Illinois
Off-Market Repositioning of a Distressed Lakeside Community
- Units:
- 360
- Acquisition:
- Off-Market Transaction
- Year Acquired:
- 2023
- Business Plan:
- Full Renovation & Repositioning
- Exit:
- Stabilized & Sold
- Deal IRR:
- 28%
- Equity Multiple:
- 2.23x
- Annualized Return:
- 33.8%
Challenge
This 360-unit lakeside community had experienced years of deferred capital investment, resulting in significant physical deterioration and occupancy declining to just 35%. Despite these conditions, the asset retained strong underlying fundamentals — historically one of the premier communities in its submarket, it presented a compelling repositioning opportunity for an operator with the right expertise.
Strategy
Parkmont identified the asset through its off-market sourcing network and acquired it directly from ownership. A comprehensive repositioning plan was executed, including full renovation of all residential units and substantial property-wide improvements to restore the community's quality and market reputation. Targeted leasing efforts were implemented in parallel to rebuild occupancy and stabilize the asset.
Outcome
The property was fully stabilized, with occupancy restored from 35% to 95% through targeted renovations and leasing execution. The successful repositioning allowed Parkmont to exit the investment while delivering exceptional results, achieving a 2.23x equity multiple.