BridgeGaps Real Estate BridgeGaps.com BridgeGaps.com Disclaimer General Disclaimer This Business Plan contains privileged and confidential information and unauthorized use of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately. This Business Plan is for informational purposes and not intended to be a general solicitation or a securities offering of any kind. The information contained herein is from sources believed to be reliable, however no representation by Sponsor(s), either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy of any information on this property and all investors should conduct their own research to determine the accuracy of any statements made. An investment in this offering will be a speculative investment and subject to significant risks and therefore investors are encouraged to consult with their personal legal and tax advisors. 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The securities are subject to legal restrictions on transfer and resale and investors should not assume they will be able to resell their securities Potential investors and other readers are also cautioned that these forward-looking statements are predictions only based on current information, assumptions and expectations that are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause future events or results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “seek,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project, “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” or “believe” or the negatives thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are only made as of the date of this executive summary and Sponsors undertake no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Financial Disclaimer This Business Plan further contains several future financial projections and forecasts. These estimated projections are based on numerous assumptions and hypothetical scenarios and Sponsor(s) explicitly makes no representation or warranty of any kind with respect to any financial projection or forecast delivered in connection with the Offering or any of the assumptions underlying them. This Business plan further contains performance data that represents past performances. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data presented. All return examples provided are based on assumptions and expectations in light of currently available information, industry trends and comparisons to competitor’s financials. Therefore, actual performance may, and most likely will, substantially differ from these projections and no guarantee is presented or implied as to the accuracy of specific forecasts, projections or predictive statements contained in this Business Plan. The Sponsor further makes no representations or warranties that any investor will, or is likely to, achieve profits similar to those shown in the pro-formas or other financial projections. BridgeGaps.com Experienced Sponsor Team Vinit Nagda • Co-Founder and Principal at BridgeGaps • Full time Real Estate Entrepreneur and Investor. • General partner in 650+ units of multifamily properties worth $64M in the states of New Jersey, Arizona, Georgia & Florida. Equity partner in 1000+ units. • 12 years of diverse real estate experience includes buy & hold, rehab and flip, foreclosure investing, private lending, passive and active multifamily investing. • Served as Treasurer and President of a 250+ unit condominium for 4+ years. • Licensed Real Estate Agent in the state of New Jersey. • Masters in Computer Science. BridgeGaps.com Experienced Sponsor Team Vishal Arora, CFA • Co-Founder and Principal at BridgeGaps • Serial Entrepreneur and experienced MultiFamily investor. • Equity partner in 600+ units in multifamily properties. • Spent 13 years in Financial Services industry at Standard and Poor’s. Oversaw M&A with other exchanges and other companies. Also ran custom index operations and fixed income research that had more than USD 100 Billion of products tied to them. • Started his first business at the age of 15. • Undergraduate degree in computer science and CFA charter holder. BridgeGaps.com Agenda Residential Real Estate, Why? Common Terms, Deal structure, and Deal Cycle Risk Management & Asset Protection 20 Questions to ask every sponsor before investing First Q&A Session An Example deal and how to evaluate it Sample Monthly / Quarterly updates Q&A Session BridgeGaps.com Housing shortage across growing cities Why, Residential Real Estate Acquisition at cheaper price than replacement value Steady cash flow with lower volatility Calculated use of leverage to enhance returns BridgeGaps.com Growing States: Markets to invest & why? North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina Landlord Friendly laws: Nonpaying tenants can be evicted easily Population Trends: Job Growth and population migration from northern states Weather: Warmer Weather BridgeGaps.com Available to Accredited and Sophisticated investors What are Private Placement Deals Typically not publicly advertised. Governed by the SEC rules BridgeGaps.com Deal by Deal Closed ended Example Deal Structure Fund Structure Closed ended Open ended BridgeGaps.com 10 Deal Sourcing Creating Business Plan Typical Deal Cycle Implementation of the Business Plan Selling the Asset BridgeGaps.com Deal Sourcing & Creating Business Plan Typical Deal Cycle • Develop relations with brokers and owners • Reviewing new deals on a regular basis • Underwrite the deal and detailed analysis • Create preliminary business plan • Submitting Letter of Intent (LOI) • Getting in contract • Due Diligence period • Finalize business plan (in sync with property management company) • Decision point after Due Diligence - What happens if we don’t move forward? • Raise money and close the deal BridgeGaps.com Implementation of the business plan Typical Deal Cycle (Continued…) • Work with PM to implement business plan on a weekly basis • Manage regular operational aspects of the deal • Manage capital expenditures for the deal • Oversee the PM book keeping • Communicate with investors on a monthly basis (or more if needed) • Return distributions to investors on predefined frequency Selling the Asset • Keep a close eye on the market activity and decide a suitable time to refinance or sell the property BridgeGaps.com Preferred Return/Hurdle Rates The preferred return, or hurdle rate, is basically a minimum annual return that the limited partners are entitled to before the general partners may begin receiving carried interest. If there is a hurdle, the rate is typically around 8% Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Commonly Used Terms* *Source: Investopedia.com The internal rate of return (IRR) is a metric used in capital budgeting to estimate the profitability of potential investments. The internal rate of return is a discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero. IRR calculations rely on the same formula as NPV does. Cash on Cash Return (COC) A cash-on-cash return is a rate of return often used in real estate transactions that calculates the cash income earned on the cash invested in a property. Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) In corporate finance, the debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) is a measurement of the cash flow available to pay current debt obligations. Banks look for a DSCR Ratio of more than 1.25 BridgeGaps.com Claw backs A claw back is a contractual provision whereby money already paid must be returned if certain goals are not met. Asset Management Fees Compensation for the sponsors to manage the deal. Commonly Used Terms (Continued) Cap Rate or Capitalization Rate The capitalization rate (also known as cap rate) is used in the world of commercial real estate to indicate the rate of return that is expected to be generated on a real estate investment property. Return of Capital vs. Return on Capital? BridgeGaps.com Fees Structure Acquisition Fees Typically 2-3% of the purchase price or total project cost Financing Fees Typically 0.5% - 1.5% of the loan amount Asset Management Fees 2% of the gross revenue Disposition Fees 1% of the selling price Profit Sharing Profit Split between sponsors and Limited Partners Examples on next page BridgeGaps.com A Flat Cut • An example is a flat cut of 80/20% on every dollar earned Preferred Return with hurdles Example Profit Sharing Structures • A preferred return is offered typically 6-8% per year • Deal Sponsor takes a profit cut in the range of 20-50% • Deal Sponsor’s profit share increase after a certain IRR hurdle is hit Preferred Return with upside cap • A preferred return is offered typically 6-10% per year • Deal Sponsor offers a profit cut above the preferred return • Investor has a preset cap. Any returns above that cap is kept by the deal sponsor Preferred Equity Tranche • A preferred return is offered at 8-10% per year. • No upside above the preferred return is offered. • The investor is senior on the capital tranche. Gets paid before the general equity tranche. BridgeGaps.com Type of Loans Use of Leverage and Investor Risks • Typically Loan to Value (LTV) 70-80% • Agency or Conventional Loans • Preference is Fixed Rate, Long Term debt Investor Risks • Investors never have to guarantee the loan/debt • Investors don’t have to provide any personal financials • Lenders CAN NOT go after the investors if asset does not perform. BridgeGaps.com Segregation of Ownership and Management • One entity is created to own the property • Another entity manages the property; typically sponsor’s entity Asset Protection Protection against lawsuits • Property Management company should be the first line of defense • Management company should be the next in line • After that ownership entity comes in line. Creating a significant protection. BridgeGaps.com Market Risk • Occupancy/Housing Demand • Population Trends • Ease of Doing Business • Landlord/Tenant Laws Team Risk Risk Management • Integrity and Vision of Sponsors • Competency to execute the business plan Deal Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Fixed Rate/Long Term Debt • Business Plan Risk • Work with established Property Management Companies • Continuous learning and development of sponsors • Creating ways to increase the Net Income of property e.g. Corporate housing, AIR BNB etc. BridgeGaps.com 20 Questions to ask every Deal Sponsor… BridgeGaps.com What is the breakeven occupancy for the property? What are the major risk points for this project? Deal Specific Property Questions What’s the status of the major systems, like the plumbing, roofs, siding, windows and HVAC? Why is the owner selling? How do the year 1 income and expense projections compare to the trailing 12-month financials? How much money are you placing into reserves each year? What is the debt structure? BridgeGaps.com Is the return guaranteed? How long do I have to keep my money in the deal? What happens if I want to use my invested money for something else? Can I pull it out? How do you make money? What are all the fees charged? Investment Related Questions How much money will you have in the deal? How much is your family investing? What type of financing do you typically get with these assets? Has your company ever been sued or being sued now? What type of reserves are typically established with each property to shield the investors from any potential capital calls? BridgeGaps.com There are a number of general partners in the market. Why should an investor invest with your company? Who is a part of your team? Team Questions Have you ever taken a deal full cycle? Tell me about your worst syndication/most difficult deal? What happened? Have you ever sold your own shares before selling the property in any syndication? How many of your investors have invested in multiple assets? BridgeGaps.com How do you qualify a market? Market and Sub-Market Questions Are there any crime issues? What are the rent comps and sales comps for this property? BridgeGaps.com 25 Q&A BridgeGaps.com Contact Information: Vinit Nagda 646-457-8852 Vinit.Nagda@BridgeGaps.com Vishal Arora, CFA 347-647-1426 Vishal.Arora@BridgeGaps.com BridgeGaps.com