The Shoptaw Group

The Shoptaw Group is a private real estate investment firm founded in 1997 by Bill W. Shoptaw, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and now led by President & CEO Walter B. Plyler. It operates as a private equity-style sponsor focused exclusively on multifamily apartment communities. Beyond raising capital, the firm handles acquisitions, in-house asset management, and the eventual disposition of properties, overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and lender relations for its affiliated investment funds throughout the property hold period. Its focus is existing, high-quality apartment communities across the Southeastern United States, particularly Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The firm has purchased over 8,500 units for more than $850 million in total capitalization, and currently owns communities including Ansley at Town Center, Rise at Signal Mountain, and The Berkeley. Shoptaw's investment approach centers on acquiring stabilized, existing multifamily assets rather than ground-up development, applying disciplined underwriting and active asset management to drive returns before disposition