About Jerry Harris

Licensed Tennessee Real Estate Agent & General Contractor

From Institutional Operations to Private Partnerships

I didn’t learn real estate from a weekend seminar. I learned it managing rehab operations for a hedge fund company across 400+ rental doors in the Memphis market.

That experience taught me what institutional investors demand: accurate budgets, tight timelines, quality renovations, and zero excuses. Every property had to be rent-ready and pass strict inspection standards before handoff to the rental management team.

After years of executing at that level for someone else, I founded J Harris Group Holdings to bring that same institutional discipline to private investors.

Jerry Harris

Founder & Principal

Licensed TN Real Estate Agent

Licensed TN General Contractor

What I Bring to Every Deal

I didn’t learn real estate from a weekend seminar. I learned it managing rehab operations for a hedge fund company across 400+ rental doors in the Memphis market.

That experience taught me what institutional investors demand: accurate budgets, tight timelines, quality renovations, and zero excuses. Every property had to be rent-ready and pass strict inspection standards before handoff to the rental management team.

After years of executing at that level for someone else, I founded J Harris Group Holdings to bring that same institutional discipline to private investors.

Institutional-Grade Execution

Managing 400+ doors for a hedge fund means I've seen every problem that can happen on a rehab—and I know how to prevent them. Accurate scopes, realistic timelines, and quality control aren't optional. They're the baseline.

Dual Licensing

I hold both a Tennessee real estate license and a general contractor license. This means I control the entire process: deal sourcing, acquisition, renovation oversight, and final exit. No handoffs to third parties who don't share your priorities.

Conservative Approach

I don't chase risky deals. Every project is underwritten with sold comps, margin of safety, and multiple exit strategies. If the numbers don't work conservatively, I pass.

Track Record

400+ doors rehabbed for institutional hedge fund operations. 145+ fix-and-flip projects completed independently. 4+ years of Memphis market experience. Consistent 8-10% returns for investor partners.

My Investment Philosophy

Real estate investing isn’t about hype or get-rich-quick schemes. It’s about disciplined execution, risk management, and realistic expectations.

I tell every potential partner the same thing: I can’t guarantee returns. What I can guarantee is that every project will be underwritten conservatively, managed professionally, and communicated transparently.

That’s how I’ve built a reputation on repeat business and partner trust—not marketing promises.

Professional Credentials

Licensed Tennessee Real Estate Agent

Direct access to MLS, off-market deals, and buyer networks. In-house transaction management from contract to closing.

Licensed Tennessee General Contractor

Permit-driven renovations, accurate cost estimation, and quality control. Established relationships with local subcontractors built over years of high-volume work.

Ready to Partner?

Let’s discuss how we can work together on your next Memphis real estate investment.