About Us
Otter Creek Holdings is a real estate investment and operating platform focused on acquiring, leasing, and repositioning retail real estate throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.
We seek well-located properties in both core and growth markets that have the potential to generate durable, increasing cash flows. Built on long-term capital and an owner-operator mindset, we combine patient, generational thinking with institutional discipline to create lasting value in every market we serve.
42
properties
12
states
260k
square feet
Tenant Partners
Acquisitions
Property Type
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neighborhood retail
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open-air developments
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free-standing pads
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shadow-anchored retail
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unanchored strip
Deal Size
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$1 million - $10 million
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up to 50k square feet
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up to 15 tenants
Markets
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southeast
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mid-atlantic
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midwest
Situations
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short-term rollover
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below-market rents
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distressed sellers
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repositioning REITs
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heavy value-add
Meet The Team
Ben Karlin
Founder & Principal
Ben founded Otter Creek in 2023 to lead the operation and growth of an $80 million retail portfolio. With more than eight years in commercial real estate—and roots in the industry through his family’s business—he brings entrepreneurial experience and a long-term ownership mentality to every investment.
Before launching Otter Creek, Ben served as Managing Director at S.DEV CRE, overseeing a 60+ property portfolio of retail and industrial assets. Earlier, he was an Associate at SRS Real Estate Partners, advising clients on investment sales transactions. Throughout his career, Ben has participated in the acquisition of more than $47 million across 30+ transactions.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Ben spent time in New York and Chicago before returning home. He is a graduate of Middlebury College, where he studied Religious Studies and played varsity baseball. He now lives near the Atlanta Beltline with his fiancée.
Josh Wulz
Principal
Josh oversees acquisitions, leasing, and value-creation initiatives at Otter Creek Holdings. Before joining Otter Creek, he spent a decade at Skyline Seven Real Estate, where he helped grow the firm from a local boutique to a regional brokerage active in more than five states.
During his brokerage career, Josh completed more than 750 transactions totaling over $750 million across seven states and was recognized as a CoStar Power Broker in Georgia for seven consecutive years. His clients have included publicly traded REITs, private-equity groups, family offices, and private owners—giving him a uniquely broad perspective on ownership strategies.
Josh serves as Georgia Marketplace Director for the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and was selected as a Next Gen Leader (2026). He lives in Ormewood Park with his wife, two children, and their dog.
Contact Us
834 Inman Village Parkway
Suite 230
Atlanta, GA 30307
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(404) 200-4303