Our Markets
Rising Tide targets commercial real estate across Florida and select Southeast and Sun Belt markets characterized by favorable demographics, positive job and population growth, stable regulatory environments, and expanding economic infrastructure.
Target Markets
Space Coast
PRIMARYFL
Deep market expertise. Kennedy Space Center tech economy, population growth, undersupplied retail & industrial.
Palm Beach County
FL
Established relationship base. Affluent demographics, institutional-quality deal flow in the small/middle market.
Treasure Coast
FL
Rapidly growing corridor between Palm Beach and Space Coast. Rising rents, low vacancy, limited supply.
Southwest Florida
FL
Strong in-migration and population growth post-Ian. Retail and industrial fundamentals improving.
Wilmington / Brunswick County
NC
Coastal growth market. Port expansion, defense sector, retiree and remote-worker in-migration. Low supply.
Greenville / Spartanburg
SC
Manufacturing and logistics hub (BMW, Michelin, Amazon). Strong industrial & flex demand.
Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand
SC
One of the fastest-growing MSAs in the US. Retail and light industrial driven by tourism and population growth.
Charleston Suburbs
SC
Explosive residential and commercial growth. Boeing, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Port of Charleston driving demand.
Franklin / Brentwood
TN
Nashville suburb with exceptional income demographics. Retail, office, and medical demand driven by corporate relocations.
Primary Market — Space Coast, Florida
#1
Jump in Ranking — Milken Institute Best Performing Cities
#3
Best Place to Live in Florida — U.S. News 2023
#7
Best Job Growth in U.S. — Milken Institute
Top 20
Fastest Growing Metro — Moody's Analytics
Top 10
Best Cities for STEM Jobs
Sub-4%
Industrial Vacancy Rate
Aerospace, Defense &
High-Tech Manufacturing
Brevard County benefits from significant investment by both public and private aerospace, defense, and high-tech manufacturing companies. The region is home to some of the most consequential organizations driving the future of space exploration, national defense, and advanced technology.
Patrick Space Force Base, Kennedy Space Center, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station anchor a defense and aerospace ecosystem that continues to attract billions in investment and thousands of high-paying jobs.
Major Employers
Demographic Tailwinds
Population Growth
Brevard County is outpacing the U.S. average in population growth, driven by strong domestic migration from higher-cost metros.
Low Unemployment
Unemployment consistently below the national average, supported by a diversified economic base anchored in aerospace and defense.
Competitive Wages
Attractive cost of living and wage competitiveness compared to national metros, drawing employers and skilled workers alike.
Educated Workforce
A skilled, educated workforce supported by institutions including Eastern Florida State College and Florida Institute of Technology.