We buy buildings.
Tell us what you’re doing.
If you have a deal we want to talk.
Marker Buoy’s mission is to find fantastic real estate deals.
We mark our spot.
We unearth value.
We number crunch.
Then we work our tails off to close the deal and enjoy the profits.
Have you got a deal?
Properties
Burnsville, MN
Marker Buoy acquired this great property in Burnsville, Minnesota in mid 2020. One of the hurdles we knew we would be facing with this property was a tenancy that wasn’t reaching its earnings potential. The tenant had negotiated a reduction in rent during the first few months of the Covid crisis and was paying well below market rent. The new amendment allowed for the landlord to begin marketing the space despite the lease would not terminate for another three years. We immediately listed the space at market rent to secure a new high-quality, credit-worthy tenant. In the meantime were able to amicably terminate the lease while vetting multiple prospective tenants. Consequently, we received an unsolicited offer to purchase the property for a fair market price and agreed to sell. We held the property for sixteen months with a one-hundred percent return on investment. The proceeds of this sale have been reinvested through a 1031 Exchange.
Middletown, RI
We like NAPA stores! Whether corporate or franchise location, NAPA is a great tenant. This was a long-term hold. The proceeds of this sale have been reinvested through a 1031 Exchange.
Stillwater, MN
In 2022 we acquired this off-market 20,000 sf retail/flex building in the eastern suburbs of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Located in the path of progress, the building is 80% occupied with strong potential to fill the vacancy and stabilize the asset. We were able to acquire this property at an in-place 7 Cap and once stabilized, our efforts should land us at a 10 Cap with strong annual returns. A major bonus to this property is the presence of a rent-paying cell phone tower. We are thrilled to have this strong neighborhood building in our portfolio for years to come!
Torrey Benson.
Dream it.
Torrey Benson has the energy, experience, and focus necessary to successfully navigate the ins and outs of sophisticated real estate transactions. Her real estate training began as a child, at home in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Torrey’s dad pioneered Corporate Real Estate Services and more specifically, Tenant Representation in the Minneapolis area. She grew up with family dinner conversation centered on possibilities, client relationships, deals, the value of hard work, integrity, and service. Real estate is in her DNA.
Do it.
Torrey started her career in International production at E! Entertainment Television in Los Angeles, CA. After years of sand & sunshine, she followed her passion to Colorado in search of mountains to ski. There Torrey navigated many commercial transactions and development projects in Denver and Vail. After years of dedicating herself to the best path for her clients, Torrey is now laser focused on adding properties to her own portfolio. From her home base in Bozeman, MT she connects, discovers and executes.
Live it up.
When she isn’t bent on discovering the next great investment areas and properties, you’ll find Torrey with her husband, two little girls and big Bernese Mountain dog seeking balance in the great outdoors…
Floating on fresh powder at Bridger Bowl. Walking downtown for a glass of wine. Hiking through the wildflowers. Learning bank turns on the mountain bike trails. Floating rivers. Exploring with the camper. Waterskiing at the lake. Sailing ocean waves.
It’s all about finding JOY on this journey…
Community Involvement:
Montana Licensed Real Estate Agent
GoBundance Women Member
InvestHer Leader
Board Member Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter
Leadership Bozeman 30
Founder of Press Pause Project
Member of Bozeman Methodist Church
