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Landmark Companies’ roots trace back to New York City. The year is 1978, the city is on the verge of bankruptcy, and Robert Saland, now president of Landmark Companies, seized the opportunity to acquire his first properties and put his business plan to the test. After many successful ventures, Robert moved to South Beach in the late 1980’s, being among the first developers to recognize this jewel in the rough. With a wealth of vacant buildings just crying out to be saved, Miami Beach was a location that couldn’t be ignored. This period marked the beginning of change for the city as Landmark Companies breathed new life into Miami Beach, specializing in the acquisition and restoration of historic buildings, these properties included the Riviera Plaza on South Beach, a historic renovation featured on the critically acclaimed television show “This Old House.” At the time, it seemed only natural to convert the apartments into condominiums—that was over 15 years ago! Since then, Robert has been joined by Francisco Rojo – co-principal – and together they have charted a course that has expanded Landmark Companies’ reach outside of the beach, developing thousands of apartment homes from Miami to Jacksonville. The Florida-based real estate firm now specializes in the development, acquisition, rehabilitation, construction, and management of multi-family rental and for-sale properties. Landmark Companies’ principals have acquired, developed, sponsored and managed in excess of 2,500 apartment units with a cost basis of over $250 million. The secret to Landmark’s success has been quite simply choosing great properties in great locations, and being there first. With more than 30 years of experience in development and construction, Landmark’s principals bring a dedication and uncommon pride to their work. The company operates based on the premise that a professionally trained, centrally directed property management staff can have a material impact on the long-term operation and appreciation of real estate assets. Most importantly, the property management staff is specially trained and possesses the expertise required to handle the complex compliance reporting normally required by the diverse federal, state, and local financial sources that fund this type of development. In the rental housing arena, Landmark Companies is unique in its extensive experience utilizing federal, state and local funding through the following programs:
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