ABOUT
Family Roots.
Institutional Reach.
Built on three generations of industry experience, we are a team of relentlessly curious investors and operators. Our unique perspective and vertically integrated approach allow us to make investments where others can't — from repositioning neglected housing stock to acquiring irreplaceable industrial land. We create opportunities others don't see.
Our Mission
Our roots trace back to the third-party management of properties that other firms wouldn't touch: high-vacancy, delinquency, legal challenges, deferred maintenance, crime, or all of the above. These were the assets available to us, and we learned the business by solving problems others avoided.
That experience shaped our mission: repositioning neglected assets that yield positive returns for both our partners and those who depend on them. At the core of our work is a commitment to preserving and improving naturally occurring affordable housing, revitalizing buildings and neighborhoods alike.
That same operator mentality now extends to industrial real estate. We see the same pattern: scarce, infrastructure-like assets shaped by zoning, proximity, and demand — where institutional discipline applied to sub-institutional properties creates outsized value.
Originally formed as a third-party property management company in 2018, Eretz was rebranded under its own name in 2022. Today it is a vertically integrated real estate investment and management firm with in-house acquisition, construction, and management personnel operating across multifamily and industrial asset classes.
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Disciplined Value Creation Across Asset Classes
We invest where strong fundamentals are obscured by short-term challenges. From repositioning neglected multifamily housing to land banking irreplaceable industrial zoning, our edge was never the asset class — it's how we see opportunity where others see risk.
Multifamily
Value-Add Housing · US Midwest & Central
We acquire underperforming multifamily assets marked by low occupancy, poor management, building violations, or deferred maintenance — and reposition them through capital improvements, legal resolution, leasing execution, and operational discipline. We focus on preserving and improving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH), earning rents through real upgrades that provide clear value to residents.
FOCUS
Value-Add NOAH
PORTFOLIO
50+ Properties
VEHICLE
Direct Investment
MARKETS
US Midwest & Central
Industrial
Scarcity-Driven Land · Select Growth Markets
We acquire existing, as-of-right heavy-industrial zoned land in major U.S. metros and high-growth markets where new supply is politically and regulatorily constrained. These sites support essential, non-discretionary operations — logistics, fleet, manufacturing, construction — generating demand tied to physical infrastructure. We buy at or below current-use pricing with no rezoning or entitlement risk, creating embedded optionality and multiple exit paths.
FOCUS
IOS & Heavy Industrial
STRATEGY
Land Banking + Value-Add
VEHICLE
Vehicle Fund I
ASSET SIZE
5–15 Acre Parcels
We start with how customers actually use spaces and then we work backward — what could this be and why would someone choose this space over the one down the street? Market rents are the ceiling, not the thesis."
Cost Basis Discipline
We pursue acquisitions only when the underlying economics align with market fundamentals. We don't stretch to meet or exceed market rents — we earn them through real improvements.
Vertically Integrated Execution
In-house acquisition, construction, and management personnel allow us to move faster, control costs, and unlock deals where others can't.
Operator-Led Approach
Touching the assets we own is part of who we are. Our hands-on approach brings us deals rather than being a faceless buyer, and it shows in our execution.
Submarket Concentration
We scale intentionally within submarkets — clustering assets to improve management efficiency, cost control, and pricing discipline.
INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY
Its All About The Product.
Company Sponsored Training & Licensing
Performance Bonus Opportunities
Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Time Off
Medical Insurance
Zak Rudzki
Founder & Principal
Zak Rudzki is the owner and operator of Eretz Equity Partners, an entrepreneurial investment and management firm that specializes in the acquisition and repositioning of value-add real estate assets across multifamily and industrial.
Prior to forming Eretz, Zak founded BLDG Property Management in 2018, as a vertically integrated third-party property management company and licensed general contractor. BLDG operates a full-time team of maintenance, construction, leasing and back-office staff across multiple locations and projects. Since its conception, BLDG has completed hundreds of gut renovations of apartments across Illinois and Indiana.
In 2022 Zak began dissolving BLDG's third-party business to focus exclusively on growth through direct and syndicated acquisitions. BLDG's personnel continues to provide management and construction services as the sole service provider to Eretz's portfolio.
Zak's background and approach are anchored by two generations of experience in the Los Angeles multi-family market. Prior to forming Eretz & BLDG, Zak led global cybersecurity and tech innovation initiatives in support of the US Department of Homeland Security.
Outside of work Zak loves spending time with his wife, two kids and dog. He is a proud member of the Chicago Riot Rugby Club. Zak holds a B.A. from the University of Arizona.
LEADERSHIP
ASSOCIATIONS
N. Garcia
Portfolio Management
L. Ricks
Leasing Lead
M. Opalinski
Property Management
J. Ortiz
Maintenance Lead
C. Sanchez
Construction Management
B. Bainbridge
Acquisitions Analyst
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RVG
Accounting
OUR TEAM
CAREERS
Join Our Team
At Eretz, we come from diverse backgrounds but are united by shared values. The strength of the firm is directly tied to the strength of our people. We believe shared success isn't a byproduct — it's a core principle. When the firm grows, our people grow with it.
We're builders — of properties, of careers, and communities. From multifamily housing to industrial land, every asset we touch reflects that commitment. We value courage, creativity, and the discipline to keep moving forward. Above all, reputation and integrity are our most valuable assets.
FOR OWNERS
Looking to sell your multifamily or industrial site or portfolio? Contact us.
FOR BROKERS
If you're working on a deal — on or off-market — that fits our strategy, we'd like to hear about it. We honor commissions on off-market deals. Contact us.
CONTACT
Get in Touch
We're always welcoming new investment partners and exploring acquisition opportunities. Whether you're interested in our portfolio or have a deal that aligns with our strategy, we'd love to hear from you.
ADDRESS
1632 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
PHONE
(872) 326-1227