Palm Springs Manor

486 E Mel Ave, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Conservative Investor Case
February 2026

Executive Summary: A Downside-Protected Investment

$3.875M
Purchase Price
$4.0M
Appraised Value
$7.5M
Prospective Value
$30K/mo
Day-One Cash Flow

Colliers International appraised the property at $4.0M as-is (December 2025) and $7.5M upon conversion (January 2027). The conservative Phase 1 case shows value creation through conventional improvements alone.

Palm Springs Manor Aerial View
$350K
Minimum Investment
9%
Preferred Return
Pari Passu
Participation After Pref

$350,000 Investment Returns

Phase 1 Exit — Month 12
1.22x
Multiple
22%
IRR
Investment$350,000
Equity Share (19.8%)$397,000
9% Preferred (12 mo)$31,500
Total Return$428,500
Phase 2 Exit — Month 24
3.07x
Multiple
75%
IRR
Investment$350,000
Equity Share (19.8%)$1,013,000
9% Preferred (24 mo)$63,000
Total Return$1,076,000
*IRRs based on current Colliers appraisal values and prior to Phase 2 construction capital deployment.

The Property

A 0.75-acre compound in central Palm Springs featuring a pool courtyard, mature palm trees, commercial kitchen infrastructure, and 17 units configured as rental apartments.

Campus Overview

Palm Springs Manor Campus Plan

Value Creation: Three Phases

At Purchase
As-Is Apartment Complex
$4.0M
Appraised value
December 18, 2025
Colliers Appraisal
Phase 1 — Month 12
Improved Multifamily + Early Amenities
$4.4M
Unit improvements, Day Passes, Bakery
+13% Value Growth
Conservative Estimate
Phase 2 — Month 24
Guesthouse Hotel Stabilized
$7.5M
18-room limited-service lodging
+94% Value Growth
Colliers Appraisal

The Conservative Case (Phase 1): Even without full Guesthouse conversion, the property reaches $4.4M through conventional improvements. Phase 2 requires belief in Guesthouse—Phase 1 does not.

Property Configuration: Before & After

Current Configuration
Existing: SFR, Reception, 4 Units, Clubhouse, Pool, Two 6-unit buildings
Total: 16 rentals + 1 SFR = $30K/month
Guesthouse Campus Vision
Phase 1: Improve 12 units, Day Passes, Bakery
Phase 2: Full Guesthouse conversion

Deal Structure & Capital Requirements

ComponentAmountNotes
Acquisition
Contract Purchase Price$3,875,0003% below appraised value ($4.0M)
Down Payment / Equity$1,500,00038.7% of purchase
Seller Financing$2,375,0005% interest (vs. 9%+ market)
Construction & Design
Construction$2,500,000Full conversion buildout
Design Fees (15%)$375,000Architecture, engineering, permits
Subtotal Construction & Design$2,875,000
Total Capital Required$4,375,000
Sponsor / GM Economics
Asset Management Fee 4% of Net Revenue Promote Threshold 10% Value Improvement
Promote Structure 20% Above Threshold Catch-Up After 9% Pref to LPs

Phase 1 Exit Analysis (Month 12)

MetricAt PurchasePhase 1Change
Monthly Revenue$30,000$52,200+74%
Annual NOI (35%)$126,000$219,240+74%
Property Value$4,000,000$4,385,000+10%
Investor Equity$1,625,000$2,010,000+24%
Blended 5.0% cap reflects mix of rental (5.5-6.0%) and hospitality revenue (4.0-5.0%). As-is $4.0M per Colliers appraisal.

Phase 2 Exit Analysis (Month 24)

MetricPhase 1Phase 2Change
Monthly Revenue$52,200$120,000+130%
Annual NOI (35%)$219,240$504,000+130%
Property Value$4,385,000$7,500,000+71%
Investor Equity$2,010,000$5,125,000+155%
Phase 2 assumes 18-room boutique hotel at $300 ADR, 65% occupancy (~$105K/month rooms revenue) plus Bakery/Day Passes (~$15K/month). Prospective value of $7.5M per Colliers appraisal dated January 1, 2027.

Key Dates

DateMilestone
January 29, 2026$25,000 went hard (non-refundable)
February 2, 2026Additional $75,000 due and goes hard
March 2, 2026Buyer Contingency Period ends
April 15, 2026Close of Escrow
June 20264-unit conversion begins
September 2026Day Pass memberships begin
April 2027Phase 1 decision point

Third-Party Validation

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services (File #LAS250404, January 20, 2026) appraised the property using USPAP Standards Rule 2-2(a). As-Is Market Value: $4,000,000 (December 18, 2025). Prospective Value Upon Completion/Stabilization: $7,500,000 (January 1, 2027).