ROCO Real Estate
ROCO owns and operates a portfolio of multifamily properties throughout the United States. Within the multifamily space, ROCO owns a diverse portfolio of assets; including garden-style, low-rise, and mid-rise buildings that are both traditional and student housing properties. The firm focuses on acquiring existing multi-family properties and avoids deals that require extensive construction. Due to ROCO’s reputation of being well-funded, flexible, and adhering to the highest standards of professional practice; the firm attracts many off market deals. ROCO understands the importance of “buying right” to provide strong cash-flow returns to investors with the potential for long-term capital appreciation.
Real Estate Specialization
| Multifamily |
| Student Housing |
Investment Type
| Acquisition/Fee Simple |
Investment Style
| Development |
Michael Colman
Michael Colman is the Director of Acquisitions. Previously, Michael sourced new acquisitions at Edward Rose & Sons. Michael oversaw the acquisition of over 100 acres of new land and $75 million of development. A Bloomfield Hills, MI native, Michael earned a BA from the University of Wisconsin in 2008.
Tyler Ross
Tyler is responsible for ROCO finances. Previously, Tyler worked at Edward Rose & Sons, founded by his family in 1921, with current ownership of over 57,000 apartments units. A Bloomfield Hills, MI native, he earned a BA from the University of Chicago in 2008 and a JD from Fordham Law School in 2011.
David Colman
David is responsible for asset management. Previously, David worked for BlackRock in their Proprietary Alpha Strategies Group, later transitioning to a fixed income Product Strategist. A Bloomfield Hills, MI native, David earned a BBA from the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business in 2010.
Evan Ross
Mr. Ross is responsible for business development. In addition to his duties at ROCO, Mr. Ross, Bass-Baritone, performs at leading opera theaters and concert halls around the world. Mr. Ross earned a Masters of Music degree from the Boston Conservatory.
Lana Bodette
Warren Frenkel
Rehan Hossain
Jennifer Mroz
Christie Parker
Kevin Roach
Phillip Shane
Mik Spann
Katrina Wojtan
Kimberly Smith
Andrea Evans
Kristen Connor
James Johnson