Sync Residential

What Sync Residential does

SYNC Residential is a privately held multifamily property management company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. It operates as the dedicated Class A apartment management platform of Sun Holdings Group (SHG), a 28-year-old real estate investment and management firm with more than $500 million in owned properties spanning apartments, restaurants, hotels, and retail. The company directly owns and manages a portfolio of 23 Class A apartment communities across seven metropolitan areas in three states — Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Marcos, and Fort Worth in Texas; Fayetteville, Arkansas; and multiple submarkets of Atlanta, Georgia — placing it in the 5,000–19,999 unit category recognized by industry award programs.

The portfolio is branded primarily under the SYNC name with property-specific sub-brands such as SYNC CityCentre, SYNC at Mueller, SYNC at Green Trails, SYNC at Perimeter, and SYNC at Vinings, each with its own dedicated microsite offering 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom luxury units with resort-style amenities. Resident acquisition runs through a fully direct-to-consumer motion: corporate and property websites, on-site leasing offices, and active organic social channels. There is no proprietary technology platform disclosed — SYNC operates as a traditional real estate operator rather than a software or proptech company, with off-the-shelf infrastructure including a vendor registration portal and standard IT support tooling.

Revenue is generated through recurring monthly rental income from residents occupying Class A units at market-rate pricing, with no publicly disclosed standardized rate card and no third-party fee-management mandates visible in the source data. Pricing varies by property, unit type, and market. The company is owner-managed under a founder-led structure (Oren Blatt as Founder & CEO; Jacob Blatt as Founder) with corporate support spanning property management, asset management, marketing, HR, talent development, training, accounting, legal, and capital projects. In 2026, SYNC was ranked #1 Best Places to Work Multifamily and #2 Best Places to Work Multifamily for Women, reflecting an explicit culture-led operating thesis.

Name

Sync Residential

Legal name

SYNC Residential

Website

https://syncre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SYNC Residential is a Houston-based, owner-managed multifamily operator founded in 2016 that directly owns and manages 23 Class A apartment communities across Texas, Georgia, and Arkansas as the multifamily platform of Sun Holdings Group, serving residential renters with luxury units and full on-site services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apartment Rental Income: SYNC Residential generates revenue through monthly rental income from tenants occupying their Class A apartment units across their portfolio of 23 properties. The company manages Class A multifamily communities offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments with luxury amenities, charging market-rate rents to residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SYNC Residential is a boutique multifamily property management company that acquires, owns (via its parent Sun Holdings Group), and operates Class A apartment communities across Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Marcos, Fayetteville (AR), and Atlanta. The company leases 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units with luxury amenities to individual residents on a recurring monthly basis through a portfolio of 23 properties, supported by on-site leasing offices and property-specific websites.

Product overview

Sync Residential is a boutique multifamily property management company operating a portfolio of Class A apartment communities across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, San Marcos, Fayetteville (AR), and Atlanta. The company manages individual apartment properties under the SYNC brand and related sub-brands, including SYNC CityCentre, SYNC at Green Trails, SYNC at Mueller, SYNC at Purgatory Creek, SYNC at Perimeter, SYNC at Ten Oaks, SYNC at Nobu Station, SYNC at Vinings, SYNC at Jonquil, SYNC at Harmony, SYNC at Spring Cypress, SYNC at Sienna Plantation, SYNC at West Dallas, SYNC at Kingsland Ranch, SYNC Sawyer Heights, SYNC CityLine, SYNC Med Center, 88twenty, 5755 Hermann Park, Uptown Fayetteville, The Monarch, Villas at Sienna, and Tradehouse at Bulverde. Each community offers luxury amenities targeting professionals and families seeking high-quality rental housing in major metropolitan markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SYNC CityCentre Class A apartment community in Houston offering 1 and 2 bedroom residences with luxury amenities and concierge-style services.
• SYNC at Green Trails 302 Class A apartment homes in Katy ISD across 21 scenic acres with resort-style amenities and pet-friendly offerings.
• SYNC at West Dallas Class A apartment community in West Dallas near Trinity Groves, Bishop Arts District, and Downtown Dallas.
• The Monarch (Fort Worth) Luxury Class A apartment community in Fort Worth's Medical District with designer finishes and VIP pet amenities.
• SYNC at Spring Cypress Class A apartment community in Tomball, TX with convenient access to major energy, education, and healthcare employers.
• SYNC at Mueller Luxury Class A apartment community in Austin's Mueller neighborhood near downtown and UT Austin.
• SYNC at Purgatory Creek Resort-lifestyle Class A apartment community in San Marcos, TX, overlooking the Hill Country and a private lake with energy-efficient units.
• Tradehouse at Bulverde Class A apartment community at Bulverde Marketplace in San Antonio with 1-2 bedroom floor plans and social/clubhouse amenities.
• SYNC at Kingsland Ranch Luxury Class A apartment community in Katy, TX with landscaped grounds and proximity to shopping, dining, and schools.
• SYNC at Perimeter Brand-new Class A apartment community in Sandy Springs, GA near Perimeter Mall and major medical centers.
• SYNC at Ten Oaks Class A apartment and townhome community in Lawrenceville, GA offering a live-work-play lifestyle in Gwinnett County.
• Villas at Sienna Luxury Class A apartment community in Sugar Land, TX with 1-3 bedroom floor plans, resort pool, and pet amenities.
• SYNC Sawyer Heights Pet-friendly Class A apartment community in Houston's historic Heights neighborhood.
• SYNC CityLine Class A apartment community in Richardson, TX near major employers, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
• Uptown Fayetteville Modern Class A apartment community in Fayetteville, AR with rooftop decks and connection to the Razorback Greenway Trail System.
• SYNC Med Center Luxury Class A apartment community in Houston's Medical Center with premium kitchens and 10-foot ceilings.
• 5755 Hermann Park Class A apartment community near Hermann Park in Houston offering studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts within walking distance to shopping and dining.
• SYNC at Jonquil Class A apartment community in Smyrna, GA with 1-3 bedroom open-concept floor plans and upscale finishes.
• SYNC at Sienna Plantation Class A apartment community in Missouri City, TX with 1-3 bedroom apartment homes near Sugar Land and Stafford.
• SYNC at Harmony Luxury Class A apartment community in Spring, TX with classical designs and premium service.
• 88twenty Upscale Class A apartment community in Houston near the Energy Corridor and The Galleria, with studio to two-bedroom floor plans.
• SYNC at Nobu Station Luxury Class A apartment community in North San Antonio with 1-3 bedroom residences and large swimming pool.
• SYNC at Vinings Luxury Class A apartment community in Atlanta's Vinings neighborhood near Cobb Galleria and Cumberland Mall.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Largest multifamily property management, investment, and development firm in the U.S., managing ~900,000 units globally. Directly comparable to SYNC as a third-party multifamily operator serving institutional owners across Class A portfolios.
• Asset Living: Houston-headquartered multifamily property manager operating ~300,000 units nationwide. Closest geographic and scale peer to SYNC, competing in the same Texas Sun Belt Class A segment.
• RPM Living: Texas-based multifamily property manager operating ~200,000 units across the Sun Belt. Directly comparable as a regional multifamily operator with a similar owner-operator culture and Texas footprint.
• Lincoln Property Company: Diversified real estate firm with one of the largest U.S. multifamily management platforms (~210,000 units). Directly comparable in multifamily management scale, geographic breadth, and Class A institutional-grade operations.
• BH Management Services: Multifamily property manager operating ~160,000 units with significant Sun Belt presence. Comparable third-party multifamily operator competing in similar Class A markets.
• FPI Management: Multifamily property manager serving ~170,000 units across the U.S. with a meaningful Sun Belt portfolio. Comparable multifamily management peer with similar owner-side relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Camden Property Trust: Public multifamily REIT (~58,000 units) with major Sun Belt concentration including Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta. Overlaps with SYNC's geographic footprint and Class A positioning; not a direct management competitor but a relevant operator/investor peer.
• Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA): Largest public multifamily REIT (~102,000 units) concentrated in the Sun Belt. Comparable as a major Class A Sun Belt apartment owner/operator; serves as an institutional benchmark for SYNC's markets.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm with a multifamily investment and management advisory practice. Indirectly comparable as a larger, broader CRE services incumbent operating in the same asset class and geography.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate services firm offering multifamily investment sales, valuation, and advisory. Comparable as a broader CRE services incumbent providing investor services to multifamily owners including those in SYNC's Sun Belt markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/syncresidential
• Facebookfacebook.com/SYNCResidential
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sync-residential
• Instagraminstagram.com/syncresidential

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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