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Operating Depth
Studio 168 specializes in acquiring underperforming communities and transforming them into vibrant, sustainable communities, drawing on hands-on experience in the manufactured housing and multifamily sectors.
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01Who We Are
Studio 168
Studio 168 is a vertically integrated real estate owner-operator specializing in manufactured housing and multifamily communities. We own, operate, and manage every property on our platform.
11,577
Homesites Owned & Operated
$528M+
Portfolio Value Owned & Operated
50+ Years
Combined Team Experience
Figures as of Q1 2026. Studio 168 owns and operates these properties directly; these are not investment performance figures. See Terms of Use.
02Our Strategy
The Difference.
We acquire underperforming manufactured housing communities and apartment assets in growth markets, professionalize operations through our in-house management platform, and hold long term to create enduring value for residents and stakeholders alike. Every property is owned, operated, and reported on by Studio 168 and its vertically integrated property management company, Silver Lands Management. With no third-party operators in between, accountability and alignment stay entirely with us.
03How We Operate
A single platform, end to end.
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Acquire
We source underperforming communities in growth markets and underwrite with discipline — buying right is where the return begins.
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Operate
Every asset is run in-house through Silver Lands Management, aligning day-to-day operations with long-term ownership.
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Steward
We hold for the long term, reinvesting deliberately and reporting transparently to our ownership groups and lenders at every stage.
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04Our Platform
What Sets
Studio 168 Apart?
Our commitment to operational excellence.
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Experienced Team
With 50+ collective years of experience in the housing industry, Studio 168's dedicated team of professionals brings disciplined execution to every community we acquire and operate.
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Community Impact
Studio 168 preserves and improves attainable housing to provide thriving communities residents are proud to call home.
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Innovative Solutions
By addressing the attainable housing shortage with creative and modern approaches, Studio 168 works to meet the urgent demand for accessible homes.
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05 — Silver Lands
Vertically Integrated
Property Management
Silver Lands Property Management is Studio 168's in-house operating arm. Together, the two firms blend acquisitions, on-site operations, development, leasing, and investor reporting under one roof—crafting high-quality communities that support sustainable, well-run housing and enhance residents' quality of life. This vertically integrated model eliminates intermediary operators, creating direct alignment between Studio 168, its capital partners, the communities it operates, and the residents who live in them.
Meet The Founders
Industry Leaders
& Innovators
Jeff Mendez
Co-Founder / Managing Partner
Over 13 years at Vivint, Jeff played a key role in sales leadership and operations, helping grow revenue from $30M to $1B+ and guiding the company's transition from private to public. He brought that same drive to manufactured housing, helping deploy $3B+ across ~250 communities in 25 states and providing affordable homes to over 50,000 families. At Studio 168, Jeff leads capital strategy and has cultivated a network of 815+ investors who've committed $270M+ to the platform.
BA from Brigham Young University, MBA from the University of Phoenix, PLD from Harvard Business School.
Jeff Bennett
Co-Founder / Managing Partner
A 20-year veteran of Manufactured Housing and CRE, Jeff started in the field and learned the business from the ground up. He has sourced 20,000+ units across ~250 communities in 25 states and helped build the 5th-largest MHC platform in the country. Today, Jeff leads acquisitions and innovation—turning distressed portfolios into flourishing communities, leveraging a vast broker network for off-market opportunities, and architecting the proprietary systems that scale our platform at institutional pace.
PLD from Harvard Business School (Alumni Status).
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Studio 168 operates 48 communities across 9 states in the Southern and Midwestern U.S. To learn more about our team, our approach, and the communities we manage, connect with our team.