P8 Real Estate Solutions is a Detroit-based real estate consulting and development firm founded by Brinda Devine. The company leverages 30+ years of experience in commercial real estate, asset management, and urban development to deliver strategic, community-driven projects.
Core Services
- Real Estate Consulting
- Asset management strategy
- Acquisitions, dispositions, and lease structuring
- Portfolio performance and ROI modeling
- Pro forma and capital stack development
- Project Development
- Retail, residential, and community-scale projects
- End-to-end development management (from site selection to stabilization)
- Public-private partnership structuring
- Neighborhood-scale mixed-use and adaptive reuse projects
- Capacity Building & Mentorship
- Developer readiness assessments
- Training modules (such as the “Six Boxes of Real Estate Development” framework)
- Apprenticeship and mentorship for emerging small-scale developers
Approach & Philosophy
P8 Real Estate Solutions blends financial strategy with community impact. The business philosophy centers on creating equitable neighborhood development—projects that generate returns while addressing the needs of underinvested communities. With strong ties to Detroit’s nonprofit, public, and private sectors, P8 positions itself as both a technical advisor and a practical developer, helping clients and partners navigate complex deals while ensuring inclusion and sustainability.
Recent Focus
- Supporting neighborhood revitalization through grocery, housing, and mixed-use projects (e.g., Kornr Store model).
- Partnering with organizations like Cinnaire and WSDI to expand capacity for women and minority developers.
- Pursuing consulting opportunities in Detroit and nationally.
