What We Do 

Build a secure future through real estate investing.

American Life, Inc., finances, develops, and manages properties across key markets in the United States. Backed by our affiliate construction company, SODO Builders, we are a fully integrated company with over 30 employees, managing the entire real estate development process. Our debt-free investment strategy provides current income and long-term capital growth to our domestic and international EB-5 investors.

In addition to real estate development, American Life assists international investors in receiving lawful permanent U.S. residence through secure real estate investments or loans secured by real estate. Our immigration-linked investment opportunities allow foreign nationals to invest in the U.S. and receive permanent U.S. residency green cards through the EB-5 visa program, through the Immigration Act of 1990. Today, qualified EB-5 immigrant investors and their family members have a fast-and-secure way to invest, live, work, study, retire and start a new life anywhere in United States.  

Our principled approach delivers reliable performance

American Life began with one property and has grown into of one the largest land owners in the greater Seattle area, with approximately 50 acres and 2.3 million square feet of property under management. Developments include an array of mixed-use commercial spaces, such as office buildings, hotels, warehouses, and manufacturing and retail sites—valued at cost in excess of $600 million. In 2011, American Life has started to expand its investment projects to Southern California; parts of western Washington; Atlanta, Georgia; Buffalo, New York; and Miami, Florida.  

Our roots trace back to 1978 when American Life management initially relied on their own capital and borrowed funds to make acquisitions and property improvements. Since establishing our firm in 1996, we've continued investing in the economic growth and sustainability. For example, in Seattle we have purchased and developed more than 30 prime contiguous and nearby-commercial properties south of downtown Seattle, commonly referred to as the SODO district. 

We are proud of our track record and attribute our success to the continuing innovation of our founding leadership and the discipline with which we practice our core mission, outlined as follows:

• Build long-term value for investors
• Acquire and develop prime real estate
• Provide debt-free, low-risk investments
• Maximize investors' income and growth
• Provide a timely exit once objectives are achieved

Read on to find out more about our Business Strategy and how we build a profitable Real Estate Portfolio.  

Trust the Longest EB-5 Regional Center Operator 

Since 1996, over 400 domestic investors and 1000 EB-5 green card investors have trusted American Life with their real estate investments. For these immigrant investors, we have delivered over 200 U.S. permanent green cards (via I-829 petition approval) and over 800 U.S. conditional green cards (via I-526 petition approval). Our knowledge and experience in working with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) helps foreign investors successfully navigate complex immigration challenges for a successful EB-5 investment experience.

In 2006, American Life began to replicate the Seattle Regional Center model in other cities. Currently, we manage 10 federally approved EB-5 regional centers across the country, including in Southern California (3 locations), Atlanta, Miami, up-state New York and western Washington regions—Seattle, Everett, Lakewood and Tacoma.

See our Current Projects – available for domestic and EB-5 investments.