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Offering summary

FREX DB SERIES I DST is a Delaware Statutory Trust offering sponsored by Fortress Real Estate Exchange LLC. The trust owns a 336-unit residential student housing facility located at 5000 Domain Drive, Morgantown, WV 26501, which was originally constructed in 2012. The total offering price is $75,983,939, supported by $40,178,939 in offering equity and $35,805,000 in fixed-rate debt. The property was acquired for a purchase price of $65,100,000, resulting in an acquisition and offering loan-to-value ratio of 47.1%. The loan carries a fixed interest rate of 6.1% with a maturity date of March 11, 2036. The master tenant structure generates master tenant income of $2,929,474, with $2,303,906 allocated to lumped upfront reserves, including $1,862,684 in lender-required reserves.

Capital raise

0.0% of the offering is closed

$40,178,939 still available

Closed$0 Reservations$0 Available$40,178,939
$0 of $40,178,939 placed
Total offering equity

$40,178,939

Closed equity

$0

0.0% of offering
Current reservations

$0

Pending subscription
Available equity

$40,178,939

Open for subscription

The trust is raising $40,178,939 in equity from accredited Section 1031 exchange and cash investors. Combined with $35,805,000 in offering debt, total capitalized proceeds amount to $75,983,939.

Offering terms

Sector

Stud. Housing

Investment Category

DST

Projected First Year Cashflow

Avg. — over term

Min. Cash Investment

Min. 1031 Investment

Total Offering Price

$75,983,939

$226,143 per unit

Offering Debt

$35,805,000

6.1% · March 11, 2036

LTV

47.1%

On acquisition price

Units / Tenants

336

5000 Domain Drive, Morgantown, WV 26501

Property Age

The property’s buildings were originally constructed in 2012.

FREX DB SERIES I DST comprises a 336-unit student housing community located in Morgantown, WV, built in 2012. The transaction features an acquisition price of $65,100,000 against a total offering price of $75,983,939. Financing is secured at a conservative 47.1% LTV with a fixed interest rate of 6.1% maturing on March 11, 2036.

Strengths & considerations

Key strengths

  • Moderate Debt Profile

    47.1% LTV

    The offering utilizes $35,805,000 in fixed-rate debt at 6.1% maturing in March 2036, establishing a conservative leverage ratio.

  • Significant Institutional Platform

    $53,000,000,000 AUM

    Fortress Real Estate Exchange LLC brings extensive scale and 20+ years of commercial real estate operating experience.

  • Substantial Reserve Capitalization

    $2,303,906 Reserves

    Upfront capitalization includes $1,862,684 in lender-required reserves, $300,000 in master tenant reserves, and $300,000 in improvement reserves.

Key considerations

  • Offering Mark-Up and Fees

    $4,218,789

    Total front-end fees and offering expenses represent a substantial load above the $65,100,000 base acquisition price.

  • Single-Asset Student Housing Focus

    336 Units

    Performance relies entirely on a single 2012-vintage student housing property located in Morgantown, WV.

  • Undisclosed Appraisal and Cap Rate

    Not Disclosed

    The provided documentation does not disclose the third-party appraised value, acquisition cap rate, or going-in yield.

The offering is capitalized with moderate leverage, reflecting an offering LTV of 47.1% on fixed-rate debt maturing in 2036. Fortress Real Estate Exchange LLC brings substantial scale to the transaction, with $53,000,000,000 in assets under management and over 20+ years of real estate experience. Additionally, the trust establishes $2,303,906 in total upfront reserves, including $1,862,684 in lender-required reserves and $300,000 in improvement reserves.

Sources, uses & fee assessment

Capital Sources

$75.98MTotal offering
  • Offering Equity

    52.9% of offering

    $40.18M
  • Offering Debt

    47.1% LTV on acq.

    $35.80M

Where the Capital Goes

$75.98MDeployed
  • Acquisition Cost

    85.7% of offering

    $65.10M
  • Offering Expenses

    5.6% of offering

    $4.22M
  • Reserves

    5.9% of offering

    $4.47M
  • Unallocated / other uses

    2.9% of offering

    $2.20M

Total Offering

$75.98M

Equity $40.18M + debt $35.80M

Acquisition Cost

$65.10M

85.7% of offering to the property

Total Fees & Expenses

$4.22M

5.55% of offering

Reserves

$4.47M

5.9% of offering

Sources comprise $40,178,939 in equity and $35,805,000 in debt to fund the $75,983,939 total offering capitalization. Primary uses include the $65,100,000 acquisition price, $4,218,789 in total offering expenses/front-end fees, and $2,303,906 in total upfront reserves.

Risk read

Tone reflects relative strength, not a rating

Sector Concentration

Student housing operations present cyclical leasing patterns tied to the university calendar.

The asset is a 336-unit dedicated student housing community in Morgantown, WV.

Leverage & Refinancing

Debt terms are long-term and fixed, limiting near-term interest rate vulnerability.

The $35,805,000 loan represents a 47.1% LTV with a 6.1% fixed interest rate maturing in March 2036.

Offering Load

Upfront fees and offering expenses widen the basis between equity raised and the property purchase price.

Total offering expenses and front-end fees equal $4,218,789 on a $65,100,000 real estate acquisition.

Disclosure Limitations

Key valuation metrics are absent from the provided source materials.

Appraised value, going-in cap rate, and specific selling commission breakdowns are not disclosed.

The asset is concentrated entirely in a single student housing property in Morgantown, WV, exposing cash flows to university-specific enrollment trends and student leasing cycles. Selling commissions and property cap rates are not disclosed in the provided materials. Additionally, the offering load includes $4,218,789 in total front-end fees and expenses above the $65,100,000 acquisition price.

Calculated underwriting metrics

Syndicated Cap Rate

NOI ÷ offering price

Upfront Load on Offering

5.55%

Total fees ÷ offering price

Load on Equity

10.50%

Total fees ÷ offering equity

Premium / Discount

Offering price vs. appraised value

Offering vs. Acquisition

116.7%

Offering price ÷ acquisition price

Price per Unit

$226,143

Offering price ÷ 336 units

Total offering expenses and front-end fees are disclosed at $4,218,789 relative to the $65,100,000 property acquisition cost. The debt structure consists of $35,805,000 in fixed-rate financing at 6.1%, requiring an equity raise of $40,178,939 to complete the $75,983,939 syndication.

Sponsor

Sponsor

Fortress Real Estate Exchange LLC

Fortress Real Estate Exchange LLC is an institutional sponsor managing $53,000,000,000 in assets under management with over 20+ years of real estate industry track record. The firm specializes in structuring DST syndications for Section 1031 exchange investors.

$53B AUM20+ Yrs ExpDST SponsorStudent Housing
Portfolio

Properties owned or managed

AUM

$53,000,000,000

Across all programs

DST programs

Prior DST offerings

AUM in DSTs

DST-held assets

Team

Disclosed headcount

Sector focus

Stud. Housing

Stated strategy

Fortress Real Estate Exchange LLC acts as the sponsor, backed by an institutional asset management platform with $53,000,000,000 in AUM and 20+ years of real estate experience. The sponsor possesses dedicated DST operational experience structuring Class 1 Beneficial Interests designed for Section 1031 exchange investors.