Investments
that work for you.

Transactions that transform.

Whether you’re looking to purchase, sell or finance a community, certainty of close is a top concern. ACC has the transaction acumen to deliver transformational projects and peace of mind.

Common Area at Plaza Verde in Irvine, CA

Buying with ACC

We know what it takes to ensure an effective process that’s financially fruitful for all parties involved. And we provide:

Smooth, efficient, hassle-free transactions
Deep understanding of the complexities of acquisitions
Flexibility to work with buyers’ unique needs
Assets that are institutionally maintained and professionally managed

Corporate Staff Team Members working together

Selling to ACC

With experience in real property and entity-level transactions, large portfolio and one-off deals, and assumption of existing loans, ACC can work through complex issues to ensure sellers’ certainty of close.

Efficient, hassle-free transactions that leverage our market-leading operating platform for a smooth transition
Ability to close quickly and flexibility to meet each seller's needs
All-cash or debt assumption deals, which eliminates the need for outside equity, debt or approval
Ability to include Operating Partnership Units for potential tax advantages unique to REITs

Common Area at the Academic and Residential Complex in Chicago

Financing with ACC

ACC has access to attractive cost of capital. Developers can leverage this to reduce overall development cost. Our financing options provide:

Cost-effective mezzanine capital
Reduced risk through firm pre-sale transactions
Flexible transaction structure
Deep expertise and support

Exterior Building at David Blackwell Hall

ACC Financing Criteria

We are currently interested in communities that serve universities with enrollments of at least 15,000 students. Our minimum deal size for consideration is $10 million.

In addition, when considering any project or transaction, we look for:

Locations within pedestrian or biking distance from the university
Product types: We can develop a variety of products (town homes, garden-style, mid- and high-rise, mixed use)
Development plans: We can work with developer on established development plans or work with raw land to receive entitlements
Ability to rezone property for desired use – land does not need to have zoning in place Will consider joint-venture, presale or purchase option structures

The Castilian at the University of Texas at Austin

ACC Acquisition Criteria

We are currently interested in communities that serve universities with enrollments of at least 15,000 students. In addition, when considering any project or transaction, we look for:

Locations close to the university (pedestrian or biking distance)
Product differentiation for competitive advantage (garden-style, townhomes, mid- and high-rise, mixed-use)
Will consider communities of any age or architectural style