The Midwest’s BTR specialist · Since 1989
We don’t build homes.
We build opportunities.
We don’t build homes. We build opportunities.
Purpose-built townhome communities across the Kansas City metro — developed, leased and proven for institutional ownership.
Designed to meet the market.
For the capital investor seeking a proven operator, stable yield and strategic Midwest market exposure.
40
40
Years real estate development
Years real estate development
4,000+
4,000+
Townhome units
developed
Townhome units
developed
$113M
$113M
Largest BTR transaction in KC history
Largest BTR transaction in KC history
18+
18+
BTR communities
delivered
BTR communities
delivered
What We Do
What We Do
Institutional-quality townhome communities.
Development and capital, purpose-built
for BTR.
We acquire land, develop institutional-quality townhome communities and partner with national capital.
BTR Development
Sallee develops purpose-built townhome communities for the rental market across Kansas City. From site selection and land planning through construction and delivery, our vertically integrated team manages every phase, producing consistent and institutional-quality assets.
Sallee develops purpose-built townhome communities for the rental market across Kansas City. From site selection and land planning through construction and delivery, our vertically integrated team manages every phase, producing consistent and institutional-quality assets.
Sallee develops purpose-built townhome communities for the rental market across Kansas City. From site selection and land planning through construction and delivery, our vertically integrated team manages every phase, producing consistent and institutional-quality assets.
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Capital Investment
Sallee partners with national institutional investors and family offices to deploy capital. We bring 40 years of market depth, proven operating expertise and a track record that includes the largest BTR transaction in Kansas City history — the $113 million SEKC portfolio sale.
Sallee partners with national institutional investors and family offices to deploy capital. We bring 40 years of market depth, proven operating expertise and a track record that includes the largest BTR transaction in Kansas City history — the $113 million SEKC portfolio sale.
Built on Experience
From land to lease, we oversee every aspect.
Sallee is Kansas City’s only vertically integrated build-to-rent specialist. We acquire land, develop institutional-quality townhome communities and partner with capital investors to deploy it.
Currently leasing across KC
Communities across KC.
Barry West
Kansas City, MO
364
Units
2–3 BR
Unit Mix
2025
Opened
Hidden Hills
Spring Hill, KS
96
Units
2–3 BR
Unit Mix
Opened
Rustic Heights
Oak Grove, MO
176
Units
2–3 BR
Unit Mix
2024
Opened
CURRENTLY LEASING
Communities across KC.
Sallee is Kansas City’s only vertically integrated build-to-rent specialist. We acquire land, develop institutional-quality townhome communities and partner with capital investors to deploy it.
Currently leasing across KC
Communities across KC.
Barry West
Kansas City, MO
364
Units
2–3 BR
Unit Mix
2025
Opened
Hidden Hills
Spring Hill, KS
96
Units
2–3 BR
Unit Mix
Opened
Rustic Heights
Oak Grove, MO
176
Units
2–3 BR
Unit Mix
2024
Opened
Built on Experience
From land to lease, we oversee every aspect.
Sallee is Kansas City’s only vertically integrated build-to-rent specialist. We acquire land, develop institutional-quality townhome communities and partner with capital investors to deploy it.
Our Story
Our Story
Experience-built
since 1989.
From a family homebuilder to Kansas City’s build-to-rent authority — the milestones that built the track record.
1989
Founded
The Sallee family begins as a Kansas City home builder.
1989
FOUNDED
The Sallee family establishes Sallee as a Kansas City home builder.
Late ’90s
VERTICAL INTEGRATION
Land and lot development starts feeding the Sallee pipeline.
Early 2000s
FIRST BTR COMMUNITIES
Among the first in KC to build townhomes purpose-built for the rental market.
2008
NEXT GENERATION
Tyler Sallee officially joins the company and sharpens the BTR focus.
2010s
THE BTR PIVOT
Post-recession, Sallee commits ~90% to build-to-rent.
2025
$113M MILESTONE
Sallee closes the largest BTR transaction in Kansas City history.
Late '90s
Vertical Integration
Land and lot development starts feeding the Sallee pipeline.
Early '00s
First BTR Communities
Among the first in KC to build townhomes purpose-built for the rental market.
2008
Next Generation
Tyler Sallee officially joins the company and sharpens the BTR focus.
2010s
The BTR Pivot
Post-recession, Sallee commits ~90% to build-to-rent.
2025
$113M Milestone
Sallee closes the largest BTR transaction in Kansas City history.
BTR market intelligence
INVESTMENT
The missing middle, and the demand that isn't going away
Why attainable townhomes sit exactly where the market is heading.
·
6 min read
INVESTMENT
Why Kansas City became a build-to-rent destination for investment capital.
What led to the $113M portfolio sale, what investors saw in KC and why the fundamentals still matter.
·
6 min read
INVESTMENT
What Congress’s New Housing Package Could Mean for Build-to-Rent
Bipartisan housing legislation is moving through Congress. What the supply push — and a dropped forced-sale provision — could mean for build-to-rent.
·
3 min read
BTR market intelligence
insights
INVESTMENT
The missing middle, and the demand that isn't going away
Why attainable townhomes sit exactly where the market is heading.
·
6 min read
INVESTMENT
Why Kansas City became a build-to-rent destination for investment capital.
What led to the $113M portfolio sale, what investors saw in KC and why the fundamentals still matter.
·
6 min read
INVESTMENT
What Congress’s New Housing Package Could Mean for Build-to-Rent
Bipartisan housing legislation is moving through Congress. What the supply push — and a dropped forced-sale provision — could mean for build-to-rent.
·
3 min read
BTR market intelligence
INSIGHTS
INVESTMENT
The missing middle, and the demand that isn't going away
Why attainable townhomes sit exactly where the market is heading.
·
6 min read
INVESTMENT
Why Kansas City became a build-to-rent destination for investment capital.
What led to the $113M portfolio sale, what investors saw in KC and why the fundamentals still matter.
·
6 min read
INVESTMENT
What Congress’s New Housing Package Could Mean for Build-to-Rent
Bipartisan housing legislation is moving through Congress. What the supply push — and a dropped forced-sale provision — could mean for build-to-rent.
·
3 min read
WE ARE BTR
The right BTR investment.
Market knowledge, operational depth and a long track record make Sallee the most experienced BTR developer in Kansas City.
$113M
Largest KC BTR deal
4,000+
Units delivered
40 yrs
Market experience
Accredited investors and institutional capital only. Inquiries reviewed within 48 hours.