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Buy and sell
Buy undervalued property at county tax sales, foreclosure auctions or off-market, clear the title and resell.
Real estate · Interest-free
Real estate investing built on shared risk, not interest.
ZikAir Capital buys, renovates, holds and develops property in the United States, Canada and Barbados. Every project is bought with cash or partnership equity, with fees agreed in advance and profit shared only when it is earned.
What we do
Four ways we put capital to work
We focus on property others overlook: distressed, inherited, tax-defaulted or under-used land, where careful work creates real value.
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Buy and renovate
Turn distressed homes into safe, attractive places to live, then sell them to families and first-time buyers.
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Buy and keep
Hold renovated homes as long-term rentals, bought with cash, that produce steady income from leases.
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Develop
Entitle land and build, from lot splits and small subdivisions to condominium projects at home and abroad.
Approach
Disciplined from sourcing to sale
- STEP 1
Source
County tax sales, bank-owned homes, probate and trust sales, and owners who need a certain, fast close.
- STEP 2
Underwrite
Comparable sales, repair estimates, title and legal review, and a hard price ceiling set before we bid.
- STEP 3
Improve
Licensed contractors, clear budgets and timelines, and every property held in its own company.
- STEP 4
Exit or hold
Sell when value is realized, or keep for rental income. Partners receive regular written updates.
Principles
Guided by Islamic finance
The name ZikAir comes from dhikr, remembrance. We structure our investments around the principles of Islamic finance, so the people who share in the opportunity also share in the risk.
An independent Shariah review of our structures is under way.
- No interestNo interest-bearing debt. Purchases are made with cash or partnership equity.
- Shared riskNo guaranteed returns. Profit and loss are shared according to each partner's capital.
- Fees set in advanceOur management fees are agreed in writing before any capital is invested.
- Real assetsWe invest in real property, never in debt instruments or interest-bearing paper.
Markets
Where we look
United States
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We buy distressed property nationwide, starting with California and markets where distressed supply and resale demand are both strong.
Canada and Barbados
Condominium development on prime, family-held land, built with trusted local partners and held in local companies.
Work with us
Three ways in
Property owners
Inherited a house, behind on taxes, or need to sell as-is? We buy for cash and close on your timeline.
Get a cash offerInvestors
Join our investor list to hear about future opportunities and how our partnerships are structured.
Join the listLandowners and builders
Have land with potential, or build in our markets? We partner on entitlement and development.
Partner with usAbout
Led by a lawyer and engineer
Ibrahim Dantala Hinds, Founder
Ibrahim founded ZikAir Capital to bring careful legal and technical diligence to real estate investing. He is a California attorney whose practice spans litigation, regulatory and intellectual property matters, and he began his career in engineering and technology.
He has led community projects at home and abroad, including a pro bono effort that brought solar power to a remote health clinic in The Gambia.
- J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law
- Member of the State Bar of California
- Engineer Intern certification; LEED Green Associate
Contact
Let's talk
Questions about how we work, a property, or a partnership? Send a note and we will get back to you within one business day.
Email: info@zikaircapital.com