Real Estate Investment & Advisory

Institutional discipline for small and mid-market real estate.

Saiph Real Estate Partners brings institutional-grade underwriting, capital advisory and deal sponsorship to value-oriented opportunities across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

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8Markets covered
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IRRDriven underwriting
Who We Are

Wall Street rigor, applied street by street.

Saiph Real Estate Partners was founded to bring the analytical standards of institutional finance to a segment of the market that rarely sees them: small and mid-sized commercial, mixed-use and residential properties.

We underwrite on actual rents rather than pro-forma promises, use conservative exit assumptions, and measure every opportunity by its long-term return to our partners.

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Underwrite to reality

Actual in-place rents, verified expenses and same-street comparables.

02

Conservative by design

Prudent cap rates and stress-tested assumptions protect capital first.

03

Aligned with partners

We invest alongside our partners and structure deals for long-term value.

What We Do

Investment & advisory services

From sourcing and underwriting to capital and execution, we support investors and owners across the full life of a deal.

Real Estate Capital Advisor

Comprehensive capital sourcing and structuring services to optimize your investment returns.

Key Capabilities

  • Underwrite deals and model valuations
  • Determine optimal capital stack
  • Source lenders (bridge, DSCR, construction, perm, specialty finance)
  • Prepare lender packages and investor materials
  • Support negotiations with lenders

Deal Sponsor / Co-GP

Strategic partnership opportunities for small and mid-size real estate projects.

Key Capabilities

  • Participate in acquisitions as minority co-sponsor
  • Assist in due diligence and financing
  • Provide asset management support
  • Deliver value through underwriting expertise
  • Operational oversight throughout investment lifecycle

Real Estate Structuring Advisor

Sophisticated deal structuring and partnership formation services.

Key Capabilities

  • Create JV structures for investors and sponsors
  • Model waterfalls and equity splits
  • Design investor compensation frameworks
  • Prepare partnership agreements (with legal counsel)
  • Tax-efficient structure optimization

Development Consultant / Owner's Rep

Professional representation ensuring your development projects stay on track and on budget.

Key Capabilities

  • Serve as liaison between owner, GC, architect, and lenders
  • Manage budgets and timelines
  • Oversee draw schedules
  • Construction loan management
  • Quality control and milestone tracking

Special Situations & Distressed Assets

Expert guidance for financially stressed properties requiring strategic intervention.

Key Capabilities

  • Evaluate distressed property situations
  • Develop exit strategies and repositioning plans
  • Identify capital infusion opportunities
  • Coordinate contractors, investors, and lenders
  • Stabilize underperforming assets

Property Management Support

Strategic asset management services to maximize property performance.

Key Capabilities

  • Lease-up strategy development
  • Maintenance and vendor coordination
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Rent-roll analysis and optimization
  • Operating expense management
Where We Invest

Eight markets, one thesis

Northeast and Rust Belt cities anchored by universities and hospital systems, where purchase prices are a fraction of New York's and yields are higher.

Maryland

Baltimore

Anchored by Johns Hopkins and a deep stock of historic mixed-use buildings.

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Pennsylvania

Philadelphia

Penn, CHOP and a broad "eds and meds" employment base.

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Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh

UPMC and Carnegie Mellon driving a growing tech and healthcare economy.

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New Jersey

Newark

Port and rail access with direct connections into New York City.

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Ohio

Cleveland

Cleveland Clinic and a low-cost-basis housing market.

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New York

Buffalo

Medical-campus investment and a revitalizing downtown core.

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New York

Rochester

University of Rochester as the region's largest employer.

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New York

Syracuse

Syracuse University, Upstate Medical and new advanced-manufacturing investment.

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Detailed market reports, comparables and underwriting are available to qualified investors on request.

Investment Criteria

What we look for

If you have an opportunity that fits, we'd like to hear about it.

Asset Types

Mixed-use & small commercial

Retail, mixed-use, small multifamily and net-lease properties.

Deal Size

$500K – $20M

Small and mid-market transactions often overlooked by larger institutional buyers.

Strategy

Value & long-term hold

Below-market rents, repositioning and adaptive reuse.

Sourcing

All channels

Brokered, off-market, auction and distressed sales.

Our Team

Leadership

Oliver Zafar

Oliver Zafar

President

Oliver Zafar brings a diverse background spanning corporate finance, real estate investments, and infrastructure asset evaluation. His experience across institutional platforms provides a foundation for delivering sophisticated real estate advisory and investment services.

Professional Experience

JP Morgan

Corporate Finance
Custody and Fund Services

Focused on corporate finance within the Custody and Fund Services division, responsible for actuals vs estimates analysis, financial forecasting, and analyzing revenue drivers to support strategic decision-making.

Amazon

Investments
Industrial Real Estate

Contributed to Amazon's industrial real estate investment strategy, supporting the evaluation and acquisition of logistics and distribution facilities to expand the company's fulfillment network.

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Infrastructure REIT
Infrastructure Solar and Wind

Evaluated infrastructure assets in the renewable energy sector, focusing on solar and wind projects. Conducted financial analysis and due diligence for sustainable infrastructure investments.

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