the marketing of the units themselves.
The overlap was strong enough to share the same vision, and the differences were useful enough to make the partnership stronger. From there, BlackRidge became the platform for both sides of the business: multifamily investing and third-party leasing.
Principals
Principal
Ryan focuses on acquisitions, underwriting, finance, business development, and the systems behind BlackRidge. He spends much of his time in the numbers and in the processes behind the business — evaluating opportunities, shaping investment and asset-level strategy, and figuring out how the company can operate more effectively.
His multifamily experience includes leading the acquisition and repositioning of a 16-unit property and acquiring and operating a 51-unit property alongside Collin in the Milwaukee area.
Acquisitions · Underwriting · Finance · Asset Strategy · Business Development · Systems
Principal
Collin focuses on the day-to-day execution behind BlackRidge, including property operations, renovations and capital projects, leasing execution, unit marketing, and team leadership. He manages and trains the people involved in the day-to-day work and spends much of his time close to the properties themselves — identifying what needs to get done and carrying it through.
His experience includes managing renovation and construction projects, preparing units for market, and operating a 51-unit multifamily property alongside Ryan in the Milwaukee area.
Operations · Renovations · Capital Projects · Team Leadership · Leasing · Unit Marketing
How We Work
Care about the result, not just whether the task got passed along or technically completed.
We try not to let “how it’s usually done” decide the answer. We get into the details, challenge assumptions, and look for the best solution rather than the easiest one.
We want people to trust how we operate, not just the result of one deal or one lease. We communicate clearly, follow through, and try to build relationships that last beyond the immediate transaction.
Give people something valuable: a clear recommendation, a solved problem, better information, or less to worry about.
Whether you want to talk about a property, leasing, an acquisition opportunity, or simply get to know us, we’d be glad to connect.