Mayfair is a 140-unit SFR build-to-rent development within the 800-acre Mayfair Master Planned Community in New Braunfels, TX. Land contributed by Novak at $3M value. Construction by Black Cat. JAK F&F equity of $800K โ extremely capital efficient. 8% preferred return with LP receiving 15% of GP promote.
Status: Fully designed, permit comments received (not yet resolved). Existing $1.75M loan extended through Aug 2026, no debt service until Sept 2026. Near-term capital need: $800K.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Land (Novak contribution) | $3,000,000 | In-kind โ Novak Brothers |
| Construction (140 SFRs) | $21,700,000 | ~$155K/unit โ Black Cat |
| Site work / infrastructure | $2,500,000 | MPC infrastructure |
| Soft costs | $3,500,000 | ~15% of hard costs |
| Plan update + permitting | $800,000 | Confirmed use of funds |
| FF&E / appliances | $1,400,000 | $10K/unit |
| Pre-opening / marketing | $400,000 | |
| Developer fee | $1,850,000 | ~5% of TPC |
| Financing costs | $1,300,000 | |
| Contingency | $550,000 | ~2% |
| Total Project Cost | $37,000,000 | Confirmed โ Novak Feb 2026 |
| Source | Amount | % of TPC | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Loan | $22,200,000 | 60.0% | ~60% LTC |
| Existing Loan Payoff | $1,750,000 | 4.7% | Novak's current debt โ ext. through Aug 2026 |
| JAK / F&F Equity | $800,000 | 2.2% | Friends & Family |
| Novak Land Equity | $3,000,000 | 8.1% | In-kind land contribution |
| Institutional LP | $9,250,000 | 25.0% | Pari passu w/ F&F after CL close |
| Total Sources | $37,000,000 | 100% |
Note: Institutional LP amount is the balancing figure to reach $37M TPC. Actual LP sizing may vary based on construction loan terms and Novak's existing debt handling.
| Type | Units | % | Rent/Mo | Annual Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3BR/2BA Standard | 98 | 70% | $1,800 | $2,116,800 |
| 3BR/2BA Premium | 28 | 20% | $2,050 | $688,800 |
| 4BR/2BA | 14 | 10% | $2,300 | $386,400 |
| Total / Blended | 140 | 100% | $1,930 | $3,242,400 |
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Potential Rent | $3,242,400 | 140 ร $1,930 ร 12 |
| Less: Vacancy (5%) | โ$162,120 | SFR BTR โ low vacancy |
| Effective Gross Revenue | $3,080,280 | |
| Other Income | $70,000 | Pet fees, late fees, etc. |
| Total Revenue | $3,150,280 |
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property Management (8%) | $252,022 | 8% of Total Revenue |
| Maintenance / Repairs | $168,000 | $1,200/unit/yr |
| Insurance | $84,000 | $600/unit/yr |
| Property Taxes | $140,000 | NB lower rates |
| Marketing / Leasing | $56,000 | |
| Total OpEx | $700,022 | ~22% of revenue |
| NOI (Stabilized) | $2,450,258 | Total Revenue โ Total OpEx |
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NOI at Stabilization | $2,450,258 | Atlas model (Year 3) |
| Atlas Exit Value (Year 3 NOI รท 5.0%) | $49,005,160 | Before rent growth |
| Novak Exit Value (stabilized) | $52,000,000 | Implies ~$2.6M NOI or rent growth |
| Loan Payoff at Exit | โ$20,000,000 | Estimated |
| Net Proceeds | $32,000,000 | Using Novak's $52M exit |
| Total Equity Invested | $14,800,000 | All non-debt sources |
| Portfolio Equity Multiple | ~2.16x | Novak says 1.9x (conservative) |
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LP Equity Return | $1,500,000 | Confirmed โ Novak |
| LP Promote (15% of GP) | $400,000 | Confirmed โ Novak |
| Total LP Return | $1,900,000 | On $800K invested |
| Year | NOI | Debt Service | Cash Flow | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (2027) | $612,500 | โ$1,332,000 | โ$719,500 | 25% avg occupancy โ lease-up |
| Year 2 (2028) | $2,082,000 | โ$1,332,000 | $750,000 | 85% avg occupancy โ stabilizing |
| Year 3 (2029) | $2,450,258 | โ$1,332,000 | $1,118,258 | 95% โ stabilized NOI |
| Year 4 (2030) | $2,523,766 | โ$1,332,000 | $1,191,766 | 3% rent growth |
| Year 5 (2031) | $2,599,479 | โ$1,332,000 | $1,267,479 | 3% rent growth โ exit year |
Debt service estimated at 6.0% on ~$22.2M construction loan. Year 1 assumes partial draw during construction.
| Exit Cap | Exit Value | ฮ from Base | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5% (Bull) | $54,450,000 | +$2,450,000 | Institutional SFR portfolios trading at premium |
| 5.0% (Base) | $52,000,000 | โ | Novak confirmed exit value |
| 5.5% (Bear) | $44,550,000 | โ$7,450,000 | Significant value reduction |
| 6.0% (Stress) | $40,838,000 | โ$11,162,000 | Still above TPC โ no loss of capital |
| Scenario | Rate | Lease-Up | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Case | 10โ12/mo | 12โ14 mo | Confirmed in Novak summary |
| Slow | 7/mo | 20 mo | Extends by 4โ5 months, adds ~$200K carry |
| Very Slow | 5/mo | 28 mo | Extends by 14+ months โ significant cost impact |
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Break-even Occupancy | ~78% | 109 of 140 units |
| Permit Delay Cost | ~$200K / 6 mo | Additional carry cost per 6-month delay |
| Construction Cost Overrun Buffer | $550K | ~2% contingency โ tight for 140 SFRs |
| Minimum Exit Value (Return Capital) | $37,000,000 | Equal to TPC โ 1.0x at 6.62% cap |
Every assumption below is sourced and rated by confidence level. Confirmed = from Novak Summaries (Feb 2026). Medium = Atlas market research. Estimate = Atlas estimate, needs verification.
| Assumption | Atlas Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | New Braunfels, TX | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Product Type | 140 SFRs | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Community | 800-acre Mayfair MPC | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Total Project Cost | $37,000,000 | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Land Value | $3,000,000 | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Loan Balance | $1,750,000 | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Exit Value | $52,000,000 | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| LP IRR | 19.1% | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Equity Multiple | 1.9x | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Yield on Cost | 6.5% | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Exit Cap Rate | 5.0% | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Preferred Return | 8% p.a. | Novak Summaries Feb 2026 | Confirmed |
| Assumption | Atlas Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blended Rent/Unit/Mo | $1,930 | NB SFR market comps 2025โ26 | Medium |
| Construction Cost/Unit | ~$155K | NB area construction data | Medium |
| Vacancy Rate | 5% | SFR BTR benchmark | Medium |
| OpEx Ratio | ~22% | SFR benchmark (lower than MF) | Medium |
| Absorption | 10โ12/mo | Novak Summaries + NB market | Confirmed |
| Rent Growth | 3% annual | NB market trend | Medium |
| MPC Rent Premium | 10โ15% | NB MPC comps | Medium |
| Construction Loan Rate | ~6.0% | Market estimate 2026 | Estimate |
| Milestone | Timeline | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDP Approval | 8 months โ Q4 2026 | Novak Summaries | Confirmed |
| Break Ground | 10 months โ Q4 2026 | Novak Summaries | Confirmed |
| Begin Lease-Up | 12 months โ Q4 2027 | Novak Summaries | Confirmed |
| Complete Project | 16 months โ Q2 2028 | Novak Summaries | Confirmed |
| Stabilization | Q3 2028 (32 months) | Novak Summaries | Confirmed |