10-Q: Belpointe PREP Reports Q1 2025 Results: Revenue Climbs Amid Ongoing Development

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Quarterly Report 15 May 2025 12:10 AM

Belpointe PREP, LLC reports increased revenue for Q1 2025, driven by the commencement of operations at Aster & Links, while continuing to invest in development projects.

Capital raiseThe company is offering Class A units through public offerings, with up to $750,000,000 registered for sale under each of two registration statements.During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the company sold $270,013 of Class A units.The company intends to use the proceeds from these offerings to fund investments, development costs, and operating expenses.

Worse than expectedThe net loss increased significantly compared to the same period last year, indicating a worsening financial performance.

Summary

Belpointe PREP, LLC reported a net loss of $8.623 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $3.981 million for the same period in 2024.
Rental revenue increased significantly to $1.739 million from $0.337 million year-over-year, primarily due to the commencement of operations at Aster & Links.
The company sold $270,013 of Class A units in connection with its Public Offerings during the quarter.
Total assets increased to $537.351 million as of March 31, 2025, from $517.591 million at the end of 2024.
Real estate under construction increased to $211.618 million from $191.308 million at the end of 2024, reflecting ongoing development activities.
The company continues to develop properties in qualified opportunity zones, including Aster & Links in Sarasota, Florida, and Viv in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The company has secured construction loans for its development projects, including a $130 million loan for Aster & Links and a $104 million loan for Viv.
The company is subject to various financial and operational covenants, which it was in compliance with as of March 31, 2025.
The company is involved in a legal proceeding related to a loan obtained through alleged fraud at its Storrs, Connecticut property, which it is vigorously defending.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document presents a mixed picture. While revenue increased, the net loss also increased, and there are ongoing legal challenges. The company is actively developing properties and raising capital, but faces economic uncertainties and market risks.

Positives

Significant increase in rental revenue due to the commencement of operations at Aster & Links.
Continued investment in real estate development projects in qualified opportunity zones.
Successful capital raising through the sale of Class A units.
Securing construction loans to fund development projects.
Compliance with loan covenants.

Negatives

Net loss increased to $8.623 million for Q1 2025, compared to $3.981 million for the same period in 2024.
The company is involved in a legal proceeding related to alleged fraud at its Storrs, Connecticut property.
Increased interest expense due to no longer capitalizing interest on properties that were under development during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Risks

Market conditions for multifamily and mixed-use rental properties are subject to ongoing uncertainty.
Economic uncertainty, fluctuating interest rates, and volatility in the real estate markets could adversely impact the company's ability to access liquidity.
The company is dependent on its Manager and its affiliates for essential services.
The company is involved in a legal proceeding related to a loan obtained through alleged fraud at its Storrs, Connecticut property.
The company is subject to various financial and operational covenants, and failure to comply with these covenants could result in default.

Future Outlook

The company's future performance is subject to economic uncertainty, fluctuating interest rates, and volatility in the real estate markets. The company's Manager continuously reviews investment and financing strategies to optimize and reduce risk.

Industry Context

The company operates in the commercial and mixed-use real estate sectors within qualified opportunity zones. Market conditions for these property types are subject to ongoing uncertainty due to various economic factors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The document does not contain enough information to make a detailed comparison to industry standards.
Comparable companies in the real estate development and opportunity zone investment space include firms like RXR Realty, Somerset Development, and Fundrise, but a direct comparison would require more specific financial and operational data.
Benchmarking against industry averages for occupancy rates, rental yields, and development costs would provide a more comprehensive assessment of Belpointe PREP's performance.

Legal Proceedings

The Galinn Fund LLC filed a complaint against CMC Storrs SPV, LLC, the holding company for the company's investment property located at 497-501 Middle Turnpike, Storrs, Connecticut, alleging default on a mortgage note obtained through alleged fraud.
The company disputes any liability in this litigation and is vigorously defending the matter.

Related Party Transactions

The company has various related party arrangements with its Manager, Sponsor, and their affiliates, including management fees, development fees, and expense reimbursements.
The company borrowed $4.0 million from Lacoff Holding II LLC, an affiliate of the Chief Executive Officer, which was repaid in full on February 8, 2024.
The company entered into an agreement to borrow up to $3.0 million from Belpointe Development Holding, LLC, an affiliate of the Chief Executive Officer.
Certain immediate family members of the Chief Executive Officer have an indirect minority non-controlling beneficial ownership interest in Belpointe Specialty Insurance, LLC, which acts as the company's insurance broker.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders are impacted by the company's financial performance, including the net loss and the value of their Class A units.
Employees of the Manager and its affiliates are impacted by the company's operations and the fees and reimbursements paid to these entities.
Tenants of the company's properties are impacted by the quality and management of the properties.
Lenders are impacted by the company's ability to repay its debts and comply with loan covenants.
The communities in which the company operates are impacted by the development and redevelopment of properties in qualified opportunity zones.

Next Steps

Continue development of real estate projects, including Aster & Links and Viv.
Manage and lease up completed properties.
Monitor and manage financial and operational covenants.
Vigorously defend against the legal proceeding related to the Storrs, Connecticut property.
Continue to raise capital through public offerings.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2020-01-24	Belpointe PREP, LLC formed as a Delaware limited liability company.
2020-12-31	Belpointe PREP qualified as a qualified opportunity fund beginning with this taxable year.
2021-09-14	Class B and Class M units issued to the Manager.
2021-09-30	SEC declared effective the registration statement for the Primary Offering.
2023-04-25	Nashville investments entered into development management agreements.
2023-05-09	SEC declared effective the Follow-on Registration Statement.
2023-05-12	Subsidiary entered into the 1991 Main Construction Loan Agreement.
2023-12-29	Borrowed $4.0 million from Lacoff Holding II LLC.
2024-01-31	Subsidiary entered into the 1991 Main Mezzanine Loan agreement.
2024-02-08	LH II Loan, including accrued interest, was repaid in full.
2024-05-16	Entered into an agreement to borrow up to $3.0 million from Belpointe Development Holding, LLC.
2024-06-26	Subsidiary entered into a fixed-rate loan for $10.0 million secured by 900 8th Avenue South.
2024-06-28	Subsidiary entered into the 1000 First Construction Loan Agreement and the 1000 First Interest Rate Cap.
2024-07-10	Effective date of the 1991 Main Interest Rate Cap.
2024-12-05	The Galinn Fund LLC filed a complaint in Connecticut State Superior Court.
2025-03-10	Announced that NAV as of December 31, 2024 was $119.94 per Class A unit.
2025-03-31	End of the quarterly period.
2025-05-09	Date as of which the registrant had 3,689,101 Class A units, 100,000 Class B units and one Class M unit outstanding.
2025-05-14	Date of signatures on the Form 10-Q.

Keywords

Qualified Opportunity Zones, Real Estate Development, Construction Loans, Rental Revenue, Public Offerings, Mixed-Use Properties, Commercial Properties, Belpointe PREP, Financial Results, Investments

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