Offering summary
Passco Preston Ridge DST is a syndicated Delaware Statutory Trust offering sponsored by PASSCO, structured around a 340-unit multifamily community in Hickory, NC. The property was completed in 2020/2023, representing recently built residential real estate. The total offering price is $83,565,000, supported by $44,350,000 in offering equity and $39,215,000 in fixed-rate debt financing. Financing carries an interest rate of 5.01% with an initial debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) of 2.06x and an offering loan-to-value (LTV) of 46.93%. The acquisition price is $79,352,943, acquired at an acquisition cap rate of 5%. The projected full-term average income is 5.19%.
Capital raise
0.0% of the offering is closed
$44,350,000 still available
$44,350,000
$0
0.0% of offering$0
Pending subscription$44,350,000
Open for subscriptionPASSCO is raising $44,350,000 in equity for the Passco Preston Ridge DST offering. The equity load is stated at 5%, with syndication costs including a $510,025 placement agent fee, $443,500 BD marketing allowance, and $221,750 BD due diligence allowance. Selling commissions are not stated in the offering documentation.
Offering terms
Sector
Multi-family residential apartment complex
Investment Category
DST
Projected First Year Cashflow
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Avg. 5.19% over term
Min. Cash Investment
—
Min. 1031 Investment
—
Total Offering Price
$83,565,000
$245,779 per unit
Offering Debt
$39,215,000
5.01%
LTV
46.93%
On acquisition price
Units / Tenants
340
2001 Startown Rd Hickory, NC 28602
Property Age
The Preston Ridge apartment community was completed in 2020/2023, indicating a recently built property.
The offering encompasses a 340-unit multifamily property located at 2001 Startown Rd in Hickory, NC. It is capitalized with $44,350,000 in equity and $39,215,000 in fixed-rate debt at 5.01% interest. Key metrics include a 46.93% LTV, a 2.06x DSCR, and a projected full-term average income of 5.19%.
Strengths & considerations
Key strengths
Debt Coverage
2.06x DSCRThe property carries a fixed interest rate of 5.01% with a debt service coverage ratio of 2.06x at a 46.93% LTV.
Asset Vintage
2020/2023The 340-unit multifamily community is of recent vintage, minimizing near-term capital expenditure requirements.
Substantial Reserve Capitalization
$4,212,057The offering structure establishes $4,212,057 in lumped and improvement reserves alongside lender-required escrows.
Key considerations
Cap Rate to Debt Rate Spread
5% Cap vs 5.01% DebtThe acquisition cap rate of 5% is slightly below the fixed interest rate of 5.01%.
Undisclosed Selling Commissions
Not DisclosedThe documentation does not state selling commissions, although total front-end fees are quantified at $3,392,775.
Omitted Sponsor Experience Metrics
Not DisclosedDST track record, portfolio unit/property count, and organizational headcount are not disclosed in the materials.
The asset features moderate leverage with an offering LTV of 46.93% and a robust debt service coverage ratio of 2.06x. The debt is secured at a fixed interest rate of 5.01%, mitigating near-term interest rate volatility. Additionally, the property is recently constructed (2020/2023), limiting immediate structural obsolescence.
Sources, uses & fee assessment
Capital Sources
- $44.35M
Offering Equity
53.1% of offering
- $39.22M
Offering Debt
46.93% LTV on acq.
Where the Capital Goes
- $73.09M
Acquisition Cost
87.5% of offering
- $3.39M
Offering Expenses
4.1% of offering
- $4.96M
Reserves
5.9% of offering
- $2.13M
Unallocated / other uses
2.5% of offering
Total Offering
$83.56M
Equity $44.35M + debt $39.22M
Acquisition Cost
$73.09M
87.5% of offering to the property
Total Fees & Expenses
$3.39M
4.06% of offering
Reserves
$4.96M
5.9% of offering
Total uses include a $79,352,943 acquisition price, $3,392,775 in total front-end fees and offering expenses, and $1,116,013 in carry costs. Sources are balanced by $44,350,000 in investor equity and $39,215,000 in loan proceeds.
Risk read
Tone reflects relative strength, not a rating
Leverage & Debt
Low leverage with fixed interest rate and strong coverage.The loan structure utilizes $39,215,000 in fixed-rate debt at 5.01% interest, resulting in a 46.93% LTV and 2.06x DSCR.
Spread Risk
Acquisition cap rate is flat against borrowing costs.Going-in acquisition cap rate is 5% relative to a 5.01% note rate, requiring operational execution to drive cash yield.
Upfront Fee Load
Standard front-end fee structure with partial disclosure gaps.Offering expenses total $3,392,775 with a 5% load on equity; specific broker-dealer selling commissions are not stated.
Sponsor Disclosures
Sponsor DST track record and operational metrics are omitted.While PASSCO reports $1,800,000,000 in AUM, specific DST history, employee count, and portfolio count are not disclosed.
Key underwriting risks include asset-level reliance on the Hickory, NC multifamily market and an acquisition cap rate of 5% relative to the 5.01% debt interest rate. Furthermore, the sponsor's DST track record, headcount, and total active property count are not disclosed in the offering materials.
Calculated underwriting metrics
Syndicated Cap Rate
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NOI ÷ offering price
Upfront Load on Offering
4.06%
Total fees ÷ offering price
Load on Equity
5.00%
Total fees ÷ offering equity
Premium / Discount
—
Offering price vs. appraised value
Offering vs. Acquisition
105.3%
Offering price ÷ acquisition price
Price per Unit
$245,779
Offering price ÷ 340 units
The offering equity of $44,350,000 and debt of $39,215,000 constitute the $83,565,000 total offering price against an acquisition price of $79,352,943. Front-end fees and offering expenses total $3,392,775, representing a 5% load on equity. Total lumped and improvement reserves established in the structure amount to $4,212,057.
Sponsor
Sponsor
PASSCO
PASSCO is a real estate sponsor with an established sector focus in multi-family residential apartment complexes and reports $1,800,000,000 in assets under management. Specific operational metrics such as employee headcount, active property count, and historical DST syndication volume are not disclosed in the provided excerpts.
The excerpts do not mention how many properties are currently owned or managed in the sponsor’s portfolio.
Properties owned or managed
$1,800,000,000
Across all programs
—
Prior DST offerings
—
DST-held assets
—
Disclosed headcount
multi-family residential apartment complex
Stated strategy
PASSCO serves as the sponsor, reporting approximately $1,800,000,000 in assets under management. Specific information regarding team headcount, active portfolio property count, and historical DST track record is not disclosed in the provided excerpts. The sponsor maintains a sector focus on multifamily residential apartment assets.
