Core Insights - A $63.5 million loan backed by a Texas portfolio has entered special servicing following the appointment of a receiver, indicating potential issues with the properties involved [1][2] Company Overview - Nitya Capital, founded by Swapnil Agarwal, is the borrower for the loan backing the Muse in Dallas and Eden Pointe in Houston [2] - The Muse property, built in 1969 and renovated in 2018, is one of the largest communities in the Dallas metro with 804 units and an average unit size of 926 square feet [4][5] - Eden Pointe, a 197-unit garden-style multifamily property, was built in 1972 and renovated in 2019 and 2020, with an average unit size of 1,028 square feet [5][6] Financial Performance - The loan for the properties was originated in October 2023, with an appraisal value of $97.6 million at that time [3] - The 2024 net cash flow for the properties is projected to be 11% above initial expectations, supported by strong occupancy rates [3] Operational Issues - Agarwal stated that the properties are not entering special servicing due to performance issues but rather due to code violations at the Muse, which are being addressed [3][4] - Nitya has invested approximately $1.5 million in renovations for the Muse and $1.4 million for Eden Pointe since their acquisitions [4][6] Management - KPM Property Management is responsible for managing both properties, as indicated on their respective websites [6]

Financial Results - Elme Communities reported a net loss per diluted share of $1.40 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of $0.03 in the same quarter of 2024 [1] - Core Funds From Operations (FFO) per diluted share was $0.22, slightly down from $0.23 in the prior year [1] Operational Highlights - Same-store multifamily Net Operating Income (NOI) decreased by 1.8% year-over-year, primarily due to higher operating expenses [7][8] - Average occupancy for the same-store multifamily portfolio was 94.4%, down 0.8% compared to the prior year [7][8] - The average effective monthly rent per home increased by 1.1% compared to the prior year [7] Balance Sheet - As of September 30, 2025, available liquidity was $321 million, consisting of cash on hand and availability under the revolving credit facility [7] - The year-to-date Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 5.7x, with only $125 million of debt maturing before 2028 [7] Portfolio Sale and Liquidation Plan - Elme has entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the sale of 19 multifamily communities for approximately $1.6 billion [4] - The Board of Trustees approved a voluntary plan of sale and liquidation, subject to shareholder approval at a special meeting on October 30, 2025 [4] Impairments - The company recognized an impairment charge of $111.7 million related to several properties not included in the Portfolio Sale Transaction, due to estimated cash flows being less than their carrying values [9] Dividends - On October 3, 2025, Elme paid a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, but does not intend to declare future dividends if the Plan of Sale and Liquidation is approved [10]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported blended net rental growth of 3.9%, significantly outperforming the national market [3] - Core FFO per share increased to $0.20 for the quarter, up $0.03 from the previous quarter [16] - Year-to-date Core FFO is $0.52 per share, compared to $0.49 at the same time last year [16] - Net income available to common shareholders was $0.80 per fully diluted share, reflecting substantial gains from sales during the quarter [16] - The company raised its Core FFO guidance for the second consecutive quarter to $0.67 to $0.68 per share, representing a year-over-year growth of 12% to 13% [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store blended net rental growth rate was 3.9% for the quarter, with 3.6% growth in new leases and 4.3% in renewals [12] - Average revenue per home increased to $4,255, over a 40% premium compared to peers [12] - Same store NOI growth was 1.6% year-to-date, with a decline of 2.7% for the quarter compared to last year [17] - New lease net blended rental growth for the Jersey City waterfront portfolio was 6% during the quarter [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The national multifamily market remains structurally undersupplied, but demand has weakened in select markets due to an influx of new supply [5] - New York City led the nation in rental growth at 4.8%, supported by favorable supply-demand dynamics [6] - The broader New York metro area averaged rental growth of 2.3%, with the Jersey City waterfront maintaining low vacancy levels and rental growth of almost 3% [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on monetizing select non-strategic assets, raising its sales target from $500 million to $650 million [3][4] - The strategy includes reducing net debt to EBITDA, aiming to deleverage to below 8 times by the end of 2026 [4] - The company is investing in innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that softening labor markets, declining consumer sentiment, and more stringent immigration policies could present headwinds to the sector [5] - The company expressed confidence in its ability to maintain strong performance despite broader market challenges [12] - Management highlighted the importance of continued operational excellence and disciplined financial management to maximize shareholder value [22] Other Important Information - The company improved its GRESB score to 90, maintaining a five-star rating and ranking first in its peer group [10] - The company disposed of four smaller non-strategic multifamily assets for a combined $387 million, reflecting an average cap rate of 5.1% [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Follow-up on same store guidance ranges - Management explained that Q3 same store NOI growth was an anomaly due to the resetting of non-controllable expenses and expects to remain within the guidance range for Q4 [27][29] Question: Visibility into rental revenue and renewal rates - Management confirmed strong visibility into renewals, with only about 0.5% of NOI outstanding to renew, and renewal rates settling around 4% to 5% [31] Question: Leverage target and future focus - Management indicated that the focus will be on executing the extended plan while continuing operational improvements, with potential for further amendments to the plan [34][35] Question: Buyer pool for disposed assets - Management noted a broader buyer pool for smaller assets, while larger assets still face a thinner buyer pool [36][38] Question: Disposition guidance and asset sales - Management explained that the increase in disposition guidance reflects improved market conditions and ongoing evaluation of alternatives to create shareholder value [42][53]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported blended net rental growth of 3.9%, significantly outperforming the national market, with core FFO per share of $0.20, an increase of $0.03 from the previous quarter [3][5] - Core FFO guidance was raised for the second consecutive quarter to $0.67-$0.68, reflecting a 12.5% increase compared to 2024 [5][23] - Net income available to common shareholders was $0.80 per fully diluted share, compared to a loss of $0.10 in the prior year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store blended net rental growth rate was 3.9% for the quarter, with 3.6% growth in new leases and 4.3% in renewals [12] - Average revenue per home increased to $4,255, representing over a 40% premium compared to peers [13] - Same store NOI growth was 1.6% year-to-date, with a decrease of 2.7% for the quarter compared to last year [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The national multifamily market remains structurally undersupplied, but demand has weakened in select markets due to an influx of new supply [6] - New York City led the nation in rental growth at 4.8%, supported by limited supply and strong demand [7] - The broader New York metro area averaged rental growth of 2.3%, with the Jersey City waterfront maintaining low vacancy levels and rental growth of almost 3% [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on monetizing select non-strategic assets, having sold or entered contracts for $542 million, raising the target to $650 million [3][4] - The strategy aims to strengthen the balance sheet and reduce net debt to EBITDA, which has decreased by 15% to 10x [3][22] - The company is exploring a wider range of financing strategies to reduce the cost of capital over time [4] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted potential headwinds from softening labor markets, declining consumer sentiment, and stricter immigration policies [6] - The company anticipates continued outperformance relative to peers, driven by strategic asset sales and operational efficiencies [4][23] - Management expressed confidence in achieving the same store NOI guidance of 2%-2.8% for the year [23] Other Important Information - The company improved its GRESB score to 90, maintaining a five-star rating and ranking first in its peer group [11] - The company’s properties primarily attract affluent young urban professionals with an average household income of over $480,000 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Follow-up on same store guidance ranges - Management explained that Q3 same store NOI growth was impacted by non-controllable expenses and expects to remain within guidance for Q4 due to low expense growth in previous quarters [28][29] Question: Visibility into rental revenue - Management confirmed strong visibility into renewals, with only 0.5% of NOI outstanding to renew, and renewal rates settling around 4%-5% [30][31] Question: Leverage target and future focus - Management indicated that the focus will be on executing the current plan while continuing operational improvements, with potential for further amendments to the plan [34][35] Question: Buyer pool for asset sales - Management noted a broader buyer pool for smaller assets, while larger assets see a thinner buyer pool, primarily consisting of value-add and opportunistic buyers [36][37] Question: Disposition guidance and asset sales - Management explained that the increase in disposition guidance reflects improved market conditions and ongoing evaluation of alternatives to create shareholder value [41][52] Question: Stock repurchases framework - Management stated that while there is significant value in the company, the priority is currently on deleveraging rather than stock repurchases [43][45] Question: Pricing on asset sales - Management confirmed that the pricing on sold assets met expectations, with a blended cap rate of around 5.1% [50]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a blended net rental growth of 3.9%, significantly outperforming the national market [3] - Core FFO per share increased to $0.20 for the quarter, up $0.03 from the previous quarter, and guidance for the year was raised to $0.67 to $0.68, reflecting a 12.5% increase over 2024 [5][22] - Net income available to common shareholders was $0.80 per fully diluted share, compared to a loss of $0.10 in the prior year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store blended net rental growth rate was 3.9% for the quarter, with 3.6% growth in new leases and 4.3% in renewals [12] - Average revenue per home increased to $4,255, representing over a 40% premium compared to peers [12] - Occupancy rate was 95.8% excluding Liberty Towers, and overall occupancy was 94.7% [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The national multifamily market remains structurally undersupplied, but demand has weakened in select markets due to new supply [5] - New York City led the nation in rental growth at 4.8%, with limited supply driving robust demand [6] - The Jersey City waterfront maintained low vacancy levels and rental growth of almost 3%, reflecting strong demand [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on monetizing non-strategic assets, raising its sales target from $500 million to $650 million [3][4] - The strategy includes reducing net debt to EBITDA, aiming to reach below 8 times by the end of 2026 [4] - Continued investment in technology to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted potential headwinds from softening labor markets and declining consumer sentiment [5] - The company anticipates that the New York City demand-supply imbalance will continue to fuel sustained demand for housing [9] - Management expressed confidence in achieving the same store NOI guidance of 2% to 2.8% for the year [23] Other Important Information - The company improved its GRESB score to 90, maintaining a five-star rating and ranking first in its peer group [11] - Year-to-date controllable expenses grew by only 1.9%, well below inflation [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Follow-up on same store guidance ranges - Management explained that Q3 same store NOI growth was impacted by non-controllable expenses and expressed confidence in staying within guidance for Q4 [28][29] Question: Visibility into rental revenue and expirations - Management confirmed limited exposure in Q4 and strong visibility into renewals, with renewal rates around 4% to 5% [30][32] Question: Leverage target and future focus - Management indicated that the focus will remain on executing the current plan while evaluating operational initiatives [34] Question: Buyer pool for asset sales - Management noted a broader buyer pool for smaller assets, while larger assets have a thinner buyer pool [36] Question: Disposition guidance and asset sales - Management clarified that the increase in sales guidance reflects improved market conditions and ongoing evaluations of asset sales [40][50] Question: Share repurchase framework - Management stated that while share buybacks are seen as valuable, the priority is currently on deleveraging [42][44] Question: Transaction market activity - Management observed early signs of renewed interest from Core Plus Capital, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics [51][52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported blended net rental growth of 3.9%, significantly outperforming the national market, with core FFO per share of $0.20, an increase of $0.03 from the previous quarter [3][16] - Core FFO year-to-date is $0.52 per share, compared to $0.49 at the same time last year [16] - Net income available to common shareholders was $0.80 per fully diluted share, reflecting substantial gains from sales during the quarter versus a loss of $0.10 for the prior year [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store blended net rental growth rate was 3.9% for the quarter, with 3.6% growth in new leases and 4.3% in renewals [11] - Average revenue per home increased to $4,255, over 40% premium compared to peers [11] - Occupancy rate was 95.8% excluding Liberty Towers, and overall occupancy was 94.7% [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The national multifamily market remains structurally undersupplied, but demand has weakened in select markets due to new supply [4][5] - New York City led the nation in rental growth at 4.8%, supported by limited supply [5] - The Jersey City Waterfront maintained low vacancy levels and rental growth of almost 3% [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on monetizing select non-strategic assets, raising the sales target from $500 million to $650 million [3][4] - The strategy aims to enhance optionality and explore a wider range of financing strategies, potentially reducing the cost of capital [4] - Continued divestment of non-strategic assets is expected to strengthen the balance sheet and drive earnings growth [3][4] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that softening labor markets and declining consumer sentiment could present headwinds to the sector [5] - The company raised core FFO guidance for the second consecutive quarter to $0.67 to $0.68 per share, reflecting robust year-over-year growth of 12% to 13% [21][22] - The outlook remains positive, with expectations of continued operational performance and strategic asset sales [22] Other Important Information - The company improved its GRESP score by one point to 90, maintaining a five-star rating and ranking first in its peer group [10] - The company has reduced net debt to EBITDA by 15% since the beginning of the year to 10 times [3][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Follow-up on store guidance ranges - Management explained that Q3 same store NOI growth was an anomaly due to non-controllable expenses and expects to remain within guidance range for Q4 [25][26] Question: Visibility into rental revenue - Management confirmed strong visibility into renewals with only 5% of NOI outstanding to renew, and renewal rates are expected around 4% to 5% [27] Question: Leverage target and future focus - The focus remains on executing the current plan while continuing operational improvements, with potential for further amendments in the future [31][32] Question: Buyer pool for asset sales - Management noted a broader buyer pool for smaller assets, but larger sales have seen a thinner buyer pool [33] Question: Disposition guidance and asset sales - The increase in sales guidance reflects both improved market conditions and the evaluation of additional assets for sale [39][52]

Core Insights - Veris Residential, Inc. reported a significant improvement in financial performance for Q3 2025, with net income per diluted share of $0.80 compared to a loss of $(0.10) in Q3 2024 [2][28] - The company achieved a Core FFO per diluted share of $0.20, up from $0.17 in the same quarter last year, and raised its guidance for Core FFO per share to a range of $0.67 to $0.68 for 2025 [2][10] - The company has successfully executed $542 million in non-core asset sales year-to-date, exceeding its initial target and raising the disposition target to $650 million [4][10] Financial Performance - For the three months ended September 30, 2025, total property revenue increased by 2.2% year-over-year to $68.87 million, while controllable expenses rose by 5.7% [7][30] - Same Store NOI decreased by 2.7% for the quarter but increased by 1.6% year-to-date [7][10] - The company reported a Same Store blended rental growth rate of 3.9% for the quarter and 3.5% year-to-date [10] Operational Highlights - The company achieved a Same Store occupancy rate of 94.7%, up from 93.3% in the previous quarter [6][10] - Veris Residential sold four multifamily properties and one land parcel during Q3, generating $406 million in gross proceeds [8][10] - The company utilized asset sale proceeds to reduce debt by $394 million during the quarter, lowering its Net Debt-to-EBITDA (Normalized) to 10.0x [10][12] Strategic Initiatives - The company is on track to achieve a Net Debt-to-EBITDA (Normalized) of approximately 9.0x upon the anticipated sale of Harborside 8/9 [10] - Veris Residential was recognized as a 2025 Regional Listed Sector Leader and Top Performer by GRESB for its sustainability efforts [10][19] - The company amended its $500 million credit facility to introduce a leverage-based pricing grid, which is expected to enhance financial flexibility [15][16] Dividend Information - The company declared a dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on October 10, 2025 [17][30] - The dividend represents an increase from $0.07 per share in the same period last year [30] Guidance - The company maintained its operational guidance for 2025, projecting Same Store revenue growth between 2.2% and 2.7% [17] - The updated guidance for Core FFO per share reflects a positive adjustment due to one-time tax appeal refunds recognized in Q3 [10][17]

Core Insights - The multifamily sector is experiencing leadership changes with several firms promoting executives and adding new roles to enhance their operational capabilities Group 1: Fogelman - Fogelman appointed Kristy Heuberger as president of investment management and promoted Justin Marshall to president of property services [2][3] - Heuberger will lead the investment management platform, overseeing transactions, portfolio management, asset management, capital formation, and investor relations [3] - Marshall, previously COO, will manage property operations, construction management, and client relations for managed assets [4] Group 2: Grubb Properties - Grubb Properties promoted Todd Williams to president and Harold A. "Skip" Schwartz III to chief investment officer [5] - Williams, who joined Grubb in 2005, will oversee construction, development, and operations teams [5] - Schwartz will focus on expanding partnerships with institutional investors and lead client relations teams in capital formations and asset management [7] Group 3: Waterton - Waterton hired Sean Jacobson as senior vice president of portfolio management [8] - Jacobson will be responsible for multifamily investment strategies and portfolio diversification within the firm's value-add fund platform [8] - He previously held significant roles in real estate investment management, including director of real estate at NexPoint Real Estate Advisors [9]

Core Insights - The Atlanta apartment sales market is showing signs of improvement, driven by record deliveries and demand in 2023 and 2024 [2] - Notable transactions include the sale of Town Laurel Crossing and Manor Barrett, with a total acquisition financing of $352.8 million arranged by Walker & Dunlop [2][3] - Greenwood Star Holdings has also made acquisitions in the Atlanta area, purchasing Parkside Apartments for $31.5 million and Creekside Apartments for $15.5 million, both at significant discounts to comparable sale prices [4][5] Transaction Details - Town Laurel Crossing consists of 360 units located in the Exchange at Gwinnett shopping district, while Manor Barrett has 347 units in the Town Center Commercial District in Kennesaw, Georgia [3] - The acquisition financing for Town Laurel Crossing and Manor Barrett was facilitated by Freddie Mac [3] - Greenwood Star Holdings acquired Parkside Apartments at a 23% discount and Creekside Apartments at a 35% discount to their comparable sale prices [5] Market Conditions - The Atlanta area is experiencing high occupancy rates, with mortgage payments being more than double the monthly rent payments at the acquired properties [6] - Doraville, a submarket of Atlanta, is noted for its resilient fundamentals and competitive rental housing environment [7] - Greenwood Star believes that the properties are well-positioned to deliver significant value to investors due to their integrated property management capabilities and favorable financing terms [7]

Core Perspective - Grant Cardone emphasizes the importance of focusing on income growth rather than frugality for achieving wealth, stating that financial independence is created by growth, not restraint [1][4] Investment Philosophy - Cardone advocates for the use of leverage in investing, distinguishing between "bad debt" for consumer goods and "good debt" for financing assets, demonstrating that debt can be a tool for wealth creation [2] - He warns against letting cash sit idle, labeling it as "trash," and encourages investment in income-producing assets instead of traditional savings accounts [4] Branding and Visibility - Cardone highlights the significance of visibility and personal branding in achieving financial success, asserting that recognition is essential for attracting wealth [3]