ABOUT US
Founded in 2004, NexGen Properties is an entrepreneurial commercial real estate property acquisition, development, and investment firm. We leverage our real estate expertise, industry knowledge, capital, and management capabilities to identify, invest, modernize and create value in underperforming properties to benefit our local communities.

We find value in the full spectrum of opportunities, including office, retail, multi-family, land, hospitality, and industrial properties.
We transform and create vibrant properties, workplaces, and communities.
We leverage our real estate expertise, industry knowledge, capital, and management capabilities to identify, invest, modernize and create value in underperforming properties to benefit our local communities.
We seek undervalued and underperforming investment opportunities that require repositioning and/or redevelopment.
We invest our own capital without syndication allowing for quick decision making.

We can close on an all-cash basis.

We provide sellers a high likelihood of closing.

We promote a responsive, non-corporate organizational culture focused on results.

We perform all phases of the deal cycle in-house.

We endure market volatility without defined hold periods driven by external partnerships or fund structures.

Our People

Travis McNeil

President

Travis McNeil is President of NexGen Properties which he founded in 2004 with the sole purpose of being an entrepreneurial commercial real estate property acquisition, development, and investment firm.  Being that Travis comes from an entrepreneurial family, he has sought to purchase opportunistic opportunities in office, retail, multi-family, land, hospitality, and industrial properties.  Some of his accomplishments to date include a $30MM 1031 exchange in 2010, in which he purchased multiple Walgreens and CVS drug stores in Boulder, Colorado, New York City, Orlando, and Chicago.  Travis has also been instrumental in purchasing and selling over 350 single family, condo, and townhome lots in five different communities along the Denver Front Range.  As part of owning these lots, Travis has assumed Declarant roles by serving as the HOA President over two large condominium communities.  Travis is a 5th generation Colorado native who enjoys investing in the great State of Colorado.  Travis has held an active real estate license in the State of Colorado since 2004.  Travis graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder, with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Business.  In Travis' free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.  Interests include backcountry skiing, indoor soccer, mountain biking, tennis, and strength training.  Serving in the community, Travis is a church youth leader and former Boy Scout Scoutmaster.

Matt Bernstein

Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management

Matt Bernstein currently serves as the Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management at NexGen Properties. Since joining NexGen Properties in June of 2018, Matt has led efforts at NexGen to create value in commercial real estate by managing business development through the sourcing and underwiring of new acquisitions and optimizing profitability for assets under management. Matt joined NexGen with a diverse background in commercial real estate with brokerage, development, finance, asset management, and operations experience. He previously served as a managing partner at Hier & Company, Inc., a local real estate firm specializing in land development, brokerage and property management, where he oversaw the development lifecycle for more than $30 million in commercial assets. Prior to joining Hier & Company, Inc., Matt worked at Prologis, Inc. for 10 years gaining commercial real estate experience in strategic operations, investment management, and analysis. He managed the $625 million Prologis Mexico Industrial Fund, where he was responsible for the asset management of the Fund’s industrial real estate portfolio. He also oversaw reporting and investor relations with the Fund’s nine distinct institutional investors. Matt received his M.S. in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver and his B.A. in Economics and Environmental Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a licensed real estate broker and commercial realtor in the State of Colorado and an active leader and volunteer at various local and professional organizations including NAIOP, Washington University in St. Louis' eliot committee and built environment network, and Aspen Academy's financial literacy committee. Outside of real estate, Matt loves spending time with family, skiing with his business partner Travis, and rooting on the Texas Rangers.

Bennett Elsman

Acquisitions & Asset Management Analyst

Bennett Elsman currently serves as an Acquisitions & Asset Management Analyst at NexGen Properties. Since joining NexGen Properties in December 2025, Bennett has supported efforts to create value in commercial real estate through underwriting and financial analysis for new acquisitions and assisting in the optimization of assets under management. Bennett joined NexGen with a strong background in commercial real estate finance and investment analysis. He previously served as a Senior Financial Analyst at Marcus & Millichap, where he worked across all facets of retail, including single-tenant net lease(STNL), sale-leasebacks, 1031 exchanges, and neighborhood, power, and community centers. Bennett earned his degree in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Denver in 2021. He is proficient in underwriting, financial modeling, Argus Enterprise, and due diligence. Outside of real estate, Bennett enjoys skiing, following Premier League soccer, and spending time with his dog, Larry.