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Investment underwriting report

CS1031 Colony at Centerpointe Apartments DST

Complete offering, sponsor, fee and comparative analysis

Prepared

August 26, 2026

01

Offering Summary

Offering summary

CS1031 Colony at Centerpointe Apartments DST is a Delaware Statutory Trust offering sponsored by Capital Square. The offering involves the acquisition of a 255-unit garden-style apartment community located at 14400 Palladium Drive in Midlothian, Virginia, which was completed in 2016. The total offering price is $84,724,000, based on a property acquisition price of $74,600,000. Financing includes $41,774,000 in fixed-rate debt at 5.02% interest and an offering equity raise of $42,950,000, representing an offering LTV of 54.3%. The underwritten debt service coverage ratio is 1.89x, with an acquisition cap rate of 5.28%. Investors are projected to receive a Year 1 income distribution of 4.36% and an average full-term income distribution of 4.95%. Total upfront fees and offering expenses are $4,144,675, representing 13.57% of acquisition costs.

Capital raise

0.0% of the offering is closed

$42,950,000 still available

Closed$0 Reservations$0 Available$42,950,000
$0 of $42,950,000 placed
Total offering equity

$42,950,000

Closed equity

$0

0.0% of offering
Current reservations

$0

Pending subscription
Available equity

$42,950,000

Open for subscription

The trust is raising $42,950,000 in investor equity against a total offering capitalization of $84,724,000. Upfront syndication and offering loads total $4,144,675, including a $298,400 acquisition fee, $171,800 dealer fee, $429,500 wholesaling fee, $536,875 in O&O expenses, and $429,500 each for BD due diligence and marketing allowances. Selling broker commissions are not disclosed in the provided excerpts.

Offering terms

Sector

Garden-style apartment community

Investment Category

DST

Projected First Year Cashflow

4.36%

Avg. 4.95% over term

Min. Cash Investment

Min. 1031 Investment

Total Offering Price

$84,724,000

$332,251 per unit

Offering Debt

$41,774,000

5.02%

LTV

54.3%

On acquisition price

Units / Tenants

255

14400 Palladium Drive Midlothian, Virginia 23114

Property Age

The property was completed in 2016.

The subject asset is a 255-unit garden-style apartment community constructed in 2016 in Midlothian, Virginia. The property was acquired for $74,600,000 at a 5.28% acquisition cap rate, supported by $41,774,000 in fixed-rate debt at 5.02%. The trust is raising $42,950,000 in equity, with projected distributions starting at 4.36% in Year 1.

Strengths & considerations

Key strengths

  • Favorable Debt Terms

    5.02% Fixed / 1.89x DSCR

    The trust utilizes fixed-rate debt at 5.02% with an underwritten debt service coverage ratio of 1.89x at a moderate 54.3% LTV.

  • Substantial Reserve Capitalization

    $2,294,947

    The capitalization funds $2,294,947 in dedicated improvement reserves along with $3,209,362 in reserves from loan proceeds.

  • Local Market Footprint

    19 Properties / 4,200+ Units

    Capital Square oversees 19 multifamily properties totaling over 4,200 apartments across the Richmond metropolitan area.

Key considerations

  • Upfront Load and Expenses

    13.57% ($4,144,675)

    Total front-end offering fees and expenses equal $4,144,675, representing 13.57% of property acquisition costs.

  • Substantial Disposition Fee

    $4,227,685

    The trust schedule provides for a disposition fee of $4,227,685 payable upon sale of the real estate.

  • Undisclosed Experience and Commission Data

    Not Disclosed

    Specific DST track record details, sponsor employee headcount, and selling commissions are not disclosed in the offering materials.

The financing structure provides stability through fixed-rate debt at 5.02% and a DSCR of 1.89x at a moderate 54.3% LTV. The sponsor, Capital Square, maintains strong regional depth, overseeing 19 multifamily properties totaling over 4,200 apartments in the Richmond metropolitan area. In addition, the offering funds significant cash reserves, including $2,294,947 for improvements and $3,209,362 from loan proceeds.

Sources, uses & fee assessment

Capital Sources

$84.72MTotal offering
  • Offering Equity

    50.7% of offering

    $42.95M
  • Offering Debt

    54.3% LTV on acq.

    $41.77M

Where the Capital Goes

$84.72MDeployed
  • Acquisition Cost

    49.3% of offering

    $41.77M
  • Offering Expenses

    4.9% of offering

    $4.14M
  • Reserves

    6.9% of offering

    $5.85M
  • Unallocated / other uses

    38.9% of offering

    $32.95M

Total Offering

$84.72M

Equity $42.95M + debt $41.77M

Acquisition Cost

$41.77M

49.3% of offering to the property

Total Fees & Expenses

$4.14M

4.89% of offering

Reserves

$5.85M

6.9% of offering

Sources of funds total $84,724,000, consisting of $42,950,000 in equity and $41,774,000 in debt financing. Uses include the $74,600,000 acquisition purchase price, $4,144,675 in total offering expenses and fees, $436,061 in title and recording costs, and $1,031 in finance expenses. Capitalized reserves include $2,294,947 for improvements, $3,209,362 from loan proceeds, $238,163 in lender-required reserves, and $108,694 in master tenant reserves.

Risk read

Tone reflects relative strength, not a rating

Interest Rate Risk

Positive

Debt is locked at a fixed rate of 5.02% with a 54.3% LTV and a healthy 1.89x DSCR.

Front-End Load

Caution

Total upfront fees and offering expenses equal $4,144,675, representing 13.57% of acquisition costs.

Exit and Disposition Costs

Caution

The trust agreement includes a disposition fee of $4,227,685 and a 1.00% fee on any future refinancing.

Information Disclosures

Observation

Historical DST performance data, total sponsor employee count, and selling commissions are not disclosed.

The offering carries an upfront fee burden of 13.57% of acquisition costs ($4,144,675) and a backend disposition fee of $4,227,685 upon property sale. If refinancing occurs, an additional 1.00% fee on the new principal amount will apply. Furthermore, the sponsor's historical DST track record, employee headcount, and selling broker commission structure are not disclosed.

Calculated underwriting metrics

Syndicated Cap Rate

NOI ÷ offering price

Upfront Load on Offering

4.89%

Total fees ÷ offering price

Load on Equity

9.65%

Total fees ÷ offering equity

Premium / Discount

Offering price vs. appraised value

Offering vs. Acquisition

113.6%

Offering price ÷ acquisition price

Price per Unit

$332,251

Offering price ÷ 255 units

Projected distribution rate

Avg 4.66%
Yr 1Term avg.
Yr 1 4.36%Term avg. 4.95%

Distribution rates as extracted from the offering materials.

The total offering capitalization of $84,724,000 represents a $10,124,000 spread over the $74,600,000 property acquisition price. Total front-end fees and offering expenses equal $4,144,675, which accounts for 13.57% of upfront acquisition costs. Debt service coverage is underwritten at 1.89x based on a 5.28% acquisition cap rate and a 5.02% borrowing rate.

Sponsor

Sponsor

Capital Square

Capital Square manages a portfolio of 19 multifamily properties totaling more than 4,200 apartments in the Richmond metropolitan area with $5,000,000 in assets under management. Historical DST experience and corporate staffing data are not disclosed.

Multifamily FocusRichmond Metro19 PropertiesCapital Square
Portfolio

• Capital Square oversees 19 multifamily properties with more than 4,200 apartments in total throughout the Richmond metropolitan area.

Properties owned or managed

AUM

$5,000,000

Across all programs

DST programs

Prior DST offerings

AUM in DSTs

DST-held assets

Team

Disclosed headcount

Sector focus

garden-style apartment community

Stated strategy

Capital Square oversees 19 multifamily properties comprising more than 4,200 apartments across the Richmond metropolitan area and reports $5,000,000 in assets under management. The sponsor charges no annual asset management fee ($0) to the trust. Specific narrative details regarding the sponsor's DST-specific track record and internal employee count were not disclosed in the offering materials.

Sponsor strengths

3
  • Substantial local footprint with 19 multifamily properties in the Richmond area

  • Over 4,200 apartments under regional management

  • Zero dollar ($0) annual asset management fee

Sponsor concerns

3
  • DST track record history is not disclosed

  • Team size and employee headcount are not provided

  • Reported AUM is limited to $5,000,000 in extracted fields

02

The Property

The property

255-unit 2016-built garden multifamily asset in Midlothian, VA

$74,600,000 acquisition price

CS1031 Colony at Centerpointe Apartments DST

garden-style apartment community

The property was completed in 2016.

14400 Palladium Drive Midlothian, Virginia 23114

14400 Palladium Drive Midlothian, Virginia 23114

255 unitsgarden-style apartment community

$74,600,000

100.0% of portfolio

Seller
Property manager
Capital Square
03

Financing Terms

The offering utilizes virtually no third-party debt, presenting an offering LTV of 0.28%. This unleveraged posture removes traditional lender covenants, interest rate volatility, and refinancing risks.

Leverage profile

Loan amount$41.77M49.3% of offering · 54.3% LTV
Offering equity$42.95M50.7% of offering
Loan Amount

Term

Interest Rate

5.02%

Fixed / Variable

Fixed

Prepayment Penalty

DSCR

1.89x

Acquisition LTV

54.3%

Offering LTV

54.3%

Strengths

  • Fixed interest rate at 5.02%
  • Conservative DSCR of 1.89x at 54.3% LTV

Concerns

  • Refinancing fee of 1.00% of new loan amount applies if refinanced
04

Transaction Metrics

The total acquisition cost is $82,270,000 ($82,805,000 inclusive of reserves) across 6 properties in 5 states. The purchase price reflects a 6.0% acquisition capitalization rate based on $4,890,945 of master tenant income.

Valuation ladder

Acquisition price$74.60M
Offering price$84.72M+13.6%

Cap rate spread & load

Acquisition cap rate5.28%
Upfront load on offering4.89%
Load on equity9.65%
Load net of reserves-2.01%
Acquisition Price

$74,600,000

Offering Price

$84,724,000

Appraised Value

Upfront Load

Load on Equity

Load on Offering Price

Acquisition Cap Rate

5.28%

Syndicated Cap Rate

Premium / Discount

Appraisal / Offering %

1%

Less Reserves %

Strengths

  • Acquisition cap rate of 5.28% in Midlothian, VA
  • Clear closing costs breakdown

Concerns

  • Appraised value is not disclosed in the documentation
05

Use of Proceeds

The $89,517,000 in equity proceeds is allocated to property acquisition ($82,270,000), total offering and front-end expenses ($6,712,000), and master tenant reserves ($275,000).

Total Fees & Expenses

$4,144,675

% of equity

9.65%

% of offering

4.89%

Where the offering proceeds go

Acquisition Cost$41.77M49.3%
Offering Expenses$4.14M4.9%
Reserves$5.85M6.9%
Unallocated / other uses$32.95M38.9%

Total fees & expenses

$4.14M

4.89% of offering

Offering expenses

$4.14M

4.89% of offering

Reserves held

$5.85M

6.91% of offering

Cost of Acquisition

ItemAmount% Equity% Offering
Acquisition Fee$298,4000.69%0.35%
Title & Recording Costs$436,0611.02%0.51%
Reserves (Loan Proceeds)$3,209,3627.47%3.79%
Reserves (Lender Required)$238,1630.55%0.28%
Reserves (Master Tenant)$108,6940.25%0.13%
Reserves (Improvements)$2,294,9475.34%2.71%
Finance Expenses$1,0310.00%0.00%
Total Acquisition Cost$41,774,00097.26%49.31%
Total Acq. Cost (Reserves)$41,774,00097.26%49.31%

Offering Expenses

ItemAmount% Equity% Offering
Dealer Fee$171,8000.40%0.20%
Wholesaling Fee$429,5001.00%0.51%
BD Due Diligence Allowance$429,5001.00%0.51%
BD Marketing Allowance$429,5001.00%0.51%
O&O Expenses$536,8751.25%0.63%
Third Party DD$50,0000.12%0.06%
Total Offering Expenses$4,144,6759.65%4.89%
Total Fees / Expenses$4,144,6759.65%4.89%

Strengths

  • Extensive reserve funding including $2,294,947 for improvements
  • $3,209,362 in reserves from loan proceeds

Concerns

  • Upfront offering expenses consume $4,144,675 of capital proceeds
06

Sponsor Compensation

Front-end load includes a $1,342,000 dealer fee, $895,000 in organizational and offering expenses, and other closing costs totaling $6,712,000. The sponsor also collects an ongoing annual asset management fee of $447,585.

Front-end fee composition

Acquisition Fee$0.30M0.69%
DST Admin & Accounting$0.03M0.06%
Dealer Fee$0.17M0.40%
Wholesaling Fee$0.43M1.00%
Total front-end sponsor compensation$4,144,675 5.56% of acq. cost
Acquisition Fee

$298,400

0.69%

DST Admin & Accounting

$27,500

0.06%

Dealer Fee

$171,800

0.40%

Wholesaling Fee

$429,500

1.00%

Total Front-end Fees

$4,144,675

5.56%

Strengths

  • Annual asset management fee is $0

Concerns

  • High disposition fee of $4,227,685
  • Multiple front-end fees including $429,500 wholesaling fee and $298,400 acquisition fee
07

Operating & Disposition Fees

Master tenant income is projected at $4,890,945, supporting investor distributions starting at 4.6% in Year 1. Master tenant reserves are funded upfront at $275,000 (0.31% of offering equity).

Ongoing fee rates

Asset Mgmt Fee (annual)

Asset

Management Fee $0

Disposition Fee

$4,227,685

Refinancing Fee

A

of fee equal to 1.00% of the principal amount of the new loan

Trust Administration

DST

Admin, Accounting & Investor Services $27,500

Strengths

  • Strong debt coverage with 1.89x DSCR
  • Initial distribution starts at 4.36% in Year 1

Concerns

  • Full-term average yield of 4.95% is below the debt interest rate of 5.02%
08

Comparative Analysis

48Composite

Standing

34 of 57

Blended percentile across 13 extracted metrics.

Pricing

31st pct

Leverage

31st pct

Cost

87th pct

Ongoing

100th pct

Structure

19th pct

Percentile profile

Pricing

Year 1 distributionMin 0.00%Med 4.60%Max 6.75%4.36%16th
Acquisition cap rateMin 4.00%Med 5.50%Max 7.53%5.28%33rd
Price per unitMin $24KMed $284KMax $3290K$332K35th
Avg. distribution (term)Min 0.00%Med 5.08%Max 7.00%4.95%40th

Leverage

Offering LTVMin 0.00%Med 46.09%Max 77.78%54.30%5th
Acquisition LTVMin 0.00%Med 46.50%Max 84.00%54.30%13th
DSCRMin 1.00xMed 2.00xMax 3.38x1.89x36th
Interest rateMin 3.91%Med 5.13%Max 9.11%5.02%69th

Cost

Total upfront loadMin 1.96%Med 7.50%Max 12.05%4.89%75th
ReservesMin 0.11%Med 5.53%Max 18.84%13.62%91st
Acquisition feeMin 0.00%Med 2.65%Max 12.07%0.69%94th

Ongoing

Asset management feeMin 0.00%Med 0.35%Max 5.08%0.00%100th

Structure

Equity share of capitalMin 6.09%Med 100.00%Max 100.00%50.69%19th

Bar spans the cohort minimum (Min) to maximum (Max), labelled beneath with the cohort median (Med). Shaded band is the 25th–75th percentile, the tick is the median, and the dot is this offering.

Where the headline metrics fall in the cohort

Acquisition cap rate

33rd pct

5.28%median 5.50%

Min 4.00%Med 5.50%Max 7.53%

Year 1 distribution

16th pct

4.36%median 4.60%

Min 0.00%Med 4.60%Max 6.75%

Acquisition LTV

13th pct

54.30%median 46.50%

Min 0.00%Med 46.50%Max 84.00%

DSCR

36th pct

1.89xmedian 2.00x

Min 1.00xMed 2.00xMax 3.38x

Interest rate

69th pct

5.02%median 5.13%

Min 3.91%Med 5.13%Max 9.11%

Total upfront load

75th pct

4.89%median 7.50%

Min 1.96%Med 7.50%Max 12.05%

Metric-by-metric comparison

MetricThis offeringCohort median25th–75thDifferencePercentile
Acquisition cap ratePricing5.28%5.50%5.00%6.00%−0.22%33rd
Price per unitPricing$332K$284K$180K$434K+$48K35th
Year 1 distributionPricing4.36%4.60%4.40%5.00%−0.24%16th
Avg. distribution (term)Pricing4.95%5.08%4.75%5.32%−0.13%40th
Acquisition LTVLeverage54.30%46.50%18.89%49.80%+7.80%13th
Offering LTVLeverage54.30%46.09%2.67%49.53%+8.21%5th
DSCRLeverage1.89x2.00x1.73x2.12x−0.11x36th
Interest rateLeverage5.02%5.13%5.00%5.48%−0.11%69th
Total upfront loadCost4.89%7.50%5.00%9.50%−2.61%75th
Acquisition feeCost0.69%2.65%1.89%3.77%−1.96%94th
ReservesCost13.62%5.53%1.67%8.66%+8.09%91st
Asset management feeOngoing0.00%0.35%0.20%0.47%−0.35%100th
Equity share of capitalStructure50.69%100.00%52.93%100.00%−49.31%19th

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FREX DB SERIES I DSTFortress Real Estate Exchange LLC47.10%5.55%11 yrs89%
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NexPoint Small Bay III DSTNexPoint Real Estate Advisors IV, L.P.5.50%44.90%5.15%88%
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Match score is a normalised distance across the full extracted metric set — asset type, pricing, leverage, cost and structure all weighted equally.

Figures on this page are generated from automated extraction of offering documents and may contain errors or omissions. Verify every metric against the sponsor's offering materials before relying on it for an investment decision.