About
Ernst Capital Group is a South Dakota-based private equity real estate firm founded in 2007 by Todd Ernst. Operating from its headquarters in Sioux Falls, the firm has established itself as a premier regional player in commercial real estate investment and development. Ernst Capital connects institutional and accredited investors with quality real estate opportunities across the Upper Midwest, functioning as an intermediary that supplies capital, financial expertise, and operational support to real estate developers and property owners while delivering vetted investment products to its investor base. The firm operates on a partnership model designed to create mutual value: real estate operators gain access to growth capital and business support; investors receive diversified real estate exposure to balance their portfolios; and local communities benefit from sustained development activity. Ernst Capital serves accredited investors meeting standard thresholds: individuals with net worth of $1 million (excluding primary residence) or net income of $200,000 annually for single investors, and $300,000 for married couples. The firm's service offerings include management of private real estate funds, asset management services for existing properties, property acquisition and disposition advisory, and facilitation of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. The company manages Signature Real Estate Income Fund II and has completed multiple investments, leveraging its regional expertise and local market knowledge to identify development opportunities with favorable risk-return profiles. Leadership is centered on founder Todd Ernst, who oversees asset management operations and business development initiatives. Ernst Capital's positioning as a regional specialist reflects a deliberate focus on markets where local relationships, operational knowledge, and hands-on support create competitive advantage over national platforms.