RangeWater Names Brian Soss as Executive Managing Director of Acquisitions

ATLANTA (April 21, 2025) – RangeWater Real Estate, a fully integrated rental housing company with assets across the Sun Belt and Mountain West, proudly announces the appointment of Brian Soss as the firm’s new Executive Managing Director of Acquisitions. 

Soss brings nearly two decades of experience in real estate investment and asset management to the RangeWater team. With over 14,000 units acquired since inception and more than 72,000 units across its current management portfolio, the firm’s commitment to strategic growth remains evident with this key addition to the Acquisitions team.

In his role, Soss will lead RangeWater’s acquisitions strategy, identifying and securing high-value investment opportunities that align with the firm’s long-term growth objectives, positioning him as a key leader in driving RangeWater’s investment strategies forward.

“Brian’s deep industry expertise, strategic mindset, and extensive network make him an excellent addition to our leadership team,” says Steven Shores, Chairman and CEO of RangeWater. “His track record in executing high-value transactions and optimizing portfolio performance will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint across the Sun Belt and Mountain West.”

Soss has built a distinguished career in real estate investment, successfully leading value-add strategies, overseeing large-scale portfolios, and driving financial performance. Before joining RangeWater, he served as Co-Head of Multifamily Asset Management for Starwood Capital Group, where he executed over $6.5B in transactions, oversaw asset and portfolio performance across the US, and spearheaded successful and innovative real estate initiatives. Prior to that, he held key roles at MetLife Investment Management, where he led high-value real estate development and asset management projects. 

“RangeWater’s entrepreneurial culture and commitment to excellence in real estate investment make this an exciting opportunity,” said Soss. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive acquisitions and enhance value for our investors and partners.”

Soss holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Vermont. 

With a background spanning asset and portfolio management, acquisitions, and financial analysis, Soss brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership experience to his new role.