Investments
that work for you.
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Transactions that transform.
Whether you’re looking to purchase, sell or finance a community, certainty of close is a top concern. ACC has the transaction acumen to deliver transformational projects and peace of mind.
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Buying with ACC
We know what it takes to ensure an effective process that’s financially fruitful for all parties involved. And we provide:
- Smooth, efficient, hassle-free transactions
- Deep understanding of the complexities of acquisitions
- Flexibility to work with buyers’ unique needs
- Assets that are institutionally maintained and professionally managed
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Selling to ACC
With experience in real property and entity-level transactions, large portfolio and one-off deals, and assumption of existing loans, ACC can work through complex issues to ensure sellers’ certainty of close.
- Efficient, hassle-free transactions that leverage our market-leading operating platform for a smooth transition
- Ability to close quickly and flexibility to meet each seller's needs
- All-cash or debt assumption deals, which eliminates the need for outside equity, debt or approval
- Ability to include Operating Partnership Units for potential tax advantages unique to REITs
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Financing with ACC
ACC has access to attractive cost of capital. Developers can leverage this to reduce overall development cost. Our financing options provide:
- Cost-effective mezzanine capital
- Reduced risk through firm pre-sale transactions
- Flexible transaction structure
- Deep expertise and support
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ACC Financing Criteria
We are currently interested in communities that serve universities with enrollments of at least 15,000 students. Our minimum deal size for consideration is $10 million.
In addition, when considering any project or transaction, we look for:
In addition, when considering any project or transaction, we look for:
- Locations within pedestrian or biking distance from the university
- Product types: We can develop a variety of products (town homes, garden-style, mid- and high-rise, mixed use)
- Development plans: We can work with developer on established development plans or work with raw land to receive entitlements
- Ability to rezone property for desired use – land does not need to have zoning in place Will consider joint-venture, presale or purchase option structures
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ACC Acquisition Criteria
We are currently interested in communities that serve universities with enrollments of at least 15,000 students. In addition, when considering any project or transaction, we look for:
- Locations close to the university (pedestrian or biking distance)
- Product differentiation for competitive advantage (garden-style, townhomes, mid- and high-rise, mixed-use)
- Will consider communities of any age or architectural style