Real International

What Real International does

Real International, operating as Real Holdings LLC, is a privately held, full-service real estate investment firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, that functions as a hybrid Family Office and Private Equity Group. Founded by Lynn Yuan in 2014 (per the main About Us page; a staff bio references an earlier 2009 start), the firm integrates four core services under one platform: brokerage (buyer/seller representation, investment sales, market research), property and asset management (tenant screening, maintenance, financial reporting, achieving a 95% average occupancy and 80% retention), direct real estate investment (private equity, debt, fund, and direct investments with co-investment alongside clients), and investor education. Underlying investment decisions are supported by a data-driven methodology combining demographic, economic, and market trend analysis, codified into proprietary frameworks including Path-of-Progress Positioning, 3D Investing (value spectrum, capital stack, time phasing), Invest-to-Own, and Good-to-Great strategies.

The firm targets accredited investors and high-net-worth individuals — including family offices, business sellers, pre-retirees, and tax-strategy-driven investors seeking 1031 exchanges, Opportunity Zone, and DST exposure — exclusively in the Austin-San Antonio (ASA) corridor. Go-to-market is relationship-driven: scheduled consultations follow referrals, webinars, community engagement via the founder's ownership of Texas Capital News (an Austin Asian-community publication since 1991), and content marketing including a Commercial Real Estate Investment Guide. Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions, property and asset management fees on a $365M+ AUM base, and returns on co-invested capital, with reported metrics including $132M+ in equity under management, $172M+ in funds raised to date, $55M+ in distributions, and $564MM in cumulative transactions since 2013.

Leadership combines founder Lynn Yuan (30-year Austin veteran, CCIM, firm's largest investor) with Chief Investment Officer Chirag "Chi" Hathiramani (Georgetown MBA, Johns Hopkins MS Real Estate, $2.5B+ institutional CRE transaction experience, previously of Vornado, Casoro Group, Aspen Heights Partners, and Upside Avenue REIT). The firm operates with 11–50 employees from its 11770 Jollyville Road headquarters, with dedicated regional coverage in San Antonio and has scaled to 500+ acres of land acquired, 350,000 sqft leased, and 500,000 sqft acquired or sold.

Name

Real International

Legal name

Real Holdings LLC

Website

https://realinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Real International is a privately held Austin-based full-service real estate investment firm operating as a hybrid Family Office and Private Equity Group, serving accredited investors and HNW individuals in the Austin-San Antonio corridor through integrated brokerage, property management, asset management, and direct investment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Investment & Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Investment Advisory (Acquisitions/Dispositions, Capital Allocation) (BPAJANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate Capital Markets Advisory (Debt/Equity Placement, Refinancing) (BPAJANAE), Real Estate Investment Sales (Income-Producing Properties) (FSAEAJAC), Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA), Real Estate Market Research & Economic Advisory (Demand/Supply, Location Analytics) (BPAJANAD)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate investment
• Real estate brokerage services
• Property management services
• Asset management portfolios
• Private equity real estate

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

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. Brokerage Services: Real estate brokerage commissions from buying, selling, and leasing residential and commercial properties in Texas. The firm operates across single-family residences, multi-tenant properties, office buildings, land developments, and shopping centers.
2. Asset & Property Management: Property management fees for managing commercial and residential portfolios in Texas. Services include tenant screening, maintenance, rent management, and financial reporting.
3. Real Estate Investment: Private equity investments in real estate deals, offering debt and equity participation to accredited investors. Revenue generated through returns on invested capital and management fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Real International is a full-service Texas real estate investment firm that combines brokerage, asset/property management, and private investment services to help accredited investors build and preserve wealth through commercial real estate in the Austin-San Antonio (ASA) region. It operates as a hybrid Family Office + Private Equity Group, co-investing alongside clients and offering equity, debt, fund, and direct real estate investments with targets of 8-12% fixed-income returns and 14-18% equity IRR. Core services include buyer/seller representation, tenant and portfolio management achieving 95% occupancy and 80% retention, and strategic investment advisory across residential, commercial, industrial, and land assets.

Product overview

Real International is a full-service Texas real estate investment firm operating as a hybrid between a Family Office and Private Equity Group. The company offers an integrated platform combining brokerage services (buyer/seller representation, investment sales, market research), property management (comprehensive portfolio management with 95% occupancy and 80% retention), asset management ($280MM AUM), and real estate investment services (private equity, debt, fund, and direct investments). The firm primarily serves accredited investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking to build generational wealth through strategic real estate investments in the Austin-San Antonio region, with co-investment alongside clients aligning interests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brokerage Services Real estate brokerage providing buyer/seller representation, investment sales for acquisition and disposition, and market research and consulting services across residential and commercial properties in the Austin-San Antonio region.
• Property Management Services Comprehensive property and asset management for commercial and residential portfolios, including tenant screening, maintenance, rent management, financial reporting, and tenant retention strategies, achieving a 95% average occupancy rate and 80% retention rate.
• Investment Services Real estate investment services offering private equity, debt, fund investments, and direct real estate deals with co-investment alongside clients, targeting accredited investors and high-net-worth individuals across residential, commercial, industrial, and land assets in the Austin-San Antonio region.
• Asset Management Portfolio and asset management services optimizing performance at asset and portfolio levels with forecasting and investor reporting, managing $280MM AUM since inception, covering $365M+ in total Assets Under Management.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.7M portfolio value from $1.8M initial investment with $150K annual cash flow
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Texas Capital NewsminorOthersLynn Yuan acquired Texas Capital News in 2016, a publication serving the Austin metro Asian community since 1991. This represents community engagement rather than a commercial partnership.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates: Texas-headquartered commercial real estate investment sales and brokerage firm offering brokerage, investment sales, and property management. Comparable mid-market CRE services footprint with strong Texas regional presence similar to Real International's ASA focus.
• Marcus & Millichap: Specialized commercial real estate investment sales and financing brokerage focused on income-producing properties for private investors. Directly comparable investment-sale and capital-markets advisory model targeting similar investor segments.
• SVN International: Commercial real estate advisory and investment sales franchise with strong Texas presence. Direct peer in mid-market CRE investment sales and brokerage serving private investors and property owners.

Broad incumbents

• Newmark Group: Major global commercial real estate services firm with investment sales, capital markets, and property management capabilities. Broader and larger incumbent offering overlapping services across brokerage and investment advisory.
• CBRE Group: World's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm providing brokerage, investment sales, property management, and investment management. Broad incumbent across the same service categories but at significantly larger scale.
• NAI Global: Global commercial real estate brokerage network with strong Texas franchise presence (NAI Partners, NAI Sterling). Comparable full-service CRE platform offering brokerage, property management, and investment advisory for investors and owners.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management with investment sales, capital markets, and property management divisions. Broader incumbent providing overlapping CRE services to investors and occupiers.
• Colliers International: Global commercial real estate services and investment management company offering brokerage, property management, and investment advisory. Comparable full-stack CRE platform with overlapping services for investors and occupiers.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Major global commercial real estate services firm offering investment sales, capital markets, property management, and investment advisory. Broad incumbent with overlapping services to investors and occupiers across property types.
• Eastdil Secured: Private commercial real estate investment bank focused on investment sales and capital markets for institutional and high-net-worth investors. Comparable capital-markets advisory and investment-sales model targeting large transactions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/realinternationalrealty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/real-international-realty
• Instagraminstagram.com/realintl1
• Xx.com/realintlrealty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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