Business Details
12 Years
experience
Industrial Real Estate Investment Experts in Southern California
Founded in 2014, Compass Danbe Real Estate Partners LLC (CDREP) is a dynamic real estate investment management platform co-sponsored by Compass Group Management and Danbe Partners. Our team combines decades of expertise in real estate operations, private equity investing, and development to deliver above-market yields through strategic acquisitions, value-add repositioning, and ground-up development. With deep roots in the Inland Empire of Southern California, we leverage extensive brokerage relationships, flexible deal structuring, and a dedicated construction team to capitalize on industrial property opportunities. Our vertically integrated approach ensures rigorous underwriting, institutional-level reporting, and execution excellence across all asset classes.Backed by a proven track record in distressed debt management, mixed-use development, and logistics facility construction, we maintain a relentless focus on risk-adjusted returns for institutional and family office investors. Our leadership teams prior roles at firms like Colony Capital, Strand Capital, and Bond Companies have shaped a disciplined yet opportunistic investment philosophy. Through direct access to capital and off-market transaction expertise, we consistently identify and execute high-potential projects while upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
Services
Real Estate Investment Management
Industrial Property Development
Value-Add Repositioning
Ground-Up Construction
Distressed Asset Acquisition
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined leadership experience in real estate private equity and development.
- Our team executes real-time underwriting and off-market transactions with institutional-grade rigor.
- We maintain extensive brokerage relationships across the Inland Empire industrial market.
- Our dedicated construction team ensures precise execution of ground-up and value-add projects.
- We provide institutional-level reporting standards for transparent investor communication.
Services
Industrial Property Development
We develop infill industrial properties in Southern California's Inland Empire. Our team secures entitlements, manages construction, and delivers modern logistics facilities ranging from 50,000 to 200,000 square feet. With dedicated construction management and local market expertise, we create value through strategic site selection and efficient execution.
Value-Add Repositioning
We specialize in transforming underperforming industrial assets through targeted improvements. Our approach combines operational enhancements, leasing strategies, and capital investments to maximize returns. With experience in distressed asset acquisitions and institutional portfolio management, we deliver measurable value creation across diverse property types.
Ground-Up Construction
We execute ground-up industrial developments from site acquisition through project completion. Our capabilities include entitlement processing, design coordination, and construction management. With a dedicated team and established contractor relationships, we deliver customized logistics facilities that meet evolving market demands while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls.
Distressed Asset Acquisition
We identify and acquire distressed real estate assets with value-add potential. Our team conducts rigorous due diligence, negotiates favorable terms, and implements strategic repositioning plans. With experience in special servicing and debt portfolio management, we capitalize on market dislocations to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for investors.
Institutional Investment Management
We provide comprehensive investment management services for institutional clients. Our platform offers acquisition sourcing, asset management, and disposition execution with institutional-grade reporting. Through disciplined underwriting and active portfolio management, we align investment strategies with client objectives while maintaining transparent communication throughout the investment lifecycle.
People
Robert Guilford
Partner and Co-Founder
Robert Guilford co-founded Danbe Partners and leads acquisition efforts with 25+ years in real estate private equity. He oversees strategic planning and institutional reporting standards while maintaining active roles in community organizations like the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach.
Mark Bachli
Partner and Co-Founder
Mark Bachli co-founded Danbe Partners and focuses on Western U.S. development projects. With expertise in program management and real estate development, he previously led projects at Bond Companies and received industry recognition for engineering innovation at W.R. Grace & Company.
Questions
What geographic markets do you focus on?
We primarily focus on the Inland Empire submarket of Southern California, with additional opportunities across the Western United States.
What property types do you specialize in?
Our core focus is industrial properties including logistics centers, distribution facilities, and manufacturing buildings ranging from 50,000 to 200,000 square feet.
What investment strategies do you employ?
We utilize value-add repositioning, ground-up development, and distressed asset acquisition strategies to achieve above-market risk-adjusted returns for investors.
How does your team execute off-market transactions?
Our extensive brokerage relationships and local market expertise enable us to identify and execute off-market opportunities with speed and precision.
What experience does your leadership team have?
Our partners collectively bring 40+ years of experience in real estate private equity, development, and institutional investment management across diverse property types.
