Who We Are

About West77 Partners

Our Story

History

West77 Partners is a real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Lehi, Utah with offices in Bellevue, Washington, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm sources and places debt and equity for the acquisition and development of real estate through its investment group and key lending relationships.

The company is able to successfully manage outcomes for its investors via West77 Partners' vertical integration of services including acquisitions, design & entitlement, construction management, asset management, and investment sales.

West77 Partners is a strategic investor, developer and manager of best-in-class properties throughout the United States.

2014

Founded

West77 Partners established in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on hospitality development.

2018

National Expansion

Portfolio grows beyond Hilton and Marriott branded hotels across multiple states.

2022

LivAway Suites Launched

Exclusive national franchise rights secured for the affordable extended stay brand.

2026

Scaling Nationally

60+ locations in pipeline, 14 properties open, targeting 50 by year end.

$500M+

West77 Partners has deployed over half a billion dollars in affordable extended stay development.

Over $1 Billion

Senior executives have collectively developed real estate projects totaling over $1 Billion.

One Focus

Research-driven investment focus for maximum yield in the affordable extended stay segment.

“The success of West77 Partners stems from our dedication to applying a discerning eye toward every investment we pursue. At West77 Partners, we see ourselves as investors first. Since we invest our own capital in every project we undertake, our interests are aligned with our investors from the inception of each transaction.”
Michael J. Nielson

How We Invest

Investment Philosophy

West77 Partners seeks well-located real estate assets with high barriers to entry where value can be added via our operational expertise and capitalization proficiency. Examining a transaction as an operator allows us to home in on aspects of the investment that are core to its operational success.

Since the ultimate sale of any asset is difficult to predict, we interest ourselves more in the annual cash flow a property produces. We strongly believe there is a time to develop, a time to acquire, and a time to hold. The services West77 Partners provides are driven by our desire to prudently invest, and not the other way around.

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Operator’s Lens

We evaluate every transaction from an operational perspective, focusing on what drives long-term cash flow.

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Cycle Awareness

Knowing when to acquire, develop or hold is what distinguishes West77 Partners from most real estate firms.

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Aligned Interests

We invest our own capital alongside our investors, ensuring alignment from inception through disposition.

The Opportunity

The Last Untapped Real Estate Segment

Affordable extended stay lodging remains one of the highest-performing asset classes in commercial real estate, yet it remains under-institutionalized relative to its potential. We believe this space is on the cusp of the same institutional adoption and value expansion that self-storage experienced over the past two decades.

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80–90% occupancy rates
~13 month build times
Mid-to-high teen cash returns
Downside-protected platform

Leadership

Our Team

Industry veterans from top hotel brands and companies, building a vertically integrated platform designed to capture value at each stage of the process.

Executive Leadership

Michael J. Nielson

Michael J. Nielson

Founder & CEO

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Dan Barrett

President

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Jeremy Raymond

General Counsel

Operations & Development

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Kerri Findlay

Director of Finance & Investor Relations

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Todd Lust

Controller

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AAron Converse

Director of Development & Asset Management

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Matt Hook

Director of Development

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Jacque Nielson

Design Manager

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Tracy Winter

Quality Control Manager

Project Team

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Schyler Shoemaker

Acquisitions Manager

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Jerry Proctor

Construction Manager

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Jenna Saunders

Legal Assistant

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Walker Yates

Project Accountant

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Jesse King

Project Manager

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Edgar Ruiz

Assistant Project Manager

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Debbie Hill

Project Coordinator

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Bodie Bawden

Development Associate

Join Us

Careers

West77 Partners is always seeking bright professionals who share common goals and values with the company. As a mantra, we believe you must have “the right people on the bus” in order to achieve success as a company.

Our people are our most valuable assets. Therefore, we are constantly looking for the industry’s most talented people to join us.

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What We Look For

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Real estate or hospitality experience
  • Collaborative approach
  • Commitment to excellence

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit a resume to

Company Profile

West77 Partners Profile

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