STRATEGY

Our Impact

As an investor in commercial real estate, ElmTree focuses on build-to-suit or newly constructed properties. We primarily focus on only the highest-quality industrial and office assets leased to investment grade companies.

ElmTree’s investment strategies and philosophies are guided by the fundamental premise that predictable cash flow and limited residual risk are the keys to creating asset value.

ElmTree’s investment strategies and philosophies are guided by the fundamental premise that predictable cash flow and limited residual risk are the keys to creating asset value.

ELMTREE’S INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING KEY FACTORS:

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Sourcing off-market acquisition opportunities through industry relationships

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Systematic underwriting including financial analysis, credit underwriting, mission critical research and market analysis

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Methodical due diligence processes based on years of experience in the industry

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Active management throughout the hold period

In an effort to achieve our objectives, we leverage deep relationships with investment grade, Fortune 500 companies and a nationwide network of corporate real estate professionals and developers to create attractive portfolios of net-lease properties.

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

*Larger transactions outside of this range are considered by ElmTree on a case by case basis.

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LOCATION

Primary and Secondary U.S. Markets

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LEASE TERM

Minimum 10 Years

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TENANT

Single Tenant

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PROPERTY TYPE

Industrial and Office

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LEASE FORM

NN, NNN

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CREDIT

AAA to BBB-

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TRANSACTION SIZE

$20 Million to $150+ Million

INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES

Seek to acquire high-quality, mission critical assets with secure long-term leases and strong residual value that feature modern design elements and proximity to transportation infrastructure

Focus on Class A assets in top submarkets that are appropriately sized for the market

Concentrate on defensive, low-risk assets with broad future appeal to institutional investors

Balance stability and growth by leveraging our understanding of corporate requirements and ability to maximize an asset’s potential

Maintain a strong focus on asset management and relationship-driven, sustainable management

NET LEASE

A central feature of ElmTree’s strategy, net-lease properties generally enable companies to more accurately project their expenses.

BUILD-TO-SUIT

Another key aspect of ElmTree’s approach to investing and portfolio construction are purpose-built properties designed and constructed from the ground up to meet a company’s key business needs.