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Investor Insight: 3 Keys Communities Affordable Housing Portfolio

Overview

3 Keys Communities is offering a socially driven real estate investment opportunity through the acquisition and operation of a 233-unit affordable housing portfolio spread across 12 properties in Las Vegas, Nevada. The portfolio is strategically designed to address critical housing shortages among populations such as the formerly incarcerated, those experiencing homelessness, and low-income individuals.

This investment leverages public-private collaboration, social impact strategy, and cash-flow-focused multifamily real estate to offer both financial returns and societal benefits.

The Asset

Location: Las Vegas Valley, NV (Downtown and North Las Vegas)
Units: 233 across 12 properties
Type: A mix of transitional housing (68 beds) and independent living (185 units)
Occupancy: 90% as of December 2024
Unit Use Strategy:
- Shared and private rooms to increase rent potential (up to 332 rentable spaces from 233 units)

Business Model

Part 1: County-Funded Independent Housing (Clark County LEAPS Program)

185 Units leased through Clark County’s LEAPS program (Rapid Rehousing)
Rent guaranteed by county; ACH rental payments ensure predictable income
Long waiting list (3,000+ people), supporting full occupancy
Government incentive structure:
- $500 tenant sign-on bonuses
- $3,000 risk mitigation fund per unit
- Double security deposits
- Weekly inspections as part of case management

Part 2: Transitional Living Facilities

29 Units / 68 Beds
Residents include individuals re-entering from incarceration or recovery
Weekly rental income model
On-site house managers and case management services
Community-focused structure promoting stability and lower turnover
Rent-per-unit is often doubled through shared occupancy

Financial Structure & Projections

Acquisition & Capital Plan

Total Purchase Price: $28.3 million (~$121,000/unit)
Loan Balance: ~$16.9 million (two loans with favorable terms, including a 10-year interest-only option)
Total Capital Raise: ~$15.9 million
Hold Period: 5 years with a 10-year refinance and exit strategy

Investor Entry Points (Equity Classes)

Class B1 – $50K minimum
- 8% fixed return + 4% deferred to refinance
- Equity multiple: 1.6x
- IRR: 11.6%
- Lower risk; cash-focused
Class B2 – $500K minimum
- 12% preferred return
- 70/30 LP/GP split on profits
- Equity multiple: 3.29x
- IRR: 23.5%
- Higher return, equity upside at refinance & sale
Class B3 – $50K minimum
- 8% preferred return
- 70/30 LP/GP split
- Equity multiple: 3.09x
- IRR: 20.2%
Class D1 & D2 – $50K / $5K minimums
- 5% and 0% preferred returns respectively
- Designed for non-accredited investors (via crowdfunding)
- IRRs: 17.8% (D1), 15.0% (D2)

All returns are projected and come with standard real estate risks. Investors are encouraged to rely on the PPM and their own due diligence.

Strategic Advantages

Government Partnership

The use of Clark County Rapid Rehousing funds guarantees occupancy and income stability, a major risk mitigator compared to market-driven multifamily deals.

High Demand, Low Supply

With a waiting list of 3,000+ and HUD fair market rents rising ~23% in Las Vegas, demand is strong and price resilience is high.

Double Income Potential

Shared housing models (especially in transitional units) create higher income per square foot than traditional unit leasing.

Social Impact + ROI

3 Keys is positioned as a “Social Impact Investment”, meaning it offers quantifiable community benefits such as:

Reduced homelessness
Lower recidivism
Safer neighborhoods
Better public resource efficiency

This aligns well with ESG mandates and values-based investors.

Property Enhancements

A significant renovation budget ($2.87M) has been allocated for:

Interior upgrades: vinyl plank flooring, new appliances, bathrooms, paint
Exterior: landscaping, windows, signage, security gates
Deferred maintenance reserves and permits for transitional housing compliance

‍Sponsorship & Experience

Rob & Claudia Rowsell (Key Principals) bring 15+ years of multifamily experience across numerous U.S. markets. Other key team members include:

Nicole Capra (Operations Director with deep nonprofit housing experience)
Hitomi Yasuda (Underwriting & risk analysis – 1,500+ deals)
A professional property management firm and third-party asset managers

This team offers a blend of mission-driven execution and real estate discipline.

Risks & Considerations

This is a 506C offering: Accredited investors only for B shares; some D shares available for non-accredited via crowdfunding.
Return projections are not guaranteed; they are based on favorable assumptions about occupancy, rent rates, and government funding continuity.
Exit strategy depends on refinance and eventual sale, which may be affected by market conditions.
Some complexity in capital stack – investors must understand their place in the waterfall and exit terms.
Social housing programs come with regulatory and management complexity.

Ideal Investor Profile

Seeks double-bottom-line: financial returns + social impact
Values consistent income streams with risk mitigation (via guaranteed rents)
Understands or appreciates public-private real estate structures
Comfortable with medium-term illiquidity (5–10 years)
Wants to diversify into recession-resilient multifamily assets

Final Thoughts

3 Keys Communities represents a compelling blend of mission and margin. By addressing a significant social need with a structured and government-backed housing model, it offers investors a strong opportunity to earn above-market returns while contributing meaningfully to society.

The product is particularly attractive in today's climate where ESG, affordable housing, and stable cash flow are all in high demand. However, prospective investors must conduct thorough due diligence and understand the intricacies of multifamily and transitional housing operations.

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