Disciplined
Retail Real Estate
Investing
RETAIL REAL ESTATE INVESTING
A focused platform grounded in experience, discipline, and long-term value creation.
Neighborhood and
Service-Driven Retail,
Done Thoughtfully
WHO WE ARE
DURABLE INCOME, DIVERSIFIED RISK, AND ACTIVE OWNERSHIP.
JAL Strategies invests in retail real estate with a clear priority: protect capital first and grow it steadily over time. We favor strong in-place income, disciplined underwriting, and hands-on ownership.
We target retail shopping centers in high-quality submarkets, primarily in Texas and the Southeast, centers home to tenants that serve everyday routines and needs.
Three Pillars of
Our Platform
WHAT WE DO
01 — StrategyDaily-Needs Retail
We invest in convenience-based neighborhood centers tied to everyday routines — diversified rent rolls, flexible shop space, and below-replacement-cost pricing.
02 — ApproachStability Compounds
Conservative underwriting, moderate leverage, and active ownership. Strong outcomes begin with conservative assumptions and steady execution over time.
03 — LeadershipTwo Decades of Experience
From The Blackstone Group to Levcor, the platform is built on deep institutional experience across acquisitions, capital markets, and asset management.
LEADERSHIP
Built on Two Decades of Real Estate Experience
FROM GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS TO NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL.
Justin A. Levine is a real estate operator and finance executive with more than 20 years of experience across acquisitions, asset management, capital markets, and institutional fundraising.
Prior to forming JAL Strategies, Justin served as President of Levcor, where he oversaw operations, developments, acquisitions, financings, and investor relations. During his tenure, he helped invest and manage approximately $600 million across 26 assets totaling 4 million square feet.