Overview
December continues to be a month of steady returns for Ark7’s portfolio, with $71,255.30 in total dividends distributed and a 3.64% annualized dividend return rate. Urbana-S11, DFW-S19, and Dallas-S9 led in dividend yield, delivering returns of 7.59%, 6.21%, and 6.16%. This shows the cash-yielding strength of our top-performing assets.
The portfolio’s occupancy rate remains steady at 94.81%, reflecting stable rental demand across our properties. We’ve secured several lease renewals to ensure long-term rental income, including units in Berkeley-M1 and Berkeley-M2, as well as Chandler-S5, Dallas-S7, and Atlanta-T5. These renewals will continue to generate stable rental income for investors.
Short-term rental properties continued to contribute steady income, with Atlanta-C10 (4.69%), Atlanta-C6 (4.22%), and Atlanta-C5 (4.12%) all yielding over 4%.
On the trading side, $77,204 in transactions were processed, with 30 properties (70% of the portfolio) actively trading. SoCal-S18, Atlanta-C5, and Chicago-C4 topped the charts in trading volume and investor activity, while Urbana-S11 led all properties with a 30.01% price increase, followed by Dallas-S9 and Atlanta-T3.
With steady rental income performance, and properties renewing long-term leases, Ark7 continues to offer reliable returns and steady growth to our investors.
1. Dividend Summary
💰 Total Dividends Distributed: $71,255.30
📈 Portfolio Annualized Dividend Return Rate: 3.64%
🏆 Top Performing Properties by Dividend Yield:
- Urbana-S11 – 7.59%
- DFW-S19 – 6.21%
- Dallas-S9 – 6.16%
2. Dividend & Performance Trends (Past 12 Months) 📊
3. Portfolio Performance & Rental Updates
Overall Portfolio Snapshot
- Occupancy Rate: 94.81%
- New Leases Signed: 5
- Short-Term Rental Highlights: Atlanta-C10 (4.69%), Atlanta-C6 (4.22%), Atlanta-C5 (4.12%)
Key Rental & Lease Updates
🔹 New Lease Renewals 🏡
- Berkeley-M1 Apt D: Signed a 12-month lease at $2,290/month, starting 1/19/2026.
- Berkeley-M2 Apt 1: Signed a 12-month lease at $2,400/month, starting 3/1/2026.
- Chandler-S5: Signed a 12-month lease at $2,393.05/month, starting 2/28/2026.
- Dallas-S7: Signed a 12-month lease at $3,400/month, starting 1/31/2026.
- Atlanta-T5: Signed a 24-month lease at $1,745/month, starting 3/18/2026.
🔹 Vacancy & Tenant Turnovers
- Memphis-M4 Unit 771: The unit is already prepared and relisted for rent.
🔹 Operational Events
No new operational events this month.
🔹 Notable Short-Term Rental Performance
The short-term rental segment continues demonstrating strong performance, exceeding a 4%+ rental yield.
| Property | Dividend |
|---|---|
| Atlanta-C10 | 4.69% |
| Atlanta-C6 | 4.22% |
| Atlanta-C5 | 4.12% |
4. Featured Investment Opportunities 🚀
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- Total Transactions This Month: $77,204
- Month-over-Month Growth: 25.21%
- Properties Available for Trading: 30 (70% of portfolio)
Top 3 Properties by Trading Volume:
The following properties saw the highest trading activity this month, reflecting strong investor interest and market liquidity.
| Property | Trading Volume | Price Change | Trading Volume Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoCal-S18 | $20,564 | -21.99% | 402.42% |
| Atlanta-C5 | $5,004 | -9.00% | 837.08% |
| Chicago-C4 | $4,370 | -0.10% | 523.40% |
Top 3 Properties by Performing (Price Change):
These properties experienced the highest price appreciation, demonstrating strong growth potential and investor confidence.
| Property | Price Change |
|---|---|
| Urbana-S11 | +30.01% |
| Dallas-S9 | +9.85% |
| Atlanta-T3 | +7.50% |
