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
$40,178,939
$0
0.0% of offering$0
Pending subscription$40,178,939
Open for subscriptionThe 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
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Avg. — over term
Min. Cash Investment
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Min. 1031 Investment
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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% LTVThe 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 AUMFortress Real Estate Exchange LLC brings extensive scale and 20+ years of commercial real estate operating experience.
Substantial Reserve Capitalization
$2,303,906 ReservesUpfront 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
$4,218,789Total front-end fees and offering expenses represent a substantial load above the $65,100,000 base acquisition price.
Single-Asset Student Housing Focus
336 UnitsPerformance relies entirely on a single 2012-vintage student housing property located in Morgantown, WV.
Undisclosed Appraisal and Cap Rate
Not DisclosedThe 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
- $40.18M
Offering Equity
52.9% of offering
- $35.80M
Offering Debt
47.1% LTV on acq.
Where the Capital Goes
- $65.10M
Acquisition Cost
85.7% of offering
- $4.22M
Offering Expenses
5.6% of offering
- $4.47M
Reserves
5.9% of offering
- $2.20M
Unallocated / other uses
2.9% of offering
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
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NOI ÷ offering price
Upfront Load on Offering
5.55%
Total fees ÷ offering price
Load on Equity
10.50%
Total fees ÷ offering equity
Premium / Discount
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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.
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Properties owned or managed
$53,000,000,000
Across all programs
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Prior DST offerings
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DST-held assets
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Disclosed headcount
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.
