Rhino
BLACK RHINO CAPITAL GROUP
We fix problem properties in prime locations—and make them perform.
Black Rhino blends 30+ years of Wall Street financial experience with boots‑on‑the‑ground renovations in the NC Triad, delivering durable, risk‑aware returns for select investors.
We don’t just sell deals.
We run them.
Black Rhino acquires underperforming residential, retail, office, and flex assets in the best Triad corridors, repositions them with a clear strategy, and operates them end‑to‑end.
Our Focus:
Turning “problem properties in good areas” into stabilized, income‑producing assets that lift streets, tenants, and long‑term returns for our investors.
Our Specialty:
Wise judgment under pressure—we absorb the risk, make decisions, and stand behind outcomes when things get hard.
Our North Star:
We consistently outperform the SPX and the QQQ.
Who we’re built for
01 — Investors, ENTREPRENEURS & RISK-TAKERS
Get real returns without running a real-estate business
We partner with entrepreneurs and senior leaders in finance and banking who want durable, asymmetric real estate yield without managing properties and unconventional thinkers who care more about real risk absorption than glossy IRR decks.
When know you already see more deals than you need. What’s hard to find is:
- Access to distressed-in-prime-location opportunities you can’t easily find or fix on your own
- A team that’s lived through all cycles and is Wall Street-trained how to manage and hedge downside risk
- An operator who is transparent about real risk and not focused on flashy marketing pieces.
02 — Sellers & Buyers
Get a great deal on a property
We help owners of “problem properties” who want a serious, execution‑ready operator that can close, solve complexity, and visibly improve key corridors. Or, let us know if you’re interested in purchasing one of our current assets.
03 — RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Tenants
Lease space in Greensboro
We work with Triad-area tenants who want well‑run, upgraded spaces in strong neighborhoods—managed by a local owner who is invested in the long‑term health of the street as much as the property.
Why Black Rhino?
Why serious investors choose Black Rhino
01
We seek opportunity away from the herd.
Where others see distressed and non‑functioning assets, we see opportunity. It’s a longterm vision for the neighborhood‚ not just the property.
02
Tier-1 financial expertise, applied locally.
Our founder brings 30+ years of Wall Street trading, risk, and capital‑markets experience to how we price risk, structure deals, and protect downside in the Triad.
03
Right-sized to pivot and solve problems fast.
Large enough to run multi‑asset strategies, yet small and focused enough to move quickly when conditions change.
04
Research-driven, not hype-driven.
We invest a minimum of 75 hours of deep research into every project and act only when the thesis is clear.
05
Full-stack operations and construction.
From acquisition and financing to construction, lease‑up, and long‑term asset management—We turn complex projects into performing assets in 3 years or less.
06
We invest in people, not just buildings.
We mentor and partner with contractors, young professionals, and local operators so they can understand capital and build wealth alongside us.
The Team
Meet the team
Real estate is local and hands-on. These are the people on the hook for how our assets and properties perform.
Owner / Operator
Jack A. Wright
Jack Wright brings 30+ years of Wall Street trading, risk, and debt capital‑markets experience to struggling properties in the best Greensboro neighborhoods. He applies Tier‑1 financial discipline with construction experience to transform non‑functioning assets, upgrade corridors, and create durable returns for investors.
PROPERTY COORDINATOR
George Hall
George Hall shows properties to potential renters and buyers. He oversees contracts and logistics. George keeps the day-to-day operations at Black Rhino moving.
Financials
Milen Samuel
Milen Samuel supports Black Rhino Capital Group as a bookkeeper, keeping financial records organized and transactions accurately tracked. With strong attention to detail and a natural drive for order and clarity, she plays a key role in our day-to-day financial operations behind the scenes. Milen enjoys the fast-paced nature of real estate and takes pride in maintaining the systems that help our team move quickly, stay accountable, and serve clients efficiently.
Advisory & Legal Counsel
Tony LaCivita
Tony’s bio is coming soon.
Head of Construction
Russell Farlow
Russell’s bio is coming soon.
Portfolio
Our success stories
You can see our impact street by street. Here are a few properties that moved from “problem” to “performing.”
Current Development
309 E. Bessemer Ave.
Greensboro, NC
This original dual-use property was a residential home also used commercial purposes (dentures manufacturing). Our massive renovation restored the existing historical home and added an additional building. Square footage was doubled—from 2,365 sq ft to nearly 7,000. Now, the more modern building offers elegant, city living and has helped to elevate the Fisher Park neighborhood.
2,365
Sq Ft
2023
Acquired
Duet
Use Type
Spring ’26
Target Sale date
Turnaround Complete
2400 N. Elm St.
Greensboro, NC
BRCG invested $50,000 our own capital into this property in 2019. An old, dilapidated rental, we repositioned it into it’s best-use state: 5 elegant townhomes that offer walkable city living. We sold the property mid-project to an investor/partner who eventually grossed $4 million in sales.
2,314
Sq Ft PER UNIT
2023
SOLD
Residential
Use Type
5
UNITS
TURNAROUND COMPLETE
211 E. Bessemer Ave.
Greensboro, NC
BCRG acquired this run-down, unoccupied house in 2020. It was completely overgrown with weeds and tress, including vines growing out of the house. We tore it down and rebuilt from the ground-up—a complete rehab that saved the original structure. After just one year, this beautiful residential property became a new anchor of the Fisher Park corridor.
2,196
Sq Ft
Residential
Use Type
1 year
TURNAROUND
2021
SOLD
By the Numbers
A track record you can walk through
15%
Average development returns, driven by real operational and neighborhood improvements
30+
Years of Tier-1 capital-markets experience behind every risk decision
40+
Active properties in the Triad
22 apartments • 16 office units • 4 warehouses • 6 single-family homes • 8 mixed-use projects
200k+
Sq ft under management
3
Key triad corridors Transformed and Growing
Downtown Greensboro & Stadium area • Fisher Park neighborhood in GSO • Main Street, Kernersville
ORIGIN STORY
Why ‘Black Rhino’?
One of the most protective animals on the planet, rhinos are often misperceived as overly aggressive. We operate similarly: Always minimizing risk. And keeping returns safe.
When everyone else steps back, we step in.
Whether you’re placing capital, selling a problem property, or looking for a space to live or work, we’re here for you.