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18100 Von Karman Avenue
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92612
949.569.9700

NEWS RELEASE
Contact:    Jennifer Franklin
Phone:    949.427.1385
Email:    jennifer@spotlightmarcom.com
STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC. ANNOUNCES
RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021
Irvine, Calif., May 14, 2021 — Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. (the Company) announced today its operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
First Quarter Results
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company increased total revenues to $83.2 million compared to $53.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. During the same period, net loss increased to $14.8 million compared to $9.7 million. Total assets of the Company were $3.26 billion at March 31, 2021, compared to $3.30 billion at December 31, 2020. The Company's results of operations for the first quarter of 2021 compared to the prior year period were primarily impacted by the mergers with Steadfast Income REIT, Inc. and Steadfast Apartment REIT III, Inc. in March 2020 and the Company's transactions with its former sponsor and its affiliates to become a self-managed company in September 2020.
As of March 31, 2021, the Company's portfolio consisted of 72 properties (including three properties held for the development of apartment homes) in 14 states.
First Quarter Operational Highlights:
The Company:
Increased average monthly rents from $1,173 at December 31, 2020 to $1,180 at March 31, 2021, while average monthly occupancy remained relatively constant at 95.4% and 95.3% for the same periods.
Experienced an increase in net operating income (NOI) of $18.4 million to $48.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $30.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.**
Experienced an increase in same store NOI of 7.8% from $23.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 to $25.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
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Experienced an increase in funds from operations (FFO), as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, of $11.2 million to $18.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $7.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.**
Experienced an increase in modified funds from operations (MFFO), as defined by the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (formerly known as the Investment Program Association), of $11.2 million to $18.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $7.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.**
Invested $5.7 million in improvements for the Company's three real estate development projects and invested an additional $4.8 million in improvements to the Company's real estate portfolio.
Had $0.3 billion of variable rate debt with a weighted average interest rate of 2.11% and $1.9 billion of fixed rate debt with a weighted average interest rate of 3.95% as of March 31, 2021. The weighted average interest rate on the Company's total outstanding debt was 3.71% as of March 31, 2021.
** NOI, FFO and MFFO are non-GAAP financial measures. Additional information on how management uses and calculates NOI, FFO, and MFFO and a reconciliation of NOI, FFO and MFFO to net loss is included in the exhibits to this release.
“The multifamily industry weathered the 2020 recession better than most property sectors, and first quarter data provides more evidence of a recovering economy and the resilience of the multifamily industry,” said Ella Neyland, president and chief financial officer of Steadfast Apartment REIT. “We believe our portfolio met or exceeded the rest of the industry with occupancy levels holding at 95%, modest gains in average monthly rent, and collections of 96% of the rent due on our leases.”
Winter Storm Damage
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company incurred winter storm damage at 32 multifamily properties resulting in estimated insured losses of approximately $40.4 million, including the write off of $15.5 million of fixed assets and $11.9 million of storm mitigation costs offset by insurance proceeds receivable of $27.4 million.
COVID-19
The Company was not materially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the first fiscal quarter of 2021. The Company continues to closely monitor the effects of COVID-19 and the outbreak of new strains of the virus on its residents, employees and vendors. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's results of operations will depend, in part, on the duration of the pandemic, the success of efforts to contain it, the success in rolling out vaccines and the action taken in response to the outbreak, including eviction moratoriums and government programs that provide financial support to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19. The Company recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily as a result of the financial impact of COVID-19 on its residents.
The Company is currently working with residents at its communities to obtain rental relief assistance pursuant to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program adopted by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

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About Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc.
Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that was formed to acquire and operate a diverse portfolio of well-positioned, institutional-quality apartment communities in targeted markets throughout the United States that have demonstrated high occupancy and income levels across market cycles.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include, but are not limited to, risks related to the economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our residents and employees and the general economy; the availability of suitable investment opportunities; changes in interest rates; the availability and terms of financing; general economic conditions; market conditions; legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business of the Company; and other factors, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), copies of which are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
THIS PRESS RELEASE SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY SECURITIES.
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FINANCIAL TABLES, NOTES AND EXHIBITS FOLLOW


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STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

March 31,December 31,
20212020
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Assets:
Real Estate:
Land
$337,896,051 $337,322,234 
Building and improvements2,877,749,041 2,882,411,683 
Tenant origination and absorption costs1,752,793 1,752,793 
Total real estate held for investment, cost
3,217,397,885 3,221,486,710 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(429,867,083)(397,744,677)
Total real estate held for investment, net
2,787,530,802 2,823,742,033 
Real estate held for development
39,326,042 39,891,218 
Total real estate, net
2,826,856,844 2,863,633,251 
  Cash and cash equivalents
242,291,317 258,198,326 
  Restricted cash
29,333,777 38,998,980 
  Goodwill
125,220,448 125,220,448 
  Due from affiliates
266,400 377,218 
  Rents and other receivables
32,142,297 5,385,108 
  Other assets
6,765,405 9,925,714 
Total assets
$3,262,876,488 $3,301,739,045 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$75,101,789 $81,598,526 
Notes payable, net:
Mortgage notes payable, net
1,386,853,350 1,384,382,785 
Credit facilities, net
745,072,888 744,862,886 
Total notes payable, net
2,131,926,238 2,129,245,671 
Distributions payable
4,953,584 8,462,735 
Distributions payable to affiliates
274,474 469,236 
Due to affiliates
77,344 337,422 
Total liabilities
2,212,333,429 2,220,113,590 
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable common stock
712,069 — 
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares
  issued and outstanding
— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 999,998,000 shares authorized, 110,187,405 and
  110,070,572 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020,
   respectively
1,101,874 1,100,706 
Convertible stock, $0.01 par value per share; 1,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued
  and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
— — 
Class A Convertible stock, $0.01 par value per share; 1,000 shares authorized, zero shares
  issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
— — 
  Additional paid-in capital
1,605,912,272 1,603,989,130 
  Cumulative distributions and net losses
(659,581,535)(627,787,040)
Total Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. ("STAR") stockholders’ equity
947,432,611 977,302,796 
   Noncontrolling interest102,398,379 104,322,659 
Total equity1,049,830,990 1,081,625,455 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$3,262,876,488 $3,301,739,045 
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STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
 20212020
Revenues:
Rental income$82,379,277 $53,266,672 
Other income778,540 447,267 
Total revenues83,157,817 53,713,939 
Expenses:
Operating, maintenance and management20,765,034 12,496,559 
Real estate taxes and insurance13,856,893 8,743,446 
Fees to affiliates4,287 8,427,296 
Depreciation and amortization33,874,505 28,575,896 
Interest expense19,807,678 14,390,954 
General and administrative expenses11,325,410 2,430,299 
Total expenses99,633,807 75,064,450 
Loss before other income (loss)(16,475,990)(21,350,511)
Other income (loss):
Gain on sales of real estate, net— 11,384,599 
Interest income105,019 253,254 
Insurance proceeds in excess of losses incurred103,487 66,723 
Equity in loss from unconsolidated joint venture— (35,193)
Fees and other income from affiliates1,457,921 — 
Total other income1,666,427 11,669,383 
Net loss(14,809,563)(9,681,128)
Loss allocated to noncontrolling interest(778,275)— 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders$(14,031,288)$(9,681,128)
Loss per common share — basic and diluted$(0.13)$(0.14)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding — basic and diluted109,886,636 68,180,512 

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Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures - FFO and MFFO Reconciliation
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
Due to certain unique operating characteristics of real estate companies, as discussed below, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), an industry trade group, has promulgated a measure known as funds from operations, or FFO, which the Company believes to be an appropriate supplemental measure to reflect the operating performance of a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). The use of FFO is recommended by the REIT industry as a supplemental performance measure. FFO is not equivalent to the Company's net income or loss as determined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
The Company defines FFO, a non-GAAP financial measure, consistent with the standards established by the White Paper on FFO approved by the Board of Governors of NAREIT, as revised in December 2018 (the “White Paper”). The White Paper defines FFO as net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of property and non-cash impairment charges of real estate related investments, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization, cumulative effects of accounting changes and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. According to the White Paper, while the majority of equity REITs measure FFO in accordance with NAREIT's definition, there are variations in the securities to which the reported NAREIT-defined FFO applies (e.g., all equity securities, all common shares, all common shares less shares held by non-controlling interests). While each of these metrics may represent FFO as defined by NAREIT, accurate labeling with respect to applicable securities is important, particularly as it relates to the labelling of the FFO metric and in the reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to FFO.
In calculating FFO, the Company believes it is appropriate to disregard impairment charges, as this is a fair value adjustment that is largely based on market fluctuations and assessments regarding general market conditions which can change over time. An asset will only be evaluated for impairment if certain impairment indications exist and if the carrying, or book value, exceeds the total estimated undiscounted future cash flows (including net rental and lease revenues, net proceeds on the sale of the property, and any other ancillary cash flows at a property or group level under GAAP) from such asset. Investors should note, however, that determinations of whether impairment charges have been incurred are based partly on anticipated operating performance, because estimated undiscounted future cash flows from a property, including estimated future net rental and lease revenues, net proceeds on the sale of the property, and certain other ancillary cash flows, are taken into account in determining whether an impairment charge has been incurred. While impairment charges are excluded from the calculation of FFO as described above, investors are cautioned that due to the fact that impairments are based on estimated future undiscounted cash
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flows and the relatively limited term of the Company's operations, it could be difficult to recover any impairment charges. The Company's FFO calculation complies with NAREIT’s policy described above.
The historical accounting convention used for real estate assets requires straight-line depreciation of buildings and improvements, which implies that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time, especially if such assets are not adequately maintained or repaired and renovated as required by relevant circumstances and/or as requested or required by lessees for operational purposes in order to maintain the value disclosed. The Company believes that since real estate values historically rise and fall with market conditions, including inflation, interest rates, the business cycle, unemployment and consumer spending, presentations of operating results for a REIT using historical accounting for depreciation may be less informative. Historical accounting for real estate involves the use of GAAP. Any other method of accounting for real estate such as the fair value method cannot be construed to be any more accurate or relevant than the comparable methodologies of real estate valuation found in GAAP. Nevertheless, the Company believes that the use of FFO, which excludes the impact of real estate related depreciation and amortization, provides a more complete understanding of its performance to investors and to the Company's management, and when compared year over year, reflects the impact on its operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and interest costs, which may not be immediately apparent from net income. The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update, (“ASU”), 2016-02, Leases, (“ASU 2016-02,”) on January 1, 2019, which requires the Company, as a lessee, to recognize a liability for obligations under a lease contract and a right-of-use, or ROU, asset. The carrying amount of the ROU asset is amortized over the term of the lease. Because the Company has no ownership rights (current or residual) in the underlying asset, NAREIT concluded that the amortization of the ROU asset should not be added back to GAAP net income (loss) in calculating FFO. This amortization expense is included in FFO. The White Paper also states that non-real estate depreciation and amortization such as computer software, company office improvements, furniture and fixtures, and other items commonly found in other industries are required to be recognized as expenses by GAAP in the calculation of net income and similarly, should be included in FFO.
However, FFO, and modified funds from operations, or MFFO as described below, should not be construed to be more relevant or accurate than the current GAAP methodology in calculating net income or in its applicability in evaluating the Company's operating performance. The method utilized to evaluate the value and performance of real estate under GAAP should be construed as a more relevant measure of operational performance and considered more prominently than the non-GAAP FFO and MFFO measures and the adjustments to GAAP in calculating FFO and MFFO.
Changes in the accounting and reporting promulgations under GAAP (for acquisition fees and expenses from a capitalization/depreciation model to an expensed-as-incurred model) that were put into effect in 2009 and other changes to GAAP accounting for real estate subsequent to the establishment of NAREIT’s definition of FFO have prompted an increase in
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cash-settled expenses, specifically acquisition fees and expenses for all industries as items that are expensed under GAAP, that are typically accounted for as operating expenses. The Company's management believes these fees and expenses do not affect the Company's overall long-term operating performance. Publicly registered, non-listed REITs typically have a significant amount of acquisition activity and are substantially more dynamic during their initial years of investment and operation.
Due to the above factors and other unique features of publicly registered, non-listed REITs, the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives ("IPA"), an industry trade group, has standardized a measure known as MFFO, which the IPA has recommended as a supplemental measure for publicly registered non-listed REITs and which the Company believes to be another appropriate supplemental measure to reflect the operating performance of a public, non-listed REIT having the characteristics described above. MFFO is not equivalent to net income or loss as determined under GAAP. The Company believes that, because MFFO excludes costs that it considers more reflective of investing activities and other non-operating items included in FFO and also excludes acquisition fees and expenses that are not capitalized, as discussed below, and affects its operations only in periods in which properties are acquired, MFFO can provide, on a going forward basis, an indication of the sustainability (that is, the capacity to continue to be maintained) of its operating performance after the period in which it is acquiring properties and once its portfolio is in place. By providing MFFO, the Company believes it is presenting useful information that assists investors and analysts to better assess the sustainability of its operating performance after its offering has been completed and its properties have been acquired. The Company also believes that MFFO is a recognized measure of sustainable operating performance by the non-listed REIT industry. Further, the Company believes MFFO is useful in comparing the sustainability of its operating performance after its offering and acquisitions are completed with the sustainability of the operating performance of other real estate companies that are not as involved in acquisition activities. Investors are cautioned that MFFO should only be used to assess the sustainability of the Company's operating performance after its offering has been completed and properties have been acquired, as it excludes acquisition costs that have a negative effect on the Company's operating performance during the periods in which properties are acquired.
The Company defines MFFO, a non-GAAP financial measure, consistent with the IPA’s Guideline 2010-01, Supplemental Performance Measure for Publicly Registered, Non-Listed REITs: Modified Funds from Operations (the “Practice Guideline”), issued by the IPA in November 2010. The Practice Guideline defines MFFO as FFO further adjusted for the following items, as applicable, included in the determination of GAAP net income: acquisition fees and expenses; amounts relating to deferred rent receivables and amortization of above and below market leases and liabilities (which are adjusted in order to reflect such payments from a GAAP accrual basis to a cash basis of disclosing the rent and lease payments); accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on debt investments; mark-to-market adjustments included in net income; nonrecurring gains or losses included in net income from the extinguishment or sale of debt, hedges, foreign exchange, derivatives or securities
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holdings where trading of such holdings is not a fundamental attribute of the business plan, unrealized gains or losses resulting from consolidation from, or deconsolidation to, equity accounting, and after adjustments for consolidated and unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, with such adjustments calculated to reflect MFFO on the same basis. The accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on debt investments, nonrecurring unrealized gains and losses on hedges, foreign exchange, derivatives or securities holdings, unrealized gains and losses resulting from consolidations, as well as other listed cash flow adjustments are adjustments made to net income in calculating the cash flows provided by operating activities and, in some cases, reflect gains or losses which are unrealized and may not ultimately be realized. The Company does not retain an outside consultant to review all of its hedging agreements. Inasmuch as interest rate hedges are not a fundamental part of the Company's operations, the Company believes it is appropriate to exclude such non-recurring gains and losses in calculating MFFO, as such gains and losses are not reflective of on-going operations.
The Company's MFFO calculation complies with the Practice Guideline described above, except with respect to certain acquisition fees and expenses as discussed below. In calculating MFFO, the Company excludes acquisition related expenses, amortization of above and below market leases, fair value adjustments of derivative financial instruments, deferred rent receivables and the adjustments of such items related to noncontrolling interests. Historically under GAAP, acquisition fees and expenses were characterized as operating expenses in determining operating net income. However, pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC 805-50, Business Combinations — Related Issues (“ASC 805”), acquisition fees and expenses are capitalized and depreciated under certain conditions. Prior to the completion of the internalization of management in September 2020 (the "Internalization Transaction"), these expenses were paid in cash by the Company. All paid acquisition fees and expenses had negative effects on returns to investors, the potential for future distributions, and cash flows generated by the Company, unless earnings from operations or net sales proceeds from the disposition of other properties were generated to cover the purchase price of the property, these fees and expenses and other costs related to such property. The acquisition of properties, and the corresponding acquisition fees and expenses, was the key operational feature of the Company's business plan to generate operational income and cash flow to fund distributions to stockholders. Further, under GAAP, certain contemplated non-cash fair value and other non-cash adjustments are considered operating non-cash adjustments to net income in determining cash flow from operating activities. In addition, the Company views fair value adjustments of derivatives and gains and losses from dispositions of assets as non-recurring items or items which are unrealized and may not ultimately be realized, and which are not reflective of on-going operations and are therefore typically adjusted for when assessing operating performance.
The Company's management uses MFFO and the adjustments used to calculate MFFO in order to evaluate the Company's performance against other public, non-listed REITs with varying targeted exit strategies. As noted above, MFFO may not be a useful measure of the impact of long-term operating performance on value if the Company does not continue to operate in this
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manner. The Company believes that its use of MFFO and the adjustments used to calculate MFFO allow the Company to present its performance in a manner that reflects certain characteristics that are unique to public, non-listed REITs, such as defined acquisition period and targeted exit strategy, and hence that the use of such measures is useful to investors. By excluding expensed acquisition costs that are not capitalized, the use of MFFO provides information consistent with the Company's management's analysis of the operating performance of the properties. Additionally, fair value adjustments, which are based on the impact of current market fluctuations and underlying assessments of general market conditions, but can also result from operational factors such as rental and occupancy rates, may not be directly related or attributable to the Company's current operating performance. By excluding such changes that may reflect anticipated and unrealized gains or losses, the Company believes MFFO provides useful supplemental information.
Presentation of this information is intended to provide useful information to investors as they compare the Company's operating performance to that of other public, non-listed REITs, although it should be noted that not all public, non-listed REITs calculate FFO and MFFO the same way, so comparisons with other public, non-listed REITs may not be meaningful. Furthermore, FFO and MFFO are not necessarily indicative of cash flow available to fund cash needs and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or income (loss) from continuing operations as an indication of the Company's performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operations as an indication of the Company's liquidity, or indicative of funds available to fund the Company's cash needs, including the Company's ability to make distributions to stockholders. FFO and MFFO should be reviewed in conjunction with GAAP measurements as an indication of the Company's performance. MFFO is useful in assisting the Company's management and investors in assessing the sustainability of operating performance in future operating periods, and in particular, after the offering and acquisition stages are complete and net asset value is disclosed. MFFO is not a useful measure in evaluating net asset value because impairments are taken into account in determining net asset value but not in determining MFFO.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), NAREIT nor any other regulatory body has passed judgment on the acceptability of the adjustments that the Company uses to calculate FFO or MFFO. In the future, the SEC, NAREIT or another regulatory body may decide to standardize the allowable adjustments across the non-listed REIT industry and in response to such standardization the Company may have to adjust its calculation and characterization of FFO or MFFO accordingly.
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The Company's calculation of FFO and MFFO is presented in the following table for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Reconciliation of net loss to MFFO:
Net loss$(14,809,563)$(9,681,128)
   Depreciation of real estate assets33,044,052 22,751,822 
   Amortization of lease-related costs(1)
607,276 5,822,805 
Gain on sale of real estate, net— (11,384,599)
   Adjustments for investment in unconsolidated joint venture(2)
— 169,483 
FFO18,841,765 7,678,383 
   Acquisition fees and expenses(3)(4)
75,995 13,148 
   Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments(10,820)2,251 
   Amortization of below market leases(1,671)(922)
MFFO$18,905,269 $7,692,860 
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(1)    Amortization of lease-related costs for the three months ended  March 31, 2021 and 2020, exclude amortization of operating lease ROU assets of $3,367 and $1,269, respectively, and the amortization of Property Management Agreements entered into with affiliates of the Company's former sponsor in connection with the Internalization Transaction of $206,811 and $0, which are included in FFO, respectively.
(2)    Reflects adjustments to add back noncontrolling interest share of the adjustments to reconcile net loss attributable to common stockholders to FFO for the Company's equity investment in unconsolidated joint venture, which principally consisted of depreciation and amortization incurred by the joint venture as well as amortization of outside basis difference.
(3)    By excluding expensed acquisition costs that are not capitalized, management believes MFFO provides useful supplemental information that is comparable for each type of real estate investment and is consistent with management’s analysis of the investing and operating performance of the Company's properties. Acquisition fees and expenses include payments to the Former Advisor or third parties and are capitalized and depreciated under certain conditions. All paid and accrued acquisition fees and expenses will have negative effects on returns to investors, the potential for future distributions, and cash flows generated by the Company, unless earnings from operations or net sales proceeds from the disposition of properties are generated to cover the purchase price of the property, these fees and expenses and other costs related to the property. The acquisition of properties, and the corresponding acquisition fees and expenses, is the key operational feature of the Company's business plan to generate operational income and cash flow to fund distributions to its stockholders.
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(4)    Acquisition fees and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, include acquisition expenses of $75,995 and $13,148, respectively, which did not meet the criteria for capitalization under ASC 805, and were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. These expenses largely pertained to professional services fees incurred in connection with the ongoing pursuit of strategic alternatives and the acquisition expenses related to real estate projects which did not come to fruition.

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Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures - Net Operating Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020
NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure of performance. NOI is used by investors and the Company's management to evaluate and compare the performance of the Company's properties, to determine trends in earnings and to compute the fair value of the Company's properties as it is not affected by (1) the cost of funds of the Company, (2) acquisition costs of the Company, as applicable, (3) non-operating fees to affiliates, (4) the impact of depreciation and amortization expenses as well as gains or losses from the sale of operating real estate assets that are included in net income computed in accordance with GAAP, (5) general and administrative expenses (including excess property insurance) and non-operating other gains and losses that are specific to the Company, or (6) impairment of real estate assets or other investments. The cost of funds is eliminated from net income (loss) because it is specific to the particular financing capabilities and constraints of the Company. The cost of funds is also eliminated because it is dependent on historical interest rates and other costs of capital as well as past decisions made by the Company regarding the appropriate mix of capital which may have changed or may change in the future. Acquisition costs and non-operating fees to affiliates are eliminated because they do not reflect continuing operating costs of the property owner.
Depreciation and amortization expenses as well as gains or losses from the sale of operating real estate assets are eliminated because they may not accurately represent the actual change in value in the Company's multifamily properties that result from use of the properties or changes in market conditions. While certain aspects of real property do decline in value over time in a manner that is reasonably captured by depreciation and amortization, the value of the properties as a whole have historically increased or decreased as a result of changes in overall economic conditions instead of from actual use of the property or the passage of time. Gains and losses from the sale of real property vary from property to property and are affected by market conditions at the time of sale which will usually change from period to period. These gains and losses can create distortions when comparing one period to another or when comparing the Company's operating results to the operating results of other real estate companies that have not made similarly timed purchases or sales. The Company believes that eliminating these costs from net income (loss) is useful because the resulting measure captures the actual revenue generated and actual expenses incurred in operating its properties as well as trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs.
However, the usefulness of NOI is limited because it excludes general and administrative costs, interest expense, interest income and other expense, acquisition costs, as applicable, certain fees to affiliates, depreciation and amortization expense and gains or losses from the sale of properties, impairment charges and non-operating other gains and losses as stipulated by GAAP, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of the Company's properties,
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all of which are significant economic costs. NOI may fail to capture significant trends in these components of net income which further limits its usefulness.
NOI is a measure of the operating performance of the Company's properties but does not measure the Company's performance as a whole. NOI is therefore not a substitute for net income (loss) as computed in accordance with GAAP. This measure should be analyzed in conjunction with net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may use different methods for calculating NOI or similarly entitled measures and, accordingly, the Company's NOI may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other companies that do not define the measure exactly as the Company does.
The following is a reconciliation of the Company's NOI to net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, computed in accordance with GAAP:
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Net loss$(14,809,563)$(9,681,128)
Fees to affiliates(1)
— 5,843,389 
Depreciation and amortization33,874,505 28,575,896 
Interest expense19,807,678 14,390,954 
General and administrative expenses11,325,410 2,430,299 
Gain on sale of real estate— (11,384,599)
Other gains(2)
(208,506)(319,977)
Adjustments for investment in unconsolidated joint venture(3)
— 270,191 
Fees and other income from affiliates(4)
(1,457,921)— 
Affiliated rental revenue(5)
5,916 — 
Net operating income$48,537,519 $30,125,025 
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(1)        Fees to affiliates for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 exclude property management fees of $4,287 and $1,496,370 and other reimbursements of $0 and $1,087,537, respectively, which are included in NOI.
(2)    Other gains for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, include non-recurring insurance claim recoveries and interest income which are not included in NOI.
(3) Reflects adjustments to add back noncontrolling interest share of the adjustments to reconcile the Company's net loss attributable to common stockholders to NOI for the Company's equity investment in unconsolidated joint venture, which principally consists of depreciation, amortization and interest expense incurred by the joint venture as well as the amortization of outside basis difference.
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(4) Reflects adjustment to add back income earned pursuant to the transition services agreement with Steadfast Investment Properties, an affiliate of the Former Advisor ("SIP"), and property management agreements and construction management agreements between the Company's subsidiary, Steadfast REIT Services, LLC, and affiliates of SIP, entered into in connection with the Internalization Transaction.
(5) Reflects adjustment to add back rental revenue earned from a consolidated entity following the Internalization Transaction which represent intercompany transactions eliminated in consolidation.

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EXHIBIT A
MONTHLY PORTFOLIO SNAPSHOT - 1ST QUARTER

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Monthly Portfolio Snapshot
JANUARY 2021
Property
Location
Total Units
Non-Revenue Units
Rentable Units
Average Occupied Units
Average % Occupied
% Leased
Multi-Family
Villages at Spring Hill ApartmentsSpring Hill, TN17617616895.5%96.1%
Harrison Place ApartmentsIndianapolis, IN30730729897.1%98.0%
The Residences on McGinnis FerrySuwanee, GA696169565994.7%95.3%
The 1800 at Barrett LakesKennesaw, GA50050047094.0%96.1%
The OasisColorado Springs, CO25225224195.6%96.5%
Columns on WetheringtonFlorence, KY19219218696.9%97.5%
Preston Hills at Mill CreekBuford, GA464246244996.8%97.7%
Eagle Lake Landing ApartmentsSpeedway, IN27727725792.8%96.8%
Reveal on CumberlandFishers, IN22022021597.7%98.9%
Heritage Place ApartmentsFranklin, TN10510510196.2%96.5%
Rosemont at East CobbMarietta, GA18018017195.0%96.5%
Ridge Crossings ApartmentsBirmingham, AL72072068094.4%95.5%
Bella Terra at City CenterAurora, CO30430428894.7%95.3%
Hearthstone at City CenterAurora, CO36036033994.2%95.4%
Arbors at BrookfieldMauldin, SC70270265693.4%94.8%
Carrington ParkKansas City, MO29829828495.3%96.6%
Delano at North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills, TX26326325797.7%98.2%
Meadows at North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills, TX25225224296.0%97.4%
Kensington by the VineyardEuless, TX25925924795.4%96.6%
Monticello by the VineyardEuless, TX35435433594.6%95.6%
The ShoresOklahoma City, OK30030028896.0%97.5%
Lakeside at CoppellCoppell, TX31531529894.6%95.8%
Meadows at River RunBolingbrook, IL374137335594.9%95.5%
Park Valley ApartmentsSmyrna, GA49649647595.8%96.7%
PeakView at T-Bone RanchGreeley, CO22422421495.5%96.8%
PeakView by Horseshoe LakeLoveland, CO22222221496.4%97.7%
Stoneridge FarmsSmyrna, TN33633631794.3%95.4%
Fielder's CreekEnglewood, CO21721720795.4%97.5%
Landings of BrentwoodBrentwood, TN724172369295.6%96.0%
1250 West ApartmentsMarietta, GA468146744695.3%96.7%
Sixteen50 @ Lake Ray HubbardRockwall, TX33433432396.7%98.1%
Eleven10 at Farmers MarketDallas, TX313131229493.9%94.5%
Patina FlatsLoveland, CO15515514593.5%94.3%
Clarion Park ApartmentsOlathe, KS220121920894.5%96.1%
Spring Creek ApartmentsEdmond, OK25225224496.8%97.3%
Montclair Parc Apartment HomesOklahoma City, OK36036034495.6%96.3%
Hilliard Park ApartmentsColumbus, OH201120019798.0%98.3%
Sycamore Terrace ApartmentsTerre Haute, IN25025023995.6%97.6%
Hilliard Summit ApartmentsColumbus, OH20820819995.7%96.9%
Forty 57 ApartmentsLexington, KY43643641495.0%96.2%
Riverford Crossing ApartmentsFrankfort, KY30030028494.7%96.3%
Hilliard Grand ApartmentsDublin, OH31431429694.3%96.2%
Deep Deuce at BricktownOklahoma City, OK29429427794.2%95.9%
Retreat at Quail NorthOklahoma City, OK24024023196.3%97.0%
Tapestry Park ApartmentsBirmingham, AL35435433995.8%96.5%
Bricegrove Park ApartmentsCanal Winchester, OH24024022794.6%95.9%
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Monthly Portfolio Snapshot
JANUARY 2021 - CONTINUED
Property
Location
Total Units
Non-Revenue Units
Rentable Units
Average Occupied Units
Average % Occupied
% Leased
Multi-Family
Retreat at Hamburg PlaceLexington, KY15015014798.0%99.6%
Villas at HuffmeisterHouston, TX29429428496.6%96.9%
Villas at KingwoodKingwood, TX33033031294.5%96.4%
Waterford Place at Riata RanchCypress, TX22822822096.5%96.9%
Carrington PlaceHouston, TX32432431196.0%96.9%
Carrington at Champion ForestHouston, TX284128327095.1%96.8%
Carrington Park at HuffmeisterCypress, TX23223222094.8%95.5%
Heritage Grand at Sienna PlantationMissouri City, TX24024022995.4%96.5%
Mallard Crossing ApartmentsLoveland, OH35035033094.3%95.4%
Reserve at CreeksideChattanooga, TN19219218897.9%98.6%
Oak Crossing ApartmentsFort Wayne, IN22222221295.5%96.5%
Double Creek FlatsPlainfield, IN24024023597.9%96.8%
Jefferson at the PerimeterDunwoody, GA50450448496.0%96.8%
Bristol VillageAurora, CO24024023296.7%96.9%
Canyon Resort at Great HillsAustin, TX25625624394.9%96.4%
Reflections on SweetwaterLawrenceville, GA28028027196.8%97.5%
The Pointe at Vista RidgeLewisville, TX30030028795.7%96.5%
Belmar VillasLakewood, CO31831830395.3%96.0%
Sugar MillLawrenceville, GA24424423797.1%98.1%
Avery PointIndianapolis, IN51251248895.3%95.9%
Cottage Trails at Culpepper LandingChesapeake, VA183118217897.3%98.2%
VV & MDallas, TX310130929193.9%94.9%
Los RoblesSan Antonio, TX306130526987.9%91.0%
Total
21,5671321,55420,55195.3%96.4%
Commercial Space
Storage
LocationTotal UnitsTotal Storage UnitsOccupied Storage Units% Occupied
Park Valley Commercial
Smyrna, GA
111100.0%
     Retail
LocationTotal UnitsTotal Square FootageOccupied Square Footage% Occupied
Patina Flats
Loveland, CO
715,2068,53456.1%









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Monthly Portfolio Snapshot
FEBRUARY 2021
Property
Location
Total Units
Non-Revenue Units
Rentable Units
Average Occupied Units
Average % Occupied
% Leased
Multi-Family
Villages at Spring Hill ApartmentsSpring Hill, TN17617616996.0%96.5%
Harrison Place ApartmentsIndianapolis, IN30730729997.4%98.6%
The Residences on McGinnis FerrySuwanee, GA696169565694.3%95.3%
The 1800 at Barrett LakesKennesaw, GA50050047494.8%96.0%
The OasisColorado Springs, CO25225224195.6%96.6%
Columns on WetheringtonFlorence, KY19219218596.4%97.3%
Preston Hills at Mill CreekBuford, GA464146344896.6%97.4%
Eagle Lake Landing ApartmentsSpeedway, IN27727726495.3%99.0%
Reveal on CumberlandFishers, IN22022021899.1%99.7%
Heritage Place ApartmentsFranklin, TN10510510398.1%98.8%
Rosemont at East CobbMarietta, GA18018017195.0%96.8%
Ridge Crossings ApartmentsBirmingham, AL72072067994.3%95.0%
Bella Terra at City CenterAurora, CO30430428694.1%95.3%
Hearthstone at City CenterAurora, CO36036033994.2%94.9%
Arbors at BrookfieldMauldin, SC70270265292.9%94.9%
Carrington ParkKansas City, MO29829828495.3%96.4%
Delano at North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills, TX26326325597.0%98.5%
Meadows at North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills, TX25225224296.0%97.1%
Kensington by the VineyardEuless, TX25925924695.0%96.5%
Monticello by the VineyardEuless, TX35435433394.1%95.5%
The ShoresOklahoma City, OK30030028795.7%97.3%
Lakeside at CoppellCoppell, TX31531529994.9%96.5%
Meadows at River RunBolingbrook, IL374137335394.4%95.4%
Park Valley ApartmentsSmyrna, GA49649647395.4%96.4%
PeakView at T-Bone RanchGreeley, CO22422421294.6%95.3%
PeakView by Horseshoe LakeLoveland, CO22222221496.4%97.3%
Stoneridge FarmsSmyrna, TN33633632295.8%96.9%
Fielder's CreekEnglewood, CO21721720795.4%96.3%
Landings of BrentwoodBrentwood, TN724172368394.3%95.9%
1250 West ApartmentsMarietta, GA468146744595.1%96.5%
Sixteen50 @ Lake Ray HubbardRockwall, TX33433432196.1%97.2%
Eleven10 at Farmers MarketDallas, TX313131229092.7%95.1%
Patina FlatsLoveland, CO15515514492.9%94.4%
Clarion Park ApartmentsOlathe, KS220121920894.5%96.4%
Spring Creek ApartmentsEdmond, OK25225223994.8%96.2%
Montclair Parc Apartment HomesOklahoma City, OK36036034495.6%96.3%
Hilliard Park ApartmentsColumbus, OH201120019798.0%98.6%
Sycamore Terrace ApartmentsTerre Haute, IN25025024196.4%98.0%
Hilliard Summit ApartmentsColumbus, OH20820819895.2%97.5%
Forty 57 ApartmentsLexington, KY43643641495.0%95.8%
Riverford Crossing ApartmentsFrankfort, KY30030028695.3%96.9%
Hilliard Grand ApartmentsDublin, OH31431429995.2%96.8%
Deep Deuce at BricktownOklahoma City, OK29429427994.9%96.1%
Retreat at Quail NorthOklahoma City, OK24024022995.4%97.2%
Tapestry Park ApartmentsBirmingham, AL35435433795.2%96.0%
Bricegrove Park ApartmentsCanal Winchester, OH24024023095.8%97.3%
Retreat at Hamburg PlaceLexington, KY15015014496.0%96.5%
Villas at HuffmeisterHouston, TX29429428295.9%96.6%
Villas at KingwoodKingwood, TX33033031495.2%96.2%
Waterford Place at Riata RanchCypress, TX22822822196.9%97.4%
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Monthly Portfolio Snapshot
FEBRUARY 2021 - CONTINUED
Property
Location
Total Units
Non-Revenue Units
Rentable Units
Average Occupied Units
Average % Occupied
% Leased
Multi-Family
Carrington PlaceHouston, TX32432430895.1%96.3%
Carrington at Champion ForestHouston, TX284128327195.4%96.7%
Carrington Park at HuffmeisterCypress, TX23223222295.7%96.9%
Heritage Grand at Sienna PlantationMissouri City, TX24024022895.0%96.3%
Mallard Crossing ApartmentsLoveland, OH35035033194.6%96.2%
Reserve at CreeksideChattanooga, TN19219218797.4%98.2%
Oak Crossing ApartmentsFort Wayne, IN22222221697.3%98.4%
Double Creek FlatsPlainfield, IN24024023597.9%96.4%
Jefferson at the PerimeterDunwoody, GA50450448195.4%96.4%
Bristol VillageAurora, CO24024023095.8%96.7%
Canyon Resort at Great HillsAustin, TX25625624294.5%95.5%
Reflections on SweetwaterLawrenceville, GA28028027196.8%97.9%
The Pointe at Vista RidgeLewisville, TX30030028695.3%96.4%
Belmar VillasLakewood, CO31831830295.0%96.0%
Sugar MillLawrenceville, GA24424424098.4%98.6%
Avery PointIndianapolis, IN51251248795.1%95.9%
Cottage Trails at Culpepper LandingChesapeake, VA183118217796.7%97.7%
VV & M Dallas, TX310130929093.5%95.0%
Los RoblesSan Antonio, TX30630627589.9%93.5%
Total
21,5671121,55620,53595.2%96.4%
Commercial Space
StorageLocationTotal UnitsTotal Storage UnitsOccupied Storage Units% Occupied
Park Valley Commercial
Smyrna, GA
111100.0%
Retail
LocationTotal UnitsTotal Square FootageOccupied Square Footage% Occupied
Patina Flats
Loveland, CO
715,2068,53456.1%















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Monthly Portfolio Snapshot
MARCH 2021
Property
Location
Total Units
Non-Revenue Units
Rentable Units
Average Occupied Units
Average % Occupied
% Leased
Multi-Family
Villages at Spring Hill ApartmentsSpring Hill, TN17617617096.6%97.7%
Harrison Place ApartmentsIndianapolis, IN30730729796.7%98.0%
The Residences on McGinnis FerrySuwanee, GA696169566595.5%96.6%
The 1800 at Barrett LakesKennesaw, GA50050047895.6%97.4%
The OasisColorado Springs, CO25225224095.2%97.7%
Columns on WetheringtonFlorence, KY19219218294.8%98.1%
Preston Hills at Mill CreekBuford, GA46446444996.8%97.9%
Eagle Lake Landing ApartmentsSpeedway, IN27727726696.0%98.8%
Reveal on CumberlandFishers, IN22022021597.7%99.3%
Heritage Place ApartmentsFranklin, TN105105105100.0%100.0%
Rosemont at East CobbMarietta, GA18018017496.7%98.0%
Ridge Crossings ApartmentsBirmingham, AL72072067093.1%95.0%
Bella Terra at City CenterAurora, CO30430428794.4%95.9%
Hearthstone at City CenterAurora, CO36036033693.3%94.8%
Arbors at BrookfieldMauldin, SC70270265593.3%95.7%
Carrington ParkKansas City, MO29829828495.3%95.9%
Delano at North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills, TX263126225797.7%98.9%
Meadows at North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills, TX252624624095.2%96.5%
Kensington by the VineyardEuless, TX25925924795.4%97.5%
Monticello by the VineyardEuless, TX35435433694.9%97.1%
The ShoresOklahoma City, OK300129928695.3%97.1%
Lakeside at CoppellCoppell, TX315730830095.2%96.6%
Meadows at River RunBolingbrook, IL374137334893.0%94.0%
Park Valley ApartmentsSmyrna, GA49649647195.0%96.7%
PeakView at T-Bone RanchGreeley, CO22422421395.1%96.4%
PeakView by Horseshoe LakeLoveland, CO22222221195.0%96.9%
Stoneridge FarmsSmyrna, TN33633631994.9%96.8%
Fielder's CreekEnglewood, CO21721721096.8%98.2%
Landings of BrentwoodBrentwood, TN724172369596.0%97.4%
1250 West ApartmentsMarietta, GA468146744194.2%95.9%
Sixteen50 @ Lake Ray HubbardRockwall, TX33433431895.2%97.1%
Eleven10 at Farmers MarketDallas, TX313131229393.6%96.2%
Patina FlatsLoveland, CO15515514794.8%95.7%
Clarion Park ApartmentsOlathe, KS220121920995.0%96.6%
Spring Creek ApartmentsEdmond, OK252225023994.8%96.9%
Montclair Parc Apartment HomesOklahoma City, OK360635434194.7%96.1%
Hilliard Park ApartmentsColumbus, OH201120019798.0%98.5%
Sycamore Terrace ApartmentsTerre Haute, IN25025024296.8%98.0%
Hilliard Summit ApartmentsColumbus, OH20820820096.2%98.8%
Forty 57 ApartmentsLexington, KY43643641495.0%96.2%
Riverford Crossing ApartmentsFrankfort, KY30030028996.3%98.2%
Hilliard Grand ApartmentsDublin, OH31431429995.2%97.2%
Deep Deuce at BricktownOklahoma City, OK294728728095.2%96.4%
Retreat at Quail NorthOklahoma City, OK240423623397.1%97.8%
Tapestry Park ApartmentsBirmingham, AL35435433895.5%96.3%
Bricegrove Park ApartmentsCanal Winchester, OH24024022995.4%96.5%
Retreat at Hamburg PlaceLexington, KY15015014294.7%96.2%
Villas at HuffmeisterHouston, TX29429428496.6%98.0%
Villas at KingwoodKingwood, TX33033031294.5%96.0%
Waterford Place at Riata RanchCypress, TX22822822397.8%98.9%
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Monthly Portfolio Snapshot
MARCH 2021 - CONTINUED
Property
Location
Total Units
Non-Revenue Units
Rentable Units
Average Occupied Units
Average % Occupied
% Leased
Multi-Family
Carrington PlaceHouston, TX32432430393.5%96.3%
Carrington at Champion ForestHouston, TX284128327095.1%97.1%
Carrington Park at HuffmeisterCypress, TX23223222396.1%97.3%
Heritage Grand at Sienna PlantationMissouri City, TX24024022895.0%96.2%
Mallard Crossing ApartmentsLoveland, OH35035033294.9%96.3%
Reserve at CreeksideChattanooga, TN19219218797.4%98.4%
Oak Crossing ApartmentsFort Wayne, IN22222221697.3%98.4%
Double Creek FlatsPlainfield, IN24024023095.8%97.4%
Jefferson at the PerimeterDunwoody, GA50450448295.6%97.1%
Bristol VillageAurora, CO24024023497.5%98.2%
Canyon Resort at Great HillsAustin, TX25625624093.8%96.0%
Reflections on SweetwaterLawrenceville, GA28028027297.1%98.4%
The Pointe at Vista RidgeLewisville, TX30030028896.0%97.3%
Belmar VillasLakewood, CO31831830295.0%96.2%
Sugar MillLawrenceville, GA24424423897.5%97.9%
Avery PointIndianapolis, IN51251249195.9%97.3%
Cottage Trails at Culpepper LandingChesapeake, VA183118217796.7%97.9%
VV & M Dallas, TX310130929394.5%96.8%
Los RoblesSan Antonio, TX306130528793.8%96.3%
Garrison StationMurfreesboro, TN2422228.3%31.8%
Total
21,5914721,54420,57195.3%96.9%
Commercial Space
StorageLocationTotal UnitsTotal Storage UnitsOccupied Storage Units% Occupied
Park Valley Commercial
Smyrna, GA
111100.0%
Retail
LocationTotal UnitsTotal Square FootageOccupied Square Footage% Occupied
Patina Flats
Loveland, CO
715,2068,53456.1%




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DEFINITIONS OF PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE METRICS
Total Units:    Number of units per property at the end of the reporting period.
Non-Revenue Units:    Number of model units or other non-revenue administrative units at the end of the reporting period.
Rentable Units:    Total Units less Non-Revenue Units at the end of the reporting period.
Average Occupied Units:    Number of units occupied based on a daily average during the reporting period.
Average Percent Occupied:    Percent of units occupied (Average Occupied Units divided by Total Units).
Percent Leased:    Percent of Total Units leased at the end of the reporting period (number of leased units divided by Total Units).
Total Storage Units:    Total number of storage units at the end of the reporting period.
Occupied Storage Units:    Total number of storage units occupied at the end of the reporting period.
Total Square Footage:    Total square footage of commercial property at the end of the reporting period.
Occupied Square Footage:    Total square footage of commercial property occupied at the end of the reporting period.
Percent Occupied:    Percent of storage units occupied (Occupied Storage Units divided by Total Storage Units) or square footage occupied (Occupied Square Footage divided by Total Square Footage).



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