FAQs
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What is the investment strategy for Lokosee Capital’s fund, and how do you identify distressed multi-family properties?
We work directly with property owners and brokers to identify properties that are below market value or under performing because of poor management or maintenance. Once we acquire the property we renovate and improve the property for tenants and distribute any profits to investors.
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How do you determine/ define ‘distressed’ properties, and what specific value-add opportunities do you target?
We look for properties that are underperforming due to poor management or maintenance or that are not being used to their highest potential. We target single family, multi family, small bay industrial, and residential infill properties.
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What is the targeted return profile, and how do you achieve the projected 12-15% annual returns?
Once a property is renovated we return any rental or sale income to investors. Returns are distributed quarterly based on cash flow. We use conservative underwriting to acquire properties and we acquire multiple properties so that on average investors can have the best chance to achieve the 12%-15% return.
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How does the fund handle mortgage paper investments, and what are the risks there?
We evaluate the credit application and credit worthiness of the mortgagor and we evaluate the property just like we would if we were considering purchasing it and purchase the note at a significant discount. There are multiple risk factors but should the mortgagor stop paying then the property can be foreclosed and sold.
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What is the fund’s fee structure, and how are management and performance fees calculated?
Lokosee uses a simple waterfall that returns investor capital first and then distributes profits to investors and management. Lokosee also has an asset management fee, acquisition fee, refinance fee, and disposition fee. These fees cover oversight of the investments to make sure that investors assets are protected and well managed.
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What is the minimum investment amount, and are there lock-up periods or liquidity options?
The minimum investment amount is $50K, and funds are locked up for three years with optional redemption after that point. The fund targets distributions after 12 months with regular quarterly distributions following that initial 12 month period.
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I am not sure if I am a accredited investor, how do you verify accredited investor status, and what documentation would I need?
If you make at least $200K if you are single, $300K if you are married or have over one million in net worth not including your primary residence you are probably accredited. We have a simple form one of our team members can share with you and you can have your CPA or financial advisor fill out or you can use verifyinvestor.com to verify your accreditation status.
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How do you handle property management for multi-family units, and do you outsource it?
If we do not manage the property ourselves we use trusted vetted third party management companies to manage the property. Our team provides oversight of every project regardless of who is managing the property to make sure that investors assets are always protected.