Investment - Commercial Acquisitions

JPBE utilizes two investment philosophies when considering the acquisition of existing assets.

Distressed/ Undervalued Assets

JPBE seeks higher returns than many traditional real estate investors. In today's marketplace, low interest rates and volatile equity markets have created fierce competition for existing product. As a result, JPBE will traditionally seek opportunities that appear challenging to the traditional investor, but that offer an opportunity to achieve higher than expected returns by utilizing a value added approach.

For this investment philosophy, JPBE will consider the following asset classes:

• Office - mid-rise Class B and C properties, with or without significant vacancy;
• Retail - Class B and C with or without significant vacancy;
• Rehabilitation Opportunities;

JPBE will seek these opportunities in downtown, suburban or rural areas located within a 60 mile radius of its Columbia offices.

Market Dynamics

JPBE places a strong emphasis on the market dynamics that make a real estate investment successful. JPBE will consider Class A real estate investments if an asset meets some or all of these criteria:

• Located in fast growing market place:
• Strong infrastructure in place
• Barriers to entry make market penetration difficult
• Long term sustainability

Geographically, JPBE will seek these opportunities in suburban and rural areas located within a 60 mile radius of its Columbia offices.

If you would like to submit an acquisition opportunity meeting the referenced criteria, please send a summary sheet to:

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