Our History

Our History

30 Years of Progress and Success

The history of Steadfast Companies is best described by steady development and progression into an integrated and multifaceted real estate company. Steadfast was initially founded in 1994 by Rodney F. Emery, its Chairman and CEO. The company began with the acquisition of a single multifamily apartment project in Hollywood, California, and leveraged the success of that transaction into what Steadfast has become today.

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1994

Founded

Steadfast Companies is founded by Rodney F. Emery.

1995

First Acquisition

First multifamily property acquired with two institutional partners, sold 18…

1997

Construction Services

Pacific Coast Land and Construction, Inc. (PCL) is formed to…

1999

Portfolio Growth

Multifamily portfolio grows to 38 conventional and affordable properties.

2000

Formation

Steadfast Management Company, Inc. is formed

2002

Expansion

Steadfast expands to pursue retail, industrial and office properties.

2004

More Expansion

Steadfast expands again to pursue under-performing resort properties in the…

2005

Extended Reach

Multifamily portfolio spans 18 states with over 120 properties owned…

2009

Investment Programs

Steadfast Capital Markets Group (later re-branded as Stira Capital Markets)…

2010

Steadfast Income REIT

Steadfast introduces Steadfast Income REIT, a publicly-registered, non-traded REIT.

2013

Steadfast Apartment REIT

Steadfast Income REIT closes its public offering with over $735…

2014

Additional Multifamily

With additional Steadfast multifamily acquisitions, Steadfast Management Company manages over…

2015

Continued Growth

Steadfast Management Company continues to grow with management of more…

2016

Steadfast Apartment REIT III

Steadfast Apartment REIT closes its public offering with over $700…

2017

Top 50 Apartment Management Companies

Steadfast Apartment REIT III closes its public offering with over…

2018

Joint Venture

Steadfast Income REIT sells 5,000 units to Blackstone and forms…

2019

Multifamily Development

Steadfast entities sell another 7,000 units in individual transactions. Steadfast…

2020

REIT’s Merge

The three Steadfast REIT’s merge into Steadfast Apartment REIT and…

2021

STAR – IRT Merges

Under leadership of Mr. Emery, Steadfast Apartment REIT merges with…
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2022

Back at the Helm

With Rod Emery back at the helm of Steadfast Companies,…

2023

Steadfast Partners with UDR

Steadfast contributes six multifamily assets (over 1,750 units) in Texas…

2024

Portfolio Growth

Steadfast Companies acquires both conventional and affordable projects to grow…