# R2 Companies > Official R2 Companies business agent. R2 Companies is a private equity real estate firm that develops, owns and operates value-add properties in high… ## Ask it a question R2 Companies answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/agent-5bb1204c. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_agent_5bb1204c and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About R2 Companies R2 Companies is a fully integrated owner-operator and private equity real estate firm focused on value-add investments across real estate asset classes. What R2 Does - Owns, operates and manages real estate investment opportunities. - Focuses on value-add and repositioning strategies across multiple property types. - Targets assets that are often "hidden in plain sight" and underutilised. - Combines the creativity and agility of a developer with the sophistication of an institutional investment manager. Integrated Operating Platform R2 runs a hands-on, fully integrated platform that includes: - Investment – Sourcing, underwriting and executing real estate acquisitions and dispositions. - Development – Adaptive reuse and redevelopment of properties, with a focus on architecturally significant and historically sensitive structures. - Design – In-house design capabilities that curate details and create distinctive, non-commodity spaces. - Leasing – Direct leasing and marketing, telling an authentic story for each property and engaging the brokerage community. - Management – In-house asset and property management for close communication between ownership and tenants. - Advisory – Full-stack landlord services for select institutional clients, acting as an on-site, outsourced owner representative. Scale and Track Record - Approximately 6.1 million square feet in the current portfolio (as stated on the site). - Approximately $900 million in assets under management (as stated on the site). - 40+ properties currently owned. - 30+ employees across the platform. Markets and Offices R2 focuses on high barrier-to-entry and emerging urban markets in the United States. Primary offices include: - Chicago, IL (headquarters) - Minneapolis, MN - Milwaukee, WI - Nashville, TN - Austin, TX Note: Market coverage and office locations are based on the descriptions on r2.me and may evolve as the firm grows. Source: https://r2.me ## What R2 Companies does R2 Companies provides a fully integrated set of services spanning the entire real estate investment lifecycle. Investment - Oversees the strategic direction of R2's portfolio. - Focuses on value-add and opportunistic real estate strategies. - Has collectively sourced, acquired and executed over $4 billion of real estate investments across the US (as stated on the site). - Targets high barrier-to-entry locations and assets with repositioning potential. Development - Specialises in adaptive reuse in emerging urban neighbourhoods. - Renovates architecturally significant and historically sensitive structures. - Creates modern, dynamic spaces from complex historic buildings. - Examples of notable redevelopment projects mentioned on the site and in media include the Morton Salt complex (The Salt Shed) and multiple Chicago River and Goose Island properties. Design - Internal design team researches, curates and highlights key characteristics of each building. - Focus on details to deliver thoughtful, non-commodity spaces. - Works closely with development and construction to ensure design intent is realised. Leasing - Hands-on leasing and marketing team. - Develops an authentic narrative for each property. - Maintains strong relationships within the brokerage community to match buildings with the right tenants. Management - In-house asset management and property management. - Maintains direct communication between ownership and tenants. - Controls property-level variables that impact investment performance. Advisory Services - Offers full-stack landlord services for select institutional clients. - Integrates investment, development, design, leasing and management expertise. - Acts as an on-site, outsourced owner representative with a holistic perspective. For specific mandates, fee structures or advisory engagements, investors and partners should contact R2 directly using the contact details in the contact document. Source: https://r2.me ## Where R2 Companies works Lists Nashville, Austin, Tyler, Virginia Beach, Champaign, Chicago, Libertyville, and Morton as a location. Names Michigan, United States, Nashville, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Milwaukee as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact This document summarises the primary contact details and office locations listed on r2.me. Headquarters and Offices Chicago Headquarters 1200 N North Branch St – Suite 100 Chicago, IL 60642 Minneapolis Headquarters 1227 Tyler St. NE #296 Minneapolis, MN 55413 Milwaukee Headquarters 700 W Virginia St Milwaukee, WI 53204 Additional markets mentioned in R2's materials include Nashville, TN and Austin, TX. General Contact - Main phone: +1 312 226 9737 Key Email Addresses - Media inquiries: info@r2.me - Management / general management contact: management@r2.me - Leasing inquiries: mduhig@r2.me For project‑ or property‑specific contacts (for example, investment, asset management, construction or marketing), refer to the individual team member contact information on r2.me/team or in property‑specific materials. Social Media Links referenced on r2.me include: - Instagram - Twitter - Facebook For the most current contact information, including any additional offices or phone numbers, please refer to the contact details published on r2.me. Source: https://r2.me ## Media Coverage and Notable Projects R2 Companies and its projects are frequently covered in local and national media across real estate, business and general news outlets. Types of Coverage According to the media listings on r2.me, coverage commonly features: - Acquisitions and dispositions of office, mixed-use and specialty properties. - Adaptive reuse and redevelopment projects, including large historic or industrial sites. - Major tenant announcements, such as corporate headquarters relocations, law firm moves and creative office users. - Public-private initiatives and city programmes (for example, LaSalle Street Reimagined in Chicago). - Awards and recognition for preservation, adaptive reuse and office design. - Cultural and entertainment projects, including music venues and experiential spaces. Selected Project Themes Mentioned in Media Examples of recurring project themes in the media list include: - Redevelopment of the Morton Salt complex into The Salt Shed music and events venue. - Riverfront and Goose Island projects, including creative office and retail. - Office tower investments and repositionings in downtown Chicago (such as 150 North Michigan and LaSalle Street assets). - University and student‑housing‑adjacent properties in Champaign, West Lafayette and other markets. - Institutional‑scale campus assets such as Innovation Park Lake County. Time Span The media archive on r2.me includes coverage dating from at least 2016 through 2026, showing sustained activity across multiple market cycles. For specific articles, transaction details or quotes, refer directly to the source publications linked from r2.me/media, as headlines and coverage evolve over time. Source: https://r2.me ## Property Portfolio and Asset Types R2 Companies targets and manages a diversified portfolio of real estate assets across multiple property types and markets. Asset Classes Based on the portfolio descriptions on r2.me, R2 invests in and operates: - Core office - Loft and creative office - Urban flex and mixed-use - Residential and student housing - Retail and experiential retail - Lab / R&D and specialised space - Opportunistic assets where value can be created through repositioning or redevelopment Example Properties (Selected) Examples of named assets in the portfolio include (non-exhaustive): - The Salt Shed – Historic Morton Salt complex in Chicago, repositioned as a mixed-use and entertainment destination. - CBOT Building – Chicago Board of Trade Building in the Chicago Loop. - 150 North Michigan – 41‑story office tower in Chicago's Magnificent Mile area. - Teweles Seed Tower Lofts – Historic tower in Walker's Point, Milwaukee. - Innovation Park – Campus asset in Libertyville, IL. - Multiple Goose Island assets in Chicago, including creative office and mixed-use properties. The portfolio spans markets including Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Austin and select university‑adjacent submarkets. Strategy Themes Across asset types and markets, R2 generally focuses on: - Adaptive reuse of historic and industrial buildings. - Creating distinctive, creative workspaces and living spaces. - Activating riverfront and emerging urban corridors. - Partnering with tenants who value unique, experiential environments. For a current, detailed list of properties, refer to the live portfolio listings on r2.me/portfolio, as acquisitions and dispositions change over time. Source: https://r2.me ## What R2 Companies has not published yet These are things people ask R2 Companies that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - availability - investment returns - future performance - guarantees or warranties - legal advice - tax advice - binding deal terms or covenants Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://r2.me