How we do it
Smart Asset Group acquires underperforming real estate assets and through experienced contractors, cost-effectively improves the value of those assets.
We conduct a thorough city and neighbourhood market analysis on each deal to ensure positive trends in job growth, population growth, and income growth among other aspects.
We invest in Class B and C value-add properties and then utilize partners who are experts in property management to further improve the income from these assets for significant profit at disposition.
What we Invest In
Investing in only one property type does not result in true diversification. We invest in a variety of property types within commercial real estate including multi-family, industrial, retail, mobile homes, and office. Each of which is in a different market cycle providing different levels of risks and returns.
Thus, allowing for a diversified investment portfolio. Where you are not only able to hedge by investing in real estate but then truly diversify by having access to the various property types within the real estate asset class.
We have built strong relationships with brokers, lenders and other operators in the industry. This allows us to have a robust deal flow and get better terms. Providing our investors with the best-in-class opportunities previously out of reach for busy professionals.
The Investment Cycle
Market Identification
Identify early opportunities in emerging markets with untapped potential for rental growth and property appreciation. We have applied this approach to investing across Ontario, Canada as well as the U.S Rust-belt and Sun-belt markets. At this stage, we also propose these options to our exclusive investor group to find the perfect fit for individual criteria.
Property Acquisition
Leverage clearly defined acquisition criteria and operating platform to acquire properties where value can be created. Strong Partnerships with lenders and financial sponsors that provide financing. As well as relationships with developers, property owners, brokers and other real estate professionals to provide access to proprietary deal flow.
Improve Asset
Longstanding partnerships with renovation and repositioning professionals with the local market knowledge and expertise to complete the high-quality, high-amenity property renovations that command higher rents and sales prices. As well as relationships with third-party property management companies to improve tenant profile.
Monetize Asset
Upon achieving the required matrices and hold time, assets are monetized at favourable IRR’s with a proven track record of generating superior returns while never having lost any investment capital. This is done by either selling the asset or refinancing by a bank and funds are distributed to the investors at closing.