About - R&S Partners

About

From real estate planning and mortgage financing to property development and contract negotiation, the team at R&S Partners brings a holistic background to their current roles as horizontal land developers.

Our Approach

R&S Development Partners is a horizontal land development company—meaning we don’t develop anything “above a curb”. We identify pieces of land for potential development, work with surveyors and land engineers to assess the property benefits and potential pitfalls, and coordinate with contractors to excavate the land, build roads, and prepare the property to sell to a homebuyer.

 

With a combined 65 years of experience in the broader real estate industry, R&S Development Partners have honed their interests and expertise to focus on horizontal land development for the last 15+ years. Let’s partner together for mutual success.

Our Team

RENÉ MONDEJAR III

Prior to my current career in the residential land development business, I spent over 20 years in the residential mortgage lending industry. This fueled my passion for helping people realize the American Dream of homeownership. During my career in the mortgage industry, I was a partner/owner in two very successful mortgage companies in Colorado and Florida, both of which were eventually sold to large banks.

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STEVE SHUTTLEWORTH

With over 35 years working in multiple facets of the real estate industry, I have built a versatile and successful career where there is never a dull moment. Prior to starting R&S Development with my business partner, René Mondejar, I worked as a real estate broker and in acquisitions and development. I was also proud to serve my industry on the planning commission for Colorado Springs and on the board of directors for both the Colorado and Pikes Peak Realtor Association.

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Why Partner with R&S?

PROVEN TRACK RECORD

R&S Development has nearly four decades of experience turning out profitable projects for our investors.

EXPERT CONNECTIONS

We have an extensive network and consistently partner with the best in the industry.

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES

Catalyzing the process to help people become homeowners drives us to do great work every day.

René Mondejar III “The R”

A little over ten years ago, I transitioned into a new career as a residential land developer and started R&S Development with my business partner, Steve Shuttleworth. Our work at R&S dovetails perfectly with my experience in the mortgage industry and allows me to get involved with the building process at the ground level. At R&S Development we focus on two of the highest-growth markets in the US; Southeastern North Carolina and Southern Colorado.

I’ve successfully funded, developed, and returned profits for our investors/partners on over 15 projects with R&S. I excel at cultivating deep connections with landowners, brokers, and builders; and partner with them to create thriving communities. Through these relationships, we ultimately provide people the opportunity to achieve home ownership bringing me full circle to my first career field. 

I love what I do—working for myself, being an entrepreneur, and partnering with the best of the best to deliver prosperous results for all parties. 

While I have been blessed to have accomplished two ever-evolving careers, my greatest pride and true blessing comes from my family. Over 20 years ago I founded the Cubano Charity Golf Tournament which celebrates my father (a WWII Veteran) and our Cuban heritage while benefitting and supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Furthermore, my wife Tobi and I have had the privilege of raising two wonderful children, who continually bring us pride and joy.

Steve Shuttleworth “The S”

With over 35 years working in multiple facets of the real estate industry, I have built a versatile and successful career where there is never a dull moment. Prior to starting R&S Development with my business partner, René Mondejar, I worked as a real estate broker and in acquisitions and development. I was also proud to serve my industry on the planning commission for Colorado Springs and on the board of directors for both the Colorado and Pikes Peak Realtor Association.

R&S specializes in horizontal land development, meaning we don’t build anything “higher than a curb”. We’ve chosen to operate in markets that provide some of the most abundant real estate opportunities in the country: southeastern North Carolina and southern Colorado. By collaborating with a core network of the best in the industry, R&S catalyzes projects that ultimately lead to neighborhoods for people to call home. Our system of lenders, civil engineers, permitting agencies, contractors, and builders are consistently delivering great results, leading to lucrative returns for our investors.  

My specialties include on-site, on-ground analysis of specific real estate assets, consultation and strategy for maximum investment returns, and industry savvy to navigate and expedite clearance. As a land developer, I concentrate on acquisition, site analysis, entitlement, horizontal construction, sales, and marketing, with a primary focus in residential and mixed-use developments and residential subdivisions.

Being an entrepreneur affords me the freedom to do what I love and work for myself. It is an extremely enriching career, and I am fortunate to partner with other industry leaders to produce advantageous results.