About Us

Focal Point Development Services is dedicated to the highest level of integrity and professionalism as demonstrated through our strong track record. We build long-term relationships by successfully delivering projects which include Multifamily, Senior Housing, Student Housing and Mixed Use. No matter what the challenge, our open and honest communication style is an integral part of our commitment to promoting trust and respect among our partners and our investors. Focal Point’s collective expertise and vision allows us to identify, analyze and develop unique opportunities that will yield solid returns.

Development

Focal Point’s vision is keenly focused on a unique niche consisting of boutique student and senior housing as well as repositioning commercial properties. The key to our success is identifying strategic locations and matching those properties to the right use. Focal Point’s seasoned team of real estate professionals has the experience required to take a project from land acquisitions and entitlement through construction and final delivery.

Consulting & Project Management

With Focal Point’s vast construction experience, we deliver increased value to our clients and investors during the entire process. Our senior-led team of seasoned professionals is invested in protecting our client’s interests. We are cost conscious and maintain a knowledge-based approach to our management style. Focal Point strives to ensure all projects are on-time, on-budget and exceed expectations.

Partners

Michael Smith

Managing Director

O: 512.361.1827 C: 714.336.3200
msmith@focalpointds.com

Michael has over 33 years of commercial real estate development, investment, construction, and brokerage experience. In addition, he has also been a real estate salesman as well as a licensed general contractor. Mike’s diverse professional background provides Focal Point’s experience, vision, and leadership required to develop and obtain unique investment opportunities.

Robert Farrell

Director of Municipal & Entitlement Process

O: 512.361.1827 C: 714.697.2128
bfarrell@focalpointds.com

Robert Farrell has extensive experience in a wide range of real estate development phases including planning & development, project costing, construction, engineering, administration, contracts, entitlement, and asset management. He is a member of the State Bar of California and has many years of experience practicing real estate litigation and transactional law.

Olivia Smith

Asset Management & Investor Relations

O: 512.361.1827 C: 949.698.2777

osmith@focalpointds.com

With a stellar reputation built on honesty, integrity, and tireless work ethic, Olivia Smith brings strong negotiation skills and exceptional perspective to every transaction.

Development Projects

The Point North

Type: Student Housing – Multi Family
Location: Austin, TX
Size: 18 Units, 76 Beds

Type: High-Rise Condo Tower
Location: Downtown San Diego, CA
Height: 32 Floors, 97 Condos
Financial Partner: Goldman Sachs / Eurohypo Bank

Residences at Little Nell - Focal Point Development Services

Type: 26 Fractional Condos
Location: Aspen, CO – Mountain Base
Financial Partners: Goldman Sachs / Deutsche Bank
Size: 108,000 sf

1000 Newport Center Drive

Type: Development, Corporate HQ
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Size 8,000 sf
Financial Partners: LA Jolla Bank

Acquisitions & Redevelopment

Icon Hotel

Type: Hotel Redevelopment
Location: Houston, TX
Financial Partners: Canyon Johnson Fund
Size: 12 Story, 135 Rooms including 18 suites

Contact Us

Focal Point Development Service

2208 Lake Austin Blvd., Suite 100
Austin, TX 78703

23 Corporate Plaza Suite 150

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Office: (714) 336-3200
Email: msmith@focalpointds.com