A HISTORY THAT MOVES US FORWARD
Since 1998, Passco Companies, LLC has operated throughout all market conditions and cycles. The company has acquired over $7.9 billion in multifamily and commercial real estate in the United States. Since its inception, Passco Companies has become a recognized provider of investment opportunities in real estate projects.
Passco Companies is directed by a team of dedicated senior real estate professionals whose experience in the business averages 38 years, and who, collectively, have acquired over $35 billion in investment real estate projects.
Nationally, Passco Companies has achieved the status of “Preferred Borrower” with Fannie Mae, ranked #1 “Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women” in 2022 by Multifamily Leadership and listed as one of the “Top Owners” by Multihousing News in 2021, for its fourth year. Passco Companies is also recognized locally on the 2019 lists: “Fastest Growing Private Company” and “Top Private Companies” by the Orange County Business Journal and one of Inc. 5000’s “Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America” in 2018. The company launched “Passco Gives Back” in 2015 and has given over a quarter of a million dollars to local charities benefiting education, medical research, family and children’s services and veterans.
Accolades
2022
2022
Top Workplaces of 2022, Orange County Register
One Hampton Lake won “Best of Bluffton: Apartment Complex,” Bluffton Today
TruNorth at Bulverde nominated “Property of the Year,” San Antonio Apartment Association
The Fitzroy Chenal won “Best of Arkansas: Apartment Complex,” Arkansas Times
Largest Private Companies, Orange County Business Journal
Stacy Stemen and Adriana Olsen won “Best Session,” ADISA Annual Conference
Top 15 Best Places to Work for in Multifamily, Multifamily Leadership
Top 10 Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women, Multifamily Leadership
2021
Ranked #1 “Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women,” Multifamily Leadership
Ranked “Best Places to Work in Multifamily,” Multifamily Leadership
2021 Top Owners, Multihousing News
William O. Passo received highest honor ACE Award, ADISA
Keanan Gomez named “Next Generation” Award winner, Connect Media
Tapestry at Turkey Creek recognized as “Best of the Best Places,” Cityview Magazine
The Shelby’s management team awarded “Team Spirit Award,” Bozzuto Management Awards
Park 35 at Clairmont wins awards in six categories, Greater Birmingham Apartment Association Awards
Mariner Grove was presented with the Mary Helen Ray Award, Savannah Park & Tree Commission
Watervue won the “Core Value” Award, Greystar Annual Awards
2020
Ranked #3 “Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women,” Multifamily Leadership
Top Private Companies, Orange County Business Journal
1000 West received Carolina and Coastal Georgia Pillars People Award, Greystar
Estates Crossroads won "Outstanding Reputation Management," Fogelman
Fogelman presented 7 employees at 6 Passco properties with an ARC Award
The Henry at Fritz Farm won "Best Clubhouse” and "Best Pool," GLAA Crowne Excellence Awards
2019
Ranked #2 “Best Places to Work in Multifamily,” Multifamily Leadership
2019 Top Owners, Multihousing News
Top Private Companies, Orange County Business Journal
Fastest Growing Private Company, Orange County Business Journal
Corporate Marketing team named “Influencers in Marketing,” Real Estate Forum
Larry Sullivan named 2020 ADISA President
Nika Dufour named one of “Women of Influence,” GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum
Jake Niles named 2019 “Next Generation” Award winner, Connect Media
Colin Gillis named 2019 “50 Under 40” Award Winner, Real Estate Forum
Suzy Cottle named as one of “CFO’s of the Year,” Orange County Business Journal
Stacy Stemen named one of “2019 Power Women,” BisNow
2018
Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, Inc. 5000
Top Company Cultures, Entrepreneur.com
Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Orange County Business Journal
Influencers in Multifamily, Real Estate Forum
Top Multifamily Owners, Commercial Property Executive & Multi-Housing News
Stacy Stemen named one of the Top Women in Real Estate 2018, Connect Media
2017
Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, Inc. 5000
William O. Passo named one of the "Entrepreneur of the Year®" 2017 Finalists, EY
Top Private Companies, Orange County Business Journal
Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Orange County Business Journal
Larry Sullivan won the ACE "A Champion of Excellence" Award, ADISA
Top Property Owners, Commercial Property Executive & Multi-Housing News
2016
Ranked #1 "Best Places to Work", Orange County Business Journal
William O. Passo named one of the "Best Bosses in the Business", Real Estate Forum
Top Private Companies, Orange County Business Journal
Fastest Growing Companies, Real Estate Forum
2015
Ranked 2nd "Fastest-Growing Private Companies", Orange County Business Journal
Top Private Companies, Orange County Business Journal
Best Places to Work, Orange County Business Journal
Largest Private Companies, Orange County Business Journal
While we continue to keep our eyes open for those golden opportunities, it’s important to realize that most of the time, the best investments are also the realistic investments.
WILLIAM O. PASSO CEO and Founder Passco Companies LLC
COMPANY HISTORY
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2020
Passco invented “CoronAID”, an assistance program to help tenants with payment plans during COVID. Named #3 Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women by Multifamily Leadership and Top Private Companies by Orange County Business Journal. Passco exceeds $6.1 Billion in Acquisitions with over $790 Million in transaction volume during 2020. -
2019
Passco surpassed $1 billion in transaction volume in 2019, with 3.2 billion assets under management. Named #2 Best Places to Work in Multifamily by Multifamily Leadership and 2019 Top Owners by Mutlifamily News. Passco Gives Back reached a quarter of a million dollars given to charities throughout the country. Passco had 13 new hires in 2019 and added offices in Seattle, Phoenix and Tampa. -
2018
Passco celebrates its 20th year, reaches 2.7 Billion in assets under management, is named an “Influencer in Multifamily” by Real Estate Forum and awarded “Top Company Culture” by Entrepreneur.com. Passco Companies Development expands into the Active Seniors Housing market by breaking ground on 161-unit community with Avenida Partners. -
2017
Passco acquired over $600 million in investment grade real estate, surpassing $2.5 billion in assets under management. Named “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America” by Inc. 5000, and “Top Property Owners” by Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. -
2016
Passco acquired over $550 million in investment grade real estate. Named #1 “Best Places to Work” in Orange County. Ranked #1 in overall revenue growth for “Fastest Growing Companies” by Real Estate Forum. -
2015
Passco acquired over $330 million in investment grade real estate. Named one of the “Fastest Growing Companies” by Real Estate Forum. Awarded one of the Best Places to work for its 3rd consecutive year and named the 2nd Fastest Growing Private Company by the Orange County Business Journal. -
2016
Passco acquired over $550 million in investment grade real estate. Named #1 “Best Places to Work” in Orange County. Ranked #1 in overall revenue growth for “Fastest Growing Companies” by Real Estate Forum. -
2014
Passco surpassed $1 billion in multifamily acquisitions. Achieved Preferred Borrower status with Fannie Mae. Named as one of Orange County’s “Best Places to Work” for a second year in a row. -
2013
Awarded Best Practices: Owners and Service Providers by Commercial Property Executive. Named as one of Orange County’s “Best Places to Work.” -
2014
Passco surpassed $1 billion in multifamily acquisitions. Achieved Preferred Borrower status with Fannie Mae. Named as one of Orange County’s “Best Places to Work” for a second year in a row. -
2009
Passco was awarded the take-over and asset management of 19 multifamily properties totaling nearly $1 billion. Passco continued to provide 1031’s while offering the DST structure to their investors. -
2005-2007
Projecting a period of superior future performance, Passco redirected its investment strategy to multifamily properties growing to over 13,000 units. -
2009
Passco was awarded the take-over and asset management of 19 multifamily properties totaling nearly $1 billion. Passco continued to provide 1031’s while offering the DST structure to their investors. -
2003
Passco funded the largest securitized loan in the industry for Puente Hills Mall in Southern California. Sold in 2005 for a 21% ARR. -
1998
Passco Companies, LLC was formed and were pioneers in providing securitized 1031 opportunities with an investment strategy focusing on retail investments in Central California.
