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.
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 →What We Do
Residential Real Estate Across the Investment Lifecycle.
Acquisition decisions connect directly to what may happen to the property after closing: improvement, ownership, operations, repositioning or disposition.
Acquire Residential Real Estate
We evaluate residential properties based on the asset, condition, market, transaction circumstances and potential investment strategy.
Acquisitions →Improve Residential Assets
Properties may require repair, renovation, modernization or other physical improvement after acquisition.
Renovation Projects →Own & Operate Property
Selected residential assets are retained within the portfolio for rental ownership, property operations and ongoing investment oversight.
Property Operations →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.
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
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
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.
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.
Recent Acquisitions
See residential properties entering The Ligon Group's portfolio through documented acquisition activity.
Recent Acquisitions →Renovation Projects
Project evidence shows how selected residential properties move from acquisition into repair, improvement and repositioning.
Renovation Projects →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.
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 CompaniesSelected 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.
Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach
The southern portion of The Ligon Group's primary Florida residential acquisition corridor.
South Florida →Martin, St. Lucie & Indian River
Residential acquisition and investment activity through Florida's central Atlantic markets.
Treasure Coast →Brevard County
The northern portion of the company's primary Florida residential investment corridor.
Space Coast →Residential Rental Ownership
The Ligon Group and its principals also own and operate residential rental investments in Tennessee, including activity in the Memphis market.
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Explore the Company Without Turning One Page Into Everything.
The About family separates company identity, leadership, investment philosophy, history and public operating businesses into distinct pages with clear roles.
Leadership
Deeper profiles of Michael and David Ligon, their roles, experience and selected public professional authority.
Leadership → ExperienceOur History
A focused look at more than two decades of real estate experience without turning the company's history into an exhaustive corporate chronology.
Our History → StrategyInvestment Approach
See how acquisition, improvement, ownership, operations and capital discipline fit together within the broader investment strategy.
Investment Approach →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.