Buying Criteria

AJX Capital evaluates multifamily real estate based on several criteria. This includes looking at the location, evaluating the condition and quality of the property, assessing the current market conditions, and doing an analysis of any potential upside or downside risk associated with the investment; other considerations include rental history, rental growth and occupancy. See below for details:



Market Focus
  • Seeking markets that showcase consistent GDP, employment, and population growth in addition to increased demand for apartment rentals
  • Equally important is sector diversity. If a market is ruled by one primary industry and it collapses, many will be out of work in a short time frame
  • Within a particular MSA, properties must be located close to major employment hubs and transit routes
  • Zip code with $70k Minimum income
  • Housing supply-constrained markets 
  • Appreciating home prices
  • Major transportation corridors 


Primary Markets Focus
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Mississippi
  • Tennessee
  • Texas


Asset Profile
  • Class B & C Multifamily 
  • Value-add with upside through interior and exterior renovations
  • Garden style
  • Most units are in classic condition
  • Built in the 1970’s or later
  • 80+ units per property
  • Target properties that are either self-managed or highly vacant compared to the submarket
  • Very often properties that are self-managed or operated by small mom-and-pop owners have significant inefficiencies that can be mitigated through implementing professional management at the property (reduction of operating expenses, proper marketing sources, pick-ups in rental and other income, etc).


Value-Add and Capital Improvement Programs
  • Key improvements: Addition of washer-dryers, appliance upgrades, kitchen and bath renovations.
  • Introduction of carports/garages and eco-friendly utilities like low-flow toilets or RUBS.


Target Return Profiles
  • 3-to-5-year target time horizon, but opportunistic
  • Will sell after 1-2 years if the right opportunity presents itself
  • 15 - 20% average annualized return on a pre-tax basis to LP investors
  • 75% average return on equity to LP investors at a refi


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