Dunlap Center

Dunlap Center Shopping Center 

Value Add

Purchased:
In 2010 for $5,858,000. Purchased All Cash

Equity Source:
Washington Capital & WVP private investors 

Event:
Sold in 2011 to a trade buyer for $7,457,000.

Location:
Phoenix, California

Return:
Project Level IRR of 14.8%

Background:                 

·       REO property.

·       Two different parcels, one with school and one with mix of more conventional retail tenants.

·       Small strip center of tenants, along with single tenant school (Imagine Schools).

·       Purchased from lender as REO.

·       11.24% Cap at purchase.

Opportunity:                 

·       Purchase was contingent on Imagine Schools exercising their option to extend lease. If this could be done, it would greatly enhance value.

·       Update general appearance of center with paint, slurry sealing and restriping the parking lot.

·       Look to sell stabilized properties either individually or together.

Action Items:                 

·       Lease with Imagine Schools successfully extended during escrow period.

·       Improved look of center with paint, slurry and other cosmetic items.

Result

·       Sold to trade buyer.

·       Project level IRR: 14.8%