Ambling

Name

Ambling

Legal name

Ambling, Inc.

Website

https://ambling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Family Property Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Senior & Assisted Living Residential Property Management (BPAJAFAE)

Keywords

• Multi-family property management
• Affordable housing management
• Senior housing services
• LIHTC property management
• Real estate investment management

Headquarters

HQ city

Valdosta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Management Services: Ambling provides comprehensive property management services including property operations management, project rehab oversight, financial services and reporting, facilities maintenance and operation, acquisitions and due diligence services, professional development and training, and strategic business and marketing plan development. Revenue is generated through management fees from both owned assets and third-party client properties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ambling provides comprehensive property management services for multi-family housing communities, operating as both an owner-operator and third-party management firm across the southeastern United States. Services span conventional, affordable (LIHTC/HUD), and independent senior housing communities and include property operations management, project rehab oversight, financial services and reporting, facilities maintenance, acquisitions and due diligence, professional development (Ambling University), and strategic business and marketing plan development.

Product overview

Ambling is a property management and real estate investment company offering a unified suite of housing and property management services. The core offerings consist of Conventional Housing, Affordable Housing, and Independent Senior Housing categories under the multi-family housing portfolio. Supporting these are Property Management Services encompassing operations management, financial services, facilities maintenance, and marketing. Ambling University provides internal professional development and training. The company operates as both an owner-operator and third-party management firm, managing assets for investors while delivering customer service to property owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conventional Housing Multi-family housing communities combining affordability and quality at market-rate pricing across the southeastern United States, providing residents with a place to call home.
• Affordable Housing Cost-effective housing solutions for residents meeting certain income requirements under LIHTC and HUD programs, featuring on-site management, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and amenities.
• Independent Senior Housing Housing designed for seniors age 55 and older, as well as elderly, disabled, or handicapped persons, offering convenience, comfort, affordable pricing, on-site management, and around-the-clock emergency maintenance.
• Property Management Services Full suite of third-party property management services including property operations management, project rehab oversight, financial services and reporting, facilities maintenance and operation, acquisitions and due diligence, professional development and training, and strategic business and marketing plan development for property owners and investors.
• Investment Management Operation and management of multi-family real estate assets and portfolios throughout the southeastern United States, providing investors with consistent returns while managing risk and increasing the residual value of owned assets.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• United WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership allowing Ambling employees and residents to serve others through United Way programs and Day of Caring initiatives in Valdosta and Greenville areas.
• Fellowship of Christian AthletesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting FCA programs and initiatives.
• Second Harvest of South Carolina (Feeding America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank partnership supporting community food drives organized by Ambling communities.
• American Heart AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting heart health initiatives and fundraising.
• American Cancer SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting cancer research and awareness programs.
• Children's Miracle Network HospitalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting children's hospital programs and fundraising.
• The Miracle League of ValdostaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting accessible baseball/softball for children with disabilities.
• Jacob's Ladder Therapeutic Riding CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting therapeutic horseback riding programs for individuals with special needs.
• Tim Tebow Foundation (Night to Shine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting Night to Shine events for people with special needs.
• Habitat for Humanity (Greenville, Valdosta, Mississippi Capital Area)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Habitat for Humanity chapter partnerships supporting home building volunteer efforts in local communities.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting blood drives and disaster relief efforts.
• Julie Valentine CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
• Options NowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting programs and services in Valdosta community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WinnCompanies: Multifamily development and management company with deep affordable housing (LIHTC) and mixed-income expertise, including senior housing. Comparable to Ambling in affordable and senior housing operations and institutional owner relationships.
• Asset Living: Houston-based multifamily property manager with national reach and significant affordable (LIHTC) housing exposure. Closely comparable to Ambling in affordable housing compliance, third-party management, and owner-operator strategies.
• RPM Living: Tech-enabled multifamily property management firm managing over 200,000 units across the U.S. Comparable to Ambling as a third-party PM, with a stronger technology stack — a relevant benchmark for what a modernized Ambling could become.
• Bozzuto Group: Multifamily development, investment, and management firm with a strong East Coast/Southeast presence, including senior housing. Comparable to Ambling in owner-operator, third-party management, and senior housing operations.
• FPI Management: Multifamily property management firm specializing in conventional and affordable (LIHTC) housing across the Western and Southern U.S. Comparable to Ambling in affordable housing specialization and third-party PM services.
• Bell Partners: Vertically integrated multifamily investment and management firm operating across the U.S. Directly comparable to Ambling's owner-operator and third-party PM dual model, with comparable scale (~80,000+ units).
• Hawthorne Residential Partners: Multifamily property management firm concentrated in the Southeastern U.S., managing conventional and affordable housing. Direct geographic and segment overlap with Ambling's Southeast-focused multifamily and LIHTC portfolio.
• Lincoln Property Company: One of the largest diversified real estate services firms in the U.S., with deep multifamily management and owner-operator operations across conventional and affordable housing. Closely matches Ambling's owner-operator + third-party PM model and Southeast U.S. footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Greystar Real Estate Partners: The largest multifamily property management, investment, and development firm in the U.S., managing over 800,000 units. Directly comparable to Ambling in third-party multifamily management, owner-operator activity, and LIHTC/HUD expertise, but at vastly greater national scale.
• Morgan Properties: Large multifamily owner-operator and third-party manager with a national footprint and meaningful conventional/affordable mix. Comparable to Ambling in dual model, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AmblingCompany

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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