Case
Study:

Oasis Anaheim

Location
Anaheim, CA
Number of Units
312
Year Built
2009
Joint-Venture Partner
Crow Holdings Capital
THE OPPORTUNITY
A Restore to Core Opportunity with Value-Add Returns

Oasis Anaheim, formerly known as The Crossing, was acquired by RedHill in a joint venture with Crow Holdings Capital in 2018. The property had been marketed in the earlier part of the year and did not clear market pricing set by Blackrock, the selling entity.

Uniquely, the release of the asset into the market for disposition was mis-timed as the Trump administration had introduced tax legislation, coinciding with increases in treasury rates. Onerous prepayment penalties also dissuaded potential buyers from pursuing the acquisition given early market pricing guidance at $110 Million.  
   
Despite not trading the property possessed strong fundamentals and during a marketing pause, RedHill pursued and consummated the transaction off market directly with Blackrock.  

Based on certain assumptions, Monte Carlo analysis gave a 94% probability of an 18-20% levered IRR after renovation, providing high risk adjusted returns to investors. The transaction was concluded in excess of $100 Million US.  

The Rationale to Buy and Our Strategic Thinking
  • Excellent opportunity for a yield compression play: We purchase at a 16% target IRR and market is underwriting similar deals at a 10% - 12% IRR
  • Purchase at a 25% discount to replacement cost: 2009 construction with exceptional physical characteristics (steel and concrete construction) with no physical or functional obsolescence
  • Restore to core strategy: Upgrade and raise rents, but tuck under the newly built competitive market
  • MSA with high rent growth projections and tight occupancy: Absorb growth in an undersupplied market
  • Exceptional contiguous rent growth drivers: Play to the Anaheim Canyon’s growth story including the $20MM light rail expansion, $20MM hospital expansion
  • Housing demand certainly is positioned within a dense job market: Target the middle market and professional cohort
The Three Guided Design Principals
Oasis

Acting as its own Oasis, it will not only be a destination but a state of mind. With vibrant energy and ample space, here you can work, play and live as your most authentic self.

Exterior Spaces

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Oasis, now proudly featuring a true resort-poolside setting.

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Front entrance into the Oasis Leasing Center.

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Oasis townhome section and tower.

Interior Spaces

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Our unit renovations included the replacement of all cabinets with Italianinspired horizontal custom wood grain, installation of matte black hardware, geometric backsplash, and new Energy Star stainless steel applainces.

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Eliminating the dated arched stairway and typical business center, we created a leasing center that would be the ultimate gathering spot for residents.