Licensed Realtor | BS Civil Engineering | Builder | Investor

Realtor. Builder.
Investor. Owner.

I help people buy properties and build with clarity and confidence, invest in real estate, and take ownership of their financial future. While building myself, I'm on a mission to help 100,000 blue-collar entrepreneurs become financially free through ownership.

Alex on a job site or property walkthrough
Alex professional headshot or on-site photo

Alex Appolonia

Realtor · Builder · Investor · Entrepreneur
BS Civil Engineering

I'm a licensed realtor, a civil engineer by education, and a custom home builder by trade. I co-own Appolonia Ryan Custom Homes and ACRE LLC — a sitework and excavation company with my partners Mike & Andrew. Together we control the entire site construction chain from site feasibility to excavation to certificate of occupancy.

Aside from building I have an obsession with real estate acquisition and development. I am currently re-developing a 24-unit motel and cottage project in Charlestown, RI, and launching a family fund to bring outside investors into deals alongside me.

The thread that ties it all together is ownership. I believe the people who build America should own a piece of it. That's why I founded The Appolonia Ownership Project — a community dedicated to creating 100,000 financially free blue-collar entrepreneurs through business building, real estate investing, and living life per my 5 F's - more on that below.

Faith
Foundation
Family
Priority
Fitness
Clarity
Fulfillment
Purpose
Freedom
The Goal

Know What You Can Build
Before You Buy.

Rhode Island's only buyer's agent who delivers a construction feasibility report before you close.

I specialize in land, teardowns, knockdowns, and major renovations along the RI coast. I don't just show you a listing — I analyze the zoning code, calculate your FAR, identify CRMC and flood zone requirements, map the permitting timeline, and tell you exactly what you can build before you make an offer.

A Typical Agent
Shows you the listingWalks the property, talks comps and price per square foot.
Can't answer "what can I build?"Doesn't know zoning code, FAR limits, or overlay districts.
You find out after closingVariances, CRMC timelines, flood elevation — all surprises after you've committed $1M+.
Refers you to a builderHands you off to someone they met at a networking event.
Working With Me
Full feasibility before an offerZoning, FAR, setbacks, flood zones, CRMC, DEM, septic — every factor analyzed and documented.
You know exactly what you can buildMaximum square footage, permitting timeline, required variances, estimated costs.
No surprises after closingEvery issue identified during due diligence, not after you've committed your capital.
I am the builderI co-own Appolonia Ryan Custom Homes and ACRE LLC. Same team from lot tour to CO.
01

Zoning & Feasibility

Complete zoning code analysis — FAR calculations, setbacks, lot coverage, dimensional regulations — delivered as a professional PDF report.

02

Permitting Roadmap

Step-by-step plan: building permits, CRMC assent, DEM septic, variance applications, flood compliance. Timeline and cost before you commit.

03

Construction Cost Clarity

As a builder with a civil engineering degree, I provide real construction cost estimates during due diligence — not vague ranges.

04

Property Sourcing

I find properties with hidden construction potential — substandard lots with modified rights, teardown candidates, and renovation opportunities.

05

Negotiation Leverage

When I know a property needs a $25K denitrification septic or 6-month CRMC approval, that's leverage at the table.

06

Seamless Build Handoff

When you're ready to build, my company handles construction and ACRE LLC handles excavation, septic, and landscaping. One team.

Two Companies. One Ownership.
Every Step Covered.

Appolonia | Ryan
Custom Homes · Additions · Renovations

Co-founded with Michael Ryan (BS Mechanical Engineering, U.S. Army). We bring engineering-driven construction management, white glove communication, and a first-time-right approach to every project in Southern Rhode Island.

  • Custom home construction
  • Major renovations and additions
  • Preconstruction and permitting management
  • Design coordination and value engineering
Visit AppoloniaRyan.com
ACRE LLC
Sitework · Excavation · Utilities

Our in-house sitework company. We control the first and last step of every build — excavation, utility installation, septic systems, retaining walls, and final landscape construction. No subcontractor delays. No excuses.

  • Excavation and foundation prep
  • Septic installs, repairs, and DEM coordination
  • Utility lines, wells, retaining walls
  • Final grading, loam, seed, and landscape construction
Learn about ACRE LLC
Construction photo — framing, excavation, or finished home

Invest With Me.

Building wealth through real assets — not Wall Street paper.

I don't just build homes for clients. I invest in real estate myself and I'm building a platform for others to invest alongside me. The same construction and feasibility expertise I bring to my clients, I bring to my own deals — and now to yours.

Current Project: 24-Unit Redevelopment

Charlestown, Rhode Island

We are actively developing a 24-unit multifamily redevelopment project in Charlestown, RI. This is a ground-up value-add play leveraging our in-house construction capabilities through Appolonia Ryan and ACRE LLC to control costs and timelines.

This project represents the first deal in what will become The Appolonia Family Fund — a vehicle for outside investors to participate in real estate deals alongside us with full transparency on the numbers, the process, and the returns.

24-Unit Charlestown project rendering or site photo
24
Units
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Total Investment
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Projected Returns
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Target IRR

Investment numbers and returns to be updated. All investments carry risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The Appolonia Family Fund

Raising outside equity capital to invest in real assets.

We're building a family fund that allows qualified investors to co-invest in our real estate deals. You get the benefit of our construction expertise, our cost control through ACRE LLC, and our hands-on project management — without having to swing a hammer.

Inquire About Investing

Rebuilding the American Dream.

Creating 100,000 financially free blue-collar entrepreneurs through ownership, skill development, and real estate.

America doesn't have an opportunity problem. It has an ownership problem. Millions of skilled workers earn strong incomes but never build lasting wealth. They work hard, generate value, and solve real problems — but they don't own the systems or assets that create long-term financial freedom.

Meanwhile, private equity consolidates local service industries, shifting ownership away from operators and into institutional hands. A record number of small business owners are retiring with nobody to hand their businesses to. Decades of real-world experience are evaporating.

The people who build America should own a piece of it. Skill is the starting point — not the ceiling.

The Blueprint to Financial Freedom

A

Start a Business

Trades, services, or local businesses. Master a skill, enter the arena, and start generating revenue.

B

Scale to Profitability

Build systems, implement technology, increase margins. Work on the business, not just in it.

C

Invest in Real Estate

Convert active income into passive income. Acquire cash-flowing assets. Leverage tax advantages.

D

Repeat

Continue scaling. Acquire businesses. Keep buying real estate. Build compounding, generational wealth.

The Community Phases

Phase 1

Business Execution

A community of like-minded entrepreneurs collaborating to build and grow businesses past $1M in revenue. Guidance, accountability, technology implementation, and systems for repeatable outcomes.

Phase 2

Deal Flow Network

Learn to identify real estate opportunities during your work day. Underwriting, acquisition strategies, seller finance, and the ability to earn finders fees while you learn.

Phase 3

Capital Ecosystem

Co-invest together in real estate deals. Access capital within the network. Learn to lend to each other properly. Transition from operators to investors.

Phase 4

Integrated Services

Construction collaboration, shared professional services (CPAs, attorneys), community financing, vendor networks. Eliminate Wall Street — enroll Main Street.

100,000
Financially Free Blue-Collar Entrepreneurs

Beta Launch: May 1, 2026

The community is going live.

Build a business. Generate profit. Buy cash-flowing real estate. Repeat. This is the blueprint — and you don't have to do it alone.

Join The Ownership Project

Let's Talk.

Whether you're buying, building, investing, or building a business — I'd love to hear from you.

Free Feasibility Check

For buyers eyeing a specific property

Send me a property address and I'll run a preliminary feasibility check — zoning, FAR, flood zone, and any red flags. No commitment, no cost.

Send a Property

General Inquiry

Building, investing, or the Ownership Project

Want to discuss a construction project, an investment opportunity, or joining the Ownership Project community? Let's connect.

Get in Touch
Location
Southern Rhode Island
Companies
A|R Custom Homes · ACRE LLC