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INVESTMENT SUMMARY MEMO Property: 24-Unit Multifamily — Antioch, Nashville, TN Date: February 2026 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This 24-unit apartment complex in Nashville's Antioch submarket presents a value-add multifamily opportunity at $3.6M ($150K/unit). Current NOI of $180,960 produces a 5.03% cap rate at asking—below the 5.25-5.75% market range for comparable properties. However, rents are 15% below market, creating a clear path to value creation through operational improvements rather than capital expenditure. FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT — CURRENT - Gross Potential Rent: $312,000 - Vacancy (4%): ($12,480) - Effective Gross Income: $299,520 - Operating Expenses (42%): ($131,040) - Net Operating Income: $180,960 - Cap Rate at Asking: 5.03% - Price Per Unit: $150,000 - Price Per Square Foot: ~$155 (est. 23,200 total SF) PRO FORMA — AFTER RENT ADJUSTMENT (12-18 month execution) Assuming 15% rent increase to market levels, phased with lease rollovers: - 2BR target rent: $1,322/mo (from $1,150) - 1BR target rent: $1,092/mo (from $950) - New Gross Potential Rent: $358,752 - Vacancy assumption (6% during transition): ($21,525) - Effective Gross Income: $337,227 - Operating Expenses (42%): ($141,635) - Stabilized NOI: $195,592 - Yield on Cost: 5.43% Conservative scenario (achieve 10% of 15% rent increase): - Stabilized NOI: $189,480 - Yield on Cost: 5.26% CAP RATE ANALYSIS At asking price, the 5.03% cap rate is 22-72 basis points below market comps. Two interpretations: 1. Seller is pricing to the pro forma, not current income — common in value-add deals 2. There's negotiating room. At a 5.50% cap rate on current NOI, fair value is $3.29M A purchase at $3.4M ($141.7K/unit) with execution of the rent increase strategy produces a stabilized yield of 5.75% — aligning with market cap rates and creating value through operations. PHYSICAL CONDITION - 2004 construction — newer vintage reduces near-term capital needs - Roof replaced 2022 — 25+ year remaining useful life - No reported deferred maintenance - Due diligence should focus on: plumbing (20+ year systems), parking lot condition, HVAC unit ages MARKET CONTEXT Antioch has benefited from Nashville's southern growth corridor. Amazon's Mt. Juliet distribution center and the BNA airport expansion have increased housing demand in adjacent submarkets. Antioch's median household income has grown 12% since 2022, supporting rent increases. RECOMMENDATION Pursue at $3.3M-$3.4M ($137K-$142K/unit). The value-add thesis is sound: below-market rents with low execution risk (no renovation required, just market-rate adjustments on lease rollovers). Current condition eliminates the need for immediate capital expenditure, making this an income play from day one. Key risk: Antioch remains a secondary submarket. Exit cap rate compression is less certain than Nashville's core markets. Underwrite the exit conservatively at 5.75-6.00%.

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LETTER OF INTENT — NON-BINDING Date: February 15, 2026 To: Cool Springs Partners LLC Re: Retail Lease — Cool Springs Town Center, Franklin, TN End-Cap Unit, Approximately 2,200 Rentable Square Feet Dear Sir or Madam, Nashville Coffee Collective LLC ('Tenant') submits this non-binding Letter of Intent for the lease of the above-referenced premises. This LOI outlines the principal terms upon which Tenant is prepared to negotiate a definitive lease agreement. 1. PREMISES Approximately 2,200 rentable square feet of end-cap retail space located at Cool Springs Town Center, Franklin, TN 37067. 2. LEASE TERM Seven (7) years commencing upon the Rent Commencement Date. 3. RENEWAL OPTION One (1) option to renew for an additional five (5) years at the then-prevailing market rate, with a floor of 3% annual increases from the final year's base rent. 4. BASE RENT $32.00 per rentable square foot per annum, payable monthly ($5,866.67/month). Annual escalations of 3%. Year 1: $32.00/SF ($70,400) Year 2: $32.96/SF ($72,512) Year 3: $33.95/SF ($74,690) Year 4: $34.97/SF ($76,934) Year 5: $36.02/SF ($79,244) Year 6: $37.10/SF ($81,620) Year 7: $38.21/SF ($84,062) 5. ADDITIONAL RENT (NNN) Tenant shall pay its proportionate share of common area maintenance, real estate taxes, and insurance as additional rent. 6. TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCE Landlord shall provide a tenant improvement allowance of $45.00 per rentable square foot ($99,000 total). Tenant shall be responsible for all buildout costs exceeding this allowance. 7. FREE RENT PERIOD Three (3) months of free base rent during the buildout period prior to the Rent Commencement Date. Tenant shall be responsible for NNN charges during this period. 8. RENT COMMENCEMENT DATE The earlier of: (a) the date Tenant opens for business, or (b) ninety (90) days following delivery of the premises. Target opening: October 2026. 9. PERMITTED USE Operation of a specialty coffee shop and cafe, including the preparation and sale of coffee, tea, baked goods, light food items, and related retail merchandise. 10. EXCLUSIVITY Landlord shall not lease space within Cool Springs Town Center to any tenant whose primary business is the sale of coffee or espresso-based beverages. 11. PARKING Minimum of eight (8) dedicated parking spaces in proximity to the Premises' primary entrance. 12. SIGNAGE Tenant shall have the right to install its standard signage on the building facade and one monument sign, subject to Landlord's reasonable approval and local signage ordinances. 13. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING Tenant may assign or sublet with Landlord's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. 14. NON-BINDING This Letter of Intent is intended to facilitate negotiations and does not constitute a binding agreement. Either party may withdraw at any time prior to the execution of a definitive lease. We look forward to your response and are prepared to move to lease negotiation immediately upon agreement of these principal terms. Respectfully submitted, Nashville Coffee Collective LLC By: ___________________________ Name: Title: Date:

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NASHVILLE RETAIL MARKET UPDATE — Q4 2025 Prepared for: [Client Name] Nashville retail continues to tighten. Vacancy dropped to 4.2% this quarter—the lowest reading in 18 months—driven by 185,000 SF of net absorption against only 120,000 SF of new deliveries. Demand is outpacing supply, and asking rents reflect it: $28.50/SF NNN, up 3.1% year-over-year. The strength is concentrated in established retail corridors. Cool Springs, Green Hills, and Germantown are posting single-digit vacancy rates and steady leasing velocity. Whole Foods committing to 45,000 SF in East Nashville is a notable signal—national tenants are underwriting Nashville's secondary corridors with real capital. The soft spots are worth watching: Antioch's retail corridor and Murfreesboro Pike continue to face headwinds from overbuilt strip retail and shifting traffic patterns. Tenants in these areas are requesting concessions, and renewal rates are below the metro average. Interest rates at 5.75% are keeping transaction volume below historical norms. Buyers are pricing to higher cap rates, creating a bid-ask gap that's slowing dispositions. This isn't a crisis—it's a standoff. When rates move, velocity will follow. Consumer spending remains stable. Nashville's population growth (fastest in Tennessee, 3rd in the Southeast) continues to support retail fundamentals. The market is absorbing new supply without diluting rents, which is the indicator that matters most. FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO: 1. Rent reviews: If any of your leases have annual escalations below 3%, you're losing ground to the market. Flag leases expiring in the next 18 months for market-rate adjustments. 2. Renewals in progress: Your negotiating position is strong. At 4.2% vacancy, tenants have limited relocation options. Push for longer terms with market-rate escalations—don't give concessions you don't need to. 3. If considering disposition: Hold unless you need the capital. Cap rate compression hasn't arrived yet because of rates, but the occupancy and rent fundamentals suggest values will adjust upward when financing costs normalize. Selling now leaves upside on the table. Happy to walk through any of these points in detail.

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DIRECT MAIL LETTER: Mr. Fitzgerald, I'm writing about your 36-unit property on [Street Name] in East Nashville. I represent a buyer who is actively acquiring B-class multifamily in Nashville's urban core, and your property matches their criteria. A few relevant facts: East Nashville multifamily values have appreciated significantly since 2009, and the submarket's rent growth has outpaced the metro average for the past three years. Properties comparable to yours have traded between $130K-$140K per unit in the past 12 months. My buyer is prepared to make a competitive offer in the $4.5M-$5M range, with flexible terms on timeline and structure. They can close with cash, accommodate a leaseback, or work around a 1031 exchange timeline if that's relevant to your situation. I understand you may not be considering a sale. But given current market conditions and the appreciation your property has experienced, a confidential conversation about valuation may be worthwhile—even if it just confirms your decision to hold. I can be reached at [phone] or [email]. No pressure, no follow-up calls unless you'd like them. Respectfully, [Agent Name] [Brokerage] [License #] --- FOLLOW-UP EMAIL (Day 10): Subject: 36-unit on [Street Name] — brief follow-up Mr. Fitzgerald, I sent a letter about 10 days ago regarding your East Nashville property. I understand if the timing isn't right—I'll keep this short. Since I wrote, two comparable properties in East Nashville have gone under contract: a 28-unit at $138K/door and a 42-unit at $132K/door. Both off-market transactions. My buyer remains interested and has the capital to move quickly. If you'd be open to a 15-minute call to discuss valuation—no commitment, completely confidential—I'm available at your convenience. If you're firmly not interested, a quick reply saying so is perfectly fine and I'll remove the property from my list. [Agent Name] [Phone] [Brokerage]

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TENANT REPRESENTATION PROPOSAL Nashville Orthopedic Associates Prepared by: [Agent Name], [Brokerage] UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEEDS You need 6,000-8,000 SF of ground-floor medical office space with heavy parking and hospital proximity, at $28-$32/SF modified gross. Your lease expires in 14 months. With medical buildout timelines averaging 90-120 days, your actual decision window is 8-10 months. We should start now. WHY TENANT REPRESENTATION MATTERS FOR THIS SEARCH Medical office is a specialized submarket. Only 12% of Nashville's office inventory is medical-zoned or medical-ready. Landlords of medical-eligible properties know this—they price accordingly and negotiate differently than general office landlords. You need a broker who knows which buildings can support your infrastructure requirements (plumbing, electrical, HVAC for exam rooms) and which landlords will fund the TI cost of medical buildout. OUR SEARCH METHODOLOGY Phase 1: Market Survey (Weeks 1-3) - Identify all available spaces meeting your criteria within a 5-mile radius of St. Thomas, Vanderbilt, and TriStar medical campuses - Include off-market opportunities through direct landlord outreach - Deliverable: Comprehensive survey with 8-12 qualified options Phase 2: Shortlist and Tours (Weeks 4-6) - Narrow to 4-5 finalists based on your criteria - Coordinate tours for all 4 partners simultaneously (I've learned that getting all decision makers in the same room at the same time eliminates months of back-and-forth) - Deliverable: Side-by-side comparison matrix with total occupancy cost analysis Phase 3: Negotiation (Weeks 7-10) - Submit proposals to top 2-3 landlords simultaneously to create competitive tension - Negotiate: base rent, TI allowance (targeting $55-$65/SF for medical buildout), free rent during construction, renewal options, expansion rights, signage - Deliverable: Executed LOI with favorable terms Phase 4: Lease Execution and Buildout (Weeks 11-18) - Lease review with your attorney - Introduce qualified medical office contractors - Oversee TI delivery timeline to ensure occupancy before current lease expiration MY FEE Tenant representation is paid by the landlord—there is no cost to you. My commission comes from the landlord's side of the transaction, so my advice is aligned with your interests, not theirs. WHY ME I've completed [X] medical office transactions in Nashville totaling [X] SF. I know which buildings have the infrastructure, which landlords fund medical TI, and which submarkets are gaining or losing physician practices. I also know that a 4-partner decision requires structured choices, not endless options. I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this in person with your group. [Agent Name] | [Phone] | [Email] [Brokerage] | [License #]