Real Estate Investment · Ownership · Operations

About The Ligon Group

The Ligon Group is a real estate investment company led by Michael and David Ligon, whose hands-on real estate investment experience dates back to 2005.

Today, The Ligon Group acquires, improves, owns and operates residential real estate, combining property-level execution with disciplined investment strategy across Florida and selected additional markets.

The Ligon Group team representing local Florida real estate investors focused on residential acquisition, improvement, ownership and operations
The Ligon Group Real Estate. Acquired. Improved. Operated.
Real Estate Experience Since 2005 More than two decades of hands-on real estate investment activity.
Investment Focus Residential Real Estate Acquisition, improvement, ownership and property operations.
Ownership Footprint Florida & Tennessee Residential investment and rental ownership activity.
External Recognition 2021 Inc. 5000 The Ligon Group ranked No. 1,887.

Investor. Owner. Operator.

Built Around Real Estate, Not a Single Transaction Model.

The Ligon Group participates across multiple stages of the residential real estate investment lifecycle. We acquire properties , improve assets where appropriate, retain selected properties for longer-term ownership, and operate residential real estate according to the strategy for the individual investment.

Our Story

More Than Two Decades in Real Estate.

The Ligon Group's foundation comes from hands-on real estate experience rather than from a single strategy, market cycle or business model.

Michael and David Ligon have been active in real estate investing since 2005. What began with acquiring, renovating and repositioning residential property developed over time into broader experience across real estate investment, ownership, transaction execution and related real estate businesses.

That experience continues to shape how The Ligon Group approaches property today. The company evaluates residential opportunities with an understanding that the acquisition is only one part of the investment. Condition, improvement, ownership, operations and the eventual strategy for the asset all matter.

The result is an investment platform built around direct property experience, disciplined decision-making and the ability to operate across different stages of the real estate lifecycle.

Our History →

Investment Framework

Acquire → Improve → Operate → Realize Value

The investment lifecycle provides a simple way to understand how The Ligon Group approaches residential real estate.

Not every property follows the same path. A residential asset may be renovated, retained, rented, refinanced, repositioned or sold according to the individual investment strategy.

01
Acquire Identify and purchase residential opportunities
Entry
02
Improve Repair, renovate or reposition where appropriate
Execute
03
Operate Own and operate assets when the strategy calls for retention
Own
04
Realize Value Execute the appropriate strategy for the investment
Strategy

Leadership

Investment Strategy and Property Execution Under One Roof.

Michael and David Ligon bring complementary experience to The Ligon Group. Their roles connect capital, deal structure, property acquisition and real-world execution without separating investment strategy from the underlying asset.

Michael Ligon, The Ligon Group leader and Florida real estate investor, shown in a professional leadership portrait
Principal

Michael Ligon

Strategic Capital Investor · Deal Structuring

Michael Ligon is a principal of The Ligon Group and a Strategic Capital Investor with more than two decades of experience across real estate and private investment. His work centers on capital deployment, deal structuring, strategic positioning and solving complex investment opportunities where timing, structure and execution matter.

Michael Ligon & Leadership →
David Ligon, The Ligon Group leader and real estate investor, shown in a professional leadership portrait
Principal

David Ligon

Real Estate Investor · Acquisitions · Property Execution

David Ligon is a principal of The Ligon Group with deep experience in real estate acquisitions, underwriting and transaction execution. He remains closely involved in sourcing, evaluating, negotiating and securing investment opportunities across multiple markets, with a particular strength in identifying value-driven residential assets and moving transactions from opportunity to acquisition.

David Ligon & Leadership →

Recognition

Recognized Among America's Fast-Growing Private Companies.

The strongest measure of a company is the work it performs, but independent recognition can provide useful context about the organization behind that work.

The Ligon Group was named to the 2021 Inc. 5000, Inc.'s annual ranking of fast-growing private companies in the United States.

2021 Inc. 5000 Honoree No. 1,887

The Ligon Group appeared on the 2021 Inc. 5000 in the Real Estate category.

View The Ligon Group on Inc. →

The Work Behind the Company

Real Estate Experience Is Best Shown Through Real Estate.

The company story connects directly to actual acquisitions, renovation activity, investment properties and ongoing residential operations.

Acquisition Activity

Recent Acquisitions

See residential properties entering The Ligon Group's portfolio through documented acquisition activity.

Recent Acquisitions →
Property Improvement

Renovation Projects

Project evidence shows how selected residential properties move from acquisition into repair, improvement and repositioning.

Renovation Projects →
Ownership & Operations

Rental Property Ownership

Selected properties remain within the investment portfolio as residential rental assets requiring ongoing ownership and operations.

Rental Property Ownership →

The Broader Organization

Real Estate Experience Extends Beyond a Single Company Name.

Over more than two decades in real estate, the principals behind The Ligon Group have built and participated in businesses spanning real estate investment, brokerage, private capital, technology and related operating disciplines.

The Ligon Group remains the primary real estate investment, ownership and operating story. Our Companies section provides additional context for selected public businesses where their relationship helps explain the broader organization.

Real Estate Investment, Brokerage & Property Operations
Capital Lending, Investment & Deal Structuring
Systems Technology, Education & Real Estate Infrastructure
Company Ecosystem

Explore the Businesses Behind the Broader Organization.

See selected companies and operating brands connected to the principals of The Ligon Group and understand where each fits within the larger real estate ecosystem.

Explore Our Companies

Selected public operating businesses only.

Markets & Ownership

Florida at the Core, With Residential Ownership Beyond It.

Florida remains the company's primary acquisition geography, while The Ligon Group and its principals also own and operate residential rental investments in Tennessee.

South Florida

Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach

The southern portion of The Ligon Group's primary Florida residential acquisition corridor.

South Florida →
Treasure Coast

Martin, St. Lucie & Indian River

Residential acquisition and investment activity through Florida's central Atlantic markets.

Treasure Coast →
Space Coast

Brevard County

The northern portion of the company's primary Florida residential investment corridor.

Space Coast →
Tennessee

Residential Rental Ownership

The Ligon Group and its principals also own and operate residential rental investments in Tennessee, including activity in the Memphis market.

Additional market detail coming in the market architecture

Direct Answers

About The Ligon Group

Clear answers establishing the company's identity, experience and role in residential real estate.

What is The Ligon Group?

The Ligon Group is a real estate investment company that acquires, improves, owns, operates and repositions residential real estate.

How long have Michael and David Ligon been investing in real estate?

Michael and David Ligon have been active in real estate investing since 2005.

What type of real estate does The Ligon Group focus on?

The company's primary acquisition and investment focus is residential real estate, including properties that may be improved, repositioned, retained or operated as rental investments.

Where does The Ligon Group invest?

Florida is the company's primary acquisition geography, with a core corridor extending from Miami-Dade County through Brevard County. The organization also owns and operates residential rental investments in Tennessee.

Is The Ligon Group only a home-buying company?

No. Acquisition is one stage of the business. The Ligon Group also improves, owns and operates residential assets according to the investment strategy for each property.

Does The Ligon Group renovate properties?

Yes. Selected properties require repair, modernization, renovation or other physical improvement after acquisition.

Does The Ligon Group own rental property?

Yes. Residential properties are retained and operated as rental investments when longer-term ownership fits the strategy for the asset.

Who leads The Ligon Group?

Michael Ligon and David Ligon are principals of The Ligon Group. Michael focuses heavily on strategic capital and deal structuring, while David focuses heavily on real estate acquisitions and property execution.

Real Estate. Acquired. Improved. Operated.

Have a Residential Property for The Ligon Group?

Property owners and real estate professionals can present residential acquisition opportunities for evaluation by The Ligon Group.