Prime Property Investors, Ltd. based in Northbrook, Illinois is an innovative and leading edge real estate investment firm founded by Co-CEOs Michael H. Zaransky and Barbara J. Gaffen in 1994. The Co-CEO founders remain active in the business and are well recognized for their experience, leadership, and knowledge within the real estate investment community.

PPI is by no means an ordinary company. PPI is a well respected and nationally know niche real estate investment firm building a nationwide portfolio of student housing properties on major university campuses throughout the United States. As a niche real estate investment firm, with a specialized expertise in the hot student housing property asset class, PPI stays focused on real estate providing an opportunity for increased cash flow and large appreciation.

The firm has received many honors and recognition for the quality of its properties and commitment to the community. PPI has received the Vintage Property of the Year Award from a major Apartment Association, multiple Good Neighbor Awards from Realtor Associations, and the Excellence in Housing Design Gold Key Award from the Home Builders Association. Due to Prime’s tremendous growth, the company was recognized by Inc. Magazine for placement on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing companies in America. Additionally, the firm was ranked one of the 50 best companies in the nation to work for in the residential development industry in an independent survey by Professional Builder Magazine.

The firm maintains a strong commitment to its community through membership, leadership, and financial support in numerous trade, civic, and charitable organizations.