Professional Profile

Rick Courtney is Managing Partner/CEO of Essential Realty Partners (ERP), a private equity real estate company that acquires and operates middle-market multifamily and residential built to rent community investments nationwide.

During his career, Rick has been responsible for transacting/managing over 15,000 multifamily units and 3.2m sq/ft of commercial space nationwide. His background includes over 15-years of C-level leadership and deep expertise in all industry verticals including; investments, operations, asset and property management.

Rick holds numerous professional licenses and certifications, including the the elite CCIM and CPM designations, and graduated cum laude from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business.