
Freedom CRE Fund is a diversified commercial real estate income fund focused on acquiring newly constructed, single-tenant net lease properties leased to investment-grade national brands. The fund has aggregated a portfolio of cash-flowing, investment-grade retail assets and currently sends monthly distributions to fund investors. Recent acquisitions include a 2024-built Starbucks in Piedmont, South Carolina and a 2025-built Sherwin Williams in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, both leased to BBB+ rated tenants on long-term leases extending into the 2030s.
Why This Opportunity
Investment-grade tenants: Fund properties are leased to BBB+ credit-rated national tenants including Starbucks and Sherwin Williams, providing strong credit backing for long-term income
Monthly cash distributions: Fund is currently generating and distributing monthly cash flow to investors across its existing portfolio of stabilized assets
Newly constructed assets: Recent acquisitions are new-build properties (2024 and 2025 construction), minimizing near-term capital expenditure risk and deferred maintenance exposure
Long-term leases with built-in escalations: Lease terms extend through 2034 (Starbucks) and 2035 (Sherwin Williams), with 10% rental increases built into each lease during the hold period
Attractive acquisition cap rates: Recent acquisitions completed at 6.70% and 6.87% cap rates, delivering day-one yield on stabilized, essential-service retail
Growth-oriented markets: Properties are located in rapidly expanding submarkets with strong traffic counts, adjacent national retail anchors, and residential development pipelines
Diversified portfolio approach: Capital aggregated across multiple stabilized single-tenant net lease assets, reducing single-asset concentration risk
Projected returns: 20.0% target return with a 1.80x equity multiple over a 4-year hold
Recent Fund Acquisitions
Starbucks – Piedmont, South Carolina
Tenant: Starbucks (BBB+ credit rating)
Property type: 2,500 SF single-tenant net lease retail
Year built: 2024
Lease term: Through June 30, 2034
Rent escalation: 10% rental increase in 2034
Acquisition cap rate: 6.87%
Location: Piedmont, SC, 10 miles from Greenville (MSA population of 1M) and 25 miles from Clemson University (25,000 students)
Traffic count: 85,000 vehicles per day passing the property off a major highway
Adjacent development: DR Horton is developing a 550+ new home community less than one mile from the property, driving long-term residential demand
Sherwin Williams – Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Tenant: Sherwin Williams (BBB+ credit rating)
Property type: 4,500 SF single-tenant net lease retail
Year built: 2025 (completed March 2025)
Lease term: Through March 31, 2035
Rent escalation: 10% rental increase in 2030
Acquisition cap rate: 6.70%
Location: Siloam Springs, AR, 30 miles from Bentonville (Walmart corporate headquarters)
Adjacent retail: Located next door to Walmart and Lowe's, with a new-build McDonald's and other national chains being constructed on adjacent parcels
Traffic count: 33,000 vehicles per day
Market growth: Siloam Springs has grown 20% over the last 10 years, with this property being the only Sherwin Williams serving a city of 20,000 residents and positioned directly in the city's growth path
Deal Structure
Fund size: $250M AUM
Minimum investment: $250,000
Distributions: Monthly
Hold period: 4 years
Offering: 506(c) Reg D, accredited investors only
Freedom Commercial Real Estate LLC is a Texas-based private real estate investment sponsor headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with approximately $250M in assets under management. Founded in 2023 by Zane Schartz, the firm focuses on acquiring and managing newly constructed single-tenant net lease and essential retail assets across the United States, concentrating on properties leased to investment-grade national tenants in defensive retail sectors including quick-service restaurants, pharmacies, grocery, auto parts, dollar stores, and distribution centers.
Platform Overview
$250M+ in assets under management
Active diversified CRE fund currently generating monthly cash distributions across a growing portfolio of stabilized investment-grade retail assets
Structured as a Texas LLC with Class A (investor) and Class B (manager) unit classes, managed by Freedom CRE Fund Manager LLC
Focused exclusively on newly constructed single-tenant NN and NNN lease properties, minimizing landlord operating responsibilities
Target tenant roster includes investment-grade national brands such as Starbucks, Sherwin Williams, Dollar General, Walgreens, Advance Auto Parts, and CVS Pharmacy
Target 7% cap rate acquisitions with projected 18-20%+ total annual returns combining 8% cash-on-cash yield, principal paydown, and asset appreciation
Conservative 40-60% LTV leverage with 25-year amortization and fixed-rate debt
Sponsor co-invests alongside LP capital in every acquisition, reinforcing alignment of interests
Leadership
Zane Schartz, Founder & Manager: 7+ years in private equity real estate investing, currently serving as Chief Investment Officer of a firm with over $700M in AUM. Personally manages a portfolio spanning 6 commercial real estate funds with 60+ assets, is a partner in over $300M of commercial real estate, operates a multifamily portfolio of 1,200+ units, and directly manages over $150M of commercial assets. Business marketing and management degree from Liberty University, where he played college hockey before a three-year professional hockey career in North America and Europe
Ron Meador, CFO: Over 40 years of financial management experience, including CFO and senior leadership roles across real estate, technology, and nonprofit sectors. Certified Public Accountant
Mark Pittman: 20+ years of commercial real estate experience across investment, development, and brokerage. Founder of Wynmark Commercial and has personally developed over $500M of medical office projects in the DFW area
Derrek Schartz: 35+ years of executive sales and marketing leadership, including Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Legend Senior Living (a leading senior care provider in North America) and Senior Vice President of Sales for FLEETCOR Technologies (S&P 500 company)
Fund Structure and Economics
Structured as an open fund LLC with investor ownership across all fund-acquired assets
Asset management fee: 2% of gross revenue
Profit distribution: 80/20 split (80% to investors, 20% to managing entity)
No acquisition fees charged by Freedom CRE Fund
3% working capital reserve typically set aside from total equity raise for repairs and operational needs
Accepts capital from accredited investors, including IRA and Solo 401(k) funds
Planned 5-7 year hold period for acquired assets, subject to market conditions
Dallas, TX
Freedom CRE Fund is managed from Dallas, Texas while deploying capital into growth-oriented retail markets across the United States. The fund's property-level focus centers on Sunbelt and Southeastern markets with strong demographic tailwinds, expanding residential pipelines, and established national retail corridors.
Greenville MSA, South Carolina (Piedmont Property)
Greenville MSA has a metro population of approximately 1 million residents
Piedmont sits 10 miles from downtown Greenville, providing access to one of the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast
Clemson University (25,000 students) is 25 miles from the property and continues to expand, driving regional economic activity
The property is positioned on a major highway corridor with 85,000 vehicles per day, adjacent to a 550+ home DR Horton development currently under construction
Northwest Arkansas (Siloam Springs Property)
Siloam Springs sits within the Northwest Arkansas corridor, one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, anchored by Walmart's global headquarters in Bentonville (30 miles away)
City population of approximately 20,000, with 20% growth over the past 10 years
Property sits adjacent to Walmart and Lowe's, with new-build McDonald's and additional national chains currently being developed on adjacent parcels
The Northwest Arkansas corridor benefits from Walmart corporate demand, Tyson Foods headquarters in nearby Springdale, and ongoing population migration driven by corporate growth and quality-of-life factors
Dallas-Fort Worth (Fund Headquarters)
Dallas serves as the operational base for Freedom Commercial Real Estate, providing access to institutional capital markets, national tenant relationships, and deep commercial real estate expertise. The DFW metroplex has experienced sustained population and employment growth driven by corporate relocations, business-friendly policies, and a diversified economic base, positioning the firm to source and execute transactions across national retail markets from a centralized platform.
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