SAFE
was formed in 2001 to serve as the general partners in limited
partnerships that own and operate office buildings leased to
state and federal agencies. SAFE provides investors with
opportunities to participate in the steady cash flows that can
be generated by ownership of such properties. Due to the
outstanding credit rating of the tenants, the limited
partnerships can usually borrow 70% to 85% of the purchase
price of these properties on a fixed rate, non-recourse basis.
SAFE formed one limited partnership in 2001 and two in 2002 by
raising a total of $2,438,200 in equity and borrowing
$9,380,000 on fixed rate, non-recourse long-term loans. These
partnerships have an annual rental income of $1,331,416 and
are paying quarterly distributions to the limited partners
after the debt service and operating costs of $284,145, for a
per annum distribution rate of 11.65%. The investors are also
enjoying a capital appreciation rate of approximately another
12% per annum as a result of the pay down on the mortgages,
assuming the properties' values remain constant.
During 2004 and most of 2005, low interest rates and other
capital ventures prevented SAFE from actively acquiring new
properties. However, SAFE expanded operations in 2005 by
acquiring a property in Lansing, MI.
In the early spring of 2006, we established a goal of
obtaining $50 million in real estate assets each year. We have
set about reaching this goal by bringing on additional staff
and beginning an aggressive marketing campaign reaching
potential sellers who enable us to meet our investors' goals
and objectives. In just a few short months, we have acquired
over $10 million dollars of assets and broadened our investor
base. With higher interest rates and a volatile stock market,
state and federally leased real estate is as attractive as
ever.
Our properties enable us to meet SAFE's mission
of providing our government tenants with quality office and
warehouse space designed to provide them with the ability to
meet the goals and objectives of their agencies at a
reasonable cost. SAFE wants to be the landlord of choice for
any government agency. If we can do this, and continue to meet
our investor's objectives,
SAFE will continue its "old" and new found success.
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