About Our Company

History

Topaz has established itself as a respected name in real estate since 1991. We focus on property investment and related services. Our primary revenue streams come from rental income and property management services for our extensive portfolio.

Our extensive project portfolio is a testament to our experience and capabilities. We have participated in the construction of over 4,000 single-family homes, 750 residential fix-and-flips, and 360 apartments. We've also successfully developed raw land into subdivisions, showcasing our diverse range of projects and our ability to deliver results.

Topaz was started by Cypress Tree International Inc. in 1991. Cypress Tree was exclusively involved in Central America. In 2024, Cypress Tree and Topaz merged to form one company: Topaz International Inc.

Geographic Reach and Investment Strategy

While headquartered in Ohio, Topaz's investment scope extends across the United States and into Central America. This broad geographic reach allows us to capitalize on diverse market opportunities and mitigate regional risks.

We do not do business in Canada.

Vertical Integration

Our business model is vertically integrated, with in-house companies handling various aspects of property management:

Maintenance
Repairs
Renovations
Enhancement projects

This approach enables us to maintain strict quality control, ensure uniformity across our properties, and effectively manage both short-term and long-term costs.

Long-Term Value Creation

Topaz's philosophy stands in stark contrast to the industry practice of "cannibalization" - where subpar repairs are made to cut expenses at the cost of long-term asset value. Instead, we are committed to:

Maintaining property quality
Enhancing asset value over time
Prioritizing long-term appreciation over short-term gains

This strategy not only preserves but often increases the value of our investments, benefiting both Topaz and our tenants through well-maintained, high-quality properties.

Sources of Capital

We source capital for our projects using three primary methods of funding:

Investors: We do projects with investors. Typically, the investor puts up 20% of the project's financing, and we put up the remaining 80%.
Banks & Private Equity: We obtain bank or private equity financing.
Self-Funding: A large percentage of our projects are self-funded and involve no outside sources of capital.