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Investment underwriting report

Velocis Maple Grove BTR DST

Complete offering, sponsor, fee and comparative analysis

Prepared

August 26, 2026

01

Offering Summary

Offering summary

Velocis Maple Grove BTR DST is a Delaware Statutory Trust offering sponsored by Velocis Exchange, LLC to acquire a 66-unit built-to-rent residential property located at 7132 Maple Grove Way in Ruther Glen, VA. Built in 2023, the property is being acquired for a purchase price of $18,000,000, with a total acquisition cost of $20,078,124 including reserves and transaction costs. The capital structure consists of $11,310,634 in offering equity and $10,117,000 in fixed-rate debt, representing an offering LTV of 47.21%. Financing is secured for a 10-year term at a fixed interest rate of 5.13%, supporting an initial debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) of 3.38x. The offering targets a Year 1 projected cash distribution of 5.01% and an average income of 5.17% over the full holding term. Upfront offering expenses and fees total $1,349,510, with up to 6.00% in selling commissions.

Capital raise

0.0% of the offering is closed

$11,310,634 still available

Closed$0 Reservations$0 Available$11,310,634
$0 of $11,310,634 placed
Total offering equity

$11,310,634

Closed equity

$0

0.0% of offering
Current reservations

$0

Pending subscription
Available equity

$11,310,634

Open for subscription

The trust is raising $11,310,634 in offering equity alongside $10,117,000 in debt to acquire the single-property asset. Front-end load components include up to 6.00% selling commissions, a dealer fee of $395,872, a wholesaling fee of $395,872, and $275,000 in organization and offering expenses. Year 1 projected distribution is 5.01%, increasing to an average of 5.17% across the holding term.

Offering terms

Sector

Build-To-Rent (BTR)

Investment Category

DST

Projected First Year Cashflow

5.01%

Avg. 5.17% over term

Min. Cash Investment

Min. 1031 Investment

Total Offering Price

$11,310,634

$171,373 per unit

Offering Debt

$10,117,000

5.13% · 10 year Loan term

LTV

47.21%

On acquisition price

Units / Tenants

66

7132 Maple Grove Way, Ruther Glen, VA

Property Age

The Maple Grove property was built in 2023.

The offering features a newly constructed 2023 built-to-rent asset comprising 66 units in Ruther Glen, VA, capitalized with $11,310,634 of equity and $10,117,000 of fixed debt. The capital structure carries a conservative 47.21% LTV and a strong 3.38x DSCR under 5.13% 10-year debt. Initial projected cash yield is 5.01%, with full-term average income projected at 5.17%.

Strengths & considerations

Key strengths

  • Conservative Leverage & Debt Coverage

    47.21% LTV / 3.38x DSCR

    The debt structure incorporates 10-year fixed financing at 5.13%, establishing a 3.38x DSCR and a low 47.21% acquisition/offering LTV.

  • Modern Asset Vintage

    2023 Construction

    The Maple Grove property was built in 2023, offering 66 new built-to-rent units with limited initial deferred maintenance.

  • Established Sponsor Platform

    $3.2B AUM

    Velocis Exchange brings 160+ years of combined partner experience and manages $3.2B in real estate assets.

Key considerations

  • Single-Asset Concentration

    1 Property / 66 Units

    The trust holds a single built-to-rent asset in Ruther Glen, VA, concentrating risk in one submarket.

  • Upfront Load and Expenses

    $1,349,510 Front-End Fees

    Upfront fees include up to 6.00% selling commissions, $405,000 acquisition fee, and $395,872 dealer and wholesaling fees.

  • Appraised Value Undisclosed

    Not Disclosed

    The offering documentation does not disclose a separate third-party appraised value or going-in cap rate.

Key credit strengths include a low offering leverage profile of 47.21% and a robust 3.38x DSCR under fixed 10-year financing at 5.13%. The asset is newly constructed (2023 vintage), minimizing near-term capital expenditure exposure. Additionally, the sponsor brings $3.2 billion in assets under management and over 160 years of combined partner experience.

Sources, uses & fee assessment

Capital Sources

$11.31MTotal offering
  • Offering Equity

    100.0% of offering

    $11.31M
  • Offering Debt

    47.21% LTV on acq.

    $10.12M

Where the Capital Goes

$11.31MDeployed
  • Acquisition Cost

    177.5% of offering

    $20.08M
  • Offering Expenses

    11.9% of offering

    $1.35M
  • Reserves

    6.3% of offering

    $710K

Total Offering

$11.31M

All equity — no mortgage debt

Acquisition Cost

$20.08M

177.5% of offering to the property

Total Fees & Expenses

$1.35M

6.00% of offering

Reserves

$710K

6.3% of offering

Total capitalization of $20,078,124 is funded through $11,310,634 in offering equity and $10,117,000 in senior debt. Uses comprise the $18,000,000 acquisition price, $1,349,510 in total upfront fees and offering expenses, $339,319 in finance expenses, and funded reserves including $546,560 for improvements, $104,363 for lender-required reserves, and $58,810 for master tenant reserves.

Risk read

Tone reflects relative strength, not a rating

Leverage & Debt Structure

Low leverage with 10-year fixed rate of 5.13% and 3.38x DSCR

The loan of $10,117,000 represents 47.21% LTV with fixed debt service coverage of 3.38x over a 10-year term.

Asset & Submarket Concentration

Single-property exposure in Ruther Glen, VA

The trust owns 100% of a single 66-unit built-to-rent property, concentrating revenue on local submarket fundamentals.

Front-End Load & Fees

Upfront syndication fees total $1,349,510

Front-end load includes up to 6.00% selling commissions, $405,000 acquisition fee, and $395,872 wholesaling fee.

Property Vintage & Reserves

2023 build supported by $709,733 in total reserves

Asset was constructed in 2023 and benefits from $546,560 improvement reserves, $104,363 lender reserves, and $58,810 master tenant reserves.

Investment considerations include single-asset and geographic concentration risk inherent in owning 66 units at one location in Ruther Glen, VA. Total upfront fees and transaction expenses of $1,349,510 represent an initial load on invested equity. Operating performance and distributions depend on master lease execution and underlying residential rental demand.

Calculated underwriting metrics

Syndicated Cap Rate

9.74%

NOI ÷ offering price

Upfront Load

6.00%

Total fees ÷ offering price (all-equity offering)

Premium / Discount

Offering price vs. appraised value

Offering vs. Acquisition

62.8%

Offering price ÷ acquisition price

Price per Unit

$171,373

Offering price ÷ 66 units

Projected distribution rate

Avg 5.09%
Yr 1Term avg.
Yr 1 5.01%Term avg. 5.17%

Distribution rates as extracted from the offering materials.

The total acquisition capitalization stands at $20,078,124, funded by $11,310,634 in equity proceeds and $10,117,000 in debt financing. Total upfront fees and offering expenses are $1,349,510, with total upfront fees including reserves amounting to $1,778,732. The syndicated cap rate is stated at 9.74%, supported by a low 47.21% leverage structure.

Sponsor

Sponsor

Velocis Exchange, LLC

Velocis Exchange, LLC is an experienced DST sponsor managing $3.2 billion in assets under management. The firm's partners possess over 160 years of combined real estate experience, with focused expertise in tax-advantaged 1031 exchange structures and built-to-rent residential assets.

BTR Focus$3.2B AUM160+ Yrs ExperienceDST Specialist
Portfolio

The sponsor’s DST vehicle is structured to own a single property, and investors purchase interests in the trust that in turn owns 100% of that property.

Properties owned or managed

AUM

$3,200,000,000

Across all programs

DST programs

Prior DST offerings

AUM in DSTs

DST-held assets

Team

Disclosed headcount

Sector focus

Build-To-Rent (BTR)

Stated strategy

Velocis Exchange, LLC serves as the sponsor, backed by over 160 years of combined partner real estate experience and $3,200,000,000 in assets under management. The firm specializes in Delaware Statutory Trust structures and tax-advantaged real estate investments with a sector focus that includes built-to-rent (BTR) assets. Compensation includes an acquisition fee of $405,000, an annual asset management fee of $40,000, and a 2.5% disposition fee.

Sponsor strengths

4
  • $3,200,000,000 in assets under management across the platform.

  • 160+ years of combined leadership partner real estate experience.

  • Dedicated specialization in Delaware Statutory Trust and 1031 exchange offerings.

  • Clear focus on the built-to-rent residential asset class.

Sponsor concerns

2
  • Standard multi-layered fee structure including acquisition, asset management, and disposition fees.

  • Single-property DST vehicle structure concentrates asset-level performance.

02

The Property

The property

Single-asset 66-unit built-to-rent community in Ruther Glen, VA

$18,000,000 acquisition price

Velocis Maple Grove BTR DST

Built-to-Rent

The Maple Grove property was built in 2023.

7132 Maple Grove Way, Ruther Glen, VA

7132 Maple Grove Way, Ruther Glen, VA

66 unitsBuilt-to-Rent

$18,000,000

100.0% of portfolio

Seller
Property manager
Velocis Exchange, LLC
03

Financing Terms

Financing consists of a $39,215,000 fixed-rate loan at 5.01% interest with a 46.93% LTV and a 2.06x debt service coverage ratio.

Leverage profile

Loan amount$10.12M89.4% of offering · 47.21% LTV
Offering equity$1.19M10.6% of offering
Loan Amount

$10,117,000

Term

10 year Loan term

Interest Rate

5.13%

Fixed / Variable

Fixed

Prepayment Penalty

No prepayment premium will be payable with respect to any prepayment made on or after the last calendar day of the fourth (4th) month prior to the month in which the Maturity Date occurs

DSCR

3.38x

Acquisition LTV

47.21%

Offering LTV

47.21%

Strengths

  • 10-year fixed-rate financing at 5.13%
  • High DSCR of 3.38x provides significant debt service cushion
  • Prepayment flexibility within four months of maturity

Concerns

  • Refinancing fee of 1% of principal balance upon loan replacement
  • $339,319 in finance-related expenses paid upfront
04

Transaction Metrics

The asset is acquired for $79,352,943 at a 5% acquisition cap rate, with total acquisition cost reported at $73,086,065 excluding certain capitalized reserves.

Valuation ladder

Acquisition price$18.00M
Offering price$11.31M+-37.2%

Cap rate spread & load

Syndicated cap rate9.74%
Upfront load (all-equity)6.00%equity = offering price
Load net of reserves5.66%
Acquisition Price

$18,000,000

Offering Price

$11,310,634

Appraised Value

Upfront Load

Load on Equity

Load on Offering Price

6%

Acquisition Cap Rate

Syndicated Cap Rate

9.74%

Premium / Discount

Appraisal / Offering %

47.21%

Less Reserves %

Strengths

  • Acquisition of newly constructed 2023 built-to-rent asset
  • Syndicated cap rate reported at 9.74%

Concerns

  • Third-party appraised value is not disclosed in the offering materials
  • Total acquisition cost of $20,078,124 represents an 11.5% markup over purchase price
05

Use of Proceeds

Uses of capital include the property purchase, $4,212,057 in improvement/lumped reserves, $1,116,013 in carry costs, and $3,392,775 in total offering expenses.

Total Fees & Expenses

$1,349,510

% of offering

6.00%

All-equity offering — load on equity equals load on offering price. · $1,778,732 including reserves (15.73% of offering)

Where the offering proceeds go

Acquisition Cost$20.08M177.5%
Offering Expenses$1.35M11.9%
Reserves$710K6.3%

Total fees & expenses

$1.35M

6.00% of offering

Offering expenses

$1.35M

11.93% of offering

Reserves held

$710K

6.27% of offering

Cost of Acquisition

ItemAmount% Equity% Offering
Acquisition Fee$405,0003.58%3.58%
Reserves (Lender Required)$104,3630.92%0.92%
Reserves (Master Tenant)$58,8100.52%0.52%
Reserves (Improvements)$546,5604.83%4.83%
Finance Expenses$339,3193.00%3.00%
Total Acquisition Cost$20,078,124177.52%177.52%
Total Acq. Cost (Reserves)$20,078,124177.52%177.52%

Offering Expenses

ItemAmount% Equity% Offering
Selling Commissions$678,6386.00%6.00%
Dealer Fee$395,8723.50%3.50%
Wholesaling Fee$395,8723.50%3.50%
O&O Expenses$275,0002.43%2.43%
Total Offering Expenses$1,349,51011.93%11.93%
Total Fees / Expenses$1,349,51011.93%11.93%
Total Upfront Fees (Reserves)$1,778,73215.73%15.73%

Strengths

  • Total funded reserves of $709,733 including $546,560 for improvements
  • $104,363 in lender-required reserves established at closing

Concerns

  • Total upfront fees and offering expenses equal $1,349,510
  • Total upfront fees including reserves reach $1,778,732
06

Sponsor Compensation

Disclosed fees include $510,025 in placement agent fees, $443,500 in BD marketing allowance, $221,750 in BD DD allowance, and $286,000 in O&O expenses.

Front-end fee composition

Acquisition Fee$0.41M3.58%
Dealer Fee$0.40M3.50%
Wholesaling Fee$0.40M3.50%
Total front-end sponsor compensation$1,349,510 7.50% of acq. cost
Acquisition Fee

$405,000

3.58%

Dealer Fee

$395,872

3.50%

Wholesaling Fee

$395,872

3.50%

Total Front-end Fees

$1,349,510

7.50%

Strengths

  • Predetermined annual asset management fee fixed at $40,000
  • Property management fees are paid directly by the Master Tenant

Concerns

  • $405,000 acquisition fee paid to sponsor at closing
  • 2.5% disposition fee payable on gross sales price at exit
07

Operating & Disposition Fees

The investment targets an average full-term income yield of 5.19% underpinned by master tenant and lender escrows totaling over $744,700.

Ongoing fee rates

Disposition Fee2.5%
Refinancing Fee1%the principal amount of the loan
Asset Mgmt Fee (annual)

$40,000

per annum

Master Tenant Income

The

Master Tenant will be entitled to the net income from the Property equal to the difference, after taxes owed by the Master Tenant, between (i) the gross revenues the Master Tenant receives from the Property and (ii) the expenses it incurs in maintaining the Property and its payment and other financial obligations under the Master Lease, including its obligations to pay Rent, Impositions and Operating Costs.

Property Mgmt Fee

The

Master Tenant will be responsible for any management fees payable to the Property Manager.

Disposition Fee

2.5%

Refinancing Fee

1%

of the principal amount of the loan

Strengths

  • Master lease structure insulates trust from direct day-to-day operational expenses
  • Dedicated master tenant reserve of $58,810 funded upfront

Concerns

  • Master Tenant retains residual operating cash flow after required lease payments
  • Operational performance relies entirely on 66 residential units in one location
08

Comparative Analysis

54Composite

Standing

19 of 57

Blended percentile across 16 extracted metrics.

Pricing

81st pct

Leverage

51st pct

Cost

28th pct

Ongoing

57th pct

Structure

61st pct

Percentile profile

Pricing

Avg. distribution (term)Min 0.00%Med 5.05%Max 7.00%5.17%60th
Price per unitMin $24KMed $293KMax $3290K$171K78th
Year 1 distributionMin 0.00%Med 4.51%Max 6.75%5.01%84th
Syndicated cap rateMin 4.02%Med 5.49%Max 8.38%9.74%100th

Leverage

Loan termMin 1 yrsMed 10 yrsMax 36 yrs10 yrs29th
Offering LTVMin 0.00%Med 46.09%Max 77.78%47.21%37th
Acquisition LTVMin 0.00%Med 46.50%Max 84.00%47.21%41st
Interest rateMin 3.91%Med 5.11%Max 9.11%5.13%47th
DSCRMin 1.00xMed 1.99xMax 3.02x3.38x100th

Cost

Total upfront loadMin 1.96%Med 5.97%Max 12.05%11.93%2nd
Selling commissionMin 0.05%Med 6.00%Max 9.75%6.00%25th
Acquisition feeMin 0.00%Med 2.52%Max 12.07%3.58%26th
ReservesMin 0.11%Med 5.53%Max 18.84%6.27%57th

Ongoing

Disposition feeMin 1.00%Med 2.95%Max 7.50%2.50%57th

Structure

Equity share of capitalMin 6.09%Med 97.50%Max 100.00%100.00%50th
Hold periodMin 1 yrsMed 10 yrsMax 36 yrs10 yrs71st

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

Year 1 distribution

84th pct

5.01%median 4.51%

Min 0.00%Med 4.51%Max 6.75%

Acquisition LTV

41st pct

47.21%median 46.50%

Min 0.00%Med 46.50%Max 84.00%

DSCR

100th pct

3.38xmedian 1.99x

Min 1.00xMed 1.99xMax 3.38x

Interest rate

47th pct

5.13%median 5.11%

Min 3.91%Med 5.11%Max 9.11%

Total upfront load

2nd pct

11.93%median 5.97%

Min 1.96%Med 5.97%Max 12.05%

Metric-by-metric comparison

MetricThis offeringCohort median25th–75thDifferencePercentile
Syndicated cap ratePricing9.74%5.49%4.84%5.82%+4.25%100th
Price per unitPricing$171K$293K$184K$434K−$122K78th
Year 1 distributionPricing5.01%4.51%4.40%5.00%+0.50%84th
Avg. distribution (term)Pricing5.17%5.05%4.75%5.32%+0.12%60th
Acquisition LTVLeverage47.21%46.50%18.89%50.20%+0.71%41st
Offering LTVLeverage47.21%46.09%2.67%49.80%+1.12%37th
DSCRLeverage3.38x1.99x1.73x2.10x+1.39x100th
Interest rateLeverage5.13%5.11%5.00%5.48%+0.02%47th
Loan termLeverage10 yrs10 yrs8.5 yrs10.5 yrs0 yrs29th
Total upfront loadCost11.93%5.97%4.89%9.50%+5.96%2nd
Selling commissionCost6.00%6.00%5.00%6.00%+0.00%25th
Acquisition feeCost3.58%2.52%1.74%3.77%+1.06%26th
ReservesCost6.27%5.53%1.67%9.03%+0.74%57th
Disposition feeOngoing2.50%2.95%2.00%3.50%−0.45%57th
Equity share of capitalStructure100.00%97.50%52.74%100.00%+2.50%50th
Hold periodStructure10 yrs10 yrs8.5 yrs10.5 yrs0 yrs71st

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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.