Donaldson acquired Andrews Ridge through a short sale and managed a $15mm renovation, consisting of new signage, extensive re-landscaping, amenity enhancements (including a newly constructed community center with fitness, business and youth activities center), new playgrounds, upgraded laundry facilities, building façade and entryway upgrades, renovated stairwells and hallways, new windows and sliders, new balcony railings, lighting upgrades, new roofs, plumbing line enhancements, along with interior renovations to 1/3rd of the apartments.
Andrews Ridge
57.4%
NOI Growth
22.4%
Internal Rate of Return
57.4%
NOI Growth
22.4%
Internal Rate of Return
In addition, Donaldson converted the aging and highly inefficient central plant from a two-pipe central heating and cooling system to all new high-efficiency, individually metered heat pumps including full electrical heavy-up and new electric panels and meters.
As a result, the utility expense decreased roughly 60% and NOI increased an annual average of 57.41% over a 4½ year hold period.
| Property Constructed | 1965 |
| Purchase Price Per Unit | $55,733 |
| Renovation Cost Per Unit | $30,310 |
| Sale Price Per Unit | $120,935 |
| Internal Rate of Return | 22.43% |
| Average Annual NOI Increase | 57.41% |