About Equity Estates

Equity Estates is a real estate investment firm for people who value luxury vacations, bringing disciplined investing and meaningful time together into the same equation.

We believe time together is worth the investment

Since 2006, Equity Estates has been guided by a simple belief:
time together matters—and it’s worth securing.

Our firm offers private real estate funds built for people who value time together just as much as preserving and growing their wealth. People who seek extraordinary vacations that feel welcoming and well considered—beautiful properties, generous spaces, and the ease of arriving somewhere that’s thoughtfully cared for and meant to be shared. With family. With lifelong friends. Across generations.

What sets Equity Estates apart is our focus on creating places for those moments, again and again. Spectacular homes you return to, and new ones that spark curiosity—while the kids are still young, once they’ve grown, and as life continues to unfold. And all the while, the experience, the homes, and the investment itself are professionally managed with care.

An Equity Estates investment offers something rare: peace of mind. The confidence that luxury vacations can be practical, shareable, and certain—and that the real return is more than just financial, but time well spent.

Because when you value time together, it makes sense to invest in it.

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Where our story began

In 2004, a conversation at a wedding sparked a simple question: why isn’t there a better way to own and enjoy beautiful vacation homes together?

What emerged was the idea of a “friendshare”—homes designed for gathering, shared by people who value time together, and supported by a structure that treated both the experience and the investment with care. A model rooted in sound financial thinking, a clear path to liquidity, and a way to enjoy incredible places without losing sight of long-term value.

After years of research, refinement, and feedback, Equity Estates was launched. Decades later, we’ve raised more than $300 million in capital, deployed it across multiple funds, and helped facilitate over 30,000 unforgettable vacations—proof that when investing is done with intention, it can create something lasting. Not just in returns, but in relationships, traditions, and time together well spent.

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Giving Together a Home, All Over the World

20 years and counting

Click through the moments that brought our story to life.

2006

Fund I Launches

Fund I Launches

2011

Purchased 15th property

2012

Fund I sells out with $60M raised

2013

Fund II Launches

5,000 trips delivered

Fund II Launches

2015

Equity Estates Expeditions launches

25th property purchased

2016

Fund II sells out with $24M raised

Expeditions to: The Galapagos Islands and Botswana Safari

2017

Fund III launches

10,000 trips delivered

Expedition: 5 Senses of Tuscany

Fund III Launches

2018

35th home purchased

Expedition: Glamping out West (Family off the Grid) Gravely Range

2019

Fund III sells out with $40M raised

Equity Estates raised over $100M

15,000 trips delivered

Expedition: Danube River Cruise + Oktoberfest

2020

Fund IV launches

Fund IV Launches

2021

Fund IV sells out with $40M raised

Fund V launches

20,000 trips delivered

45th home purchased

Fund V Launches

2022

Fund V sells out with $50M raised

Equity Estates raised over $200M

Fund VI launches

55th home purchased

Expedition: South African Safari

Fund VI Launches

2023

25,000 trips delivered

Expedition: Iceland, Rhone River Cruise

2024

Fund VI sells out with $60M raised

65th home purchased

Expeditions: Botswana Safari, Lake Ena Fishing Lodge, San Miguel, Mexico, Danube River Cruise + Oktoberfest

2025

Fund VII launches

Equity Estates raised $300M

Expeditions: Dolomites Skiing, Galapagos Sea Safari, Rhine River Cruise

Fund II Winddown

Fund VII Launches

2026

Expeditions: Botswana Safari, Portugal

2006

Fund I Launches

2011

Purchased 15th property

2012

Fund I sells out with $60M raised

2013

Fund II Launches

5,000 trips delivered

2015

Equity Estates Expeditions launches

25th property purchased

2016

Fund II sells out with $24M raised

Expeditions to: The Galapagos Islands and Botswana Safari

2017

Fund III launches

10,000 trips delivered

Expedition: 5 Senses of Tuscany

2018

35th home purchased

Expedition: Glamping out West (Family off the Grid) Gravely Range

2019

Fund III sells out with $40M raised

Equity Estates raised over $100M

15,000 trips delivered

Expedition: Danube River Cruise + Oktoberfest

2020

Fund IV launches

2021

Fund IV sells out with $40M raised

Fund V launches

20,000 trips delivered

45th home purchased

Park City, Canyons Village, Utah

2022

Fund V sells out with $50M raised

Equity Estates raised over $200M

Fund VI launches

55th home purchased

Expedition: South African Safari

2023

25,000 trips delivered

Expedition: Iceland, Rhone River Cruise

2024

Fund VI sells out with $60M raised

65th home purchased

Expeditions: Botswana Safari, Lake Ena Fishing Lodge, San Miguel, Mexico, Danube River Cruise + Oktoberfest

2025

Fund VII launches

Equity Estates raised $300M

Expeditions: Dolomites Skiing, Galapagos Sea Safari, Rhine River Cruise

Fund II Winddown

2026

Expeditions: Botswana Safari, Portugal

One brand.
One shared commitment to investors.

A typical fund structure with an atypical mission and vision.

Equity Estates is intentionally structured to protect what matters most—long-term investment performance and exceptional vacation experiences. To this end, we manage several operating entities within the Equity Estates brand designed to drive focus and segregation of duties across the following capabilities:

  • Investment funds (each holding underlying real estate) and related managing member vehicles
  • Sales & marketing
  • Investor services, luxury home asset management and back-office administration
  • Differentiated experiential offerings (i.e. Expeditions)

A team aligned around a shared belief

Behind every fund and every stay is a group of people who believe time together matters. Our team brings deep experience, thoughtful management, and care to everything we build.

meet our team

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Equity Estates by the numbers

20 +
Years of success
30 K+
UNFORGETTABLE VACATIONS
$ 300 M+
DEPLOYED WITH RESPONSIBILITY AND CARE
65 +
DESTINATIONS WORLDWIDE
25 +
COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE
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Tuscany, Italy

Now Open for Investment

Equity Estates Fund VII, LLC

funding goal

~$70 Million

status

Open

What You’re Investing In

A portfolio of up to 12 luxury vacation homes, with a target purchase price between $3–7M, selected for long-term value, enjoyment and use in highly desirable destinations.

Instant Access That Goes Beyond Your Fund

Regardless of which Equity Estates fund you invest in, you enjoy access across the broader Equity Estates portfolio and partner residences worldwide.

See how it all comes together

Behind every Equity Estates stay is a carefully designed structure balancing shared ownership, disciplined investing, and a seamless experience in the homes you love. Learn more about Equity Estates and why it is frequently referenced among trusted luxury real estate websites focused on long-term value and experience.

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