The Cottages at Ridge Pointe Turns 5, Highlights BTR Growth

Posted on: January 15th, 2026

Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG), a leading general contractor specializing in in build-to-rent (BTR) homes and communities, celebrates the fifth anniversary of The Cottages at Ridge Pointe in Athens, Ga., the firm’s first BTR development and the inaugural project under its Ranch Cottages for Rent brand. Delivered in early 2021, the community represented a strategic shift for JCCG and introduced a new rental housing concept to Athens and the Greater Atlanta area.

“The Cottages at Ridge Pointe was the starting point for our build-to-rent platform,” said Jim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Construction Group. “It confirmed that there was strong demand for rental communities that offer the look and feel of single-family living, supported by professional management and long-term durability.”

Building on the success of The Cottages at Ridge Pointe, JCCG created a scalable build-to-rent delivery model tailored to meet institutional investment standards. Leveraging decades of experience in single-family and active adult development as well as home building, JCCG aligned its operations with the evolving priorities of investors, developers and owner-operators in the build-to-rent sector.

That foundation continues to guide JCCG’s approach, enabling the firm to partner with institutional investors, developers and private equity groups to deliver purpose-built rental communities across multiple markets, with a focus on consistency, scalability and long-term value.

“Our goal is not just to build homes but to craft communities,” Chapman said. “We partner with our clients to execute projects designed for long-term performance.”

Five years after its completion, The Cottages at Ridge Pointe continues to reflect the principles that guide the company’s work as it expands its build-to-rent footprint across the Southeast and beyond.

Institutional investors, developers, owners/operators and private equity funds seeking turnkey build-to-rent solutions are encouraged to explore JCCG’s new website to learn more about its portfolio and services. Visit www.JimChapmanConstructionGroup.com or call 770-434-3602 (option 2) for more information.

JCCG brings extensive expertise in the build-to-rent sector, holding licenses across six Southern States – Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina – as well as Indianapolis, Indiana. From pre-construction to design-build to full-service general contracting, JCCG partners with developers, investors and owner/operators to transform raw land into thriving rental communities.

For more information, visit www.JimChapmanConstructionGroup.com or call 770-434-3602 (option 2).

About Jim Chapman Construction Group

Established in 1998, Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG) is a Georgia-based lot development and homebuilding general contractor specializing in multifamily build-to-rent (BTR) solutions. With unparalleled experience, JCCG transforms raw land into thriving residential communities for investors and developers. JCCG is a licensed general contractor in six Southern States – Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina – as well as Indianapolis, Indiana, offering a broad spectrum of services from pre-construction assistance to design-build, construction management or full-service general contracting. For more information, visit www.JimChapmanConstructionGroup.com or call 770-434-3602 (option 2).

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