Jeff Ridley
Founder & Managing Partner | Yeldir Investments | Investor | Entrepreneur | Former Executive Leader
- Role
- Founder at Yeldir Consulting Llc
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeff Ridley
Operator with 20+ years at Rocket Companies, where I progressed from front-line roles to…
Experience
Founder
Jan 2025 — Present
Founded Yeldir Investments to focus on long-term investing and real estate management following early retirement from corporate leadership.The firm manages a diversified portfolio emphasizing disciplined growth, capital preservation, and tax-efficient strategy across equities and income-producing properties.Focus Areas:• Strategic asset allocation across equities, real estate, and alternative investments• Oversight of acquisition, financing, and performance for rental properties• Research, due diligence, and portfolio analysis for investment decisions• Tax and entity planning to optimize investment efficiency• Collaboration with partners on select private investment opportunities• Operational oversight of third-party property management teamsMission:To grow Yeldir Investments through purposeful partnerships — aligning with people who share a commitment to integrity, long-term value, and investments that make a difference in their communities.
Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science
1996 — 2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Residential Mortgages
- Financial Services
- Leadership Development
- Refinance
- Mortgage Banking
- Call Centers
- Business Development
- Loan Origination
- Call Center Start-Up
- Credit Analysis
- Relationship Management
- Mortgage Lending
- Consulting
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Team Leadership
- Credit
- Fha
- Process Improvement
- Call Center Development
- Underwriting
- Call Center Administration
- Sales
- Portfolio Management
- Loans
- Finance
- Sales Process
- Banking
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