Leavey has in-house expertise to develop, operate, and value add to both small- and large-scale real estate projects. We have a proven track record of executing in highly regulated land-use environments, successfully navigating complex, multi-agency approval processes.

Leavey is an investment manager through project-specific accounts for its self-sourced and developed real estate projects. Where appropriate and beneficial to its investors, Leavey provides asset management services to facilitate the ongoing successful operation of its stabilized assets.

Leavey provides consulting development services, including land entitlement, due diligence, development management, construction management, and underwriting advisory. We focus on a limited number of client engagements at any given time to ensure a high level of customer service.

A high-risk, opportunistic strategy focused on ground-up development of greenfield and infill sites to generate outsized returns through entitlement, construction, and lease-up execution.

A moderate-risk strategy of acquiring outmoded or underutilized assets and creating value through asset management and tactical improvements.

Long-term investment strategy focused on high-quality, well-located, income-generating assets.

We target premium industrial properties strategically located in the Southern California industrial market with a priority on proximity to major freight corridors, the ability to facilitate multiple daily freight trip turns, and access to essential local infrastructure such as power capacity and designated truck routes. We are hyper focused on alignment with both local and state regulations that impact site layout and overall feasibility, including our ability to provide top-of-market features.

We prioritize thoughtful, strategic location selection for our multifamily developments. We are keenly focused on the key metrics and factors that ensure long-term success, including robust educational institutions, and well-established local governance, proximity to transportation infrastructure and employment centers, and broader demographic trends that support continued economic growth.

We value continuous improvement and precision. By using structured programming and detailed checklists, we ensure compliance, minimize errors, and enhance collaboration to consistently deliver better outcomes.

We practice first-principles thinking so we can build solutions from the ground up, not just follow convention. We embrace the idea that honest conflict holds more value than dishonest harmony, and respectful debate ensures the strongest ideas rise to the top.

We thrive under pressure and embrace executing complex tasks. To achieve this, we practice difficult tasks until they become routine, ensuring we are always prepared to deliver in high-stakes situations for our clients and investors.

Integrity of character is our guiding principle. From this foundation flow the traits of honesty, respect for others, and ethical behavior, shaping everything we do.

William Jacobs is the founder and managing partner of Leavey Corporation, which he established in 2013 to provide real estate development consulting services. Throughout his career, William has played a key role in the entitlement and development of over 600,000 square feet of industrial properties and more than 1,000 apartment units. He has experience across all phases of the development cycle, including due diligence, entitlements, pre-construction, permitting, construction management, and lease-up. William's prior experience includes roles at Holland Partner Group and North Palisade Partners, where he continues to provide consulting services. He began his career with Morley Builders, a regional general contractor in Southern California. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and a graduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Stemming from our core competencies, we approach every investment with a structured evaluation and base our decisions on first-principles thinking rather than relying on conventional wisdom. This allows us to identify opportunities that others may overlook and make informed, high-conviction decisions grounded in analysis and data.

We serve our clients and investors above all, with our own interests secondarily considered. We are unwavering in our fiduciary duty, prioritizing the best interests of our clients and investors at all times.

We take pride in the trust our tenants place in us, choosing us not just for the products we build, but for the exceptional places where we develop. We understand that the cities we build in are integral to our success, which is why we prioritize collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders. Our approach reflects a deep respect for both our tenants and the cities where we build.

62,000 ground-up development

Financial Management

1.9 acre IOS site redevelopment

Construction Management

100,000 SF multi-tenant park (entitlements only)

Pre-Construction

49-unit ground-up apartment building

Asset Management

5-unit ground-up apartment building (entitlements only)

49-unit mixed-use ground-up development

Due Diligence

34-unit ground-up apartment building

91-unit mixed-use ground-up apartment building

Risk Management

44,500 ground-up development

Ad Hoc Services

Entitlements

Permit Expediting

22,700 SF ground-up development

27-unit ground-up apartment building

5,400 office reposition and lease-back

62,000 ground-up development

2-acre IOS site redevelopment

43,000 ground-up development (entitlements only)

163-unit ground-up apartment building

127-unit ground-up apartment building

66,000 SF ground-up maintenance facility + 8 ac. site work

69,000 SF ground-up development

271-unit ground-up apartment building

25,000 SF ground-up maintenance facility + site work

215-unit ground-up apartment building

5,000 SF ground-up admin. and medical office

10,258 seat sports arena ground-up construction