January 30, 2019

Starcity has received a $14.5M construction loan for the redevelopment of a Tenderloin building into a 55-unit co-living facility.

Mission Capital Advisors’ Debt and Equity Finance Group arranged the loan for the co-living company for the property at 229 Ellis St. in San Francisco.

Starcity bought the building, which has an interesting history, in March. The property was built in 1910 and operated as a Turkish bathhouse for more than 70 years. It had been vacant for more than a decade before Starcity bought it.

There was a lot of interest among lenders for the construction loan.

“Co-living is still a relatively new property type, but we’ve now worked on several of these transactions and are beginning to see increased interest from the lending community,” said Mission Capital’s Matt Polci, who, with Alex Draganiuk and Justin Hunt, secured the loan. “By employing a competitive process in our lender outreach and underscoring Starcity’s track record of success, we were able to generate several strong bids. We ultimately structured this very favorable nonrecourse financing from Ready Capital Structured Finance.”

The building will undergo a complete gut renovation. Construction is expected to be complete in the fall.

Following the pattern of other Starcity properties, the 27,542 SF building will be converted into a fully furnished co-living property with amenities such as community meals, WiFi, 24/7 laundry and cleaning services.

Starcity has 10 Bay Area properties, recently expanded into the Venice Beach area of Los Angeles and has plans for two ground-up co-living developments that will include what the company asserts will be the largest co-living project in the world.

The 55-unit 229 Ellis property will be the company’s largest to date. The project is three blocks from Union Square and near transit.

“We love working with innovative developers, and we’re very proud to participate in Starcity’s efforts to redefine residential living and to create affordable housing alternatives in dynamic neighborhoods in high cost of living cities,” Draganiuk said. “With rental rates climbing across the Bay Area, it’s particularly important for developers to find creative housing solutions, and we’re excited to help Starcity turn 229 Ellis — as well as other projects in their pipeline — into a reality.”

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Tenderloin Co-Living Development Secures Construction Financing

February 13, 2019

Mission Capital Advisors arranged $14.5 million of non-recourse financing for 229 Ellis Street in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. The borrower, Starcity, plans to use loan proceeds to completely transform the 27,542-square-foot property into a co-living community with 55 units.

The historic property was built in 1910, and was operated as a Turkish bathhouse for more than 70 years. After lying vacant for a decade, Starcity acquired the building in March 2018. Starcity communities include a private, fully furnished bedroom, complemented by shared kitchens and living spaces, so residents can be a part of a greater community.

Mission Capital’s Matt Polci, Alex Draganiuk and Justin Hunt secured the loan from Ready Capital Structured Finance.

Starcity has six communities open in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and hundreds of units coming online in 2019.

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Two Factors to Consider for Multifamily Development

Published on GlobeSt.com
By Jillian Mariutti

Jillian Mariutti is director of debt and equity finance at Mission Capital Advisors.

(January 29, 2019) — The real estate development process is wrought with an array of potential landmines, and developers embarking on new projects always look for deals with enough upside to compensate for the inevitable snafus along the way. However, a reasonable expectation of upside only exists in a market where the rent-to-income ratio is not out of control.
According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, individuals and families who spend more than 30 percent of their total household income on housing are classified as “rent-burdened.” And while these metrics are of critical importance to housing advocates and local governments seeking to provide relief to a rent-burdened population, the same numbers are extremely relevant for real estate developers. In cities such as Boulder, Colorado and Tallahassee, Florida – each of which has distinct merits – the upside for multifamily developers is muted, as each market’s median gross rent surpasses 40 percent of the city’s household income. (All figures are based on Governing.com’s metrics, sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and 2010-2012 American Communities Survey Estimates).

Generally speaking, multifamily developers want to set their sights on cities where that metric is below 30 percent, providing an opportunity to grow rents.
What cities fall in this “sweet spot”? Not surprisingly, markets in some of the country’s fastest-growing regions. For example, Bellevue, Washington – just outside of Seattle – clocks in at a strong 23.9 percent. As the headquarters of Fortune 500 corporations such as T-Mobile and Expedia, Bellevue seems to be a veritable model of stability, where developers can have confidence that a professional workforce will retain its well-paying jobs.

Texas has a number of attractive markets, including the Dallas suburbs of Plano and Frisco, which clock in at 26.4 percent and 25.8 percent. Dallas, Houston and Austin measure in at respectable 29.2, 30 and 31 percent, respectively. The west Texas city of Odessa outperforms all of these markets, with a ratio of 25.2.

Of course, it should be noted that cities that “perform” poorly – i.e. cities with a high rent-to-income ratio – are not necessarily markets that are struggling economically. Like any ratio, the figure can climb to excessive levels based on either a high numerator or a low denominator; in other words, it changes based on either expensive housing or a weak economy. While both sets of markets indicate locales developers will likely want to avoid, they also represent a proverbial tale of two cities, with depressed Flint, Michigan (49.3) on one hand, and gateway markets like Miami (40.0) and Los Angeles (36.8) on the other. While the gateway markets may have booming economies, incomes have not kept up with the pace of housing costs, which has made those cities particularly rent-burdened.
There are a host of factors that go into the decision of where to build, but the ability to add value is one of the most important. While many seek out markets that boast a strong economy or favorable rental rates, one of these alone is not enough to assure success. But by conducting a rigorous analysis – including an assessment of the rent burden in the local market – developers can put themselves in position to reap maximum value from their efforts.

Jillian Mariutti is director of debt and equity finance at Mission Capital Advisors. She can be reached at jmariutti@missioncap.com. The views expressed here are the author’s own and not that of ALM’s Real Estate Media.

Property is in the final stages of significant capital improvements campaign.

MIAMI (Jan. 27, 2019) — Mission Capital Advisors announced that its Debt and Equity Finance Group has arranged a $26-million, non-recourse bridge loan for 44 West Flagler Street, a 164,000-square-foot office building in downtown Miami, Florida. The Mission Capital team of Jeff Granowitz, Ari Hirt and Daniel Azizi represented property owner Brickman in securing the floating-rate financing from a mortgage REIT. The transaction closed on December 20. After acquiring the property in 2016, Brickman implemented significant capital improvements to the 26-story building, including large-scale renovations to the building’s entranceway, lobby and building systems, and the addition of tenant amenities, including a conference facility and a fitness center. With renovations now substantially complete, the building has been transformed into one of the most attractive commercial properties in its class.

“Brickman is well-regarded across the country as a strategic investor with the ability to add value to existing office assets,” said Hirt. “There is appetite in the capital markets for transitional assets with strong sponsorship, and Brickman’s stellar reputation across the industry was instrumental in our ability to attract lender interest.” With its location in downtown Miami, the property is conveniently located near various mass transit options, and is within walking distance of MBTA, Metromover and Brightline Railway stops. The property is also less than one mile from Miami World Center, an under-construction mega-development which will include 300,000 square feet of retail space, 500,000 square feet of office space, several acres of open space, and a Marriott Marquis World Convention Center Hotel with 1,800 rooms and 600,000 square foot of convention space.

“Brickman has done an incredible job of refashioning this office building into a best-in-class commercial facility, and the success of the capital improvements campaign was a key part of the successful execution of this deal,” added Azizi. “While we were dealing with a compressed timeframe to ensure that the deal closed by year-end, we cast our net to a wide range of lenders, and ultimately had both banks and non-bank lenders bidding on it. The interest we generated translated into several very strong offers, and we were able to lock in this floating-rate deal with strong leverage and extremely competitive pricing.” Brickman is a leading New York-based real investor and operator that has owned, operated, leased and asset-managed more than 8.6 million square feet of office property. The firm’s current office portfolio of 2.3 million square feet includes properties in eight markets across the United States.

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The dual-branded hotel in Amarillo, Texas, will be converted from an existing 229-key property. Mission Capital arranged financing for the project on behalf of developer Ram Hotels.

January 14, 2019

Ram Hotels has secured acquisition and renovation financing to convert an existing hotel in Amarillo, Texas, into the first-ever dual-branded Marriott and Starwood property. The developer will transform the existing 229-key property into a 106-key Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites and a 123-key Four Points by Sheraton.

Located at 1911 E. Interstate 40, the site is in close proximity to Amarillo’s downtown business district and Amarillo International Airport. The city is the largest in the Texas Panhandle and draws tourists for its events that include the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo.

Amenities at the converted property will feature a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool, patio deck with grills and a fire pit. Additional improvements will include removing the existing atrium, large-scale upgrades to guestrooms and a complete facelift to the property’s facade.

Mission Capital Advisors arranged the non-recourse, floating-rate loan. The team of Raymond Salameh, Ari Hirt, Steven Buchwald, Alex Draganiuk and Jamie Matheny represented Ram Hotels in securing the three-year mortgage from Stonehill Strategic Capital.

Most recently, Marriott rebranded and opened a 186-key Four Points by Sheraton in Toronto.

Mission Capital closes Amarillo hotel loan

February 6, 2018

Mission Capital Advisors’ Debt and Equity Finance group arranged a non-recourse, floating-rate loan for the acquisition and renovation of a 229-key hotel at 1911 East I-40 in Amarillo, Texas.

The existing property, which currently operates as an unflagged hotel, will be re-created as a dual-branded hospitality property comprising a 106-key Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites and a 123-key Four Points by Sheraton.

The Mission Capital team of Raymond Salameh, Ari Hirt, Steven Buchwald, Alex Draganiuk and Jamie Matheny represented Ram Hotels in securing the three-year loan from Stonehill Strategic Capital.
Stonehill, which specializes in value-add deals, was attracted to the sponsor’s local market expertise.

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Leading developer acquires 1.26-acre property with plans to develop
67-unit luxury condominium property

 

HOUSTON (Jan. 3, 2019) — Mission Capital Advisors announced that its Debt and Equity Finance Group has arranged a $7.3-million non-recourse land loan for the acquisition of 5656 San Felipe Street, a 1.26-acre development site in Houston. The borrower, Houston-based Pelican Builders, is working to finalize plans for an as-of-right, 17-story condominium project, which will include 67 luxury residences and 191 parking spaces. The Mission Capital team of Jason Parker, Steven Buchwald and Alex Draganiuk arranged the financing from a national real estate finance company.

Located at the nexus of the highly desirable Galleria/Uptown and Tanglewood neighborhoods, the 322,708-square-foot property will provide the area with much-needed luxury residential product. Current plans for the development call for 67 well-appointed residences with on-site amenities that include a pool deck, resident lounge, state-of-the-art fitness center and a dog park. The project is expected to break ground in October 2019.

“Pelican is one of most seasoned condo developers in the region, and we received a lot of interest from capital providers interested in providing them with the land loan that will pave the way for the condo development,” said Parker. “With the property’s strong location and the unmet demand for luxury condos in this prime area of Houston, we were able to structure favorable financing with a national real estate finance company.”

With its central location near leading commercial and residential neighborhoods, the development will offer residents easy access to a wide range of shopping and cultural / entertainment options, including Whole Foods, iPic Theater and the Houston Country Club. It is within 1.5 miles of The Galleria, the fourth largest retail complex in the country, with high-end tenants including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus.

Houston-based Pelican Builders has been active in residential development for more than 40 years. Led by Robert F. Bland, Robert F. Bland, Jr. and Derek Darnell, the company’s portfolio includes more than 2,000 residences, spread across high-rise and mid-rise buildings, townhomes and apartment projects.

 

 

About Mission Capital Advisors

Founded in 2002, Mission Capital Advisors, LLC is a leading national, diversified real estate capital markets solutions firm with offices in New York City, Florida, Texas, California, and Alabama. The firm delivers value to its clients through an integrated platform of advisory and transaction management services across debt, mezzanine, and JV equity placement; commercial and residential loan sales; and loan portfolio due diligence and valuation. Mission Capital Advisors is extremely active in arranging financing for office, industrial, multifamily, retail and self-storage properties across the country. Since its inception, Mission Capital has advised a variety of leading financial institutions and real estate investors on more than $65 billion of financing and loan sale transactions, as well as in excess of $14 billion of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transactions, positioning the firm strongly to provide unmatched loan portfolio valuation services for both commercial and residential assets. Mission Capital’s seasoned team of industry-leading professionals is committed to achieving clients’ business objectives while maintaining the highest levels of integrity and trust. For more information, visit www.www.missioncap.com.

Well-situated within Amarillo, Texas, existing hotel will be converted into the first dual-branded Marriott and Starwood property

AMARILLO, Texas (Jan., 2019) — Mission Capital Advisors today announced that its Debt and Equity Finance group has arranged a non-recourse, floating-rate loan for the acquisition and renovation of a 229-key hospitality property at 1911 East I-40 in Amarillo, Texas. The existing property, which currently operates as an unflagged hotel, will receive extensive upgrades and be re-created as a dual-branded hospitality property comprising a 106-key Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites and a 123-key Four Points by Sheraton.

The property renovations will convert the existing hotel into the market’s leading lodging facility, replete with amenities including an outdoor pool, patio deck with grills and a fire pit, and a 24-hour fitness center. Property improvements will include removing the existing atrium, giving a complete facelift to the property’s exterior and large-scale improvements to each guest room.

The Mission Capital team of Raymond Salameh, Ari Hirt, Steven Buchwald, Alex Draganiuk and Jamie Matheny represented Ram Hotels in securing the three-year loan from Stonehill Strategic Capital. In Stonehill, Mission Capital identified a hospitality lender specializing in value-add deals, which was also attracted to the sponsor’s local market expertise. With the lender drawn to the deal’s strong debt yield, Mission Capital was able to structure very strong terms, including 80-percent leverage.

The largest city in the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo is a major transportation hub with the lowest unemployment rate in Texas and a strong economy that is projected to grow in the years ahead. The city also features a significant amount of tourism, with visitors from Texas and beyond flocking to Amarillo for the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo and other cultural events.

The Project will be the first dual-brand conversion between Marriott- and Starwood-branded hotels. With the property’s strong location off of I-40, both hotels are poised to benefit from their proximity to Amarillo’s downtown business district and Amarillo International Airport.

Founded 34 years ago, Ram Hotels is an experienced hotel developer and operator. Since its inception, Ram Hotels has built eight hotels totaling 700 keys throughout Texas, including more than 500 keys in the Amarillo market. Ram currently owns and manages nine hotels totaling 1,500 hotel rooms.

 

 

About Mission Capital Advisors

Founded in 2002, Mission Capital Advisors, LLC is a leading national, diversified real estate capital markets solutions firm with offices in New York, Florida, Texas, California, and Alabama. The firm delivers value to its clients through an integrated platform of advisory and transaction management services across commercial and residential loan sales; debt, mezzanine and JV equity placement; and loan portfolio valuation. Since its inception, Mission Capital has advised a variety of leading financial institutions and real estate investors on more than $65 billion of loan sale and financing transactions, as well as in excess of $14 billion of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transactions, positioning the firm strongly to provide unmatched loan portfolio valuation services for both commercial and residential assets. Mission Capital’s seasoned team of industry-leading professionals is committed to achieving clients’ business objectives while maintaining the highest levels of integrity and trust. For more information, visit www.www.missioncap.com.

First-Ever Marriott, Sheraton Hotel Takes Shape in TX

January 14, 2019

The dual-branded hotel in Amarillo, Texas, will be converted from an existing 229-key property. Mission Capital arranged financing for the project on behalf of developer Ram Hotels.

Ram Hotels has secured acquisition and renovation financing to convert an existing hotel in Amarillo, Texas, into the first-ever dual-branded Marriott and Starwood property. The developer will transform the existing 229-key property into a 106-key Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites and a 123-key Four Points by Sheraton.

Located at 1911 E. Interstate 40, the site is in close proximity to Amarillo’s downtown business district and Amarillo International Airport. The city is the largest in the Texas Panhandle and draws tourists for its events that include the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo.

Amenities at the converted property will feature a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool, patio deck with grills and a fire pit. Additional improvements will include removing the existing atrium, large-scale upgrades to guestrooms and a complete facelift to the property’s facade.

Mission Capital Advisors arranged the non-recourse, floating-rate loan. The team of Raymond Salameh, Ari Hirt, Steven Buchwald, Alex Draganiuk and Jamie Matheny represented Ram Hotels in securing the three-year mortgage from Stonehill Strategic Capital.

Most recently, Marriott rebranded and opened a 186-key Four Points by Sheraton in Toronto.

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Mission Capital Arranges Acquisition Financing for 229-Room Hotel in Amarillo

January 14, 2019

AMARILLO, TEXAS — Mission Capital Advisors has arranged an undisclosed amount of financing for the acquisition and renovation of a 229-room hotel in Amarillo. The new ownership will rebrand the property as a dual-branded asset consisting of a 106-room Marriot Fairfield Inn & Suites and a 123-room Four Points by Sheraton. Renovations will deliver upgraded amenity spaces, as well as a facelift to the property’s exterior and each guestroom. Raymond Salameh, Ari Hirt, Steven Buchwald, Alex Draganiuk and Jamie Matheny of Mission Capital arranged the financing through Stonehill Strategic Capital on behalf of the borrower, Ram Hotels.

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January 2, 2019 – Richmond, ID

Mission Capital Advisors, a national firm, is handling the marketing of the real estate sake of the former Marsh Store, which was sold in a sheriff sale nearly a year ago to Wells Fargo Bank.

Cox Supermarkets, which had operated groceries in the city since the mid-1940s, sold the South E Street site to Marsh in 1999. The 14,730-square-foot building was home to a Marsh store until it closed in March 2017 as the regional grocery chain went under. It’s been vacant since.

The last remaining Marsh store in Richmond, ID, at 501 National Road W., is now called Needler’s, after it was bought along with several others by Ohio-based grocer Fresh Encounter.

According to online property tax records, the assessed valuation for the South E Street property is $230,500.

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