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Copper-built rental townhomes at twilight with warm light in every window

Build for rent communities across the CarolinasNational builder pricing. Local builder attention.

Build for rent, done faster, smarter and for less, by a team that picks up the phone.

Some of the projects we’ve built.

  • Cascadia at Highland Creek rental townhomes from aboveHighland Creek
  • Matheson Townes rental townhome row from aboveMatheson
  • Townes at SouthPark rental townhomes at the cornerTownes at SouthPark
  • Wendell Falls rental townhome rows from aboveWendell Falls
  • Townes at Craig rental townhomes at duskTownes at Craig
  • Radial at MoRa Point rental townhomes along the streetMoRa
  • Harmon Jefferson Village rental community with pool and lawns, from aboveJefferson Village

The developers we build for keep coming back.

Most of our rental work comes from repeat partners and their referrals. Here is who they are, and what they say.

  • Delray Ventures
  • The Spectrum Companies
  • Crescent Communities
  • Beauxwright
  • AHC Funds
  • Related Group
  • Cambridge Properties
  • Centrum Realty & Development
  • Crosslake Partners
  • Singerman Real Estate
  • Cedar Square
  • LG Group
  • TSG Residential
  • Boulevard Real Estate Advisors
“The team is constantly looking for angles to help their clients succeed in terms of budget, schedule, product quality.”

BeauxwrightManaging PrincipalCascadia at Highland Creek and Radial at MoRa Point

  • “Copper’s leadership kept us informed proactively, flagged issues early, and came to the table with solutions.”

    Crescent CommunitiesDevelopment ManagerHarmon Jefferson Village

  • “Copper Builders met the project schedule while maintaining a high standard of quality, which is no small accomplishment in today’s construction environment.”

    Delray VenturesChief Executive OfficerTownes at SouthPark

  • “What impressed me most was their meticulous nature, professionalism and commitment to our milestone schedule. I have rarely encountered contractors of this caliber.”

    The Spectrum CompaniesSenior Director, CarolinasGladwen at Wendell Falls

  • “They helped identify construction cost savings while still delivering a high-quality product.”

    Cedar SquareManaging PrincipalRadial at MoRa Point

More from our partners

Rental floor plans, proven in the field.

Each plan is designed around what renters value and refined build after build for efficiency and cost. Start with a plan that’s already priced and proven, and put what we’ve learned to work on your project.

  • Albany, front

    Albany

    Townhome, 16 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    3.5
    Sq ft
    1,729
    Garage
    2-car
    Plan details
  • Millstone 16, front

    Millstone 16

    Townhome, 16 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    3.5
    Sq ft
    1,735
    Garage
    2-car
    Plan details
  • Mora, front

    Mora

    Townhome, 16 ft wide

    Beds
    2
    Baths
    2.5
    Sq ft
    1,222
    Garage
    None
    Plan details
  • Dewitt, frontDewitt, kitchenDewitt, primary bath

    Dewitt

    Townhome, 17 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    3.5
    Sq ft
    1,790
    Garage
    None
    Plan details
  • Harrington, front

    Harrington

    Townhome, 17 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    3.5
    Sq ft
    1,334
    Garage
    1-car
    Plan details
  • Millstone 20, front

    Millstone 20

    Townhome, 20 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    3.5
    Sq ft
    1,721
    Garage
    2-car
    Plan details
  • Newcastle, front

    Newcastle

    Townhome, 20 ft wide

    Beds
    2
    Baths
    2.5
    Sq ft
    1,130
    Garage
    1-car
    Plan details
  • Sheffield, front

    Sheffield

    Townhome, 20 ft wide

    Beds
    2
    Baths
    2.5
    Sq ft
    —
    Garage
    1-car
    Plan details
  • Arlo, frontArlo, kitchenArlo, primary bath

    Arlo

    Townhome, 21 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    2.5
    Sq ft
    1,894
    Garage
    None
    Plan details
  • Hastings, front

    Hastings

    Townhome, 22 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    2.5
    Sq ft
    1,525
    Garage
    1-car
    Plan details
  • Mackay, front

    Mackay

    Townhome, 22 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    3.5
    Sq ft
    1,774
    Garage
    2-car
    Plan details
  • Celina, front

    Celina

    Townhome, 24 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    2.5
    Sq ft
    1,536
    Garage
    1-car
    Plan details
  • Hobart, front

    Hobart

    Single-family home, 28 ft wide

    Beds
    3
    Baths
    2
    Sq ft
    1,400
    Garage
    None
    Plan details
  • Devonport, front

    Devonport

    Single-family home, 29 ft wide

    Beds
    4
    Baths
    2.5
    Sq ft
    2,250
    Garage
    2-car
    Plan details

Request a price sheet.

Get current pricing on any plan, built on your site or in a community we’re already building.

Pricing comes with a PDF packet of our most popular build for rent floor plans.

What Copper Builders brings to your project.

Priced like a national builder

  • National-scale purchasing

    Our leaders built trade pricing at the nation’s largest builders. Now it works for our partners.

  • Proven plans

    Already built and priced, so there’s minimal redesign and no surprises.

  • Value engineering up front

    Pricing for your site, ready early, with clear options to save.

Run like a local one

  • Senior people, start to finish

    The leaders who price your community are the ones you talk to while we build it.

  • Built for lease-up

    Phased delivery, regular reporting and an online portal with your schedule, plans and budget.

  • For-sale quality

    The same trades, specs and inspections as our award-winning for-sale communities.

A closer look at some past projects.

  • Cascadia at Highland Creek townhomes facing a landscaped courtyard
    BeauxwrightCrosslake Partners

    Cascadia at Highland Creek

    Highland Creek, Charlotte, NC

    Rental townhomes · 3 bedrooms

    Plans built

    “The team is constantly looking for angles to help their clients succeed in terms of budget, schedule, product quality.”
    Managing PrincipalBeauxwright
    CharlotteRock HillWinston-SalemColumbia
  • Harmon Jefferson Village rental community with pool and lawns, from above
    Crescent Communities

    Harmon Jefferson Village

    Greensboro, NC

    Rental townhomes

    Plans built

    • Custom design
    “Copper’s leadership kept us informed proactively, flagged issues early, and came to the table with solutions.”
    Development ManagerCrescent Communities
    GreensboroRaleighCharlotteRock Hill
  • Townes at SouthPark townhomes at dusk
    Delray Ventures

    Townes at SouthPark

    SouthPark, Charlotte, NC

    Rental townhomes

    Plans built

    • Custom design
    “Copper Builders met the project schedule while maintaining a high standard of quality, which is no small accomplishment in today’s construction environment.”
    Chief Executive OfficerDelray Ventures
    CharlotteRock HillWinston-SalemColumbia
  • Gladwen at Wendell Falls rental townhomes with covered porches and balconies
    The Spectrum Companies

    Gladwen at Wendell Falls

    Wendell Falls, Raleigh, NC

    Rental townhomes · 3 bedrooms

    Plans built

    “What impressed me most was their meticulous nature, professionalism and commitment to our milestone schedule. I have rarely encountered contractors of this caliber.”
    Senior Director, CarolinasThe Spectrum Companies
    RaleighFayettevilleGreensboro
  • Radial at MoRa Point rental townhomes facing a landscaped green
    BeauxwrightCedar Square

    Radial at MoRa Point

    Charlotte, NC

    Rental townhomes · 2 bedrooms

    Plans built

    “They helped identify construction cost savings while still delivering a high-quality product.”
    Managing PrincipalCedar Square
    CharlotteRock HillWinston-SalemColumbia
  • Matheson Townes with its end-wall mural on North Davidson Street
    AHC Funds

    Matheson Townes

    Charlotte, NC

    Rental townhomes

    Plans built

    • Custom design
    “The Copper team has constructed a product to be proud of.”
    Nexus / AHC Funds
    CharlotteRock HillWinston-SalemColumbia
  • Townes at Craig townhomes at dusk
    Kinger Homes

    Townes at Craig

    Charlotte, NC

    Rental townhomes

    Plans built

    • Custom design
    “Copper built Townes at Craig on schedule and to a standard our residents notice the day they move in.”
    Kinger Homes
    CharlotteRock HillWinston-SalemColumbia
  • Skyline Townes townhomes at the corner
    Copper Capital

    Skyline Townes

    Charlotte, NC

    Rental townhomes

    Plans built

    • Custom design
    We built Skyline Townes for Copper Capital, our long-term investment partners: a home-run deal, offered as thanks for years of investing alongside us.
    Copper Builders
    CharlotteRock HillWinston-SalemColumbia
  • Freeland Park townhomes with front porches
    Private investor

    Freeland Park

    Charlotte, NC

    Rental townhomes · 3 bedrooms

    Plans built

    “Copper delivered quality townhomes in a great location, on time, and stood behind them after closing.”
    Private investor
    CharlotteRock HillWinston-SalemColumbia

The team behind your community

Leaders who learned production building at some of the nation’s largest homebuilders and now bring that efficiency to every rental community we build.

See the rest of the team

Build for rent

Travis Deckert

President, Build for Rent

Travis leads Copper’s build for rent team. He helps each partner plan the community, choose the right plans and lock in pricing.

With Copper since 2021

Build for rent

Nick Gregware

Vice President, Build for Rent

Nick leads Copper Competitive, building rental communities that investors count on and residents are proud to call home. Partners value his transparency and reliability.

In homebuilding since 1999, Nick joined Copper in 2021. He holds an MBA, is OSHA 30 and Dale Carnegie certified and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.

Nick and his wife, Stephanie, met at James Madison University and have three sons he coaches and cheers on. The family are devoted Packers fans.

Build for rent

Kristopher Howard

Market Operations Manager, Build for Rent

Kris catches scope gaps, budget questions and material delays before they reach the job site, and keeps the numbers solid from buyout through closeout.

Kris has 20 years in homebuilding and joined Copper in 2022. He holds a North Carolina General Contractor license and is OSHA 30 certified.

Kris has been married almost 20 years and has three children. He enjoys hiking, the beach and Webb’s Custom Kitchen.

Leadership

Jon Steele

Chief Financial Officer

Jon brings national-builder financial discipline to Copper, giving lenders, partners and investors a clear view of the company. Teammates rely on him as a creative, disciplined problem solver.

Jon has worked in real estate finance since 1993. After three years at Reznick, he joined Shea Homes in 1996 and served as CFO before joining Copper in 2025.

Jon and his wife, Susan, have been married 32 years and have three children and a new grandchild. He enjoys travel, gardening and cooking.

Two ways to build with us

  • Fee builder

    You own the project. We build it for one transparent fee, agreed up front.

  • Joint venture partner

    We invest alongside you, sharing in the project from the start.

Build for rent questions

What size projects do you take on?

From infill sites to full rental communities, we have built projects of 10 homes to 200 homes. Send us the site and the number of homes you are targeting, and we will tell you how we would build it.

Can you build our plans instead of yours?

Yes. Most partners start from our library of rental plans because they are already priced and proven, but we will build your plans or help you develop your own, often with our architecture team.

How is your fee structured? Will you take equity or co-invest?

We work for one fee, agreed up front, with transparent pricing. On the right project, that fee can convert to equity, or we can invest alongside you.

Do you handle site work and amenities?

Yes. We can bring in our commercial team to take on land development as well as the homes: grading, roads, utilities and amenities, so one team carries your community from raw land to turnover and you have one point of contact and one contract for the whole construction project.

Who will we work with?

Travis Deckert and Nick Gregware lead our build for rent team, with a project manager on every community.

Where do you build?

We have built across North and South Carolina, including Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington, Asheville and Greenville, SC.

Three-time Builder of the Year

We don’t build for awards. But we’ll take them.

The same team, trades and standards that build your rental community made Copper a three-time Builder of the Year.

3×
Builder of the Year
4.8
on Google
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