Dear Valued Investor,

As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear that last year was a pivotal chapter in CF Capital’s journey. Together, we navigated a dynamic market, growing through both challenges and opportunities to achieve remarkable milestones. This progress would not have been possible without your trust and partnership, which continue to amplify our mission forward. In this letter, I’m pleased to share an overview of our achievements, team developments, and vision for the future. Despite the complexities of the current market, we have remained steadfast in our focus on disciplined growth, a continued commitment to operational excellence, and creating meaningful long-term value for our investors and the communities we serve.

Market Overview

The multifamily real estate sector in 2024 was shaped by volatile interest rates and rising costs in construction and financing. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fluctuated widely, creating challenges in property valuation and transaction dynamics. Despite these headwinds, the long-term fundamentals of multifamily real estate remain robust. Demand for affordable and workforce housing continues to grow against a backdrop of constrained new supply, especially in our target markets.

Indianapolis, as an example, proved to be one of the most resilient markets in 2024, thanks to its diverse economy, affordability, and strong population growth. Recognizing these fundamentals, we focused on opportunities that aligned with our strategic goals, highlighted by our investment in Island Club Apartments. This 314-unit waterfront property stands as a testament to our ability to secure high-quality investments that deliver both stability and long-term upside.

Island Club, situated on a scenic 25-acre lake, benefits from its strong suburban location near major employment hubs and lifestyle amenities. The property had already undergone a $4.2 million renovation program, modernizing unit interiors with upgraded cabinet fronts, quartz countertops, refreshed fixtures, and updated bathroom accents. Recognizing the untapped potential, we are investing an additional $2.8 million to further enhance the property’s amenities, including a fitness center, pickleball court, bark park, and aqua lounge.

For our investors, the property represents a stabilized, high-performing asset with value-add upside potential. This acquisition exemplifies our disciplined value-add strategy and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Operational Focus

In addition to expanding our portfolio, 2024 was a year of operational improvement and innovation at CF Capital. We implemented new technology solutions across our properties to enhance resident engagement, streamline maintenance, and improve leasing efficiency. These initiatives have directly translated into improved net operating income and enhanced resident retention. Furthermore, 2024 was a year we hyper-focused on leveling up the talent of professionals focusing on our assets across the portfolio, and we made meaningful investments and personnel changes in regional property management leadership, regional maintenance leadership, community managers, maintenance supervisors and technicians, and accounting professionals. Assets can only perform at an optimal level when the teams supporting them are optimal, and we’re proud of the significant progress we’ve made from a staffing perspective.

Across our portfolio, we’ve driven rental rates up by $163, a 23% increase since acquisition. By leveraging advanced management techniques and prioritizing resident experience, we’ve successfully increased occupancy rates, minimized turnover, and driven rental growth. Average effective rental rates are only one component of success for an asset and a portfolio, and there remains further opportunities to optimize the top line in total, as well as NOI. In a challenging market environment, we’re proud of the progress we’ve achieved, yet are not satisfied as we continue to persistently pursue improvement in operational performance in each of our investments.

Team Growth and Leadership

In 2024, our team experienced significant growth and transformation as we expanded our portfolio. We prioritized thoughtful hiring and process refinement to ensure scalability and maintain consistent excellence.

In Q1, we welcomed Dan Michael as Senior Real Estate Analyst. Dan has become an integral member of the team, driving success in asset management, investor relations, and acquisitions. And later in Q3, Leslie Andren joined as Managing Director of Asset Management, bringing a wealth of expertise and strategic leadership. Her efforts have been instrumental in optimizing NOI and enhancing asset value across the portfolio, delivering exceptional results for our partners.

Our commitment to professional development extended to our internal team as well. We enhanced our hiring processes and provided targeted training to empower our team members to excel in their roles. These efforts ensure that we remain well-positioned to execute on our ambitious goals in 2025 and beyond.

Bryan and I represented CF Capital at multiple conferences throughout the year, sharing insights and expertise as speakers at various industry events. These engagements showcased CF Capital’s leadership within the multifamily sector and helped to build valuable relationships with peers and potential partners.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we step into 2025, we are energized by the opportunities ahead and focused on building upon the successes of 2024. Our primary focus will be on optimizing the existing portfolio, driving NOI, and executing our strategic business plans. With several key refinances scheduled for this year, we are closely monitoring the capital markets to ensure optimal outcomes. By refining our processes and enhancing property performance, we aim to achieve our goals while continuing to deliver strong returns for our investors.

This year, we are also committed to growing our team in alignment with our core values of Integrity, Leadership, Excellence, and Purpose. We plan to onboard a new asset management professional and an investor relations manager to further elevate our platform’s capabilities. By leveraging the strength of our team and prioritizing both operational excellence and resident satisfaction, we are confident in achieving new milestones in 2025.

Our acquisition goal for 2025 is to acquire $150 million in multifamily assets, with an emphasis on high-quality properties in markets across our region exhibiting strong demographic and economic trends. This measured approach allows us to maintain disciplined growth while continuing to deliver on our investment objectives.

Closing Thoughts

As we reflect on the accomplishments of 2024, we are deeply grateful for your continued trust and support. The milestones we achieved this year, particularly the acquisition of Island Club Apartments, would not have been possible without our valued investors, partners, and team members.

At CF Capital, we are committed to delivering exceptional value while creating vibrant communities where residents thrive. Together, we are building a legacy of success that will endure for years to come.

Thank you for your partnership. We look forward to another year of growth, achievement, and shared success as we Elevate Communities Together. Warm regards,