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At our core, we are driven by experience, innovation, and a commitment to building lasting value through real estate investment. With a strong foundation in property ownership and operations, our focus spans across RV parks, self-storage facilities, and diverse commercial real estate assets including offices, warehouses, apartments, and retail centers.
Our approach combines decades of hands-on industry knowledge with a passion for transforming underutilized properties into thriving, income-producing investments. Every project we undertake reflects our dedication to quality, efficiency, and long-term growth.
Whether developing, acquiring, or improving real estate assets, we aim to create spaces that serve communities and deliver exceptional returns for our partners and investors.
Wally Kempe has been a real estate investor for most of his adult life, building a portfolio that includes an RV park and multiple self-storage facilities. His real estate experience extends across offices, warehouses, apartments, and retail strip centers—demonstrating a deep understanding of diverse property types and market cycles.
Before focusing full-time on real estate, Wally achieved remarkable success as an entrepreneur in the photography industry. He founded and grew the leading graduation and location photography service in the Pacific Northwest, later expanding into a chain of photo studios.
Beyond photography, Wally also co-owned and managed a canola oilseed crushing and biodiesel plant in Western Washington, showcasing his versatility as a business leader across multiple industries.
After 35 years in photography, Wally transitioned into self-storage ownership as part of his retirement goals—finding great fulfillment in continuing to build and operate businesses that deliver value and sustainability. His journey reflects an entrepreneurial spirit, lifelong dedication to excellence, and a genuine passion for the art and business of real estate.

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