Welcome to 2025! π This is the perfect time to kickstart a new year with a fresh approach to earning passive income. By investing in real estate with Ark7, you can grow your wealth with minimal effort and no hassle. Make 2025 the year your investments work for you!
December Portfolio at a Glance
Ark7 distributed $73,502.75 in dividends to investors, reflecting a 4.26% annualized return rate*. Refer to your Distribution Report for dividends and the return rate calculated based on your purchase price. Your share price may or may not equal the IPO price if purchased from the Trading Market.
A special shoutout to the Dividend stars:
Rental Status Updates
The portfolio occupancy is at 87% moving into 2025. While weβve seen healthy Airbnb operations across multiple locations, the team is diligently backfilling 3 vacant units from the long-term rental side: Berkley-M1 (1 unit), Philadelphia-D2 (1 unit), and Dallas-S7.
Lease Renewals
Berkeley-M2 π‘ celebrates full occupancy with Apt4 (6 total units) successfully renovated and leased under a 12-month contract for 2025. The new rent for this unit is $2,290βwell above the previous long-term lease, reflecting a premium market price. π Berkeley-M2 is now actively trading on the Trading Market.
Preparing for New Tenants Moving In
Berkeley-M1 π‘ Unit A renovation has been completed on time and the team is working to finalize a new tenant contract, with a 3% rent increase compared to the previous lease. This multi-family is anticipated to have full occupancy soon. π Berkeley-M1 is listed on the Trading Market, with a 5.5% annualized historical dividend rate.
Dallas-S7 π‘ has been relisted with a targeted rent increase of 6-10% for the new lease. The team is actively reviewing tenant applications, aiming to finalize a new lease contract by January. π Dallas-S7 remains a popular listing on the Trading Market.
Trading Market Launches
Atlanta-C3 is now listed on the Trading Market. π It is Ark7βs first Airbnb guest home in downtown Atlanta and has been a standout performer, consistently delivering dividends at a 5.43% rate over the past year.
As of this month, Ark7 has expanded to over 25 real estate assets trading on our Trading Market, with more than 100 average daily trades. As a pioneer in automated real estate investing, we are transforming the investment landscape, making real estate more accessible and efficient for everyday investors.
* Portfolio annualized return rate is based on the IPO market capitalization of the property. The IPO market cap is calculated as [the IPO share price] multiplied by [the number of shares] offered during the Open Offering.