Repositioning Case Study #2

Buena Vista Apartments
West Valley, UT

Property
Vintage 1978
Units 80
Date of Acquisition 5/1/07
Date of Sale SOLD 12/4/08

Valuation
Purchase Price $3,200,000
Sale Price SOLD
Projected IRR 18%
Actual IRR 64%

Conditions at commencement of SCI management:

  • 14% economic vacancy
  • Avg. Rents of $506/month
  • Acquired from family partnership of 10+ years, bond-financed deal fell through
  • Annual NOI of $148,000

Redevelopment Plan:

  • $350,000 renovation budget ($4,430/unit)
  • New entrance signage and landscaping to improve curb appeal
  • Installed new play structure with extensive landscaping and irrigation
  • Several new roofs
  • Repaired and replaced stairways and landings
  • Upgraded exterior and interior of leasing center
  • Renamed property from Crown to Buena Vista Apartments

Results:

  • Increased average occupancy to 98% in 2007
  • Achieved 12-month NOI goal of $229,000 within 7 months
  • Increased to $647/month and projected NOI to $375,000
  • SOLD 12/4/08

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