Equity Investment

Vesta Equity launched its Equity Investment platform in the fourth quarter 2010. Vesta seeks to co-invest with successful investors and developers of all property types across the Southeastern United States and Texas.

Since unveiling its equity investment platform, Vesta has gained an ownership interest in real estate investments valued at over $115,000,000. Current equity investments include fractured condominium conversions, underperforming office properties and Class A luxury apartments in major MSAs throughout the Southeast.

Investment Structure

While specific deal structures are unique to each investment opportunity, Vesta will consider investment opportunities under the following general guidelines:

• Preferred Equity - In the event second lien debt is unavailable or prohibited, Vesta is able to bridge the gap with a preferred equity piece, typically up to 80% LTV, including a preferred rate of return and profit participation.
• JV Equity - On a select basis, Vesta will provide up to 80-90% of the total equity required as a limited partner. Vesta will typically heed the sponsor’s preference for waterfall/promote complexity.
• Co-Sponsor Equity - In transactions structured as co-investments, Vesta generally will provide 50-75% of the sponsor-level equity requirement in exchange for a share of the promote.