From our home to yours.

Central Ohio is our home. Let us take great care of yours. Since 1979, we’ve delivered hands-on care and lasting value across 16,000+ units—and we’re just getting started.

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1970s

Founded in Minnesota in 1979 by George Van Vliet

First unit acquired in Denver, Colorado

1980s

1 house and 78 total units acquired in Minnesota

15 employees

1990s

960 units acquired in Minnesota

40 employees

2000s

1,986 units over five properties acquired in Ohio

  • Continent Village
  • cornerstone crossing
  • heather glen
  • ashton pines
  • Lake eden

2,500 units over 11 properties acquired in Texas

148 units acquired in California

216 units acquired in Iowa

174 employees

2010s

2,989 units over six properties acquired in Ohio

  • Eden of Reynoldsburg
  • Eden of Easton
  • Eden of Whitehall
  • Eden Crossing
  • Caleb’s Crossing
  • Century City

250 Employees

2020s

Regional office opened in Columbus, Ohio

1,046 units over six properties acquired in Ohio

  • Eden at Jefferson Crossing
  • Eden at Bexley Crossing
  • Eden Brooke Townhomes
  • Eden Green
  • Heatherwood Terrace
  • North Eden

425 employees

6,021 units

Our Story

Who We Are

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, 5812 Investment Group (formerly Van Vliet Real Estate Companies) is a privately held real estate investment firm specializing in acquisition, reposition and management of distressed multi-family assets across the United States. With a strategic focus on naturally occurring affordable workforce housing, we’ve successfully transformed over 16,000 units in markets including Minnesota, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Arizona, California, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Iowa.

Led by founder George Van Vliet, whose 46 years of experience in the multi-family sector bring unmatched insight and access, 5812 has earned a reputation for navigating complex market cycles with agility, precision, and operational excellence.

Our Competitive Edge

We differentiate ourselves through a unique combination of expertise, discipline, and strategic relationships:

Specialized Focus

One of the few national firms dedicated to converting large Class “C” properties to Class “B” across diverse markets.

exclusive deal flow

Proprietary access to on- and off-market opportunities through lender REO departments, banks, and direct owner relationships.

Integrated Management

We manage all property operations in-house—no third-party fee-based management—ensuring full alignment and control.

Aligned Operational Incentives

Our management, leasing, and maintenance teams are incentivized to deliver measurable outcomes, driving efficiency and cost control.

established Financial Partnerships

Long-standing relationships with major banks and institutional lenders enable flexible, creative financing solutions.

Tax, Subsidy & Compliance Expertise

Proven success in navigating property tax appeals and leveraging government subsidies and tax incentives, including the operation of income- and rent-restricted properties.

Investment Strategy

Our exclusive focus is on opportunistic multi-family acquisitions, targeting vintage properties (1950s–1970s) with solid construction and strong location fundamentals. We seek underperforming assets in overlooked markets and execute comprehensive repositioning strategies that include:

  • Renovating physical assets to preserve and maximize tenant residency experience
  • Improving on-site staff
  • Implementing ownership-driven property management and processes'
  • Driving expense and operational efficiencies through aligned incentives and compensation

This disciplined approach consistently delivers above-market occupancy, rent growth, and collections.

Consistency

Resilience Through Market Cycles

During the 2008 financial crisis, our portfolio, acquired at occupancy levels between 73% and 90%, maintained an average 95%+ occupancy, even as market averages dropped into the low 80s. This performance underscores the strength of our sponsorship and the resilience of our operational platform.

Our promise to each other & those we serve.

A shared commitment to integrity, respect, growth, and service defines how we build thriving communities.

Integrity & Honesty

We do what we say, promoting positive contributions to the company, community and ourselves.

Respect

We treat every person with dignity. We focus on shared vision and goals—not personal differences.

Positivity & Helpfulness

As a team, we approach our coworkers and our jobs with a positive can-do spirit.

Continuous improvement

We regularly reevaluate policies and procedures to help our residents and team succeed.

Teamwork

We are all on this team together. We encourage initiative and are always learning or teaching.

Communication

We believe that no idea, thought, information, or concept is of value until it’s shared.

Quality Service

We exceed expectations and take pride in our work to give our residents the best service.

Accountability

Being held accountable for our areas of responsibility will help us grow individually and as a team.

The Journey

We value our team and our residents. Our job is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

Our People

We love where we work.

As seasoned real-estate professionals, we show up every day to work hard, help each other level up and enjoy doing it. Together, we’re shaping a workplace built on honest communication, aligned priorities, and meaningful accountability.

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Giving Back

Extending the impact of every project.

At 5812 Investment Group, we donate unused building materials to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore project—turning our surplus into opportunity, and helping communities build brighter futures.

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