Jesse Vierstra
Founder of Live Oak Capital | Real Estate Investor | Strategic Advisor
Founder of Live Oak Capital
Real Estate Investor
Strategic Advisor
Jesse Vierstra is the Founder of Live Oak Capital, a real estate investor, and strategic advisor focused on building, acquiring, and scaling durable businesses and real estate assets. With a disciplined ownership mindset and a focus on operational improvement, Jesse partners with entrepreneurs, operators, and investors to create long-term value through thoughtful execution and strategic growth.
Track Record
An Accomplished Leader
In 2018, Jesse founded his first residential construction platform. He has since acted as founder, owner, operator and investor of multiple ventures across different industries.
Real Estate Experience
Jesse has built, developed, or contributed to over $30M in residential real estate value. He also has experience with income-producing commercial real estate assets.
Community Involvement
Jesse is the founder of the Ryan Franklin Memorial Golf Tournament which allows first responders a free day of golf, as a way of saying thank you for their service.
Live Oak Capital
Live Oak Capital is a private holding and investment platform focused on acquiring, operating, and growing businesses and real estate assets with a long-term ownership mindset. The firm invests across service-based operating companies, residential and land development, and commercial income-producing properties, while also providing strategic advisory support to entrepreneurs and operators. Built on disciplined decision-making and operational improvement, Live Oak Capital is focused on creating durable cash flow and long-term value through practical, real-world industries.
Operating Background
Construction & Development
Founded and operated a residential construction company focused on custom homes, residential projects, and development execution, with hands-on experience in project management, construction operations, and client delivery.
HVAC & Mechanical Services
Owned and operated a regional HVAC and sheet metal business serving both residential and commercial customers, with experience in field operations, service management, and business growth.
Commercial Real Estate
Experience acquiring, owning, and operating income-producing commercial real estate assets with a focus on long-term cash flow, operational stability, and asset performance.
Land Development
Experience with land ownership, entitlement planning, subdivision strategy, and long-term property value creation across residential and development-oriented projects.
Acquisitions & Operations
Strategic Advisory
Jesse Vierstra provides strategic advisory support to founders, operators, and investors across practical service-based industries, real estate, and operating businesses. His advisory work focuses on business growth strategy, operational improvement, acquisition evaluation, construction and trades strategy, commercial real estate ownership, and development planning. Drawing from hands-on operating experience, he also advises on cash flow and asset strategy, business cleanup and repositioning, exit preparation, founder decision-making, vertical integration opportunities, and long-term ownership structures designed to create durable value over time.
Community Impact
Ryan Franklin Memorial Golf Tournament
Jesse Vierstra founded the Ryan Franklin Memorial Golf Tournament to honor Ryan’s legacy and support charitable causes in the community. The event brings together local families, supporters, and business leaders around remembrance, community impact, and giving.
Contact
For advisory, investment opportunities, real estate projects, business acquisitions, partnerships, media, or community-related inquiries, please reach out directly.