Company Description
- Est. 1977 -\nWestbow Capital is the culmination of over 40 years of experience within the construction, property management, and development arenas.\nWestbow Real Estate Properties Trust (the “Fund”) is a private real estate fund that helps people invest in a portfolio of residential real estate with various densities diversified across Western Canada.\nYou Invest. We Take Care of the Rest.\n\nInvestment OpportunityWestbow Real Estate Properties Trust is offering participation in a real estate portfolio expected to consist of:The fund focuses on acquiring a portfolio of residential rental properties in Western Canada and seeks to pay out rental income as distributions to investors. Investors have the option of receiving monthly cash distributions or having the cash distributions re-invested in the fund if they are targeting more growth.The dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) option can help investors compound their overall returns by utilizing their monthly distributions to purchase additional trust units in the fund at a discounted price. \n\nWestbow Capital AdvantageWith a low minimum buy in, Westbow Capital is a great option for both small and large investors looking for hassle free real estate investing opportunities.\nBased on our experience in multi-family real estate, the fund’s advantage consists of:Tax efficient: The fund is available for investment through registered funds such as TFSA or RRSP.\nProfessional Management:We have a dependable management team with over 40+ years of experience in residential real estate so investors can benefit from our learnings to avoid making common real estate investing mistakes on their own. \nPooled investments:Individuals have their investment pooled with other investors so there’s no need to come up with a large down payment to invest in real estate. Individuals can invest in real estate for the minimum investment of $6,000.\nDiversification: The investment consists of a diversified portfolio across numerous large-scale properties in provinces across Western Canada instead of just a limited amount of small properties if you were investing in real estate on your own.\n\nWestbow Group of Companies‘Quality for Generations’ is more than just a tagline. At Westbow, it’s a core value by which we live and do business, and wealth creation is no exception to this principle.\n\n\nFounded in Chilliwack, British Columbia, the Westbow Group of Companies aims to build our communities through construction, real estate development, investment management, agriculture, and charity. \nSince 1977, the Westbow Group of Companies continues to grow and expand. Westbow Capital focuses on managing investor capital in the real estate and agricultural sectors. \n\n*Westbow Group of Companies’ assets under management include developments, agriculture, and other holdings of the Westbow Group of Companies.**The assets listed above are not specific to the assets of Fund II. The first property in Fund II is set to be acquired December 15th, 2021.\n\nOur StrategyAcquiring properties in Western Canada leverages management expertise and relationships within this market. Westbow has a deep understanding of these markets and the geographic proximity to Westbow’s head office allows management to closely monitor the property portfolio.\nOur distinct acquisition strategies include:\nThe key return drivers we strive for include:\nWe have the opportunity to buy purpose-built rentals developed by our sister company, Westbow Construction. These rentals will be durable and low maintenance, custom-tailored to the rental market in an effort to increase their longevity and to attract high quality tenants. \nOur strategic partnership with Westbow Construction, allows Westbow Capital to acquire purpose-built rentals at a discount to the retail price. \nThis creates a competitive advantage as we believe this process will result in instant equity increases and a strong rate of return for investors. Also, the building expertise of the team means that Westbow Capital can see what upgrades would give the best value to renters and maximize the increase in property values.\n\nResidential Real EstateResidential real estate is a resilient asset class through various economic cycles because shelter is a fundamental need for people. Canadian Residential Rental Performance:Rental rates trended upwards since 2006Vacancy rates averaged 2.7% since 2000, lower than the U.S.Strong performance through 2008 recession\nOur management team understands the importance of being very selective of the markets that we acquire properties. We have found that the following 3 market criteria allow for a stable rental market, with low vacancy rates and potential for long term growth in property values: \n\n\n\nFund II PortfolioFund II has acquired approximately $100 Million worth of properties (summarized below). The portfolio is generating a strong positive cash flow and has appreciation potential. \n\n\n\nFund II Property PipelineWestbow Capital has established a strong pipeline of properties to potentially be acquired by Fund II. This pipeline includes properties that can be purchased at a discount to retail price from Westbow Construction (summarized below). \n\nThe properties in the pipeline represent potential acquisitions that have not yet been\nfinalized. \n\n\nFund l Portfolio (Past Performance)1We closed Fund I to new investors in March, 2021 after acquiring $90 Million worth of properties across Western Canada.\n\n\n\n\nThe markers on the map represent properties owned and managed by Westbow Capital Income Fund (outside Westbow Real Estate Properties Trust) and are being included in this presentation to highlight the Westbow Group of Companies experience in Western Canadian real estate. As of the date of this presentation, Westbow Real Estate Properties Trust does not yet have any properties in its portfolio.\nIn taking over the property management of one of the properties in Fund I, we were able to reduce the property vacancy rate from over 7% to less than 1% vacancy in under 1 months time. \n\n\nInvestment OfferingWestbow Capital’s offering allows you to benefit from our management team's expertise so you can invest in real estate without all the hassles or barriers to entry. Our offering gives access to a wide range of investors looking to build wealth through real estate. \n\n\n\nWestbow Capital invites you to invest in our unique real estate investment opportunity! \nIf you have any questions on our offering, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at Westbow Capital, using the Q & A function, or via the FrontFundr customer service team on the chat. \nOfferings on the platform contain forward-looking information. 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