About Us

Built by Owners. Designed for Operators.

Trove Property Management was founded by experienced investors who understand the challenges of owning and operating real estate. Our mission is to bring clarity, efficiency, and profitability to undervalued assets while maintaining an owner-first mindset.

Trove Property Management

Founded under the Hinze Capital umbrella, Trove Property Management emerged from years of operational experience across a $200M portfolio. We built systems to scale — now we offer those systems to other owners who expect more from their management partners.

Our Story: Rod Hinze founded Hinze Capital by acquiring undervalued storage facilities. He leveraged technology and cost-saving strategies to maximize value, achieving remarkable success in optimizing operations. This led to the firm’s expansion into new asset classes, always driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. Today, Hinze Capital continues to grow, identifying untapped potential across the real estate and alternative investment landscape.

Our Mission & Investment Philosophy: At Hinze Capital, we take a common-sense approach to investing, focusing on high-yield opportunities that drive growth and profitability. Our mission is to provide innovative and strategic investment solutions while maintaining transparency, integrity, and strong investor relations. By identifying undervalued assets and implementing efficient management strategies, we maximize returns and create long-term value.

MISSION & VALUES

Long-Term Value Creation

Investing in opportunities that offer sustainable returns.

Strategic risk management

Balancing risks with well-researched investment strategies.

Investor-first approach

Prioritizing the interests and trust of our investors.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Rod Hinze Founding Partner & CEO

Rod Hinze has over 25 years of experience in public and private real estate transactions in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Rod was an investment banker at Bear, Stearns & Co. in the mergers and acquisitions group. He then worked at Goldman Sachs as part of the Merchant Banking division, in the real estate principal investment area (REPIA), with a focus on public and private investments.

Rod founded KeyPoint Capital Management, a real estate investment fund, with a focus on public REITs and public real estate-related investments. Hinze Capital was formed in 2014 to acquire distressed real estate properties. HC currently has 22 self-storage properties and 1 mobile home park under ownership and management.

Rod has a BS and Masters in Accounting from Brigham Young University. He lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Jen and their four kids, where he is very active in his community in various philanthropic endeavors.

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Jake Nixon
Jake Nixon Partner & COO

Jake Nixon brings a strong foundation in accounting, operational excellence, entrepreneurship, and business strategy to the real estate sector. Before joining Hinze Capital as a partner, Jake gained valuable experience at PwC in their Deals Practice group, where he worked on high-profile acquisitions for Apollo Global Management and other mid-market private equity clients.

His entrepreneurial spirit emerged early—while in college, Jake successfully launched his own business, creating a unique brand by sourcing products from China and selling them both in college stores and online. In the process, he built his own website and developed hands-on expertise in Google rankings, SEO optimization, and social media marketing strategies.
At Hinze Capital, Jake plays a key role in managing and expanding the firm’s real estate portfolio. He brings a data-driven, results-oriented approach to every project, leveraging his deep understanding of business profitability to maximize returns and scale the firm’s operations.

Jake holds a Master of Accountancy with an emphasis in Data Analytics from Brigham Young University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Outside of work, he is passionate about fishing and spending time in nature. On weekends, you can find him at the Texas Rangers’ ballpark, cheering on his wife, Bre, a member of the Texas Rangers dance team, where she performed throughout the team’s historic 2023 World Series-winning season.

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Bennett Coe
Bennett Coe Partner & CFO

With a strong foundation in data analytics, process optimization, and financial advisory, Bennett Coe has built his career on enhancing financial operations and driving strategic growth. Before Hinze Capital, he worked in PwC’s Deals Group, advising major clients in the private equity, hospitality and pharmaceutical industries on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. He streamlined financial processes, integrated operations, and developed proprietary financial models to enhance decision-making.

At Hinze Capital, Bennett leverages his expertise to optimize real estate investments and operational performance. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accountancy with a focus on Accounting Analytics from Wake Forest University. Originally from Boston, he enjoys skiing, golfing, and supporting his New England sports teams.

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Latasha Harcrow
Latasha Harcrow Regional Manager

Latasha leads on-site teams, ensures operational consistency, and manages training programs for property managers. She plays a pivotal role in maintaining tenant satisfaction and aligning team performance with Trove’s operational standards.

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Sam Thomas
Sam Thomas Operations & Marketing

Sam bridges the gap between corporate operations and field execution. He oversees system integrations, assists with marketing campaigns, and manages the rollout of new technologies and reporting tools. Sam also coordinates content and digital advertising for all properties, ensuring cohesive branding and lead generation across platforms.

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Vera Zuniga
Vera Zuniga Accounting Manager

Vera is responsible for overseeing property-level accounting, bank reconciliations, payables, and month-end close processes. She manages Trove’s financial control systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Vera also collaborates with property managers to improve financial literacy and accountability at the site level.

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