Cottonwood
Cottonwood Communities, Inc. (CWREIT) is a publicly registered, non-traded, net asset value (NAV)-based perpetual life real estate investment trust. The firm is dedicated to investing in and managing a diverse portfolio of high-quality multifamily apartment communities and real estate-related assets across enduring locations throughout the United States. CWREIT is sponsored by Cottonwood Communities Advisors, LLC, a fully integrated real estate company that has focused exclusively on the multifamily asset class since 2004. The executive management team supporting this platform brings over 200 years of combined industry experience. This deep, specialized expertise and vertical integration position CWREIT as an industry leader with a national platform focused on stable and growth-oriented residential real estate.
The investment strategy of Cottonwood Communities is centered on three core objectives: the preservation and eventual return of invested capital, the long-term realization of capital appreciation, and the consistent payment of cash distributions to shareholders. CWREIT’s structure offers investors a strategic real estate investment alternative to volatile public real estate companies that trade daily on stock exchanges, aiming to minimize market correlation. By concentrating exclusively on the multifamily sector, the firm leverages its comprehensive experience to successfully identify, develop, and manage assets. This focused approach is designed to deliver reliable financial performance and protect capital across various economic cycles.
As a NAV-based perpetual life REIT, CWREIT determines its monthly transaction pricing based on the most recently disclosed net asset value per share. The firm’s integrated management ensures operational excellence throughout the portfolio, which includes ground-up development and the professional management of existing communities. Underscoring its commitment to scale and shareholder value, the company recently announced a strategic merger agreement with RealSource Properties, an action designed to expand the firm’s national platform and competitive positioning. Cottonwood Communities continues to provide essential compliance documentation, performance reports, and continuous education resources for financial advisors and its growing shareholder base.