Monthly Connect

January 2023

DEALS REVIEWED

38

DEALS OFFERED

4

DEALS PENDING

3


2024 Goals and Beyond:


Our strategy for the upcoming year is focused and pragmatic, aligning closely with current market predictions. We aim to expand our portfolio significantly with two developments, two multifamily properties, and two storage facilities. This expansion targets a $50M acquisition pipeline across 200 MF units and 100k SF of storage, underpinned by our goal to grow our team to 30 employees, including enhanced marketing and HR departments. 


Key to our strategy is capitalizing on Vision 2028, which we anticipate will drive a unique market cycle beginning in 2024, bringing our investment thesis back home to LA. The 2028 LA Olympics is expected to mark a period of significant recovery and growth, particularly for local development projects. Concurrent plans in Los Angeles include the Dodger Stadium Gondola project, the Clipper’s Intuit Dome in Inglewood, UCLA’s acquisition of the old Westside Pavillion Mall, and Apple's new campus in Culver City. As much of the pandemic-era markets continue to struggle with oversupply, we are purely focused on Connecting Communities in our backyard - Los Angeles, leveraging its limitless potential for growth and stability in a fluctuating market.


- Chaplon Mu, Principal

Project Updates

Camila Flats ADUs



The Camila Flats 2-unit ADU construction project is nearly at completion. ADU—1 if getting its finishing touches and will be ready for lease this month. ADU—2 is under revisions due to fire access and is expected to be completed early March 2024.

Connected Storage 1


Operations ramping up for the new year. New Security Cameras installed for All Star, Northside and Grays Creek. Leasing and Marketing initiatives launched for the newly built storage units at Grays Creek. 

Deal Progress

Type

Reviewed

Offered

Pending

Closed

Multifamily

15

2

1

0

Storage

8

1

0

0

Development

15

1

2

0

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Economy

Interest Rates: 2024’s Biggest Unknown



The Federal Reserve is at a crucial point in determining its interest rate policy for 2024. After the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic, the Fed's challenge lies in balancing economic recovery and controlling inflation. As of December 2023, interest rates remain unchanged at 5.25% to 5.50%. The Fed has hinted that rates are near their peak and could be reduced in 2024 if inflation continues to decrease towards the 2% target. This uncertainty around interest rates makes them a significant unknown for 2024.

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Multifamily

Apartment Sector Won't Close 2023 on an Upbeat Note


The apartment sector is not expected to end 2023 on a high note, despite its strong attributes. During the pandemic, multifamily investments were as popular as industrial ones, with rising valuations and falling cap rates. However, these sectors, including multifamily, have faced challenges due to the end of large capital inflows, high interest rates, and rising cap rates. Despite recent optimism about a drop in the 10-year Treasury yield, the sector is unlikely to see a positive end to the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Development

State awards $151M for more Project Homekey housing in L.A. County


The state of California, under the Project Homekey initiative, has allocated $151 million to create over 500 housing units in Los Angeles County. This funding is part of a larger $182 million investment across the state for permanent supportive and interim housing. The L.A. County projects involve converting motels and acquiring multifamily properties in various locations, such as Carson, Palmdale, East Hollywood, Lancaster, the San Fernando Valley, and Mar Vista.



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Chaplon Mu

Principal

cmu@connectedcompanies.com

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Principal

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