Property/Analysis Data

Washington Tower is a 60,000 SF office building located at 140 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX. The subject property was constructed in 1985. You are to perform a five-year holding period investment analysis of the subject property. The analysis start date is December 1, 2008. The overall rate of inflation is expected to be 3% annually. Reimbursement calculations will be performed on a calendar basis while other revenues and expenses will be inflated on a fiscal basis. Operating expenses are 100% fixed unless noted otherwise. The purchase price of the property is $7.8M.

Miscellaneous Revenues

In addition to base rent, revenue is derived from roof antennae fees and from parking. Roof antennae fees are expected to be $45,000 for year one and are expected to increase 2.5% per year. The building has 250 parking spaces to rent at $25/month.

Projected Recoverable Expenses

Real estate taxes are estimated at $1.75 per square foot in year 1. Thereafter, the tax liability is expected to increase at the overall rate of inflation.

Insurance coverage includes fires, extended coverage, liability and other space coverage required by this property type. This expense is estimated at $0.18 per square foot initially and is expected to increase at the overall rate of inflation over the expected holding period.

Maintenance & Repairs are $1.85 per square foot for year 1 and are expected to increase at the overall rate of inflation during the holding period. These expenses include all interior and exterior maintenance and repairs, contracts pertaining to repairs such as elevator repairs, mechanical equipment, etc.

Janitorial expenses are estimated at $95,000 for year 1. These expenses are expected to increase 4% per year.

Utilities include electricity, water and sewer. The current cost is $0.95/SF at 100% occupancy. It is estimated that 35% of the first year's utility cost would still be incurred by the property if it were totally vacant. Utility costs are expected to increase at the overall rate of inflation.

Roads, Grounds and Security typically includes all salary related items for grounds (including landscaping), maintenance, and security as well as outside contract services. The roads/grounds/security expense is currently $0.45/SF and is expected to increase at the overall rate of inflation over the expected holding period.

Projected Non-Recoverable Expenses

Management and Administrative Expenses are projected at 4% of effective gross revenue (equal to historical amounts). Analysis of this expense consisted of interviews with representatives of major office building management companies.

Capital Expenditures

The subject property's roof is partially defective and will need major repairs in October 2010. Current estimates from contractors indicate the expense will total approximately $195,000 in current dollars. This expense is expected to increase 5% per year.

Vacancy and Credit Loss

To account for vacancy loss, a 7% allowance is applied to the property's potential gross revenue. This allowance will be taken only if the deduction made for vacant periods occurring between leases is less than this amount. The Credit and Collection Loss is expected to be 2% of potential gross income.

Absorption

Given the recent leasing of Suite 200, Temp 2 Perm Agency, the property is 75% occupied. Currently, 12,000 SF is unfinished (slab) and vacant. This space is not included in the rent roll. Additionally, another 3,000 SF (already shown on the rent roll) is second-generation space, which is currently vacant. The building has an excellent location and is a very good quality Class B office building.

In the analysis of the subject property, an absorption rate of 2,000 SF per quarter is reasonable for the unfinished areas considering the amount and location of the space at the subject property. The unfinished area is available at the beginning of the analysis with absorption projected to begin July 2009. To identify currently vacant first generation space for occupancy, a $20.00/SF tenant improvement allowance is assumed. Also, a 5% leasing commission is assigned to each 2,000 SF office. Lease terms will be 5 years and rent will be 100% of current market rent.

Market Data

Quoted rates and actual recent lease terms at comparable office buildings were analyzed to determine current market rent. The building has two classifications of office space. One is for offices of less than 20,000 SF and the other is for offices of more than 20,000 SF.

For offices less than 20,000SF:

Renewal Probability: 70%

Market Rent: $23.00/SF for new tenants $20.00/SF for renewing tenants

Months Vacant: 4 months downtime between leases

Tenant Improvements: A $10.00/SF tenant improvement allowance for renewing tenants and $12.00/SF allowance for new tenants occupying previously fitted out space.

Leasing Commissions: Initial/new leasing commissions are estimated at 4%. Renewing tenants require a 2% leasing commission

Reimbursements: Base Year Stop

Term Lengths: 5 Years

For offices more than 20,000SF:

Renewal Probability: 85% Market Rent: $21.00/SF for new tenants $19.00/SF for renewing tenants

Months Vacant: 6 months downtime between leases

Tenant Improvements: An $8.00/SF tenant improvement allowance for renewing tenants and $11.00/SF allowance for new tenants occupying previously fitted out space.

Leasing Commissions: Initial/new leasing commissions are estimated at 4%. Renewing tenants require a 2% leasing commission

Reimbursements: Base Year Stop

Term Lengths: 10 Years

Terminal Value

The reversion value (expected future sales price) is estimated by capitalizing the year eight net operating income, after adjusting for tenant improvements and leasing commissions. The terminal capitalization rate is expected to be in the 7.5% to 8.5% range. The subject property is in a good location and is one of the better quality office buildings in the area. The property is currently 22 years old. Selling expenses, including commissions and closing costs, are estimated to be 3% of the gross sales and proceeds. This estimate is reasonable considering the size and value of the subject property.

Discounted Cash

Flow Analysis The subject property is a modern office building constructed of very good quality materials and is well maintained. In addition, it is located in close proximity to major roadways. Further, future construction of office buildings is expected to be minimal and new generation buildings are experiencing high occupancies (91%+). The subject property is currently below stabilized occupancy because of the unfinished space. Given these considerations, an annual end-point property (e.g. unlevered) discount rate of 12.0% is considered appropriate.

Question : Review this financing alternative and determine all items considered

a. A 70% loan/value ratio loan with a 6.25% annual interest rate with monthly payments, a 30 year amortization schedule with one discount point, 2% other financing costs, and a 3% prepayment penalty. The market required rate of return on after debt, before tax equity for 70% L/V ratio loans is 14%.