Moody National
Moody National is a Houston vertically integrated firm, founded in 1996, specializing in hospitality and multifamily DSTs through a full-service platform—roughly 500 professionals spanning acquisition, development,…
Overview
Moody National is a Houston vertically integrated firm, founded in 1996, specializing in hospitality and multifamily DSTs through a full-service platform—roughly 500 professionals spanning acquisition, development, construction and management, with in-house title and insurance. With $3 billion in total capitalization as of early 2025 and more than 3,000 investors served, its hospitality specialization is comparatively rare among DST sponsors and is backed by genuine operating control. The hotel concentration adds cyclicality, balanced by the multifamily book and integrated execution.
Key strategies & advantages
- Specializes in hospitality DSTs, comparatively rare among DST sponsors, alongside multifamily.
- Vertically integrated with a ~500-person platform across acquisition, development, construction and management.
- Operates in-house title and insurance, capturing ancillary economics.
- Has served 3,000+ investors over nearly three decades.
- Manages $3 billion in total capitalization.
Track record
Moody National has 2 full-cycle programs in the Baker 1031 dataset, averaging 14.56% annual return, and a 4.6-year average hold.
| Investment | Location | Asset Class | Hold | Equity Multiple | Annual Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody DFW DST | — | Multifamily | 5.1 | — | 14.56% |
| Moody Village One DST | — | Multifamily | 4.19 | — | — |
Figures are sponsor-reported and not independently verified; they may reflect selection and survivorship bias, and past performance does not guarantee future results. “Preferred” is Baker’s internal designation, not a rating or endorsement.
Current offerings from this sponsor
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Gerald F. “Jerry” Baker, III — Founder & Managing Principal, Baker 1031 Investments · FINRA Series 22 / 63 · SIE. Read full bio →
Sponsor figures are sponsor-reported and not independently verified; they may reflect selection and survivorship bias, and past performance does not guarantee future results. This profile is educational and is not investment advice or an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Offerings are available only to accredited investors and are made solely through the sponsor’s Private Placement Memorandum. Securities offered through Aurora Securities, member FINRA/SIPC. Real estate investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal.