Rents have continously risen despite Rent Control becoming law in 1979
Housing Supply is expected to remain low
about 60% of housing inventory is under rent control1.
29% of rent controlled units with long term tenants (>10yrs)^
No Rent control for buildings built after 1979
Demand continues to rise- San Francisco population growing
Company mandates a return to office
Growth of AI sector and strong tech/biotech sectors
Many mismanaged apartment buildings with aging baby boomer owners selling their buildings
Right unit mix allows for continuous turnover - to increase rental income and value.
1.Bungalow Article; Feb 2022
^SF Planning website; key trends
Apeq Partner's Fund 1 will be a single asset fund looking
to raise $4 million. The price range of the target
investment will be between $6-$8 million in San
Francisco
Hayes Valley Neighborhood
List Price: $4.7 Million
12 Unit building(1 bd/1ba) and 12 Parking
Built: 1962
Delivered- 4 vacant units and 2 protected Tenants
Value add Opportunities
Manage operating expenses (targeting 32%; currently 45%)
Add RUBs program to pay for utilities
Renovate vacant units for maximum rent
Do Operating and Maintenance passthrough cost (up to 10% increase on rent)
Add Additional dwelling Unit (ADU)

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