In 2007, Minor bought the historic Carter's Grove estate, which he planned to use as a retreat and for horse-breeding. However, the historic home was later condemned. Around the same time, Minor planned to build a $31 million luxury hotel in his hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia. A dispute formed between Minor and the bank he said was going to provide financing. The project was abandoned in 2009. He also invested in substantial real property assets that declined in value during the housing crisis.