Founded by seasoned real estate operators Samuel Fowler and Cain Wright, ONYX Investments is a multifamily investment and redevelopment company focused on acquiring underperforming assets and transforming them into high-performing communities through strategic repositioning, thoughtful design, and disciplined execution.

At ONYX, we believe real estate has the power to create lasting impact — not only for investors, but for residents, neighborhoods, and future generations. Both founders grew up in environments where financial hardship shaped their perspective, work ethic, and long-term vision. Those experiences became a driving force behind their pursuit of real estate as a vehicle for building generational wealth, creating opportunity, and establishing meaningful legacy.

Today, ONYX combines entrepreneurial vision with hands-on operational expertise. Rather than pursuing stabilized or heavily institutionalized assets, we intentionally seek properties with untapped potential — opportunities where thoughtful renovation, operational discipline, and strong management can significantly enhance both resident experience and asset performance.

Our approach is highly involved from acquisition through execution. As active operators and general contractors on many of our projects, we maintain direct oversight throughout the repositioning process, allowing us to carefully manage design, construction quality, material selection, and long-term property performance. We take pride in revitalizing properties in a way that positively impacts the surrounding community while creating durable value for investors.

We also believe alignment matters. ONYX principals invest alongside their partners, maintaining a shared commitment to disciplined underwriting, transparent communication, and long-term stewardship of every investment.

While our portfolio and operational experience continue to grow, our mission remains rooted in the same principles that shaped the company from the beginning: hard work, intentional execution, and building something that creates enduring impact for the families and communities connected to it.