About Us

At Ginkgo Residential, we believe great communities start with great stewardship. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, we acquire, renovate, and professionally manage apartment communities throughout the Southeast with a focus on creating lasting value for residents, investors, and the neighborhoods we serve. Our team combines disciplined investment strategy with thoughtful property management to enhance existing communities and deliver high-quality housing in growing markets. Through a people-first culture and a commitment to long-term ownership, we strive to create places where residents can truly Live, Grow, and Thrive.

Ginkgo’s Guiding Principles

People Come First

People are at the heart of everything we do and every interaction we have. We treat our team members, residents, and partners with respect, empathy, and compassion. We foster a culture where every voice is valued and supported by practicing active listening, leading with kindness, and making respect non-negotiable.

Rooted in Sustainability

We serve as stewards of our planet and communities, leading with a “maintain and preserve first” mindset. From the homes we provide to the service we deliver, we invest thoughtfully and operate responsibly to create clean, functional homes, supportive workplaces, and welcoming communities that provide lasting value.

Act with Purpose

We take pride in our work by holding ourselves accountable and following through with intention and integrity.

Cultivate and Elevate

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. We believe growth is strongest when it’s shared, which is why we invest in our people and with our partners to go further, together.

Our History

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1985

Ginkgo predecessor company formed to build new projects for sale.

Units Owned: 0

Units Managed: 0

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1994

BNP acquires first apartment community and becomes apartment REIT.

Units Owned: 250

Units Managed: 250

States: 1

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2007

BNP is purchased by Babcock and Brown.

Units Owned: 8,800

Units Managed: 8,800

States: 3

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2008

Management team forms new company (BBR) and takes on management of 30k+ units in 10 states.

Units Owned: 30,000

Units Managed: 30,000

States: 10

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2010

Ginkgo Residential launched separately from BBR to pursue acquisition opportunities with external investors.