Form 1-A Issuer Information UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 1-A
REGULATION A OFFERING STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
OMB APPROVAL

FORM 1-A

OMB Number: 3235-0286


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1-A: Filer Information

Issuer CIK
0001923734
Issuer CCC
XXXXXXXX
DOS File Number
Offering File Number
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Submission Contact Information

Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

1-A: Item 1. Issuer Information

Issuer Infomation

Exact name of issuer as specified in the issuer's charter
Ark7 Properties Plus LLC
Jurisdiction of Incorporation / Organization
DELAWARE
Year of Incorporation
2022
CIK
0001923734
Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code
REAL ESTATE OPERATORS (NO DEVELOPERS) & LESSORS
I.R.S. Employer Identification Number
88-1359905
Total number of full-time employees
0
Total number of part-time employees
0

Contact Infomation

Address of Principal Executive Offices

Address 1
535 Mission St.
Address 2
14th Floor
City
San Francisco
State/Country
CALIFORNIA
Mailing Zip/ Postal Code
94105
Phone
415-275-0701

Provide the following information for the person the Securities and Exchange Commission's staff should call in connection with any pre-qualification review of the offering statement.

Name
Andrew Stephenson
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Country
Mailing Zip/ Postal Code
Phone

Provide up to two e-mail addresses to which the Securities and Exchange Commission's staff may send any comment letters relating to the offering statement. After qualification of the offering statement, such e-mail addresses are not required to remain active.

Financial Statements

Industry Group (select one) Banking Insurance Other

Use the financial statements for the most recent period contained in this offering statement to provide the following information about the issuer. The following table does not include all of the line items from the financial statements. Long Term Debt would include notes payable, bonds, mortgages, and similar obligations. To determine "Total Revenues" for all companies selecting "Other" for their industry group, refer to Article 5-03(b)(1) of Regulation S-X. For companies selecting "Insurance", refer to Article 7-04 of Regulation S-X for calculation of "Total Revenues" and paragraphs 5 and 7 of Article 7-04 for "Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues".

Balance Sheet Information

Cash and Cash Equivalents
$ 0.00
Investment Securities
$ 0.00
Total Investments
$
Accounts and Notes Receivable
$ 0.00
Loans
$
Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E):
$ 0.00
Property and Equipment
$
Total Assets
$ 0.00
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
$ 753.00
Policy Liabilities and Accruals
$
Deposits
$
Long Term Debt
$ 0.00
Total Liabilities
$ 753.00
Total Stockholders' Equity
$ -753.00
Total Liabilities and Equity
$ 0.00

Statement of Comprehensive Income Information

Total Revenues
$ 0.00
Total Interest Income
$
Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues
$ -753.00
Total Interest Expenses
$
Depreciation and Amortization
$ 0.00
Net Income
$ 0.00
Earnings Per Share - Basic
$ 0.00
Earnings Per Share - Diluted
$ 0.00
Name of Auditor (if any)
George Dimov CPA

Outstanding Securities

Common Equity

Name of Class (if any) Common Equity
Series #WGI3Z
Common Equity Units Outstanding
10
Common Equity CUSIP (if any):
000000n/a
Common Equity Units Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any)
n/a

Preferred Equity

Preferred Equity Name of Class (if any)
n/a
Preferred Equity Units Outstanding
0
Preferred Equity CUSIP (if any)
000000n/a
Preferred Equity Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any)
n/a

Debt Securities

Debt Securities Name of Class (if any)
n/a
Debt Securities Units Outstanding
0
Debt Securities CUSIP (if any):
000000n/a
Debt Securities Name of Trading Center or Quotation Medium (if any)
n/a

1-A: Item 2. Issuer Eligibility

Issuer Eligibility

Check this box to certify that all of the following statements are true for the issuer(s)

1-A: Item 3. Application of Rule 262

Application Rule 262

Check this box to certify that, as of the time of this filing, each person described in Rule 262 of Regulation A is either not disqualified under that rule or is disqualified but has received a waiver of such disqualification.

Check this box if "bad actor" disclosure under Rule 262(d) is provided in Part II of the offering statement.

1-A: Item 4. Summary Information Regarding the Offering and Other Current or Proposed Offerings

Summary Infomation

Check the appropriate box to indicate whether you are conducting a Tier 1 or Tier 2 offering Tier1 Tier2
Check the appropriate box to indicate whether the financial statements have been audited Unaudited Audited
Types of Securities Offered in this Offering Statement (select all that apply)
Equity (common or preferred stock)
Does the issuer intend to offer the securities on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 251(d)(3)? Yes No
Does the issuer intend this offering to last more than one year? Yes No
Does the issuer intend to price this offering after qualification pursuant to Rule 253(b)? Yes No
Will the issuer be conducting a best efforts offering? Yes No
Has the issuer used solicitation of interest communications in connection with the proposed offering? Yes No
Does the proposed offering involve the resale of securities by affiliates of the issuer? Yes No
Number of securities offered
11350
Number of securities of that class outstanding
0

The information called for by this item below may be omitted if undetermined at the time of filing or submission, except that if a price range has been included in the offering statement, the midpoint of that range must be used to respond. Please refer to Rule 251(a) for the definition of "aggregate offering price" or "aggregate sales" as used in this item. Please leave the field blank if undetermined at this time and include a zero if a particular item is not applicable to the offering.

Price per security
$ 32.0000
The portion of the aggregate offering price attributable to securities being offered on behalf of the issuer
$ 363200.00
The portion of the aggregate offering price attributable to securities being offered on behalf of selling securityholders
$ 0.00
The portion of the aggregate offering price attributable to all the securities of the issuer sold pursuant to a qualified offering statement within the 12 months before the qualification of this offering statement
$ 0.00
The estimated portion of aggregate sales attributable to securities that may be sold pursuant to any other qualified offering statement concurrently with securities being sold under this offering statement
$ 0.00
Total (the sum of the aggregate offering price and aggregate sales in the four preceding paragraphs)
$ 363200.00

Anticipated fees in connection with this offering and names of service providers

Underwriters - Name of Service Provider
Underwriters - Fees
$
Sales Commissions - Name of Service Provider
Dalmore Group, LLC
Sales Commissions - Fee
$ 3632.00
Finders' Fees - Name of Service Provider
Finders' Fees - Fees
$
Audit - Name of Service Provider
George Dimov CPA
Audit - Fees
$ 1600.00
Legal - Name of Service Provider
CrowdCheck Law LLP
Legal - Fees
$ 60000.00
Promoters - Name of Service Provider
Promoters - Fees
$
Blue Sky Compliance - Name of Service Provider
State notice filing fees
Blue Sky Compliance - Fees
$ 12000.00
CRD Number of any broker or dealer listed:
136352
Estimated net proceeds to the issuer
$ 285968.00
Clarification of responses (if necessary)

1-A: Item 5. Jurisdictions in Which Securities are to be Offered

Jurisdictions in Which Securities are to be Offered

Using the list below, select the jurisdictions in which the issuer intends to offer the securities

Selected States and Jurisdictions
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
HAWAII
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
UTAH
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PUERTO RICO
ALBERTA, CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
MANITOBA, CANADA
NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA
NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
ONTARIO, CANADA
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA
QUEBEC, CANADA
SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA
YUKON, CANADA

Using the list below, select the jurisdictions in which the securities are to be offered by underwriters, dealers or sales persons or check the appropriate box

None
Same as the jurisdictions in which the issuer intends to offer the securities
Selected States and Jurisdictions

ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
HAWAII
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
UTAH
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PUERTO RICO
ALBERTA, CANADA
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
MANITOBA, CANADA
NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA
NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
ONTARIO, CANADA
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA
QUEBEC, CANADA
SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA
YUKON, CANADA

1-A: Item 6. Unregistered Securities Issued or Sold Within One Year

Unregistered Securities Issued or Sold Within One Year

None

Unregistered Securities Act

(e) Indicate the section of the Securities Act or Commission rule or regulation relied upon for exemption from the registration requirements of such Act and state briefly the facts relied upon for such exemption

 

AN OFFERING STATEMENT PURSUANT TO REGULATION A RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED BEFORE THE OFFERING STATEMENT FILED WITH THE COMMISSION IS QUALIFIED. THIS PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR MAY THERE BE ANY SALES OF THESE SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL BEFORE REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE LAWS OF SUCH STATE. THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO SATISFY ITS OBLIGATION TO DELIVER A FINAL OFFERING CIRCULAR BY SENDING YOU A NOTICE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE COMPANY’S SALE TO YOU THAT CONTAINS THE URL WHERE THE FINAL OFFERING CIRCULAR OR THE OFFERING STATEMENT IN WHICH SUCH FINAL OFFERING CIRCULAR WAS FILED MAY BE OBTAINED.

 

PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR DATED APRIL 26, 2022

 

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC

(A DELAWARE SERIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)

535 Mission St., 14th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94105

www.ark7.com

 

  Series Membership Interests Overview
Price to Public Underwriting Discounts and Commissions(1) Proceeds to Issuer Proceeds to Other Persons
 
Series #WGI3Z Interest Per Unit $32.00 $0.03 $31.97(2) N/A
Total Minimum N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Maximum $363,200 $3,632 $359,568(2) N/A

 

(1) The company has engaged Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC (“Dalmore”), to perform administrative and compliance related functions in connection with this offering, but not for underwriting or placement agent services. This includes the 1% commission, approximately $3,632 assuming a fully subscribed offering, but it does not include the one-time expense allowance of $5,000, or consulting fees of $20,000 payable by the company to Dalmore. See “Plan of Distribution” for details. The company intends to distribute all offerings of the Series #WGI3Z Interests and other Series Interests (individually a Series Interest and collectively, the “Series Interests”) in any series of the company principally through Ark7 Properties Plus LLC as described in greater detail under “Plan of Distribution and Subscription Procedure.”
(2) The company anticipates approximately $3,632 of the proceeds from the Series Interests purchased will be used for offering expenses in fees to Dalmore. These numbers do not include state filing fees.

 

There is no minimum subscription per investor.

 

 

 

 

This offering will terminate at the earlier of (i) the date at which the maximum offering amount has been sold, (ii) the date at which the offering is earlier terminated by the company, in its sole discretion or (iii) the date that is three years from this offering being qualified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission” or “SEC”). At least every 12 months after this offering has been qualified by the SEC the company will file a post-qualification amendment to include the company’s recent financial statements. In addition, the company may periodically file a post-qualification amendment to include additional Series Interests to this offering. No escrow agent has been engaged for this offering and hold funds tendered by investors will be held in a segregated account controlled by the company.

 

The company may undertake one or more closings on a rolling basis, and, after each closing, funds tendered by investors will be available to the company and issue the interests to investors. See Plan of Distribution. No escrow agent has been engaged for this offering and hold funds tendered by investors will be held in a segregated account controlled by the company.

 

THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL OF ANY SECURITIES OFFERED OR THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS UPON THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SOLICITATION MATERIALS. THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION WITH THE COMMISSION; HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION HAS NOT MADE AN INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION

 

GENERALLY, NO SALE MAY BE MADE TO YOU IN THIS OFFERING IF THE AGGREGATE PURCHASE PRICE YOU PAY IS MORE THAN 10% OF THE GREATER OF YOUR ANNUAL INCOME OR NET WORTH. DIFFERENT RULES APPLY TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND NON-NATURAL PERSONS. BEFORE MAKING ANY REPRESENTATION THAT YOUR INVESTMENT DOES NOT EXCEED APPLICABLE THRESHOLDS, THE COMPANY ENCOURAGES YOU TO REVIEW RULE 251(d)(2)(i)(C) OF REGULATION A. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON INVESTING, THE COMPANY ENCOURAGES YOU TO REFER TO www.investor.gov.

 

This offering is inherently risky. See “Risk Factors” on page 4.

 

Sales of these securities will commence on approximately [date].

 

The company is following the “Offering Circular” format of disclosure under Regulation A.

 

In the event that the company becomes a reporting company under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the company intends to take advantage of the provisions that relate to “Emerging Growth Companies” under the JOBS Act of 2012. See “Summary — Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company.”

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Summary   1
Risk Factors   4
Dilution   11
Plan of Distribution   11
Use of Proceeds to Issuer   14
The Company’s Business   15
The Company’s Property   21
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   22
Directors, Executive Officers and Significant Employees   24
Compensation of Directors and Officers   25
Security Ownership of Management and Certain Securityholders   25
Interest of Management and Others in Certain Transactions   26
Securities Being Offered   27
Financial Statements   F-1

 

In this Offering Circular, the terms “Ark7 Properties Plus LLC” “Ark7 Properties,” “we,” “us, “our,” the “company” and similar terms refer to Ark7 Properties Plus LLC, a Delaware series limited liability company.

 

THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE COMPANY, ITS BUSINESS PLAN AND STRATEGY, AND ITS INDUSTRY. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON THE BELIEFS OF, ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY, AND INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT. WHEN USED IN THE OFFERING MATERIALS, THE WORDS “ESTIMATE,” “PROJECT,” “BELIEVE,” “ANTICIPATE,” “INTEND,” “EXPECT” AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH CONSTITUTE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE STATEMENTS REFLECT MANAGEMENT’S CURRENT VIEWS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE EVENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE THE COMPANY’S ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE ON WHICH THEY ARE MADE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE ANY OBLIGATION TO REVISE OR UPDATE THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER SUCH DATE OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF UNANTICIPATED EVENTS.

 

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Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company

 

The company is not subject to the ongoing reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) because the company is not registering its securities under the Exchange Act. Rather, the company will be subject to the more limited reporting requirements under Regulation A, including the obligation to electronically file:

 

annual reports (including disclosure relating to our business operations for the preceding two fiscal years, or, if in existence for less than two years, since inception, related party transactions, beneficial ownership of the issuer’s securities, executive officers and directors and certain executive compensation information, management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of the issuer’s liquidity, capital resources, and results of operations, and two years of audited financial statements),

 

semiannual reports (including disclosure primarily relating to the issuer’s interim financial statements and MD&A) and

 

current reports for certain material events.

 

In addition, at any time after completing reporting for the fiscal year in which the company’s offering statement was qualified, if the securities of each class to which this offering statement relates are held of record by fewer than 300 persons and offers or sales are not ongoing, the company may immediately suspend its ongoing reporting obligations under Regulation A.

 

If and when the company becomes subject to the ongoing reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, as an issuer with less than $1.07 billion in total annual gross revenues during its last fiscal year, it will qualify as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”) and this status will be significant. An emerging growth company may take advantage of certain reduced reporting requirements and is relieved of certain other significant requirements that are otherwise generally applicable to public companies. In particular, as an emerging growth company, the company:

 

will not be required to obtain an auditor attestation on its internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;

 

will not be required to provide a detailed narrative disclosure discussing its compensation principles, objectives and elements and analyzing how those elements fit with its principles and objectives (commonly referred to as “compensation discussion and analysis”);

 

will not be required to obtain a non-binding advisory vote from its unit holders on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements (commonly referred to as the “say-on-pay,” “say-on-frequency” and “say-on-golden-parachute” votes);

 

will be exempt from certain executive compensation disclosure provisions requiring a pay-for-performance graph and CEO pay ratio disclosure;

 

may present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, or MD&A; and

 

will be eligible to claim longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards.

 

The company intends to take advantage of all of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions, including the longer phase-in periods for the adoption of new or revised financial accounting standards under Section 107 of the JOBS Act. The company’s election to use the phase-in periods may make it difficult to compare its financial statements to those of non-emerging growth companies and other emerging growth companies that have opted out of the phase-in periods under Section 107 of the JOBS Act.

 

Under the JOBS Act, the company may take advantage of the above-described reduced reporting requirements and exemptions for up to five years after its initial sale of common equity pursuant to a registration statement declared effective under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or such earlier time that the company no longer meets the definition of an emerging growth company. Note that this offering, while a public offering, is not a sale of common equity pursuant to a registration statement, since the offering is conducted pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements. In this regard, the JOBS Act provides that the company would cease to be an “emerging growth company” if it has more than $1.07 billion in annual revenues, have more than $700 million in market value of its common stock held by non-affiliates, or issue more than $1 billion in principal amount of non-convertible debt over a three-year period.

 

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Certain of these reduced reporting requirements and exemptions are also available to us due to the fact that the company may also qualify, once listed, as a “smaller reporting company” under the Commission’s rules. For instance, smaller reporting companies are not required to obtain an auditor attestation on their assessment of internal control over financial reporting; are not required to provide a compensation discussion and analysis; are not required to provide a pay-for-performance graph or CEO pay ratio disclosure; and may present only two years of audited financial statements and related MD&A disclosure.

 

SERIES OFFERING TABLE

 

The table below shows key information related to the offering of each Series, as of [April __, 2022]. Please also refer to “The Company’s Business – Property Overview” and “Use of Proceeds” for further details.

 

SERIES NAME   UNDERLYING ASSETS   OFFERING PRICE PER SERIES INTEREST     MAXIMUM OFFERING SIZE     MINIMUM/MAXIMUM/ SUBSCRIBED SERIES INTERESTS (1)     INITIAL QUALIFICATION DATE     OPEN DATE     CLOSING DATE     STATUS  
Series #WGI3Z   11679 W Madero Dr, Arizona City, AZ 85123   $ 32.00     $ 363,200     0 = Minimum
11,350 = Maximum
    [____]     [____]     [____]       [____]  

 

 
(1) For open offerings, each row states, with respect to the given offering, the minimum and maximum number of Series Interests offered and the number of subscriptions for Series Interests received as of the date of this Offering Circular, but the closing of such offering has not yet taken place. For any closed offerings, each row would state the actual number of Series Interests sold.
(2) For each offering, each row states, with respect to the given offering, the date on which the offering was initially qualified by the Commission.
(3) For each offering, each row states, with respect to the given offering, the date on which offers and sales for such offering commenced.

 

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SUMMARY

 

OFFERING CIRCULAR SUMMARY

 

This Offering Circular Summary highlights information contained elsewhere and does not contain all of the information that you should consider in making your investment decision. Before investing in the company’s Series Interests, you should carefully read this entire Offering Circular, including the company’s financial statements and related notes. You should also consider, among other information, the matters described under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

The Company

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC, a Delaware series limited liability company formed on March 17, 2022 (“Ark7 Properties”). Ark7 Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Ark7”) is the managing member of Ark7 Properties. The purpose of the company is to establish separate series for the holding of properties to be acquired by the company.

 

Ark7 is a real estate investment platform that allows individual investors to have direct access to quality real estate investment opportunities and invest in the units of each property.

 

Investors in this offering will acquire Series Interests in a Series of the company, each of which is a separate registered series of the company for purposes of assets and liabilities.

 

It is not anticipated that any Series would own any assets other than its respective property, the reason for which the applicable Series was created, (“The Underlying Asset(s)”), plus cash reserves for maintenance, insurance and other expenses pertaining to each Underlying Asset and amounts earned by each Series from the monetization of the Underlying Asset. It is intended that owners of an interest in a Series will only have assets, liabilities, profits and losses pertaining to the specific Underlying Assets owned by that Series.

 

For example, an investor who acquires Series Interests in Series #WGI3Z will only have assets, liabilities, profits, and losses pertaining to the property located at 11679 W Madero Dr, Arizona City, AZ 85123.

 

Ark7 will serve as the asset manager responsible for managing each Series’ Underlying Asset (the “Asset Manager”) as described in the Asset Management Agreement between Ark7 Inc. and Ark7 Properties Plus LLC – Series #WGI3Z.

 

Ark7 will serve as the managing member (the “Managing Member”) responsible for the day-to-day management of the company and each registered series.

 

Organizational Chart

 

For ease of understanding the company’s business structure, it has included the organizational chart below.

 

 

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The Current Offering

 

Maximum Offering Amount   Up to $363,200 of Series #WGI3Z Interests to be acquired pursuant to a Subscription Agreement are being offered on a “best efforts” basis.
     
Minimum Offering Amount   None.
     
Price Per Security  

$32.00 per Series #WGI3Z Interest

     
Minimum Investment   One Series Interest per investor.
     
Use of Proceeds   The proceeds from the sale of Series #WGI3Z will be used for general working capital, repayment of loans to the company’s Managing Member, and to create a maintenance reserve for the applicable Underlying Asset.
     
Series Interests outstanding before the offering   Series #WGI3Z Interest: 10
     
Series Interests outstanding after the offering   Series #WGI3Z Interest: 11,360

 

Selected Risks

 

The company’s business is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those highlighted in the section titled “Risk Factors” immediately following this summary. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

An investment in an offering constitutes only an investment in that Series and not in the company or any Underlying Asset.

 

Liability of investors between series of interests.

 

Each Series Interest will rely on its Managing Member, Ark7 to manage each property.

 

If Ark7, the company’s Asset Manager, fails to retain its key personnel, the company may not be able to achieve its anticipated level of growth and its business could suffer.

 

There is competition for time among the various entities sharing the same management team.

 

There is currently no trading market for the company’s securities.

 

The company has limited operating history for investors to evaluate.

 

Possible Changes in Federal Tax Laws make it impossible to giver certainty to the tax treatment of any series of interest.

 

The company’s consolidated financial statements include a going concern opinion.

 

The company may not raise sufficient funds to achieve its business objectives.

 

The company’s management has full discretion as to the use of proceeds from the offering.

 

The purchase prices for the Series Interests have been arbitrarily determined.

 

If the company does not successfully dispose of real estate assets, you may have to hold your investment for an indefinite period.

 

 

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Competition with other parties entering real estate investment business may reduce the company’s profitability.

 

The company does not intend to hire an escrow agent and therefore does not have an independent third-party holding investors funds until they are released to the company.

 

The company’s real estate and real estate-related assets will be subject to the risks typically associated with real estate.

 

The underlying value and performance of any real estate asset will fluctuate with general and local economic conditions.

 

The market in which the company participates is competitive and, if it does not compete effectively, its operating results could be harmed.

 

An Underlying Asset that has significant vacancies could be difficult to sell, which could diminish the return on the Underlying Asset.

 

The company may decide to sell an Underlying Asset which could conflict with an investor’s interests.

 

A decline in general economic conditions in the markets in which each Underlying Asset is located or in the United States generally could lead to an increase in tenant defaults, lower rental rates and less demand for commercial real estate space in those markets.

 

Lawsuits may arise between the company and its tenants resulting in lower cash distributions to investors.

 

Costs imposed pursuant to governmental laws and regulations may reduce the company’s net income and the cash available for distributions to its investors.

 

The costs of defending against claims of environmental liability, of complying with environmental regulatory requirements, of remediating any contaminated property or of paying personal injury or other damage claims could reduce the amounts available for distribution to the company’s investors.

 

Costs associated with complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act may decrease cash available for distributions.

 

Uninsured losses relating to real property or excessively expensive premiums for insurance coverage could reduce the company’s cash flows and the return on investment.

 

The company’s Operating Agreement and applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement each include a forum selection provision, that requires disputes be resolved in state or federal courts in the State of California, under Delaware law, regardless of convenience or cost to you, the investor, which could result in less favorable outcomes to the plaintiff(s) in any action against our company.

 

Investors in this offering may not be entitled to a jury trial with respect to claims arising under the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement, which could result in less favorable outcomes to the plaintiff(s) in any action under the Agreement.

 

The company’s results of operations may be negatively impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

 

Actual or threatened epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks, or other public health crises may adversely affect the company’s business.

 

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

The SEC requires the company to identify risks that are specific to its business and its financial condition. The company is still subject to all the same risks that all companies in its business, and all companies in the economy, are exposed to. These include risks relating to economic downturns, political and economic events and technological developments (such as cyber-attacks and the ability to prevent those attacks). Additionally, early-stage companies are inherently more risky than more developed companies. You should consider general risks as well as specific risks when deciding whether to invest.

 

Risks Relating to the Structure, Operation and Performance of the Company

 

An investment in an offering constitutes only an investment in that Series and not in the company or any Underlying Asset. A purchase of Series Interests in a Series does not constitute an investment in either the company or an Underlying Asset directly, or in any other Series Interest. This results in limited voting rights of the investor, which are solely related to a particular Series, and are further limited by the Series Limited Liability Company Agreement of Ark7 Properties dated March 17, 2022, (the “Operating Agreement”) of the company, described further herein. Investors will have limited voting rights. Thus, the Managing Member and the Asset Manager retain significant control over the management of the company, each Series and the Underlying Assets.

 

Furthermore, because the Interests in a Series do not constitute an investment in the company as a whole, holders of the Interests in a Series are not expected to receive any economic benefit from, or be subject to the liabilities of, the assets of any other Series. In addition, the economic interest of a holder in a Series will not be identical to owning a direct undivided interest in an Underlying Asset because, among other things, a Series will be required to pay corporate taxes before distributions are made to the holders, and the Asset Manager will receive a fee in respect of its management of the Underlying Asset.

 

Liability of investors between series of interests. The company is structured as a Delaware series limited liability company that issues a separate series of interests for each Underlying Asset. Each series of interests will merely be a separate series and not a separate legal entity. Under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “LLC Act”), if certain conditions (as set forth in Section 18-215(b) of the LLC Act) are met, the liability of investors holding one series of interests is segregated from the liability of investors holding another series of interests and the assets of one series of interests are not available to satisfy the liabilities of other series of interests.

 

Although this limitation of liability is recognized by the courts of Delaware, there is no guarantee that if challenged in the courts of another U.S. State or a foreign jurisdiction, such courts will uphold a similar interpretation of Delaware corporation law, and in the past certain jurisdictions have not honored such interpretation.

 

If the company’s series limited liability company structure is not respected, then investors may have to share any liabilities of the company with all investors and not just those who hold the same series of interests as them. Furthermore, while the company intends to maintain separate and distinct records for each series of interests and account for them separately and otherwise meet the requirements of the LLC Act, it is possible a court could conclude that the methods used did not satisfy Section 18-215(b) of the LLC Act and thus potentially expose the assets of a series to the liabilities of another series of interests. The consequence of this is that investors may have to bear higher than anticipated expenses which would adversely affect the value of their Series Interests or the likelihood of any distributions being made by a particular Series to its investors.

 

In addition, the company is not aware of any court case that has tested the limitations on inter-series liability provided by Section 18-215(b) in federal bankruptcy courts and it is possible that a bankruptcy court could determine that the assets of one series of interests should be applied to meet the liabilities of the other series of interests or the liabilities of the company generally where the assets of such other series of interests or of the company generally are insufficient to meet its liabilities.

 

If any fees, costs and expenses of the company are not allocable to a specific Series of Interests, they will be borne proportionately across all of the Series of Interests (which may include future Series of Interests to be issued). Although the Managing Member will allocate fees, costs and expenses acting reasonably and in accordance with its allocation policy (see “Description of the Business – Allocations of Expenses” section), there may be situations where it is difficult to allocate fees, costs and expenses to a specific series of interests and therefore, there is a risk that a series of interests may bear a proportion of the fees, costs and expenses for a service or product for which another series of interests received a disproportionately high benefit.

 

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Each Series Interest will rely on its Managing Member, Ark7 to manage each property. Following the acquisition of any Underlying Asset, the Underlying Asset will be managed by Ark7. In addition, Ark7 will be entitled to certain fees in exchange for its day-to-day operations of each Underlying Asset. Any compensation arrangements will be determined by Ark7 sitting on both sides of the table and will not be an arm’s length transaction.

 

If Ark7, the company’s Asset Manager, fails to retain its key personnel, the company may not be able to achieve its anticipated level of growth and its business could suffer. The company’s future depends, in part, on Ark7’s ability to attract and retain key personnel. Its future also depends on the continued contributions of the executive officers and other key personnel of Ark7, each of whom would be difficult to replace.

 

In particular, Yizhen Zhao, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Ark7, is critical to the management of the company’s business and operations and the development of its strategic direction. The loss of the services of Mr. Zhao or other executive officers or key personnel of Ark7 and the process to replace any of those key personnel would involve significant time and expense and may significantly delay or prevent the achievement of the company’s business objectives.

 

There may be competition for time among the various entities sharing the same management team. Currently, Ark7 is the Managing Member of Ark7 Properties and Series #WGI3Z. Ark7 intends to also be the Managing Member of future Series. It is foreseeable that at certain times the various entities will be competing for time from the management team.

 

There is currently no trading market for the company’s securities. There is currently no public trading market for any Series Interests, and an active market may not develop or be sustained. If an active public or private trading market for the Securities does not develop or is not sustained, it may be difficult or impossible for you to resell your Series Interests at any price. Even if a public or private market does develop, the market price could decline below the amount you paid for your Interests.

 

The company has limited operating history for investors to evaluate. The company and Series #WGI3Z were recently formed and have not generated any revenues and have no operating history upon which prospective investors may evaluate their performance. No guarantee can be given that the company or any Series Interest will achieve their investment objectives, the value of any Underlying Asset will increase or that any Underlying Asset will be successfully monetized.

 

Possible Changes in Federal Tax Laws make it impossible to give certainty to the tax treatment of any series of interest. The Code is subject to change by Congress, and interpretations of the Code may be modified or affected by judicial decisions, by the Treasury Department through changes in regulations and by the Internal Revenue Service through its audit policy, announcements, and published and private rulings. Although significant changes to the tax laws historically have been given prospective application, no assurance can be given that any changes made in that law affecting an investment in any series of interest of the company would be limited to prospective effect.

 

For instance, prior to effectiveness of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, an exchange of the Interests of one series for another might have been a non-taxable ‘like-kind exchange’ transaction, while transactions would only qualify for that treatment with respect to real property. Accordingly, the ultimate effect on an Investor’s tax situation may be governed by laws, regulations or interpretations of laws or regulations which have not yet been proposed, passed or made, as the case may be.

 

The company’s consolidated financial statements include a going concern opinion. The company’s financial statements were prepared on a “going concern” basis. Certain matters, as described in the accompanying financial statements, indicate there may be substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Specifically, the company is newly formed and has not generated revenue from operations. The company will require additional capital until revenue from operations are sufficient to cover operational costs. Successful development of the company and ultimately the attainment of profitable operations is dependent upon future events including adequate financing, continuous support from Ark7, general and economic conditions on the real estate market and achieving a level of income adequate to support the company’s cost structure. Therefore, there is substantial doubt about the ability of the company to continue as a going concern.

 

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Risks Relating to the Offering

 

The company may not raise sufficient funds to achieve its business objectives. There is no minimum amount required to be raised before the company can accept your subscription for the Series Interests, and it can access the funds immediately. The company may not raise an amount sufficient for it to meet all of its objectives. Once the company accepts your investment funds, there will be no obligation to return your funds. Even if other Series Interests are sold, there may be insufficient funds raised through this offering to cover the expenses associated with the offering or complete development and implementation of the company’s operations. The lack of sufficient funds to pay expenses and for working capital will negatively impact the company’s ability to implement and complete its planned use of proceeds.

 

The company’s management has full discretion as to the use of proceeds from the offering. The company presently anticipates that the net proceeds from the offering will be used by us as general working capital, repayment of outstanding loans, loans to the company’s Managing Member and the creation of a maintenance reserve account for the applicable Underlying Asset. The company reserves the right, however, to use the funds from the offering for other purposes not presently contemplated herein but which are related directly to growing its current business. As a result of the foregoing, purchasers of the Series Interests hereby will be entrusting their funds to the company’s management, upon whose judgment and discretion the investors must depend, with only limited information concerning management’s specific intentions.

 

The purchase prices for the Series Interests have been arbitrarily determined. The purchase price for the Series Interests has been arbitrarily determined by the company and bears no relationship to the company’s assets, book value, earnings or other generally accepted criteria of value. In determining pricing, the company considered factors such as the company’s limited financial resources, the nature of its assets, estimates of its business potential, the degree of equity or control desired to be retained by the existing unit holders and general economic conditions.

 

If the company does not successfully dispose of real estate assets, you may have to hold your investment for an indefinite period. The determination of whether to dispose of the Underlying Asset is entirely at the discretion of the company. Even if the company decides to dispose of an Underlying Asset, the company cannot guarantee that it will be able to dispose of the Underlying Asset at a favorable price to investors.

 

Competition with other parties entering real estate investment business may reduce the company’s profitability. There are and will be other entities engaged in real estate investment, including financial institutions, many of which have greater resources than the company does. Larger entities may enjoy significant competitive advantages that result from, among other things, a lower cost of capital and built-in client base. Such competition could make it more difficult to obtain future funding, which could affect the company’s growth as a company.

 

The company does not intend to hire an escrow agent and therefore does not have an independent third-party holding investors funds until they are released to the company. Typically, the escrow agent retains custody of the assets such as cash, until certain conditions are met, at which time those assets are released to the company. In this offering the company has not retained an escrow agent and therefore investors may be subject to increased administrative risk as additional administrative burdens will be placed on the company who may or may not have the expertise to administer the escrow seamlessly.

 

Risk Factors Related to the Real Estate Market

 

The company’s real estate and real estate-related assets will be subject to the risks typically associated with real estate. The properties the company acquires will be subject to the risks typically associated with real estate. The value of real estate may be adversely affected by a number of risks, including:

 

natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes and floods;

 

pandemics, such as COVID-19;

 

acts of war or terrorism, including the consequences of terrorist attacks;

 

adverse changes in national and local economic and real estate conditions;

 

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an oversupply of (or a reduction in demand for) space in the areas where particular properties are located and the attractiveness of particular properties to prospective tenants;

 

changes in governmental laws and regulations, fiscal policies and zoning ordinances and the related costs of compliance therewith and the potential for liability under applicable laws;

 

costs of remediation and liabilities associated with environmental conditions affecting properties; and

 

the potential for uninsured or underinsured property losses.

 

The value of each property is directly related to its ability to generate cash flow and net income, which in turn depends on the amount of rental or other income that can be generated net of expenses required to be incurred with respect to the property. Many expenditures associated with properties (such as operating expenses and capital expenditures) cannot be reduced when there is a reduction in income from the properties.

 

The underlying value and performance of any real estate asset will fluctuate with general and local economic conditions. The successful operation of any real estate asset is significantly related to general and local economic conditions. Periods of economic slowdown or recession, significantly rising interest rates, declining employment levels, decreasing demand for real estate, declining real estate values, or the public perception that any of these events may occur, can result in reductions in the underlying value of any asset and result in poor economic performance. In such cases, investors may lose the full value of their investment, or may not experience any distributions from the real estate asset.

 

The market in which the company participates is competitive and, if it does not compete effectively, its operating results could be harmed. The company competes with many other entities engaged in real estate acquisition and operating activities, including but not limited to individuals, corporations, bank and insurance company investment accounts, real estate investment trusts, and private real estate funds. This market is competitive and rapidly changing. The company expects competition to persist and intensify in the future, which could harm its ability to acquire properties on terms that investors find to be reasonable.

 

An Underlying Asset that has significant vacancies could be difficult to sell, which could diminish the return on the Underlying Asset. An Underlying Asset may incur vacancies either by the expiration of tenant leases or the continued default of tenants under their leases. If vacancies continue for a long period of time, the company may suffer reduced revenues resulting in less cash available for distribution to its investors. In addition, the resale value of the Underlying Asset could be diminished because the market value of each Underlying Asset will depend principally upon the value of the cash flow generated by the leases associated with that Underlying Asset. Such a reduction in the resale value of a property could also reduce the value of investor interests.

 

The company may decide to sell an Underlying Asset which could conflict with an investor’s interests. The company may determine when to sell any Underlying Asset at any time in accordance with the management rights afforded to the Managing Member. Investors will not have a say in this decision. The timing and decision to sell an Underlying Asset may conflict with investors personal interests, beliefs or theories regarding the real estate market. Further, it is possible the sale was not done at an optimal time. In any case, investors would not have any cause of action against the company or Managing Member for such sales.

 

A decline in general economic conditions in the markets in which each Underlying Asset is located or in the United States generally could lead to an increase in tenant defaults, lower rental rates and less demand for commercial real estate space in those markets. As a result of these trends, the company may be more inclined to provide leasing incentives to its tenants in order to compete in a more competitive leasing environment. Such trends may result in reduced revenue and lower resale value of properties, which may reduce your return.

 

Lawsuits may arise between the company and its tenants resulting in lower cash distributions to investors. Disputes between landlords and tenants are common. These disputes may escalate into legal action from time to time. In the event a lawsuit arises between the company and a tenant it is likely that the company will see an increase in costs. Accordingly, cash distributions to investors may be affected.

 

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Costs imposed pursuant to governmental laws and regulations may reduce the company’s net income and the cash available for distributions to its investors. Real property and the operations conducted on real property are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to protection of the environment and human health. The company could be subject to liability in the form of fines, penalties, or damages for noncompliance with these laws and regulations. These laws and regulations generally govern wastewater discharges, air emissions, the operation and removal of underground and above-ground storage tanks, the use, storage, treatment, transportation and disposal of solid and hazardous materials, the remediation of contamination associated with the release or disposal of solid and hazardous materials, the presence of toxic building materials and other health and safety-related concerns. Some of these laws and regulations may impose joint and several liability on the tenants, owners, or operators of real property for the costs to investigate or remediate contaminated properties, regardless of fault, whether the contamination occurred prior to purchase, or whether the acts causing the contamination were legal. Activities of the company’s tenants, the condition of properties at the time the company buys them, operations in the vicinity of its properties, such as the presence of underground storage tanks, or activities of unrelated third parties may affect its properties. The presence of hazardous substances, or the failure to properly manage or remediate these substances, may hinder the company’s ability to sell, rent or pledge such property as collateral for future borrowings. Any material expenditures, fines, penalties or damages the company must pay will reduce its ability to make distributions and may reduce the value of your investment.

 

The costs of defending against claims of environmental liability, of complying with environmental regulatory requirements, of remediating any contaminated property or of paying personal injury or other damage claims could reduce the amounts available for distribution to the company’s investors. Under various federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous real property owner or operator may be liable for the cost of removing or remediating hazardous or toxic substances on, under or in such property. These costs could be substantial. Such laws often impose liability whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. Environmental laws also may impose liens on property or restrictions on the manner in which property may be used or businesses may be operated, and these restrictions may require substantial expenditures or prevent us from entering into leases with prospective tenants that may be impacted by such laws. Environmental laws provide for sanctions for noncompliance and may be enforced by governmental agencies or, in certain circumstances, by private parties. Certain environmental laws and common law principles could be used to impose liability for the release of and exposure to hazardous substances, including asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint. Third parties may seek recovery from real property owners or operators for personal injury or property damage associated with exposure to released hazardous substances and governments may seek recovery for natural resource damage. The costs of defending against claims of environmental liability, of complying with environmental regulatory requirements, of remediating any contaminated property, or of paying personal injury, property damage or natural resource damage claims could reduce the amounts available for distribution to you.

 

Costs associated with complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act may decrease cash available for distributions. Each Underlying Asset may be subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, or the ADA. Under the ADA, all places of public accommodation are required to comply with federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. The ADA has separate compliance requirements for “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities” that generally require that buildings and services be made accessible and available to people with disabilities. The ADA’s requirements could require removal of access barriers and could result in the imposition of injunctive relief, monetary penalties or, in some cases, an award of damages. Any funds used for ADA compliance will reduce the company’s net income and the amount of cash available for distributions to investors.

 

Uninsured losses relating to real property or excessively expensive premiums for insurance coverage could reduce the company’s cash flows and the return on investment. There are types of losses, generally catastrophic in nature, such as losses due to wars, acts of terrorism, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, pollution, or environmental matters, that are uninsurable or not economically insurable, or may be insured subject to limitations, such as large deductibles or co-payments. Insurance risks associated with potential acts of terrorism could sharply increase the premiums the company pays for coverage against property and casualty claims. Additionally, to the extent the company finances the acquisition of an Underlying Asset, mortgage lenders in some cases insist that commercial property owners purchase coverage against terrorism as a condition for providing mortgage loans. Such insurance policies may not be available at reasonable costs, if at all, which could inhibit the company’s ability to finance or refinance its properties if so required. In such instances, the company may be required to provide other financial support, either through financial assurances or self-insurance, to cover potential losses. The company may not have adequate coverage for such losses. If any of the properties incur a casualty loss that is not fully insured, the value of the assets will be reduced by any such uninsured loss, which may reduce the value of investor interests. In addition, other than any working capital reserve or other reserves the company may establish, the company has no additional sources of funding to repair or reconstruct any uninsured property. Also, to the extent the company must pay unexpectedly large amounts for insurance, it could suffer reduced earnings that would result in lower distributions to investors.

 

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Risks related to forum selection and jury waivers

 

The company’s Operating Agreement and applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement each include a forum selection provision, that requires disputes be resolved in state or federal courts in the State of California, under Delaware law, regardless of convenience or cost to you, the investor, which could result in less favorable outcomes to the plaintiff(s) in any action against our company.

 

Operating Agreement: Our Series Limited Liability Company Agreement of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC (the “Operating Agreement”) includes a forum selection provision that requires any suit, action, or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with the Operating Agreement, or the transactions contemplated thereby be brought in state or federal court of competent jurisdiction located within the State of California.

 

This forum selection provision may limit investors’ ability to bring claims in judicial forums that they find favorable to such disputes and may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims. Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. We believe that the exclusive forum provision applies to claims arising under the Securities Act, but there is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce such a provision in this context. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provision may not be used to bring actions in state courts for suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Investors will not be deemed to have waived the company’s compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Subscription Agreement: Our applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement for each manner of investing and class of security includes a forum selection provision that requires any suit, action, or proceeding arising from the applicable Series Interest Subscription agreement be brought in a state of federal court of competent jurisdiction located within the State of California. This forum selection provision may limit investors’ ability to bring claims in judicial forums that they find favorable to such disputes and may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims. Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. We believe that the exclusive forum provision applies to claims arising under the Securities Act, but there is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce such a provision in this context. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provision may not be used to bring actions in state courts for suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Investors will not be deemed to have waived the company’s compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. 

 

Investors in this offering may not be entitled to a jury trial with respect to claims arising under the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement, or Operating Agreement which could result in less favorable outcomes to the plaintiff(s) in any action under these Agreements. Investors in this offering will be bound by the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement and the Operating Agreement, both of which include a provision under which investors waive the right to a jury trial of any claim they may have against the company arising out of or relating to this agreement. By signing these agreements, the investor warrants that the investor has reviewed this waiver with his or her legal counsel, and knowingly and voluntarily waives the investor’s jury trial rights following consultation with the investor’s legal counsel.

 

If the company opposed a jury trial demand based on the waiver, a court would determine whether the waiver was enforceable based on the facts and circumstances of that case in accordance with the applicable state and federal law. To the company’s knowledge, the enforceability of a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver in connection with claims arising under the federal securities laws has not been finally adjudicated by a federal court. However, the company believes that a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision is generally enforceable, including under the laws of the State of Delaware, which governs the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement. In determining whether to enforce a contractual pre-dispute jury trial waiver provision, courts will generally consider whether the visibility of the jury trial waiver provision within an agreement is sufficiently prominent such that a party knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived the right to a jury trial. The company believes that this is the case with respect to the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement. You should consult legal counsel regarding the jury waiver provision before entering into the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement.

 

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If you bring a claim against the company in connection with matters arising under the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement or Operating Agreement, including claims under the federal securities laws, you may not be entitled to a jury trial with respect to those claims, which may have the effect of limiting and discouraging lawsuits against the company. If a lawsuit is brought against the company under one of those agreements, it may be heard only by a judge or justice of the applicable trial court, which would be conducted according to different civil procedures and may result in different outcomes than a trial by jury would have had, including results that could be less favorable to the plaintiff(s) in such an action.

 

Nevertheless, if the jury trial waiver provision is not permitted by applicable law, an action could proceed under the terms of the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement or Operating Agreement with a jury trial. No condition, stipulation or provision of the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement or Operating Agreement serves as a waiver by any holder of the company’s securities or by the company of compliance with any substantive provision of the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated under those laws.

 

In addition, when the units are transferred, the transferee is required to agree to all the same conditions, obligations, and restrictions applicable to the units or to the transferor with regard to ownership of the units, that were in effect immediately prior to the transfer of the units, including the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement and the Operating Agreement.

 

Risks Related to Covid-19

 

The company’s results of operations may be negatively impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus, or COVID-19, was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 has spread to many countries, including the United States, and was declared to be a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have intensified, and the U.S., Europe, and Asia have implemented severe travel restrictions and social distancing. The impacts of the outbreak are unknown and rapidly evolving. A widespread health crisis has adversely affected and could continue to affect the global economy, resulting in an economic downturn that could negatively impact the value of the Series Interests and investor demand for the Series Interests generally.

 

The continued spread of COVID-19 has also led to severe disruption and volatility in the global capital markets, which could increase the company’s cost of capital and adversely affect its ability to access the capital markets in the future. To date, COVID-19 has not negatively impacted the company; however, it is possible that the continued spread of COVID-19 could cause a further economic slowdown or recession or cause other unpredictable events, each of which could adversely affect Ark7’s business, results of operations, or financial condition.

 

The extent to which COVID-19 affects the company’s financial results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak and the actions to contain the outbreak or treat its impact, among others. Moreover, the COVID-19 outbreak has had and may continue to have indeterminable adverse effects on general commercial activity and the world economy, and the company’s business and results of operations could be adversely affected to the extent that COVID-19 or any other pandemic harms the global economy generally.

 

Actual or threatened epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks, or other public health crises may adversely affect the company’s business. The company’s business could be materially and adversely affected by the risks, or the public perception of the risks, related to an epidemic, pandemic, outbreak, or other public health crisis, such as the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The risk, or public perception of the risk, of a pandemic or media coverage of infectious diseases could adversely affect the value of the Common Stock and the financial condition of the company’s investors or prospective investors, resulting in reduced demand for the Common Stock generally. “Shelter-in-place” or other such orders by governmental entities could also disrupt the company’s operations, if employees, who cannot perform their responsibilities from home, are not able to report to work.

 

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DILUTION

 

Dilution means a reduction in value, control, or earnings of the units the investor owns.

 

As of the date of this Offering Circular, Ark7 owns 100% of the company’s membership interests. Those membership interests are not connected to any specific Series Interest. Investors in this offering will be acquiring either Series #WGI3Z Interests of the company, the economic rights of each Series Interest will be based on the corresponding Underlying Asset. As such, investors will not experience dilution except as a result of the sale of additional interests of the Series to which they have subscribed.

 

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

The company is offering up to 11,350 units of Series #WGI3Z Interests on a “best efforts” basis at a price of $32.00 per Series Interest. There is no minimum investment amount, however each investor must purchase at least one Series Interest.

 

The company plans to market the securities directly on a “best efforts” basis. The company intends to use its website and an offering landing page to offer the Series Interests to eligible investors. The company’s officers, directors, employees, and advisors may participate in the offering. When applicable, the company intends to prepare written materials and respond to investors after the investors initiate contact with the company, however the company’s officers, directors, employees and advisors will not orally solicit investors. As of the date of this Offering Circular the company has not prepared any written materials.

 

The Offering Circular will be furnished to prospective investors in this offering via download 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the company’s website www.ark7.com. Prospective investors may subscribe for the company units in this offering only through the website. In order to subscribe to purchase our interests, a prospective investor must electronically complete, sign and deliver to us an executed subscription agreement like the one attached to this Offering Statement, of which this Offering Circular is part, as Exhibit 4.1 or 4.2, as applicable, and wire funds for its subscription amount in accordance with the instructions provided therein.

 

We reserve the right to reject any investor’s subscription in whole or in part for any reason, including if we determine in our sole and absolute discretion that such investor is not a “qualified purchaser” for purposes of Section 18(b)(4)(D)(ii) of the Securities Act. If the offering terminates or if any prospective investor’s subscription is rejected, all funds received from such investors will be returned without interest or deduction.

 

Further, pursuant to section 6 in the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement, the subscriptions are irrevocable by the investor.

 

After each closing, funds tendered by investors will be available to the company for its use. 

 

The offering will terminate at the earlier of (i) the date at which the maximum offering amount has been sold, (ii) the date at which the offering is earlier terminated by the company, in its sole discretion or (iii) the date that is three years from this offering being qualified by the SEC.

 

The company may, in its sole discretion, undertake one or more closings on a rolling basis, and intends to affect a close every 7 days. After each closing, funds tendered by investors will be available to the company and the company will issue the interests to investors. An investor will become a member of the company, including for tax purposes, and the interests will be issued, as of the date of settlement. Settlement will not occur until an investor’s funds have cleared and the company accepts the investor as a member. Not all investors will receive their interests on the same date.

 

The company will use the following factors to determine whether or not to undertake a closing:

 

The amount of money contained in the maintenance account of the applicable Series Interest.

 

The number of subscriptions received, and

 

Whether a Series Interest has a loan payment due to a bank.

 

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The balance of the maintenance account is not intended to operate as a minimum offering for any particular series. Instead, we will review the balance of the maintenance account to understand when to affect a close and settlement for the greatest benefit to the company, such as when a loan payment is due as identified above. 

 

The company has also engaged Dalmore Group, LLC (“Dalmore”) a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA, to perform the following administrative and compliance related functions in connection with this offering, but not for underwriting or placement agent services:

 

Review investor information, including KYC (“Know Your Customer”) data, perform AML (“Anti Money Laundering”) and other compliance background checks, and provide a recommendation to the company whether or not to accept an investor as a customer.

 

Review each investor’s applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement to confirm such investor’s participation in the offering and provide a determination to the company whether or not to accept the use of the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement for the investor’s participation.

 

Contact and/or notify the company, if needed, to gather additional information or clarification on an investor;

 

Not provide any investment advice nor any investment recommendations to any investor;

 

Keep investor details and data confidential and not disclose to any third-party except as required by regulators or in its performance pursuant to the terms of the agreement (e.g., as needed for AML and background checks); and

 

Coordinate with third party providers to ensure adequate review and compliance.

 

As compensation for the services listed above, the company has agreed to pay Dalmore a commission equal to 1% of the amount raised in the offering to support the offering on all newly invested funds after the issuance of a No Objection Letter by FINRA. In addition, the company has paid Dalmore a $5,000 one-time advance expense allowance to cover reasonable out-of-pocket accountable expenses anticipated to be incurred by Dalmore in connection with this offering. Dalmore will refund any amount related to this expense allowance to the extent it is not used, incurred, or provided to the company. The company has also agreed to pay Dalmore a one-time consulting fee of $20,000 to provide ongoing general consulting services relating to this offering such as coordination with third party vendors and general guidance with respect to the offering, which will be due and payable within 30 days after this offering is qualified by the SEC and the receipt of a No Objection Letter from FINRA. Assuming the offering is fully subscribed, the company estimates that total fees due to pay Dalmore, including the one-time advance expense allowance fee of $5,000 and consulting fee of $20,000, would be $28,632.

 

Selling Security holders

 

No securities are being sold for the account of security holders; all net proceeds of this offering will go to the company.

 

Transfer Agent

 

The company has not yet engaged a transfer agent.

 

Process of Subscribing

 

After the offering Statement has been qualified by the Commission, the company will accept tenders of funds to purchase the Series Interests.

 

Investors will be required to complete an applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement in order to invest. The applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement includes a representation by the investor to the effect that, if the investor is not an “accredited investor” as defined under securities law, the investor is investing an amount that does not exceed the greater of 10% of their annual income or 10% of their net worth (excluding the investor’s principal residence).

 

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To subscribe for the Series Interests, each prospective investor must:

 

1. Go to https://www.ark7.com, complete user registration;

 

2. Complete profile setup and link a bank account;

 

3. Navigate to open prospective offering page, click on the “Buy” button; that will open the subscribe panel;

 

4. Complete subscribe information and review and sign the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement;

 

5. Based on your account status, the company may ask an Investor to provide identification or accreditation proof documents before accepting the subscription.

 

Any potential investor will have ample time and is advised to review the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement, along with their counsel, prior to making any final investment decision.

 

The company may close on investments on a “rolling” basis (so not all investors will receive their Series Interests on the same date). Investors may subscribe by tendering funds by check, wire transfer, or ACH transfer to the segregated account controlled by the company until the company has accepted the investor’s subscription. Upon closing, funds tendered by investors will be made available to the company for its use. The company has the right to refuse to sell the Series Interests to any prospective investor or for any reason in its sole discretion, including, without limitation, if such prospective investor does not promptly supply all information requested by the company in connection with such prospective investor subscription. In addition, in the company’s sole discretion, it may establish a limit on the purchase of Series Interests by particular prospective investors.

 

No Escrow Agent 

 

The company has not hired an escrow agent to hold funds tendered by investors. Funds will be held in a segregated account controlled by the company until the company has accepted the investor’s subscription. At that time, those funds will be available to the company.

 

Forum Selection Provision

 

The applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement that investors will execute in connection with the offering includes a forum selection provision that requires any claims against the company based on the Agreement to be brought in a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction in the State of California for the purpose of any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of or based upon the Agreement. Although the company believes the provision benefits us by providing increased consistency in the application of Delaware law in the types of lawsuits to which it applies and in limiting the company’s litigation costs, to the extent it is enforceable, the forum selection provision may limit investors’ ability to bring claims in judicial forums that they find favorable to such disputes and may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims. The company has adopted the provision to limit the time and expense incurred by its management to challenge any such claims. As a company with a small management team, this provision allows its officers to not lose a significant amount of time traveling to any particular forum so they may continue to focus on operations of the company. Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. The company believes that the exclusive forum provision applies to claims arising under the Securities Act, but there is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce such a provision in this context. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provision may not be used to bring actions in state courts for suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Investors will not be deemed to have waived the company’s compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

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Jury Trial Waiver

 

The applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement that investors will execute in connection with the offering provides that subscribers waive the right to a jury trial of any claim they may have against us arising out of or relating to the Agreement, including any claim under federal securities laws. By signing the applicable Series Interest Subscription Agreement, an investor will warrant that the investor has reviewed this waiver with the investor’s legal counsel, and knowingly and voluntarily waives his or her jury trial rights following consultation with the investor’s legal counsel. If the company opposed a jury trial demand based on the waiver, a court would determine whether the waiver was enforceable given the facts and circumstances of that case in accordance with applicable case law. In addition, by agreeing to the provision, subscribers will not be deemed to have waived the company’s compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

USE OF PROCEEDS TO ISSUER

 

Series #WGI3Z

 

Assuming a maximum raise of $363,200 and after deducting the estimated offering expenses of $18,496 in fees to Dalmore, auditor fees, legal fees, Edgarization fees and blue-sky filing fees, the net proceeds of this Series #WGI3Z Interests offering would be approximately $344,704. The table below sets forth the uses of proceeds of the company’s Series #WGI3Z Interests.

 

Uses   Amount
Funded from
the Offering
    Percent of
Gross
Proceeds
 
Brokerage Commissions   $ 3,632       1.0 %
Purchase Price of Property (1)   $ 282,000       77 %
Property Purchase Expenses   $ 17,120       5.0 %
Offering Expenses (2)   $ 18,496       5.0 %
Sourcing Fee (3)   $ 10,896       3.0 %
Property Improvements   $ 25,000       7.0 %
Operating Reserve   $ 6,056       2.0 %
Total Proceeds   $ 363,200.00       100.00 %

 

 
(1)

Series #WGI3Z acquired the property from a third-party seller on April 15, 2022, for $282,000, not including the purchase expenses in the amount of $17,120 covering title fees, inspection fees, agent fees, interests, property transfer tax, notarization fees, and recording fees.

(2)

Offering expenses, other than brokerage commissions, include the following: (i) $25,000 in fees payable to Dalmore, (ii) $1,600 in audit fees, (iii) $33,000 in legal fees, (iv) $13,000 in Edgarization fees and (v) $12,000 in blue sky filing fees. The company notes that this total amount equals $84,600. The company intends that these fees will be pro-rated amongst future series and only intends for Series #WGI3Z to be responsible for up to $18,496 of offering expenses.

The company’ Managing Member intends to advance funds until repaid by future series.

(3)

Represents a fee payable to the Asset Manager in connection with the search and negotiation of the property purchase as set forth in the Certificate of Designations for the Series (the “Sourcing Fee”).

 

The minimum offering amount is $0, resulting in $359,568 of net proceeds after deducting brokerage commissions, which we would use first to repay the intercompany loan and the balance would be applied to the Sourcing Fee. The Managing Member may choose to waive the Sourcing Fee in its sole discretion.

 

The company reserves the right to change the above use of proceeds if management believes it is in the best interests of the company.

 

For further discussion, see the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Plan of Operations.”

 

In addition, no payments will be used to pay directors. In the company’s sole discretion, management fees may be incurred.

 

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THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS

 

Overview

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC (“Ark7 Properties”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on March 17, 2022. Ark7 Properties is an investment vehicle which intends to enable investors to own fractional ownership of single-family home properties. This lowers the cost-of-entry and minimizes the time commitment for real estate investing. An investment in the company entitles the investor to the potential economic and tax benefits normally associated with direct property ownership, while requiring no investor involvement in asset or property management.

 

The company intends to establish separate Series for the holding of single-family home properties to be acquired by the company. Notably, the debts, liabilities and obligations incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular Series of the company will be enforceable against the assets of the applicable Series only, and not against the assets of the company.

 

Ark7 Properties is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ark7. As discussed further in the Series Limited Liability Company Agreement of Ark7 Properties dated March 17, 2022 (the “Operating Agreement”), Ark7 is the Managing Member of Ark7 Properties. Ark7 was incorporated in the State of Delaware on June 26, 2018. Ark7 is a real estate investment platform that allows individual investors to have direct access to quality real estate investment opportunities and invest in the units of each property. Ark7 will manage all Underlying Assets related to the various Series including the sales of property, rentals of the property, maintenance and insurance.

 

Intended Business Process

 

Generally, the company and Ark7 intends to arrange for the purchase of a specific residential property either directly by the Series or by Ark7, as described below:

 

If Ark7 or one of its subsidiaries purchased the property directly, then, after the relevant Series has obtained sufficient financing, Ark7 would sell the property to that Series for an amount equal to the original purchase price (including closing costs) plus holding costs, renovation costs and furnishing expenses incurred by Ark7 prior to the sale to the Series as well as the applicable Sourcing Fee specified in the Series Designation for the relevant Series.

 

In cases where Ark7 identifies and intends to have the Series purchase that property directly from a third-party Seller, Ark7 will loan the series the amount required to purchase the property via an intercompany loan agreement. In addition, Ark7 may decide to finance a portion of the purchase price with mortgage or other third-party financing. In both instances, it is the intent of the company and Ark7 to enter into an intercompany loan agreement describing the repayment terms.

 

In some instances, the company may set a minimum offering amount for each Series such that the net proceeds would be sufficient to finance the purchase of the identified property, plus closing costs and expected repairs, renovations, or furnishings and less any purchase financing. If the purchase agreement for the property does not include a financing condition and the closing for the property occurs prior to sufficient minimum proceeds being received, Ark7 or an affiliate may provide a loan to the Series to finance all or part of the purchase price of the property that would be repaid with the proceeds of the offering.

 

Intercompany loans between Ark7 or an affiliate of Ark7, on the one hand, and a Series, on the other hand, would generally have the following terms:

 

Interest: Interest will accrue on amounts outstanding under the loan at an annual fixed rate, simple interest, and would be payable upon maturity or upon full prepayment of the loan. The interest rate is expected to be equal to 9.0% per annum, but in no event shall the interest rate be less than 3.0% per annum.

 

  Security: The loan would be unsecured.

 

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Default: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the agreement, if the borrower defaults in the performance of any obligation under the agreement, then the lender may declare the principal amount owing and interest due under the agreement at that time to be immediately due and payable.

 

  No prepayment penalty.

 

Property Overview

 

Series #WGI3Z

 

On March 21, 2022, Ark7 Properties established Series #WGI3Z for the purpose of acquiring the property located at 11679 W Madero Dr, Arizona City, AZ 85123 (the “Madero Property”) from a third-party seller. Ark7, the company’s Managing Member and Series #WGI3Z entered into an inter-company loan agreement on April 5, 2022, pursuant to which Ark7 loaned Series #WGI3Z $299,120 for the purpose of purchasing the Madero Property. Series #WGI3Z acquired the Madero Property on April 15, 2022. Series #WGI3Z intends to list the Madero Property for rental during Q2 2022. The above information is preliminary and should not be considered indicative of future performance.

 

Property Summary

 

Address of Property

11679 W Madero Dr, Arizona City, AZ 85123

Type of Property Single Family Home
Property History The Single-Family Home located at 11679 W Madero Dr, Arizona City, AZ 85123, was previously owner occupied.
Square Foot 1,459
Acreage 0.1722
Number of Units N/A
Configuration 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Capital improvements intended to be made by Ark7 Capital improvements may include new appliances and cosmetic improvements as well as various punch list items throughout the property.
Total amount intended to be spent on capital improvements by Ark7 $25,000
Total spent by Ark7 on furnishings and other expenses to prepare the property for booking $0.00
Debt on property $299,120 due and payable to Ark7.
Property Listing The property is managed as a single-family home rental and is listed on the following rental sites:
    Zillow
    Apartments.com
Sale of Property In the event the company decides to sell the property, approval from the Series #WGI3Z holders will not be sought.

 

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Market Overview

 

According various third parties, including: (i) Redfin reports, (ii) Zillow’s reports, (iii) the realtor.com®’s report on Chandler, AZ Real Estate Market, (iv) Rocket Homes’ March 2022, (v) the Chandler Housing Market Report, and (vi) Zumper’s Average Rent in Chandler, AZ and Cost Information, the housing market in Chandler, Arizona has demonstrated a strong increase over the past decade and a continuous growth this year. Favorable factors in the Chandler, Arizona housing market that the company reviewed and evaluated included the following:

 

The median single-family home sale price in Chandler has witnessed a total appreciation of 91.47% in the last 5 years between February 2017 and February 2022.

 

In February 2022, the median home sale price in Chandler was up 37.0% compared to last year, listing for a median price of $539,900, and sold for a median price of $525,000.

 

Since March 2021, Chandler has remained a seller’s market: 61.40% homes were sold over listing price, 17.36% homes were sold at listing price, and 21.24% homes were sold under listing price.

 

According to the U.S. Census, with a 2020 population of 275,987, Chandler is the 4th largest city in Arizona by population. Chadler’s population has increased by approximately 16.88% in the past 10 years between April 2010 and April 2020.

 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Phoenix metropolitan area (including Chandler)’s total nonfarm employment jumped 4.1% between February 2021 and February 2022.

 

In March 2022, there were 920 homes listed for sale in Chandler, which was increased by 6.1% compared to the number of listings in February 2022.

 

In March 2022, there were 386 homes sold in Chandler, among which 265 homes were sold within 30 days, 98 homes were sold in 30-90 days, and 23 homes were sold over 90 days.

 

In March 2022, the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chandler was $1,822, a 16.42% increase compared to March 2021.

 

In January 2022, the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chandler was $2,305, a 21.38% increase compared to January 2021.

 

In January 2022, the average rent for a 4-bedroom apartment in Chandler was $2,557, a 11.08% increase compared to January 2021.

 

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Property History

 

The Single-Family Home located at 11679 W Madero Dr, Arizona City, AZ 85123, was previously owner occupied (the “Madero Property”). The Madero Property was built in 2006. The Madero Property expects to incur approximately $25,000 of costs related to certain improvement projects to the property. 

 

Prior to the acquisition of the Madero Property, the property was owner occupied and was not operated as a rental income property. 

 

Acquisition of the Madero Property

 

Series #WGI3Z completed the acquisition of the Madero Property on April 15, 2022. The acquisition of the Madero Property was funded via a cash payment in the amount of $299,120. The Madero Property is being held by Series #WGI3Z. See the “Use of Proceeds” section below for additional information regarding anticipated expenses and uses of offering proceeds. 

 

Property Components & Capital Expenditures

 

The Madero Property was inspected by a licensed professional, and the inspection report indicated that the major property components are in acceptable, functional condition, with no obvious signs of defect. 

 

With the current expected level and quality of the property components we will not recognize any deferred maintenance items and we expect that the major property components will remain in working order during the anticipated hold period for this property. In our operating estimates, we forecast a potential cost of maintenance and capital expenses as a percentage of rental income. In the case of unforeseen maintenance expenses, we could make use of our cash reserves, if necessary. 

 

We anticipate that the final renovation cost for this property will total approximately $25,000. These renovations may include new appliances and cosmetic improvements as well as various punch list items throughout the property. This renovation expense is listed in the use of proceeds for Series #WGI3Z.

 

Property Manager

 

The Managing Member appointed the Asset Manager to manage the Madero Property. Ark7 has entered into an Asset Management Agreement with the Asset Manager. Pursuant to the terms of the Asset Management Agreement, the Managing Member will pay the Asset Manager an annual fee for managing the Madero Property. 

 

Property Operations and Hold Period

 

The Madero Property was previously owner occupied and had no prior rental history. The Managing Member intends to list the property for rent at a rate of $1,550 per month, or $18,600 per year, which is consistent with other single-family homes in the same area of Arizona City, AZ. 

 

The Managing Member anticipates that this property’s Operating Expenses, which include real estate taxes, property insurance and repairs and maintenance costs, will be in the range of $409.67 per month. This estimate is based on the manager’s due diligence calculations and does not take into account amounts for capital expenditures for major repairs. At this time, we do not anticipate any significant capital expenditures for the Madero Property. For information relating to our capital expenditure expectations, see “Property Components & Capital Expenditures” above. 

 

We intend to hold the Madero Property for 10 years during which time, we will operate the Madero Property as a rental property. During this period, we intend to distribute any Free Cash Flow (as defined in the Operating Agreement) to Series #WGI3Z interest holders. The determination as to when the Madero Property should be sold or otherwise disposed of will be made after consideration of relevant factors, including prevailing and projected economic conditions, whether the value of the property is anticipated to appreciate or decline substantially, and how any existing lease may impact the sales price we may realize. The Managing Member may determine that it is in the best interests of shareholders to sell the Madero Property earlier than 10 years or to hold the property for more than 10 years. 

 

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The Ark7 Platform

 

Ark7 Inc., the Managing Member, owns and operates a web-based and app-based investment platform. Through the use of such platform, investors can browse and screen the investments offered by each of the series in this Regulation A Offering and sign legal documents to purchase Series Interests electronically.

 

In addition, on the web-based and app-based investment platform, Ark7 Properties LLC, an affiliate of the company, has Regulation D offerings open and available for certain investors.

 

The platform provides the following information for each Series offered in this Regulation A Offering:

 

address of property,

 

type of property,

 

property history,

 

square footage of property,

 

acreage,

 

number of units (if applicable),

 

configuration,

 

capital improvements made or intended to be made,

 

total amount to be spent on capital improvements,

 

total amount spent on furnishings and other expenses to prepare the property for booking,

 

debt on the property,

 

property listing information,

 

local market information from sources that the company believes to be reliable third-party providers of local market information,

 

minimum and maximum holding periods and

 

sale information relating to the property, when applicable.

 

Asset Management Agreement with Ark7 Inc.

 

Ark7 will serve as the Asset Manager responsible for managing each Series’ Underlying Asset (the “Asset Manager”) as described in the Asset Management Agreement between Ark7 Inc. and Ark7 Properties Plus LLC – Series #WGI3Z (the “Asset Management Agreement”).

 

Authority: The Asset Manager shall have sole authority and complete discretion over the care, custody, maintenance, and management of the applicable Underlying Asset for each Series Interest and may take any action that it deems necessary or desirable in connection with each Underlying Asset.

 

Delegation: The Asset Manager may delegate all or any of its duties. The Asset Manager shall not have the authority to sell, transfer, encumber or convey any Underlying Asset.

 

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Performance of Underlying Assets: The Asset Manager gives no warranty as to the performance or profitability of the Underlying Assets or as to the performance of any third party engaged by the Asset Manager hereunder.

 

Assignment: None of the Asset Management Agreements may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other party.

 

Compensation and Expenses

 

An annual asset management fee (the “Asset Management Fee”) to the Asset Manager in respect of each fiscal year, up to 15% of any Free Cash Flows available for distribution pursuant to Article VII of the Operating Agreement for each Series Asset.

 

Any such amount will be paid at the same time as, and only if, a distribution is made from the applicable Series to its Members.

 

Each Series Interest will bear all expenses of the applicable Underlying Asset and shall reimburse the Asset Manager for any such expenses paid by the Asset Manager on behalf of the applicable Series Interest together with a reasonable rate of interest.

 

Duration and Termination: Each Asset Management Agreement shall expire one year after the date on which the applicable Underlying Asset has been liquidated and the obligations connected

 

Ark7 will serve as the Asset Manager responsible for managing each Series’ Underlying Asset (the “Asset Manager”).

 

Market Outlook

 

According various third parties, including: (i) Redfin reports, (ii) Zillow’s reports, (iii) the realtor.com®’s report on Chandler, AZ Real Estate Market, (iv) Rocket Homes’ March 2022, (v) the Chandler Housing Market Report, and (vi) Zumper’s Average Rent in Chandler, AZ and Cost Information, the housing market in Chandler, Arizona has demonstrated a strong increase over the past decade and a continuous growth this year. Favorable factors in the Chandler, Arizona housing market that the company reviewed and evaluated included the following:

 

The median single-family home sale price in Chandler has witnessed a total appreciation of 91.47% in the last 5 years between February 2017 and February 2022.

 

In February 2022, the median home sale price in Chandler was up 37.0% compared to last year, listing for a median price of $539,900, and sold for a median price of $525,000.

 

Since March 2021, Chandler has remained a seller’s market: 61.40% homes were sold over listing price, 17.36% homes were sold at listing price, and 21.24% homes were sold under listing price.

 

According to the U.S. Census, with a 2020 population of 275,987, Chandler is the 4th largest city in Arizona by population. Chadler’s population has increased by approximately 16.88% in the past 10 years between April 2010 and April 2020.

 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Phoenix metropolitan area (including Chandler)’s total nonfarm employment jumped 4.1% between February 2021 and February 2022.

 

In March 2022, there were 920 homes listed for sale in Chandler, which was increased by 6.1% compared to the number of listings in February 2022.

 

In March 2022, there were 386 homes sold in Chandler, among which 265 homes were sold within 30 days, 98 homes were sold in 30-90 days, and 23 homes were sold over 90 days.

 

Competition

 

As a stock-like real estate investing platform the company believes that its competitors include traditional real estate investment companies such as REITs, and crowdfunding platforms.

 

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Plan of Operations

 

Over the course of the next twelve months, the company intends to focus on properties located in the United States. Properties acquired by the company will be single family homes. The company intends to acquire up to [__] single family homes over the course of the next twelve months, with title to be held by separate series of the company.

 

The company chooses properties based on large-scale historical and marketing data and a variety of real-estate experiences from our team’s real-estate experts. Some factors we look to include:

 

  Above local average market cap rate for single family homes.
   
  Location: a zone where we believe there is room for appreciation.
   
  Well-maintained structures to avoid future risks.

 

Employees

 

Ark7 Properties currently has 0 full-time employees and 0 part-time employees.

 

Ark7, as the Managing Member of the company and the Managing Member and Asset Manager of each of the Series Interests, currently has 10 full-time employees and 6 part-time employees. The employees work at the company’s San Francisco headquarters location as well as remotely.

 

Intellectual Property

 

Currently, the company does not own any intellectual property.

 

Regulation

 

The company believes it is in compliance with all necessary federal, state, and local regulations involved in the production, sale, and distribution of its product.

 

Litigation

 

The company is not a party to any current litigation.

 

THE COMPANY’S PROPERTY

 

On April 15, 2022, Ark7 Properties Plus LLC – Series #WGI3Z purchased an investment property located at 11679 W Madero Dr, Arizona City, AZ 85123 for $299,120. The property is a single-family residential property.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

You should read the following discussion and analysis of the financial statements and financial condition of Ark7 Property Plus LLC and results of its operations together with its financial statements and related notes appearing at the end of this Offering Circular. This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting the company’s current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Offering Circular.

 

Overview

 

Ark7 Property Plus LLC was formed on March 15, 2022 (“Inception”) in the State of Delaware. Ark7 Properties is an investment vehicle which intends to enable investors to own fractional ownership of a specific real estate property. This lowers the cost-of-entry and minimizes the time commitment for real estate investing. An investment in the company entitles the investor to the potential economic and tax benefits normally associated with direct property ownership, while requiring no investor involvement in asset or property management.

 

Ark7 is the company’s Managing Member. As the company’s Managing Member, it will manage the company’s day-to-day operations. Ark7 is also the Managing Member of each Series and the Asset Manager of each Series and will manage each property that a Series acquires.

 

Going Concern

 

The company’s financial statements have been prepared assuming the company will continue as a going concern. The company is newly formed and has not generated revenue from operations. The company will require additional capital until revenue from operations are sufficient to cover operational costs. These matters raise substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

During the next 12 months, the company intends to fund operations through member advances and debt and/or equity financing. There are no assurances that management will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the company. If it is unable to obtain sufficient amounts of additional capital, it may be required to reduce the scope of its planned development and operations, which could harm its business, financial condition and operating results. The company’s accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from these uncertainties.

 

Results of Operations

 

The company was formed on March 15, 2022, and has had no significant operations and no revenues since that date. During the period ended March 31, 2022, the company’s member advanced the company $753 to pay for initial formation costs, resulting in total expenses of $753 and a net loss of $753. These advances are non-interest bearing and are due on demand.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Due to its recent formation, the company has no cash, assets or liabilities reflected on its balance sheet. The company’s capital resources would be derived from operating cash flow, once it has raised sufficient funds through the offering of Series Interests to acquire vacation rental properties. The Series will be dependent on the net proceeds from this offering for funding to acquire these properties For information regarding the anticipated use of proceeds from this offering, see “Use of Proceeds.”

 

The company may secure mortgage financing that is expected to be incurred by the relevant Series. For a description of the terms of this financing for a particular Series, please see the description of that Series under “The Company’s Business – Property Overview.”

 

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Trend Information

 

The company has a limited operating history and has not generated revenue from intended operations. The company’s business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the U.S. and worldwide along with local, state, and federal governmental policy decisions. A host of factors beyond the company’s control could cause fluctuations in these conditions, including but not limited to: recession, downturn or otherwise; government policies surrounding tenant rights; local ordinances where properties reside as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; travel restrictions; changes in the real estate market; and interest-rate fluctuations. Adverse developments in these general business and economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on the company’s financial condition and the results of its operations.

 

On January 20, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and on March 10, 2020, declared it to be a pandemic. Actions taken around the world to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus include restrictions on travel, and quarantines in certain areas, and forced closures for certain types of public places and businesses. The coronavirus and actions taken to mitigate it have had and are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on the economic and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical area in which the company operates. Measures taken by various governments to contain the virus have affected economic activity. Due to our recent formation, the impact on our business and results has not been significant. We will continue to follow the various government policies and advice, and, in parallel, we will do our utmost to continue our operations in the best and safest way possible without jeopardizing the health or our stakeholders.

 

Long-term decreased demand in the travel and rental housing industry would adversely affect our business model. Demand for rental and vacation housing is tied to the broader economy and factors outside the company’s control. Should factors such as COVID-19 pandemic result in continued loss of general economic activity, we would experience a slower growth rate in demand for our products and services.

 

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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES

 

In accordance with the Operating Agreement and the Series Designation for Series #WGI3Z dated March 21, 2022, Ark7 Inc. is the initial member of the Series #WGI3Z. Ark7 Inc. is also the Managing Member of Ark7 Properties. Finally, Ark7 is the Managing Member and Asset Manager of Series #WGI3Z.

 

ARK7 INC.
CEO and Co-Founder

Yizhen Zhao
COO and Co-Founder

James Holt
CTO and Co-Founder

Yujian Weng
CCO and Co-Founder

Ling Yang
ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC
Managing Member: Ark7 Inc.
Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z Issuer Managing Member Asset Manager
Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z Ark7 Inc. Ark7 Inc.

 

Ark7 Properties is managed by its Managing Member, Ark7. Ark7 is operated by the following executives and directors all work for the company on a full-time basis.

 

Name
(Board of Directors & Executive Officers)

Position Age

Term of Office
(If indefinite, give date appointed)

Full Time/Part Time
Yizhen Zhao CEO 34 October 2018 - Present Full Time
James Holt COO 42 October 2018 - Present Part Time
Yujian Weng CTO 36 December 2020 - Present Full Time
Ling Yang CCO 30 December 2020 - Present Full Time

 

Yizhen Zhao, CEO and Co-Founder

 

Yizhen Zhao is currently the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ark7. He has served in this position since October 2018. Prior to that, he worked as Software Engineers/Architecture Leads at Uber from 2017 to 2019, LinkedIn from 2014 to 2017, Twitter from 2013 to 2014, and Google from 2010 to 2013. He studied Computer Science at Shanghai Jiaotong University from 2006 to 2010 and received multiple Champion rewards for participating in international computer programming contests.

 

James Holt, COO and Co-Founder

 

Jim Holt is currently Ark7’s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer. He has served in this position since October 2018. In addition, James currently serves as the founder of Elevate Group, a real estate top agent at Compass, which he founded in 2019. Prior to that, he founded and led The Holt Team, a real estate team that existed from 2006 to 2019. He studied Mathematical and Computational Sciences at Stanford University from 1999 to 2003.

 

Yujian Weng, CTO and Co-Founder

 

Yujian Weng is currently the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ark7. He has served in this position since December 2020. Prior to that, he was Senior Director, Connected Vehicle Services at NIO from 2016 to 2019. In this position, he was responsible for lead design and development of NIO Connected Car Platform. Previously, he led an ads & content personalization team at Cheetah Mobile from 2015 to 2016, he was a software engineer at Yahoo! from 2010 to 2015.

 

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Ling Yang, CCO and Co-Founder

 

Ling Yang is currently the co-founder and Chief Compliance Officer of Ark7. She has served in this position since December 2020. Prior to that, she was the senior attorney at King & Wood Mallesons LLP from 2017 to 2021. Ms. Yang has extensive experience representing Asian, US, and multinational investors and companies in their cross-border business activities. Previously, Ms. Yang worked at a well-known Los Angeles law firm and also served as a legal consultant in a listed company in China. Ms. Yang graduated from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

 

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

 

From March 15, 2022 (“Inception”) through March 31, 2022, the company did not compensate any director or executive officer for their services to Ark7 Properties.

 

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN SECURITYHOLDERS

 

The following table displays, on a post Conversion basis, the voting securities beneficially owned by (1) any individual director or officer who beneficially owns more than 10% of any class of the company’s capital stock, (2) all executive officers and directors as a group and (3) any other holder who beneficially owns more than 10% of any class of the company’s capital stock on a post Conversion basis.

 

Title of class   Name and address of beneficial owner   Amount and nature of beneficial ownership   Amount and
nature of beneficial ownership acquirable
    Percent of
class
(1)
    Percent of voting power  
Membership Interest   Ark7 Inc.,
535 Mission St., 14th Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94105
  100% of Membership Interests of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC   n/a       100 %     100 %

 

The column “Percent of Class” includes a calculation of the amount the person owns now, plus the amount that person is entitled to acquire. That amount is then shown as a percentage of the outstanding amount of securities in that class if no other people exercised their rights to acquire those securities. The result is a calculation of the maximum amount that person could ever own based on their current and acquirable ownership, which is why the amounts in this column will not add up to 100%.

 

As of April 29, 2022, Series #WGI3Z had 10 Series Interests issued and outstanding and 11,360 Series Interests have been authorized.

 

Yizhen Zhao is currently the majority owner of Ark7.

 

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INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

 

The company is subject to various conflicts of interest arising out of its relationship with Ark7, the company’s Managing Member, Asset Manager and its affiliates. These conflicts are discussed below.

 

Intercompany Loan Agreement between Ark7 Inc. and Series #WGI3Z

 

On April 5, 2022, Series #WGI3Z (the “Borrower”) and Ark7 (the “Lender”) entered into the Intercompany Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”). The Loan Agreement has the following terms:

 

The Lender loaned $299,120 to the Borrower.

 

Borrower promises to repay $299,120 to the Lender, with interest payable on the unpaid principal at the rate of 9.0% per annum, calculated semi-annually not in advance, beginning on April 5, 2022.

 

The Borrower may prepay the Loan but in no event shall the interest rate chargeable hereinabove for any day be less than 3.00 percent per annum.

 

The loan will be repaid in full on April 4, 2023.

 

Default: In the event the Borrower defaults in the performance of any obligation under the Loan Agreement, then the Lender may declare the principal amount owing and interest due under the Loan Agreement at that time to be immediately due and payable.

 

Asset Management Agreement between Ark7 Inc. and Series #WGI3Z

 

On April 15, 2022, Series #WGI3Z and Ark7 (the “Asset Manager”) entered into an Asset Management Agreement. The Asset Management Agreement has the following terms:

 

the Asset Manager shall have sole authority and complete discretion over the care, custody, maintenance and management of the #WGI3Z Asset and to take any action that it deems necessary or desirable.

 

The Asset Manager shall devote such time to its duties under this Agreement as may be deemed reasonably necessary by the Asset Manager.

 

The Asset Manager may delegate all or any of its duties pursuant to the terms determined by the Asset Manager.

 

Compensation: for services performed, the Series will pay an annual Asset Management Fee to the Asset Manager in respect of each fiscal year, up to 15% of any Free Cash Flows available for distribution pursuant to Article VII of the Operating Agreement. Any such amount will be paid at the same time as, and only if, a distribution is made from the Series to its Members.

 

Series Designation: Sourcing Fee paid to the Asset Manager, Ark7

 

The Asset Manager, as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of the Series #WGI3Z Underlying Asset, to the extent not waived by the Managing Member in its sole discretion, will receive a 3.0% Sourcing Fee.

 

Affiliates’ Interests in Other Ark7 Entities

 

General

 

The officers and directors of Ark7 are also key professionals of Ark7 Properties. These persons have legal obligations with respect to those entities that are similar to their obligations to the company. In addition, in the future, these persons and other affiliates of Ark7 may organize other real estate-related entities.

 

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Allocation of Acquisition Opportunities

 

From time to time, Ark7 may create new entities that will acquire real estate assets and make offers of securities to accredited investors, foreign investors, and under Regulation D or Regulation A. Ark7 will, in its sole discretion, determine which entity will be responsible for acquiring a specific asset.

 

Allocation of the Company’s Affiliates’ Time

 

The company relies on Ark7’s real estate professionals who act on behalf of its company, including Mr. Zhao, for the day-to-day operation of the business. Mr. Zhao is also the Chief Executive Officer of Ark7. As a result of his interests in other Ark7 entities, his obligations to other investors and the fact that he engages in and will continue to engage in other business activities on behalf of himself and others, Mr. Zhao will face conflicts of interest in allocating his time among the company, Ark7, other related entities and other business activities in which he is involved. However, the company believes that Ark7 and its affiliates have sufficient real estate professionals to fully discharge their responsibilities to the Ark7 entities for which they work.

 

SECURITIES BEING OFFERED

 

The following descriptions of the company’s Series Interests, certain provisions of Delaware law and certain provisions of the certificate of registered series of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z, form of series designation #WGI3Z, and the Operating Agreement are summaries and are qualified by reference to Delaware law, the certificate of registered series of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z, form of series designation #WGI3Z, and the Operating Agreement.

 

General

 

The Offering

 

The company is offering membership interests of Series #WGI3Z, a registered series of a Delaware series limited liability company at a purchase price of $32.00 per Series Interest. The company has authorized, the issuance of up to 11,360 Series #WGI3Z Interests. 10 Series #WGI3Z Interests were issued to the Managing Member prior to this Offering.

 

Title to each Underlying Asset

 

Title to each Underlying Asset will be held by each Series.

 

Managing Member, Ark7

 

Ark7 is the Managing member of Series #WGI3Z.

 

Ark7 is the Asset Manager of Series #WGI3Z.

 

The Managing Member, Ark7, may amend any of the terms of the Operating Agreement of Ark7 Properties or any Series Designation as it determines in its sole discretion. However, no amendment to the Operating Agreement of Ark7 Properties shall be made without the consent of the holders holding a majority of the outstanding interests, that: (i) decreases the percentage of outstanding interests required to take any action hereunder; (ii) materially adversely affects the rights of any of the economic members (including adversely affecting the holders of any particular Series Interests as compared to holders of other Series Interests); (iii) modifies Section 11.1(a) of the Operating Agreement or gives any person the right to dissolve the company; or (iv) modifies the term of the company.

 

Distributions

 

Subject to Section 7.3, Article XI and any Interest Designation, as described in the Operating Agreement, any free cash flows of each Series after the following:

 

Repayment of any amounts outstanding under operating expenses reimbursement obligations including any accrued interest as there may be and

 

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the creation of such reserves as the Managing Member deems necessary, in its sole discretion, to meet future operating expenses,

 

will be applied and distributed in the following manner:

 

85% by way of distribution to the members of such Series (pro rata to their Series Interests and which, for the avoidance of doubt, may include the Managing Member or its affiliates), and

 

Up to 15% to the Asset Manager in payment of the management fee, except to the extent waived by the Asset Manager, in its sole discretion.

 

Restrictions on Transfer

 

There is currently no public trading market for any Series Interests, and an active market may not develop or be sustained. In the event a transfer of any Series Interest does occur, pursuant to Section 4.2 of the Operating Agreement, it must (i) have been held for a period of 12 months and (ii) written consent, consenting to the transfer, must be obtained from the Managing Member, prior to the transfer.

 

Voting Rights

 

Investors have limited voting rights, and substantial powers are delegated to our Managing Member under Section 5.1 of the company’s Operating Agreement for which a vote of the Series Interest holders is not required.

 

When submitting a matter of vote, a holder of a Series Interest, is entitled to one vote per Series Interest on any and all matters submitted to the consent or approval of members generally. No separate vote or consent of the holders of Series Interests shall be required for the approval of any matter, except for matters which only pertain to the Series Designation of a specific series, for which only the holders of that Series Interest will vote.

 

Confidential Information

 

The purpose of Article XIV of the Operating Agreement is to protect confidential information of the company that would be available to Series Interest holders but not subject to disclosure under federal securities laws. Such information would include personal information of other investors held by the company, personal information included on leases, and other information in the books and records of the company that is not ready for public dissemination for which an interest holder requests and receives access to. Note, this confidentiality obligation does not extend to matters which are public knowledge, has been publicly filed with the Commission, or as required by law for that interest holder.

 

Reports to members

 

The Managing Member shall keep appropriate books of the business at our principal offices. The books will be maintained for both tax and financial reporting purposes on a basis that permits the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. For financial reporting purposes and tax purposes, the fiscal year and the tax year are the calendar year, unless otherwise determined by our manager in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. Our manager will file with the Commission periodic reports as required by applicable securities laws.

 

Under the Securities Act, the company must update this Offering Circular upon the occurrence of certain events, such as asset acquisitions. The company will file updated offering circulars and offering circular supplements with the Commission. The company is also subject to the informational reporting requirements of the Exchange Act that are applicable to Tier 2 companies whose securities are qualified pursuant to Regulation A, and accordingly, the company will file annual reports, semiannual reports and other information with the Commission. In addition, the company plans to provide Series Interest holders with periodic updates, including offering circulars, offering circular supplements, pricing supplements, information statements and other information.

 

The company will provide such documents and periodic updates electronically by email or made available through the company’s platform.

 

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Distribution Upon Liquidation of a Series

 

Subject to the terms of a Series Interest any amounts available for distribution following the liquidation of a Series, net of any fees, costs and liabilities (as determined by the in its sole discretion), shall be applied and distributed 100% to the members (pro rata to their Interests and which, for the avoidance of doubt, may include the and its affiliates).

 

Other Rights

 

Holders of Series Interests shall have no conversion, exchange, sinking fund, appraisal rights, no preemptive rights to subscribe for any securities of the company and no preferential rights to distributions of Series Interests. 

 

Forum Selection Provisions 

 

The company’s Operating Agreement includes a forum selection provision that requires any suit, action, or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with the Operating Agreement, or the transactions contemplated thereby be brought in state or federal court of competent jurisdiction located within the State of California.

 

This forum selection provision may limit investors’ ability to bring claims in judicial forums that they find favorable to such disputes and may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims. Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. We believe that the exclusive forum provision applies to claims arising under the Securities Act, but there is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce such a provision in this context. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. As a result, the exclusive forum provision may not be used to bring actions in state courts for suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Investors will not be deemed to have waived the company’s compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

ONGOING REPORTING AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THIS OFFERING CIRCULAR

 

The company will be required to make annual and semi-annual filings with the SEC. The company will make annual filings on Form 1-K, which will be due by the end of April each year and will include audited financial statements for the previous fiscal year. The company will make semi-annual filings on Form 1-SA, which will be due by September 28 each year, which will include unaudited financial statements for the six months to June 30. The company will also file a Form 1-U to announce important events such as the loss of a senior officer, a change in auditors, or certain types of capital-raising. The company will be required to keep making these reports unless it files a Form 1-Z to exit the reporting system, which it will only be able to do if it has less than 300 unitholders of record and have filed at least one Form 1-K.

 

At least every 12 months, the company will file a post-qualification amendment to the offering Statement of which this Offering Circular forms a part, to include the company’s recent financial statements.

 

The company may supplement the information in this Offering Circular by filing a Supplement with the SEC.

 

All these filings will be available on the SEC’s EDGAR filing system. You should read all the available information before investing.

 

Relaxed Ongoing Reporting Requirements

 

If the company becomes a public reporting company in the future, it will be required to publicly report on an ongoing basis as an “emerging growth company” (as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, which the company refers to as the JOBS Act) under the reporting rules set forth under the Exchange Act. For so long as the company remains an “emerging growth company,” the company may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other Exchange Act reporting companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” including but not limited to:

 

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not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;

 

taking advantage of extensions of time to comply with certain new or revised financial accounting standards;

 

being permitted to comply with reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in the company’s periodic reports and proxy statements; and

 

being exempt from the requirement to hold a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and unit holder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

 

If the company becomes a public reporting company in the future, the company expects to take advantage of these reporting exemptions until it is no longer an emerging growth company. The company would remain an “emerging growth company” for up to five years, although if the market value of its Common Stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, the company would cease to be an “emerging growth company” as of the following December 31.

 

If the company does not become a public reporting company under the Exchange Act for any reason, the company will be required to publicly report on an ongoing basis under the reporting rules set forth in Regulation A for Tier 2 issuers. The ongoing reporting requirements under Regulation A are more relaxed than for “emerging growth companies” under the Exchange Act. The differences include, but are not limited to, being required to file only annual and semi-annual reports, rather than annual and quarterly reports. Annual reports are due within 120 calendar days after the end of the issuer’s fiscal year, and semi-annual reports are due within 90 calendar days after the end of the first six months of the issuer’s fiscal year.

 

In either case, the company will be subject to ongoing public reporting requirements that are less rigorous than Exchange Act rules for companies that are not “emerging growth companies,” and its unitholders could receive less information than they might expect to receive from more mature public companies.

 

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ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC

 

 

Consolidated Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2022

 

 

and independent auditors’ report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT   F-3
     
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2022:    
   
Consolidated Balance Sheet   F-4
     
Consolidated Statement of Operations and Changes in Accumulated Deficit   F-5
     
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows   F-6
     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-7 - F-10

 

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GEORGE DIMOV CPA

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FIRM

211 E 43rd Street, SUITE 628

New York, NY 10002

(212) 641-0673

www.dimovtax.com

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

 

To the Management and Shareholder of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC:

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC and its wholly owned series subsidiary: Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z, which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2022, and the related consolidated statement of operations and changes in accumulated deficit, and cash flows as a whole for the period from March 15, 2022 (inception date) through March 31, 2022, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

 

Auditors’ Responsibility

 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements as a whole based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement.

 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

 

Opinion

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC and its wholly owned series subsidiary: Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z, as of March 31, 2022, and the consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash flows as a whole for the period from March 15, 2022 (inception date) through March 31, 2022 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Emphasis of Matter

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company’s operating losses raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

New York, NY

April 7, 2022

 

George Dimov CPA

 

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ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF MARCH 31, 2022

(in US Dollars)

 

    Ark7
Properties
Plus LLC
    Ark7
Properties
Plus LLC -
Series WGI3Z
    Consolidated
March 31,
2022
 
ASSETS                        
                         
Current assets                        
Cash and cash equivalents     -       -       -  
Total current assets     -       -       -  
                         
TOTAL ASSETS     -       -       -  
                         
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                        
                         
Current liabiltiies                        
Related party advances     424       329       753  
Total current liabiltiies     424       329       753  
                         
Equity                        
Accumulated deficit     (424 )     (329 )     (753 )
Total equity     (424 )     (329 )     (753 )
                         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     -       -       -  

 

The notes on pages F-7 - F-10 form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
The independent auditors’ report is on page F-3.

 

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ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED DEFICIT

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022

(in US Dollars)

 

 

    Ark7
Properties
Plus LLC
    Ark7
Properties
Plus LLC -
Series WGI3Z
    Consolidated
For the period ended
March 31,
2022
 
Revenues     -       -       -  
                         
Expenses                        
Registration expenses     (424 )     (329 )     (753 )
Total Expenses     (424 )     (329 )     (753 )
                         
Net loss for the period     (424 )     (329 )     (753 )
                         
Beginning accumulated deficit     -       -       -  
Ending accumulated deficit     (424 )     (329 )     (753 )

 

The notes on pages F-7 - F-10 form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
The independent auditors’ report is on page F-3.

 

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ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022

(in US Dollars)

 

 

    Ark7
Properties
Plus LLC
    Ark7
Properties
Plus LLC -
Series WGI3Z
    Consolidated
For the period ended
March 31,
2022
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                        
                         
Net loss     (424 )     (329 )     (753 )
                         
Net cash used in operating activities     (424 )     (329 )     (753 )
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                        
                         
Proceeds from related party advances     424       329       753  
                         
Net cash provided by financing activities     424       329       753  
                         
NET CHANGE IN CASH     -       -       -  
                         
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD     -       -       -  
CASH, END OF PERIOD     -       -       -  
                         
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:                        
Cash paid for interest     -       -       -  
Cash paid for income taxes     -       -       -  

 

The notes on pages F-7 - F-10 form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
The independent auditors’ report is on page F-3.

 

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ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC

 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022

(in US Dollars)

 

 

NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 

General Information

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC (the “Company”) is a single member Delaware limited liability company that is wholly owned by Ark7 Inc., as a limited liability company in accordance with the Limited Liability Company Act (LLCA) of the state of Delaware that conducts related operations. The Company was formed on March 15, 2022 and does not have a termination date.

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC – series WGI3Z is a fully owned subsidiary of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC, which was formed on March 21, 2022. Ark7 Properties Plus LLC – series WGI3Z will be used as an investment vehicle which intends to enable investors to own fractional ownership of a specific rental property. This lowers the cost-of-entry and minimizes the time commitment for real estate investing. An investment in the Company entitles the investor to the potential economic and tax benefits normally associated with direct property ownership, while requiring no investor involvement in asset or property management.

 

Management’s Plans and Going concern

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company is newly formed and has not generated revenue from operations. The Company will require additional capital until revenue from operations are sufficient to cover operational costs. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

During the next 12 months, the Company intends to fund operations through member advances and debt and/or equity financing. There are no assurances that management will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company. If it is unable to obtain sufficient amounts of additional capital, it may be required to reduce the scope of its planned development and operations, which could harm its business, financial condition and operating results. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from these uncertainties.

 

NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Statement of compliance

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned series LLC subsidiary: Ark7 Properties Plus LLC – series WGI3Z. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation process.

 

Use of estimates and assumptions

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, the Company’s financial condition or operating results will be materially affected. The Company bases its estimates on past experience and other assumption that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances and the Company evaluates those estimates on an ongoing basis.

 

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Fair value measurements

 

FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” defines fair value for certain financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. It requires that an entity measure its financial instruments to base fair value on exit price, maximize the use of observable units and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to determine the exit price. It establishes a hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy increases the consistency and comparability of fair value measurements and related disclosures by maximizing the use of observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels based on the reliability of the inputs as follows:

 

Level 1 – Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation of these instruments does not require a high degree of judgment as the valuations are based on quoted prices in active markets that are readily and regularly available.

 

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable as of the measurement date, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and not corroborated by market data. The fair value for such assets and liabilities is generally determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques that incorporate the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

 

The carrying values of certain assets and liabilities of the Company approximate fair value due to their either relatively short maturities and/or consistency with current market rates.

 

Risks and Uncertainties

 

The Company has a limited operating history and has not generated revenue from intended operations. The Company’s business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the U.S. and worldwide along with local, state, and federal governmental policy decisions. A host of factors beyond the Company’s control could cause fluctuations in these conditions, including but not limited to: recession, downturn or otherwise; government policies surrounding tenant rights; local ordinances where properties reside as a result of the coronavirus pandemic; travel restrictions; changes in the real estate market; and interest-rate fluctuations. Adverse developments in these general business and economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and the results of its operations.

 

Long-term decreased demand in the rental housing industry would adversely affect the Company’s business model. Demand for rental housing is tied to the broader economy and factors outside the Company’s control. Should such factors result in continued loss of general economic activity, the Company would experience a slower growth rate in demand for its products and services.

 

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For purpose of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Revenue recognition

 

The Company will recognize revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The Company will determine revenue recognition through the following steps:

 

Identification of a contract with a customer;

 

Identification of the performance obligations in the contract;

 

Determination of the transaction price;

 

Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and

 

Recognition of revenue when or as the performance obligations are satisfied.

 

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. No revenue has been generated to date.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company is taxed as a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Under these provisions, the Company does not pay federal corporate income taxes on its taxable income. Instead, the shareholders are liable for individual federal and state income taxes on their respective shares of the Company’s taxable income.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company maintains its cash with a major financial institution located in the United States of America which it believes to be credit worthy. Balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. At times, the Company may maintain balances in excess of the federally insured limits.

 

Leases

 

According to the recently adopted Accounting Standards Updated (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02” or “ASC 842”), the Company determines whether the arrangement is or contains a lease based on the unique facts and circumstances present in the arrangement. Leases with a term greater than one year are recognized on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets and current and non-current lease liabilities, as applicable. As of March 31, 2022 the Company had no long-term leases.

 

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NOTE 3: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company is not currently involved with and does not know of any pending or threatening litigation against the Company.

 

NOTE 4: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

During the period ended March 31, 2022, the Company’s member advanced $753 to pay for initial formation costs. These advances are non-interest bearing and are due on demand.

 

NOTE 5: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date which the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, which is April 7, 2022. All subsequent events requiring recognition as of March 31, 2022 have been incorporated into these consolidated financial statements and there are no subsequent events that require disclosure in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events.”

 

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PART III

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

The documents listed in the Exhibit Index of this report are incorporated by reference or are filed with this report, in each case as indicated below.

 

1.1   Dalmore Agreement
2.1   Certificate of Formation of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC
2.2   Operating Agreement of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC
3.1   Series #WGI3Z Series Designation
4.1   Form of Series #[______] Subscription Agreement
6.1   Real Estate Purchase Agreement dated April 15, 2022, between Seller and Series #WGI3Z, as amended.
6.2   Asset Management Agreement between Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z and Ark7 Inc. dated April 15, 2022
6.3   Inter-company Loan Agreement between Ark7 Inc. and Series #WGI3Z
6.4   Form of Lease Agreement
11.1   Auditors Consent
12.1   Opinion of CrowdCheck Law, LLP

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this Offering Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in State of California, on April 26, 2022

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC
a Delaware series limited liability company

 

By

/s/ ARK7 Inc., a Delaware corporation

Its: Managing Member

 
     
  By: /s/ Yizhen Zhao  
  Name: Yizhen Zhao  
  Title: President  

 

This Offering Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC
a Delaware series liability company

 

By

/s/ ARK7 Inc., a Delaware corporation

Its: Managing Member

 
     
  By: /s/ Yizhen Zhao  
  Name:  Yizhen Zhao  
  Title: Principal Executive Officer,
Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of Ark7 Inc.,
Managing Member of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC
 

 

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Exhibit 1.1

 

 

Broker-Dealer Agreement

 

This agreement (together with exhibits and schedules, the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Ark7 Properties Plus LLC (“Client”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, and Dalmore Group, LLC., a New York Limited Liability Company (“Dalmore”). Client and Dalmore agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, effective as of April 11, 2022 (the “Effective Date”):

 

WHEREAS, Dalmore is a registered broker-dealer providing services in the equity and debt securities market, including offerings conducted via exemptions from registration with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”);

 

WHEREAS, Client is offering securities directly to the public in an offering exempt from registration under Regulation A (the “Offering”); and

 

WHEREAS, Client recognizes the benefit of having Dalmore as a broker dealer of record and service provider for investors who participate in the Offering (collectively, the “Investors”).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

1.Appointment, Term, and Termination.

 

a.Services. Client hereby engages Dalmore to perform the services listed on Exhibit A attached hereto and made apart hereof, in connection with the Offering (the “Services”). Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, the services to be performed by Dalmore are limited to those Services.

 

b.Term. The Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and will remain in effect fora period of twelve (12) months and will renew automatically for successive renewal terms of twelve (12) months each unless any party provides notice to the other party of non-renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the current term. If Client defaults in performing the obligations under this Agreement, the Agreement may be terminated (i) upon thirty (30) days written notice if Client fails to perform or observe any material term, covenant or condition to be performed or observed by it under this Agreement and such failure continues to be unremedied, (ii) upon written notice, if any material representation or warranty made by Client proves to be incorrect at any time in any material respect, or (iii) upon thirty (30) days’ written notice if Client or Dalmore commences a voluntary proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief, or is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent or has entered against it a final and unappealable order for relief, under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or either party executes and delivers a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.

 

 

 

 

2.Compensation. As compensation for the Services, Client shall pay to Dalmore the following fees:

 

a.a fee equal to one percent (1%) on the aggregate amount raised by the Client (the “Offering Fee”). The Offering Fee shall only be payable after the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) department of Corporate Finance issues a no objection letter (the “No Objection Letter”) for the Offering. Client authorizes Dalmore to deduct the Offering Fee directly from the Client’s third-party escrow or payment account.

 

b.a one-time expense fee of five thousand ($5,000) for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Dalmore (the “Expense Fee”). The Expense Fee is due and payable upon execution of this Agreement. The Expense Fee shall cover expenses anticipated to be incurred by the firm such as FINRA filings and any other expenses incurred by Dalmore in connection with the Offering. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Dalmore will refund to the Client any portion of the Expense Fee that remains unused.

 

c.A one-time consulting fee of twenty thousand ($20,000) (the “Consulting Fee”), due and payable within five (5) days of receipt of the No Objection Letter. In the event the Consulting Fee is not paid by the first closing, Client authorizes Dalmore to deduct the Consulting Fee directly from the Client’s third-party escrow or payment account upon the first closing.

 

3.Regulatory Compliance

 

a.Client and all its third-party providers shall at all times (i) maintain all required registrations and licenses, including foreign qualification, if necessary; and (iii) pay all related fees and expenses (including all fees associated with FINRA filings), in each case that are necessary or appropriate to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement.

 

FINRA Corporate Filing Fee for this $75,000,000, best efforts offering will be $11,750 and will be a pass- through fee payable to Dalmore, from the Client, who will then forward it to FINRA as payment for the filing. Since this Offering involves ongoing filings, Dalmore will invoice the Client for the FINRA fee due and the $1,000 1-APOS filing fee prior to each filing. This fee is due and payable prior to any submission by Dalmore to FINRA.

 

b.Client and Dalmore will each be responsible for supervising the activities and training of their respective sales employees, as well as all of their other respective employees in the performance of functions specifically allocated to them pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

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c.Client and Dalmore agree to promptly notify the other concerning any material communications from or with any Governmental Authority or Self Regulatory Organization with respect to this Agreement or the performance of its obligations unless such notification is expressly prohibited by the applicable Governmental Authority.

 

4. Role of Dalmore. Client acknowledges and agrees that Dalmore’s sole responsibilities in connection with an Offering are set forth on Exhibit A, and that Dalmore is strictly acting in an administrative and compliance capacity as the broker dealer of record, and is not being engaged by the Client to act as an underwriter or placement agent in connection with the Offering. Dalmore will use commercially reasonable efforts to perform the Services. Dalmore (i) makes no representations with respect to the quality of any investment opportunity; (ii) does not guarantee the performance of any Investor; (iii) is not soliciting or approaching investors in connection with the Offering, (iv) is not an investment adviser, does not provide investment advice and does not recommend securities transactions, (v) in performing the Services is not making any recommendation as to the appropriateness, suitability, legality, validity or profitability of the Offering, and (vi) does not take any responsibility for any documentation created and used in connection with the Offering.

 

5. Indemnification. Client shall indemnify and hold Dalmore, its affiliates and their representatives and agents harmless from, any and all actual or direct losses, liabilities, judgments, arbitration awards, settlements, damages and costs (collectively, “Losses”), resulting from or arising out of any third party suits, actions, claims, demands or similar proceedings (collectively, “Proceedings”) to the extent they are based upon (i) a breach of this Agreement by Client, (ii) the wrongful acts or omissions of Client, or (iii) the Offering.

 

6. Confidentiality. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential Information” means all confidential and proprietary information of a party, including but not limited to (i) financial information, (ii) business and marketing plans, (iii) the names of employees and owners, (iv) the names and other personally-identifiable information of users of the third-party provided online fundraising platform, (v) security codes, and (vi) all documentation provided by Client or Investor, but shall not include (i) information already known or independently developed by the recipient without the use of any confidential and proprietary information, or (ii) information known to the public through no wrongful act of the recipient. During the term of this Agreement and at all times thereafter, neither party shall disclose Confidential Information of the other party or use such Confidential Information for any purpose without the prior written consent of such other party. Without limiting the preceding sentence, each party shall use at least the same degree of care in safeguarding the other party’s Confidential Information as it uses to safeguard its own Confidential Information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a party may disclose Confidential Information (i) if required to do by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, provided that such party shall notify the other party in writing promptly upon receipt of knowledge of such order so that such other party may attempt to prevent such disclosure or seek a protective order; or (ii) to any applicable governmental authority as required by applicable law. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit the SEC, FINRA, or other government official or entities from obtaining, reviewing, and auditing any information, records, or data. Client acknowledges that regulatory record-keeping requirements, as well as securities industry best practices, require Dalmore to maintain copies of practically all data, including communications and materials, regardless of any termination of this Agreement.

 

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7. Notices. Any notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be addressed, and delivered or mailed postage prepaid, or faxed or emailed to the other parties hereto at such addresses as such other parties may designate from time to time for the receipt of such notices. Until further notice, the address of each party to this Agreement for this purpose shall be the following:

 

If to the Client:

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC
535 Mission St., 14th Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94105
Attn: Yizhen Zhao – CEO
Tel: 408-887-0233

Email: yz@ark7.com

 

If to Dalmore:

 

Dalmore Group, LLC
525 Green Place

Woodmere, NY 11598
Attn: Etan Butler, Chairman
Tel: 917-319-3000

Email: etan@dalmorefg.com

 

8.Miscellaneous.

 

a. ANY DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY BETWEEN THE CLIENT AND PROVIDER RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION BEFORE AND UNDER THE RULES OF THE ARBITRATION COMMITIEE OF FINRA.

 

b. This Agreement is non-exclusive and shall not be construed to prevent either party from engaging in any other business activities.

 

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c. This Agreement will be binding upon all successors, assigns or transferees of Client. No assignment of this Agreement by either party will be valid unless the other party consents to such an assignment in writing. Either party may freely assign this Agreement to any person or entity that acquires all or substantially all of its business or assets. Any assignment by the either party to any subsidiary that it may create or to a company affiliated with or controlled directly or indirectly by it will be deemed valid and enforceable in the absence of any consent from the other party.

 

d. Neither party will, without prior written approval of the other party, reference such other party in any advertisement, website, newspaper, publication, periodical or any other communication, and shall keep the contents of this Agreement confidential in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.

 

e. THE CONSTRUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVERY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY QUESTIONS ARISING OUT OF THE AGREEMENT, WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES TO THE EXTENT SUCH APPLICATION WOULD CAUSE THE LAWS OF A DIFFERENT STATE TO APPLY. The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any party

 

f. If any provision or condition of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by any court, or regulatory or self-regulatory agency or body, the validity of the remaining provisions and conditions will not be affected and this Agreement will be carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision or condition were not included in the Agreement.

 

g. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreement relating to the subject matter herein. The Agreement may not be modified or amended except by written agreement.

 

h. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts and by facsimile or electronic means, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

 

[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE(S)]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

  CLIENT: Ark7 Properties Plus LLC
   
  By /s/ Yizhen Zhao
  Name: Yizhen Zhao
  Its: CEO
     
  Dalmore Group, LLC:
     
  By /s/ Etan Butler
  Name: Etan Butler
  Its: Chairman

 

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Exhibit A

 

Services:

 

i.Review Investor information, including KYC (Know Your Customer) data, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), OFAC compliance background checks (it being understood that KYC and AML processes may be provided by a qualified third party);

 

ii.Review each Investor’s subscription agreement to confirm such Investor’s participation in the Offering, and provide confirmation of completion of such subscription documents to Client;

 

iii.Contact and/or notify the issuer, if needed, to gather additional information or clarification on an Investor;

 

iv.Keep Investor information and data confidential and not disclose to any third-party except as required by regulatory agencies or in our performance under this Agreement (e.g. as needed for AML and background checks);

 

v.Coordinate with third party providers to ensure adequate review and compliance;

 

vi.Provide, or coordinate the provision by a third party, of an “invest now” payment processing mechanism, including connection to a qualified escrow agent.

 

A-1

 

Exhibit 2.1

 

CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
OF

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC

A Delaware Series Limited Liability Company

 

First: The name of the limited liability company is: Ark7 Properties Plus LLC

 

Second: Its registered office in the State of Delaware is located at 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, Delaware 19958, County of Sussex. The registered agent in charge thereof is Harvard Business Services, Inc.

 

Third: The limited liability company is established pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “Act”) and, pursuant to Section 18-215 or Section 18-218 of that Act, may establish separate and distinct series of members, managers, and interests, each having separate rights, powers or duties with respect to specified property or obligations of the limited liability company or profits and losses associated with specified property or obligations. The debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular series shall be enforceable against the assets of such series only, and not against the assets of the limited liability company generally or any other series thereof, and none of the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to the limited liability company generally or any other series thereof shall be enforceable against the assets of such series. These series may be established as “protected series” or “registered series” as such terms are used in the Act.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being fully authorized to execute and file this document have signed below and executed this Certificate of Formation on this March 15, 2022.

 

  /s/ Michael J. Bell
  Harvard Business Services, Inc., Authorized Person
  By: Michael J. Bell, President

 

State of Delaware
Secretary of State
Division of Corporations
Delivered 01:28 PM 03/17/2022
FILED 01:28 PM 03/17/2022
SR 20221046866 - File Number 6681055
Page 1 of 1

 

 

 

 

STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZED PERSON

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IN LIEU OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

FOR

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC

March 17, 2022

 

We, Harvard Business Services, Inc., the authorized person of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC -- a Delaware Limited Liability Company -- hereby adopt the following resolution:

 

Resolved: That the Certificate of Formation of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC was filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on March 17, 2022.

 

Resolved: That on March 17, 2022 the following persons were appointed as the initial members of the Limited Liability Company until their successors are elected and qualify:

 

Resolved: That the undersigned signatory hereby resigns as the authorized person of the above named Limited Liability Company.

 

This resolution shall be filed in the minute book of the company.

 

  /s/ Michael J. Bell
  Harvard Business Services, Inc., Authorized Person
  By: Michael J. Bell, President

 

*** This document is not part of the public record. Keep it in a safe place. ***

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 2.2

 

SERIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT

 

OF

 

ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC

 

PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS ARE NOT TO CONSTRUE THE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY PRIOR OR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMPANY, THE MANAGER OR THEIR AFFILIATES, OR ANY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OFFERING, AS LEGAL, TAX OR INVESTMENT ADVICE. EACH INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT WITH AND RELY ON HIS OR HER OWN ADVISORS AS TO THE LEGAL, TAX AND/OR ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF THE INVESTMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND ITS SUITABILITY FOR SUCH INVESTOR.

 

AN INVESTMENT IN THE SERIES OF INTEREST CARRIES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR AN INVESTOR WHO CAN AFFORD LOSS OF HIS OR HER ENTIRE INVESTMENT IN THE SERIES OF INTEREST.

 

THE INTERESTS HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY OTHER STATE. ACCORDINGLY, INTERESTS MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR A VALID EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

RECITALS   1
ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS   1
  Section 1.1 Definitions   1
  Section 1.2 Construction   6
ARTICLE II - ORGANIZATION   6
  Section 2.1 Formation   6
  Section 2.2 Name   7
  Section 2.3 Registered Office; Registered Agent; Principal Office; Other Offices   7
  Section 2.4 Purpose   7
  Section 2.5 Powers   7
  Section 2.6 Power of Attorney   7
  Section 2.7 Term   8
  Section 2.8 Title to Assets   8
  Section 2.9 Certificate of Formation   8
ARTICLE III - MEMBERS, SERIES AND INTERESTS   9
  Section 3.1 Members   9
  Section 3.2 Capital Contributions   10
  Section 3.3 Series of the Company   10
  Section 3.4 Authorization to Issue Interests   12
  Section 3.5 Voting Rights of Interests Generally   12
  Section 3.6 Record Holders   12
  Section 3.7 Splits   13
  Section 3.8 Agreements   13
ARTICLE IV - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF INTERESTS   13
  Section 4.1 Maintenance of a Register   13
  Section 4.2 Holding Period and Ownership Limitations   14
  Section 4.3 Transfer of Interests and Obligations of the Managing Member   15
  Section 4.4 Remedies for Breach   15
ARTICLE V - MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE COMPANY AND EACH SERIES   15
  Section 5.1 Power and Authority of Managing Member   15
  Section 5.2 Determinations by the Managing Member   17
  Section 5.3 Delegation   18
  Section 5.4 Advisory Board   18
  Section 5.5 Exculpation, Indemnification, Advances and Insurance   18
  Section 5.6 Duties of Officers   20

 

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  Section 5.7 Standards of Conduct and Modification of Duties of the Managing Member   20
  Section 5.8 Reliance by Third Parties   21
  Section 5.9 Certain Conflicts of Interest   21
  Section 5.10 Appointment of the Asset Manager   21
ARTICLE VI - FEES AND EXPENSES   21
  Section 6.1 Cost to acquire the Series Asset; Brokerage Fee; Offering Expenses; Acquisition Expenses; Sourcing Fee   21
  Section 6.3 Excess Operating Expenses; Further Issuance of Interests; Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation(s)   22
  Section 6.4 Allocation of Expenses   22
  Section 6.5 Overhead of the Managing Member   22
ARTICLE VII – DISTRIBUTIONS   22
  Section 7.1 Application of Cash   22
  Section 7.2 Application of Amounts upon the Liquidation of a Series   22
  Section 7.3 Timing of Distributions   22
  Section 7.4 Distributions in kind   23
ARTICLE VIII - BOOKS, RECORDS, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTS   23
  Section 8.1 Records and Accounting   23
  Section 8.2 Fiscal Year   24
ARTICLE IX - TAX MATTERS   24
ARTICLE X - REMOVAL OF THE MANAGING MEMBER   24
ARTICLE XI - DISSOLUTION, TERMINATION AND LIQUIDATION   24
  Section 11.1 Dissolution and Termination   24
  Section 11.2 Liquidator   25
  Section 11.3 Liquidation of a Series   25
  Section 11.4 Cancellation of Certificate of Formation   26
  Section 11.5 Return of Contributions   26
  Section 11.6 Waiver of Partition   26
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT OR SERIES DESIGNATION   26
  Section 12.1 General   26
  Section 12.2 Certain Amendment Requirements   27
  Section 12.3 Amendment Approval Process   27
ARTICLE XIII - MEMBER MEETINGS   27
  Section 13.1 Meetings   27
  Section 13.2 Quorum   27
  Section 13.3 Chairman   27
  Section 13.4 Voting Rights   28
  Section 13.5 Extraordinary Actions   28

 

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  Section 13.6 Managing Member Approval   28
  Section 13.7 Action By Members without a Meeting   28
  Section 13.8 Managing Member   28
ARTICLE XIV - CONFIDENTIALITY   28
  Section 14.1 Confidentiality Obligations   28
  Section 14.2 Exempted information   28
  Section 14.3 Permitted Disclosures   28
ARTICLE XV - GENERAL PROVISIONS   29
  Section 15.1 Addresses and Notices   29
  Section 15.2 Further Action   29
  Section 15.3 Binding Effect   29
  Section 15.4 Integration   29
  Section 15.5 Creditors   29
  Section 15.6 Waiver   30
  Section 15.7 Counterparts   30
  Section 15.8 Applicable Law and Jurisdiction   30
  Section 15.9 Invalidity of Provisions   30
  Section 15.10 Consent of Members   30
EXHIBIT A: FORM OF SERIES DESIGNATION   32
EXHIBIT B: FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT   34
EXHIBIT C: FORM OF ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT   35

 

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SERIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT

 

OF

 

ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC

 

This SERIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT, (this Agreement) entered into and is effective as of this March 17, 2022, by and Ark7 Inc., a Delaware corporation, and each other Person (as defined below) who is admitted to the Company as a Member of the Company. Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the respective meanings ascribed thereto in Section 1.1.

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to form a series limited liability company pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act by having filed a Certificate of Formation of the Company with the office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 17, 2022 and entering into this Agreement;

 

WHEREAS, it is intended by the parties hereto that the Company establishes separate Series for the holding of properties to be acquired by the Company and that the debts, liabilities and obligations incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular Series of the Company will be enforceable against the assets of such Series only, and not against the assets of the Company generally or any other Series thereof, and not of the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to the Company generally or any other Series thereof shall be enforceable against the assets of such Series; and

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations contained herein, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1.1 Definitions. The following definitions shall be for all purposes, unless otherwise clearly indicated to the contrary, applied to the terms used in this Agreement.

 

Abort Costs means all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with any Series Asset proposals pursued by the Company, the Managing Member or a Series that do not proceed to completion.

 

Acquisition Expenses means in respect of each Series, the following fees, costs and expenses allocable to such Series (or such Series pro rata share of any such fees, costs and expenses allocable to the Company) and incurred in connection with the evaluation, discovery, investigation, development and acquisition of a Series Asset, including brokerage and sales fees and commissions (but excluding the Brokerage Fee), appraisal fees, real-estate property title and registration fees (as required), research fees, transfer taxes, third party industry and due diligence experts, bank fees and interest (if the Series Asset was acquired using debt prior to completion of the Initial Offering), auction house fees, technology costs, photography and videography expenses in order to prepare the profile for the Series Asset to be accessible to Investor Members via an online platform and any blue sky filings required in order for such Series to be made available to Economic Members in certain states (unless borne by the Managing Member, as determined in its sole discretion) and similar costs and expenses incurred in connection with the evaluation, discovery, investigation, development and acquisition of a Series Asset.

 

Additional Economic Member means a Person admitted as an Economic Member and associated with a Series in accordance with ARTICLE III as a result of an issuance of Interests of such Series to such Person by the Company.

 

Advisory Board has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.4.

 

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Affiliate means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Person in question. As used herein, the term control means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

 

Aggregate Ownership Limit means, in respect of an Initial Offering or a Subsequent Offering, not more than 10% of the aggregate Outstanding Interests of a Series, and in respect of a Transfer, not more than 19.9% of the aggregate Outstanding Interests of a Series, or in both cases, such other percentage set forth in the applicable Series Designation or as determined by the Managing Member in its sole discretion and as may be waived by the Managing Member in its sole discretion.

 

Agreement means this Limited Liability Company Agreement, as amended, modified, supplemented, or restated from time to time.

 

Allocation Policy means the allocation policy of the Company adopted by the Managing Member in accordance with Section 5.1.

 

Asset Management Agreement means, as the context requires, any agreement entered into between a Series and an Asset Manager pursuant to which such Asset Manager is appointed as manager of the relevant Series Assets, as amended from time to time.

 

Asset Manager means the manager of each of the Series Assets as specified in each Series Designation or, its permitted successors or assigns, appointed in accordance with Section 5.10.

 

Broker means any Person who has been appointed by the Company (and as the Managing Member may select in its reasonable discretion) and specified in any Series Designation to provide execution and other services relating to an Initial Offering to the Company, or its successors from time to time, or any other broker in connection with any Initial Offering.

 

Brokerage Fee means the fee payable to the Broker for the purchase by any Person of Interests in an Initial Offering equal to an amount agreed between the Managing Member and the Broker from time to time and specified in any Series Designation.

 

Business Day means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in New York, New York are authorized or required to close.

 

Certificate of Formation means the Certificate of Formation of the Company and any and all amendments thereto and restatements thereof filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

 

Code means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and in effect from time to time, or any superseding federal tax law. A reference herein to a specific Code section refers, not only to such specific Section, but also to any corresponding provision of any superseding federal tax statute, as such specific Section or such corresponding provision is in effect on the date of application of the provisions of this Agreement containing such reference.

 

Company means Ark7 Properties Plus LLC, a Delaware series limited liability company, and any successors thereto.

 

Conflict of Interest means any matter that the Managing Member believes may involve a conflict of interest that is not otherwise addressed by the Allocation Policy.

 

Delaware Act means the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, 6 Del. C. Section 18 101, et seq.

 

DGCL means the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, 8 Del. C. Section 101, et seq.

 

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Economic Member means together, the Investor Members, Additional Economic Members (including any Person who receives Interests in connection with any goods or services provided to a Series (including in respect of the sale of a Series Asset to that Series)) and their successors and assigns admitted as Additional Economic Members and Substitute Economic Members, in each case who is admitted as a Member of such Series, but shall exclude the Managing Member in its capacity as Managing Member. For the avoidance of doubt, the Managing Member or any of its Affiliates shall be an Economic Member to the extent it purchases Interests in a Series.

 

ERISA means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

 

Exchange Act means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Expenses and Liabilities has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 5.5(a).

 

Fair Market Value of any asset as of any date means the purchase price that a willing buyer having all relevant knowledge would pay a willing seller for such asset in an arm’s length transaction, as determined by the Manager.

 

Free Cash Flow means any available cash for distribution generated from the net income received by a Series, as determined by the Managing Member to be in the nature of income as defined by U.S. GAAP, plus (i) any change in the net working capital (as shown on the balance sheet of such Series) (ii) any amortization to the relevant Series Asset (as shown on the income statement of such Series) and (iii) any depreciation to the relevant Series Asset (as shown on the income statement of such Series) and (iv) any other non-cash Operating Expenses less (a) any capital expenditure related to the Series Asset (as shown on the cash flow statement of such Series) (b) any other liabilities or obligations of the Series, including interest payments on debt obligations, in each case to the extent not already paid or provided for and (c) upon the termination and winding up of a Series or the Company, all costs and expenses incidental to such termination and winding as allocated to the relevant Series in accordance with Section 6.4.

 

Form of Adherence means, in respect of an Initial Offering or Subsequent Offering, a subscription agreement or other agreement substantially in the form appended to the Offering Document pursuant to which an Investor Member or Additional Economic Member agrees to adhere to the terms of this Agreement or, in respect of a Transfer, a form of adherence or instrument of Transfer, each in a form satisfactory to the Managing Member from time to time, pursuant to which a Substitute Economic Member agrees to adhere to the terms of this Agreement.

 

Governmental Entity means any court, administrative agency, regulatory body, commission or other governmental authority, board, bureau or instrumentality, domestic or foreign and any subdivision thereof.

 

Indemnified Person means (a) any Person who is or was an Officer of the Company or associated with a Series, (b) any Person who is or was a Managing Member or Liquidator, together with its officers, directors, members, shareholders, employees, managers, partners, controlling persons, agents or independent contractors, (c) any Person who is or was serving at the request of the Company as an officer, director, member, manager, partner, fiduciary or trustee of another Person; provided, that, except to the extent otherwise set forth in a written agreement between such Person and the Company or a Series, a Person shall not be an Indemnified Person by reason of providing, on a fee for services basis, trustee, fiduciary, administrative or custodial services, (d) any member of the Advisory Board appointed by the Managing Member pursuant to Section 5.4, (e) the Asset Manager, and (f) any Person the Managing Member designates as an Indemnified Person for purposes of this Agreement.

 

Individual Aggregate Limit means, with respect to any individual holder, 10% of the greater of such holders annual income or net worth or, with respect to any entity, 10% of the greater of such holders annual revenue or net assets at fiscal year-end.

 

Initial Member means the Person identified in the Series Designation of such Series as the Initial Member associated therewith.

 

Initial Offering means the first offering or private placement and issuance of any Series, other than the issuance to the Initial Member.

 

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Interest means an interest in a Series issued by the Company that evidences a Member’s rights, powers and duties with respect to the Company and such Series pursuant to this Agreement and the Delaware Act.

 

Interest Designation has the meaning ascribed in Section 3.3(f).

 

Investment Advisers Act means the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

 

Investment Company Act means the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

Investor Members mean those Persons who acquire Interests in the Initial Offering or Subsequent Offering and their successors and assigns admitted as Additional Economic Members.

 

Liquidator means one or more Persons selected by the Managing Member to perform the functions described in Section 11.2 as liquidating trustee of the Company or a Series, as applicable, within the meaning of the Delaware Act.

 

Managing Member means, as the context requires, the managing member of the Company or the managing member of a Series.

 

Management Fee means an amount up to 15% of any Free Cash Flows available for distribution pursuant to Article VII, as generated by each Series.

 

Member means each member of the Company associated with a Series, including, unless the context otherwise requires, the Initial Member, the Managing Member, each Economic Member (as the context requires), each Substitute Economic Member and each Additional Economic Member.

 

National Securities Exchange means an exchange registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 6(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Offering Document means, with respect to any Series or the Interests of any Series, the prospectus, offering memorandum, offering circular, offering statement, offering circular supplement, private placement memorandum or other offering documents related to the Initial Offering of such Interests, in the form approved by the Managing Member and, to the extent required by applicable law, approved or qualified, as applicable, by any applicable Governmental Entity, including without limitation the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Offering Expenses means in respect of each Series, the following fees, costs and expenses allocable to such Series or such Series pro rata share (as determined by the Allocation Policy, if applicable) of any such fees, costs and expenses allocable to the Company incurred in connection with executing the Offering, consisting of underwriting, legal, accounting, escrow and compliance costs related to a specific offering.

 

Officers means any president, vice president, secretary, treasurer or other officer of the Company or any Series as the Managing Member may designate (which shall, in each case, constitute managers within the meaning of the Delaware Act).

 

Operating Expenses means in respect of each Series, the following fees, costs and expenses allocable to such Series or such Series pro rata share (as determined by the Allocation Policy, if applicable) of any such fees, costs and expenses allocable to the Company:

 

(i) any and all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the management of a Series Asset, including property taxes, income taxes, licensing fees, property insurance fees, utility fees, maintenance fees, marketing, security, and utilization of the Series Asset;

 

(ii) any fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with preparing any reports and accounts of each Series of Interests, including any blue sky filings required in order for a Series of Interest to be made available to Investors in certain states and any annual audit of the accounts of such Series of Interests (if applicable) and any reports to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including periodic reports on Forms 1-K, 1-SA and 1-U.

 

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(iii) any and all insurance premiums or expenses, including directors and officers insurance of the directors and officers of the Managing Member or the Asset Manager, in connection with the Series Asset;

 

(iv) any withholding or transfer taxes imposed on the Company or a Series or any of the Members as a result of its or their earnings, investments or withdrawals;

 

(v) any governmental fees imposed on the capital of the Company or a Series or incurred in connection with compliance with applicable regulatory requirements;

 

(vi) any legal fees and costs (including settlement costs) arising in connection with any litigation or regulatory investigation instituted against the Company, a Series or the Asset Manager in connection with the affairs of the Company or a Series;

 

(vii) the fees and expenses of any administrator, if any, engaged to provide administrative services to the Company or a Series;

 

(viii) all custodial fees, costs and expenses in connection with the holding of a Series Asset or Interests;

 

(ix) any fees, costs and expenses of a third-party registrar and transfer agent appointed by the Managing Member in connection with a Series;

 

(x) the cost of the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and the preparation of its tax returns and circulation of reports to Economic Members;

 

(xi) the cost of any audit of a Series annual financial statements, the fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with making of any tax filings on behalf of a Series and circulation of reports to Economic Members;

 

(xii) any indemnification payments to be made pursuant to Section 5.5;

 

(xiii) the fees and expenses of the Company’s or a Series counsel in connection with advice directly relating to the Company’s or a Series legal affairs;

 

(xiv) the costs of any other outside appraisers, valuation firms, accountants, attorneys or other experts or consultants engaged by the Managing Member in connection with the operations of the Company or a Series; and

 

(xv) any similar expenses that may be determined to be Operating Expenses, as determined by the Managing Member in its reasonable discretion.

 

Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation(s) has the meaning ascribed in Section 6.3.

 

Outstanding means all Interests that are issued by the Company and reflected as outstanding on the Company’s books and records as of the date of determination.

 

Person means any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, estate, trust, business association, organization, Governmental Entity or other entity.

 

Record Date means the date established by the Managing Member for determining (a) the identity of the Record Holders entitled to notice of, or to vote at, any meeting of Members associated with any Series or entitled to exercise rights in respect of any lawful action of Members associated with any Series or (b) the identity of Record Holders entitled to receive any report or distribution or to participate in any offer.

 

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Record Holder or holder means the Person in whose name such Interests are registered on the books of the Company as of the opening of business on a particular Business Day, as determined by the Managing Member in accordance with this Agreement.

 

Securities Act means the Securities Act of 1933.

 

Series has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.3(a).

 

Series Assets means, at any particular time, all assets, properties (whether tangible or intangible, and whether real, personal or mixed) and rights of any type contributed to or acquired by a particular Series and owned or held by or for the account of such Series, whether owned or held by or for the account of such Series as of the date of the designation or establishment thereof or thereafter contributed to or acquired by such Series.

 

Series Designation has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.3(a).

 

Sourcing Fee means the sourcing fee which is paid to the Asset Manager as consideration for assisting in the sourcing of such Series Asset and as specified in each Series Designation, to the extent not waived by the Managing Member in its sole discretion.

 

Subsequent Offering means any further issuance of Interests in any Series, excluding any Initial Offering or Transfer.

 

Substitute Economic Member means a Person who is admitted as an Economic Member of the Company and associated with a Series pursuant to Section 4.1(b) as a result of a Transfer of Interests to such Person.

 

Super Majority Vote means, the affirmative vote of the holders of Outstanding Interests of all Series representing at least two thirds of the total votes that may be cast by all such Outstanding Interests, voting together as a single class.

 

Transfer means, with respect to an Interest, a transaction by which the Record Holder of an Interest assigns such Interest to another Person who is or becomes a Member, and includes a sale, assignment, gift, exchange or any other disposition by law or otherwise, including any transfer upon foreclosure of any pledge, encumbrance, hypothecation or mortgage.

 

U.S. GAAP means United States generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, as in effect from time to time.

 

Section 1.2 Construction. Unless the context requires otherwise: (a) any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (b) references to paragraphs, Articles and Sections refer to paragraphs, Articles and Sections of this Agreement; (c) the term include or includes means includes, without limitation, and including means including, without limitation, (d) the words herein, hereof and hereunder and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or other subdivision, (e) or has the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase and/or, (f) unless the context otherwise requires, references to agreements and other documents shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments and other modifications thereto, (g) references to any Person shall include all predecessors of such Person, as well as all permitted successors, assigns, executors, heirs, legal representatives and administrators of such Person, and (h) any reference to any statute or regulation includes any implementing legislation and any rules made under that legislation, statute or statutory provision, whenever before, on, or after the date of the Agreement, as well as any amendments, restatements or modifications thereof, as well as all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating or replacing the statute or regulation. This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted.

 

ARTICLE II - ORGANIZATION

 

Section 2.1 Formation. The Company has been formed as a series limited liability company pursuant to Section 18-215 of the Delaware Act. Except as expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement, the rights, duties, liabilities and obligations of the Members and the administration, dissolution and termination of the Company and each Series shall be governed by the Delaware Act.

 

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Section 2.2 Name. The name of the Company shall be Ark7 Properties Plus LLC. The business of the Company and any Series may be conducted under any other name or names, as determined by the Managing Member. The Managing Member may change the name of the Company at any time and from time to time and shall notify the Economic Members of such change in the next regular communication to the Economic Members.

 

Section 2.3 Registered Office; Registered Agent; Principal Office; Other Offices. Unless and until changed by the Managing Member in its sole discretion, the registered office of the Company in the State of Delaware shall be located at 1201 Orange Street, Suite 600, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, and the registered agent for service of process on the Company and each Series in the State of Delaware at such registered office shall be Agents and Corporations, Inc. The principal office of the Company shall be located at 156 2nd Street, San Francisco, California, 94105. Unless otherwise provided in the applicable Series Designation, the principal office of each Series shall be located at 156 2nd Street, San Francisco, California, 94105 or such other place as the Managing Member may from time to time designate by notice to the Economic Members associated with the applicable Series. The Company and each Series may maintain offices at such other place or places within or outside the State of Delaware as the Managing Member determines to be necessary or appropriate. The Managing Member may change the registered office, registered agent or principal office of the Company or of any Series at any time and from time to time and shall notify the applicable Economic Members of such change in the next regular communication to such Economic Members.

 

Section 2.4 Purpose. The purpose of the Company and, unless otherwise provided in the applicable Series Designation, each Series shall be to (a) promote, conduct or engage in, directly or indirectly, any business, purpose or activity that lawfully may be conducted by a series limited liability company organized pursuant to the Delaware Act, (b) acquire and operate real estate properties, and, to exercise all of the rights and powers conferred upon the Company and each Series with respect to its interests therein, and (c) conduct any and all activities related or incidental to the foregoing purposes.

 

Section 2.5 Powers. The Company, each Series and, subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Managing Member shall be empowered to do any and all acts and things necessary or appropriate for the furtherance and accomplishment of the purposes described in Section 2.4.

 

Section 2.6 Power of Attorney.

 

(a) Each Economic Member hereby constitutes and appoints the Managing Member and, if a Liquidator shall have been selected pursuant to Section 11.2, the Liquidator, and each of their authorized officers and attorneys in fact, as the case may be, with full power of substitution, as his or her true and lawful agent and attorney in fact, with full power and authority in his or her name, place and stead, to:

 

(i) execute, swear to, acknowledge, deliver, file and record in the appropriate public offices: (A) all certificates, documents and other instruments (including this Agreement and the Certificate of Formation and all amendments or restatements hereof or thereof) that the Managing Member, or the Liquidator, determines to be necessary or appropriate to form, qualify or continue the existence or qualification of the Company as a series limited liability company in the State of Delaware and in all other jurisdictions in which the Company or any Series may conduct business or own property; (B) all certificates, documents and other instruments that the Managing Member, or the Liquidator, determines to be necessary or appropriate to reflect, in accordance with its terms, any amendment, change, modification or restatement of this Agreement; (C) all certificates, documents and other instruments that the Managing Member or the Liquidator determines to be necessary or appropriate to reflect the dissolution, liquidation or termination of the Company or a Series pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; (D) all certificates, documents and other instruments relating to the admission, withdrawal or substitution of any Economic Member pursuant to, or in connection with other events described in, ARTICLE III or ARTICLE XI; (E) all certificates, documents and other instruments relating to the determination of the rights, preferences and privileges of any Series of Interest issued pursuant to Section 3.3; (F) all certificates, documents and other instruments that the Managing Member or Liquidator determines to be necessary or appropriate to maintain the separate rights, assets, obligations and liabilities of each Series; and (G) all certificates, documents and other instruments (including agreements and a certificate of merger) relating to a merger, consolidation or conversion of the Company; and

 

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(ii) execute, swear to, acknowledge, deliver, file and record all ballots, consents, approvals, waivers, certificates, documents and other instruments that the Managing Member or the Liquidator determines to be necessary or appropriate to (A) make, evidence, give, confirm or ratify any vote, consent, approval, agreement or other action that is made or given by any of the Members hereunder or is consistent with the terms of this Agreement or (B) effectuate the terms or intent of this Agreement; provided, that when any provision of this Agreement that establishes a percentage of the Members or of the Members of any Series required to take any action, the Managing Member, or the Liquidator, may exercise the power of attorney made in this paragraph only after the necessary vote, consent, approval, agreement or other action of the Members or of the Members of such Series, as applicable.

 

Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed as authorizing the Managing Member, or the Liquidator, to amend, change or modify this Agreement except in accordance with ARTICLE XII or as may be otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement.

 

(b) The foregoing power of attorney is hereby declared to be irrevocable and a power coupled with an interest, and it shall survive and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, not be affected by the subsequent death, incompetency, disability, incapacity, dissolution, bankruptcy or termination of any Economic Member and the transfer of all or any portion of such Economic Members Interests and shall extend to such Economic Members heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives. Each such Economic Member hereby agrees to be bound by any representation made by any officer of the Managing Member, or the Liquidator, acting in good faith pursuant to such power of attorney; and each such Economic Member, to the maximum extent permitted by law, hereby waives any and all defenses that may be available to contest, negate or disaffirm the action of the Managing Member, or the Liquidator, taken in good faith under such power of attorney in accordance with this Section. Each Economic Member shall execute and deliver to the Managing Member, or the Liquidator, within 15 days after receipt of the request therefor, such further designation, powers of attorney and other instruments as any of such Officers or the Liquidator determines to be necessary or appropriate to effectuate this Agreement and the purposes of the Company.

 

Section 2.7 Term. The term of the Company commenced on the day on which the Certificate of Formation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware Act. The existence of each Series shall commence upon the effective date of the Series Designation establishing such Series, as provided in Section 3.3. The term of the Company and each Series shall be perpetual, unless and until it is dissolved or terminated in accordance with the provisions of ARTICLE XI. The existence of the Company as a separate legal entity shall continue until the cancellation of the Certificate of Formation as provided in the Delaware Act.

 

Section 2.8 Title to Assets. All Interests shall constitute personal property of the owner thereof for all purposes and a Member has no interest in specific assets of the Company or applicable Series Assets. Title to any Series Assets, whether real, personal or mixed and whether tangible or intangible, shall be deemed to be owned by the Series to which such asset was contributed or by which such asset was acquired, and none of the Company, any Member, Officer or other Series, individually or collectively, shall have any ownership interest in such Series Assets or any portion thereof. Title to any or all of the Series Assets may be held in the name of the relevant Series or one or more nominees, as the Managing Member may determine. All Series Assets shall be recorded by the Managing Member as the property of the applicable Series in the books and records maintained for such Series, irrespective of the name in which record title to such Series Assets is held.

 

Section 2.9 Certificate of Formation. The Certificate of Formation has been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, such filing being hereby confirmed, ratified and approved in all respects. The Managing Member shall use reasonable efforts to cause to be filed such other certificates or documents that it determines to be necessary or appropriate for the formation, continuation, qualification and operation of a series limited liability company in the State of Delaware or any other state in which the Company or any Series may elect to do business or own property. To the extent that the Managing Member determines such action to be necessary or appropriate, the Managing Member shall, or shall direct the appropriate Officers, to file amendments to and restatements of the Certificate of Formation and do all things to maintain the Company as a series limited liability company under the laws of the State of Delaware or of any other state in which the Company or any Series may elect to do business or own property, and if an Officer is so directed, such Officer shall be an authorized person of the Company and, unless otherwise provided in a Series Designation, each Series within the meaning of the Delaware Act for purposes of filing any such certificate with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The Company shall not be required, before or after filing, to deliver or mail a copy of the Certificate of Formation, any qualification document or any amendment thereto to any Member.

 

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ARTICLE III - MEMBERS, SERIES AND INTERESTS

 

Section 3.1 Members.

 

(a) Subject to paragraph (b), a Person shall be admitted as an Economic Member and Record Holder either as a result of an Initial Offering, Subsequent Offering, a Transfer or at such other time as determined by the Managing Member, and upon (i) agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement by completing, signing and delivering to the Managing Member, a completed Form of Adherence, which is then accepted by the Managing Member, (ii) the prior written consent of the Managing Member, and (iii) otherwise complying with the applicable provisions of ARTICLE III and ARTICLE IV.

 

(b) The Managing Member may withhold its consent to the admission of any Person as an Economic Member for any reason, including when it determines in its reasonable discretion that such admission could: (i) result in there being 2,000 or more beneficial owners (as such term is used under the Exchange Act) or 500 or more beneficial owners that are not accredited investors (as defined under the Securities Act) of any Series of Interests, as specified in Section 12(g) (1) (A) (ii) of the Exchange Act, (ii) cause such Persons holding to be in excess of the Aggregate Ownership Limit, (iii) cause the Persons investment in all Interests (of all Series in the aggregate) to exceed the Individual Aggregate Limit, (iv) could adversely affect the Company or a Series or subject the Company, a Series, the Managing Member or any of their respective Affiliates to any additional regulatory or governmental requirements or cause the Company to be disqualified as a limited liability company, or subject the Company, any Series, the Managing Member or any of their respective Affiliates to any tax to which it would not otherwise be subject, (v) cause the Company to be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act, (vi) cause the Managing Member or any of its Affiliates being required to register under the Investment Advisers Act, (vii) cause the assets of the Company or any Series to be treated as plan assets as defined in Section 3(42) of ERISA, or (viii) result in a loss of (a) partnership status by the Company for US federal income tax purposes or the termination of the Company for US federal income tax purposes or (b) corporation taxable as an association status for US federal income tax purposes of any Series or termination of any Series for US federal income tax purposes. A Person may become a Record Holder without the consent or approval of any of the Economic Members. A Person may not become a Member without acquiring an Interest.

 

(c) The name and mailing address of each Member shall be listed on the books and records of the Company and each Series maintained for such purpose by the Company and each Series. The Managing Member shall update the books and records of the Company and each Series from time to time as necessary to reflect accurately the information therein.

 

(d) Except as otherwise provided in the Delaware Act and subject to Sections 3.1(e) and 3.3 relating to each Series, the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and the Members shall not be obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company solely by reason of being a Member.

 

(e) Except as otherwise provided in the Delaware Act, the debts, obligations and liabilities of a Series, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the debts, obligations and liabilities of such Series, and not of any other Series. In addition, the Members shall not be obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of any Series solely by reason of being a Member.

 

(f) Unless otherwise provided herein, and subject to ARTICLE XI, Members may not be expelled from or removed as Members of the Company. Members shall not have any right to resign or redeem their Interests from the Company; provided that when a transferee of a Members Interests becomes a Record Holder of such Interests, such transferring Member shall cease to be a Member of the Company with respect to the Interests so transferred and that Members of a Series shall cease to be Members of such Series when such Series is finally liquidated in accordance with Section 11.3.

 

(g) Except as may be otherwise agreed between the Company or a Series, on the one hand, and a Member, on the other hand, any Member shall be entitled to and may have business interests and engage in business activities in addition to those relating to the Company or a Series, including business interests and activities in direct competition with the Company or any Series. None of the Company, any Series or any of the other Members shall have any rights by virtue of this Agreement in any such business interests or activities of any Member.

 

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(h) Ark7 Inc. was appointed as the Managing Member of the Company with effect from the date of the formation of the Company on October 31, 2018 and shall continue as Managing Member of the Company until the earlier of (i) the dissolution of the Company pursuant to Section 11.1(a), or (ii) its removal or replacement pursuant to Section 4.3 or ARTICLE X. Except as otherwise set forth in the Series Designation, the Managing Member of each Series shall be Ark7 Inc. until the earlier of (i) the dissolution of the Series pursuant to Section 11.1(b) or (ii) its removal or replacement pursuant to Section 4.3 or Article X. Unless otherwise set forth in the applicable Series Designation, the Managing Member or its Affiliates shall, as at the closing of any Initial Offering, hold at least 1.00% of the Interests of the Series being issued pursuant to such Initial Offering. Unless provided otherwise in this Agreement, the Interests held by the Managing Member or any of its Affiliates shall be identical to those of an Economic Member and will not have any additional distribution, redemption, conversion or liquidation rights by virtue of its status as the Managing Member; provided, that the Managing Member shall have the rights, duties and obligations of the Managing Member hereunder, regardless of whether the Managing Member shall hold any Interests.

 

Section 3.2 Capital Contributions.

 

(a) The minimum number of Interests a Member may acquire is one (1) Interest or such higher or lesser amount as the Managing Member may determine from time to time and as specified in each Series Designation, as applicable. Persons acquiring Interests through an Initial Offering or Subsequent Offering shall make a Capital Contribution to the Company in an amount equal to the per Interest price determined in connection with such Initial Offering or Subsequent Offering and multiplied by the number of Interests acquired by such Person in such Initial Offering or Subsequent Offering, as applicable. Persons acquiring Interests in a manner other than through an Initial Offering or Subsequent Offering or pursuant to a Transfer shall make such Capital Contribution as shall be determined by the Managing Member in its sole discretion.

 

(b) Except as expressly permitted by the Managing Member, in its sole discretion (i) initial and any additional Capital Contributions to the Company or Series as applicable, by any Member shall be payable in cash and (ii) initial and any additional Capital Contributions shall be payable in one installment and shall be paid prior to the date of the proposed acceptance by the Managing Member of a Person’s admission as a Member to a Series (or a Members application to acquire additional Interests) (or within five business days thereafter with the Managing Members approval). No Member shall be required to make an additional capital contribution to the Company or Series but may make an additional Capital Contribution to acquire additional interests at such Members sole discretion.

 

(c) Except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement (including any Series Designation) : (i) no Member shall be entitled to the withdrawal or return of its Capital Contribution, except to the extent, if any, that distributions made pursuant to this Agreement or upon dissolution or termination of the Company or any Series may be considered as such by law and then only to the extent provided for in this Agreement; (ii) no Member holding any Series of any Interests of a Series shall have priority over any other Member holding the same Series either as to the return of Capital Contributions or as to distributions; (iii) no interest shall be paid by the Company or any Series on any Capital Contributions; and (iv) no Economic Member, in its capacity as such, shall participate in the operation or management of the business of the Company or any Series, transact any business in the Company’s or any Series name or have the power to sign documents for or otherwise bind the Company or any Series by reason of being a Member.

 

Section 3.3 Series of the Company.

 

(a) Establishment of Series. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Managing Member may, at any time and from time to time and in compliance with paragraph (c), cause the Company to establish in writing (each, a Series Designation) one or more series as such term is used under Section 18-215 of the Delaware Act (each a Series). The Series Designation shall relate solely to the Series established thereby and shall not be construed: (i) to affect the terms and conditions of any other Series, or (ii) to designate, fix or determine the rights, powers, authority, privileges, preferences, duties, responsibilities, liabilities and obligations in respect of Interests associated with any other Series, or the Members associated therewith. The terms and conditions for each Series established pursuant to this Section shall be as set forth in this Agreement and the Series Designation, as applicable, for the Series. Upon approval of any Series Designation by the Managing Member, such Series Designation shall be attached to this Agreement as an Exhibit until such time as none of such Interests of such Series remain Outstanding.

 

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(b) Series Operation. Each of the Series shall operate to the extent practicable as if it were a separate limited liability company.

 

(c) Series Designation. The Series Designation establishing a Series may: (i) specify a name or names under which the business and affairs of such Series may be conducted; (ii) designate, fix and determine the relative rights, powers, authority, privileges, preferences, duties, responsibilities, liabilities and obligations in respect of Interests of such Series and the Members associated therewith (to the extent such terms differ from those set forth in this Agreement) and (iii) designate or authorize the designation of specific Officers to be associated with such Series. A Series Designation (or any resolution of the Managing Member amending any Series Designation) shall be effective when a duly executed original of the same is included by the Managing Member among the permanent records of the Company, and shall be annexed to, and constitute part of, this Agreement (it being understood and agreed that, upon such effective date, the Series described in such Series Designation shall be deemed to have been established and the Interests of such Series shall be deemed to have been authorized in accordance with the provisions thereof). The Series Designation establishing a Series may set forth specific provisions governing the rights of such Series against a Member associated with such Series who fails to comply with the applicable provisions of this Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the applicable provisions of such Series Designation). In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and a Series Designation, the terms and conditions of the Series Designation shall prevail.

 

(d) Assets and Liabilities Associated with a Series.

 

(i) Assets Associated with a Series. All consideration received by the Company for the issuance or sale of Interests of a particular Series, together with all assets in which such consideration is invested or reinvested, and all income, earnings, profits and proceeds thereof, from whatever source derived, including any proceeds derived from the sale, exchange or liquidation of such assets, and any funds or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds, in whatever form the same may be (assets), shall, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, be held for the benefit of the Series or the Members associated with such Series, and not for the benefit of the Members associated with any other Series, for all purposes, and shall be accounted for and recorded upon the books and records of the Series separately from any assets associated with any other Series. Such assets are herein referred to as assets associated with that Series. In the event that there are any assets in relation to the Company that, in the Managing Members reasonable judgment, are not readily associated with a particular Series, the Managing Member shall allocate such assets to, between or among any one or more of the Series, in such manner and on such basis as the Managing Member deems fair and equitable, and in accordance with the Allocation Policy, and any asset so allocated to a particular Series shall thereupon be deemed to be an asset associated with that Series. Each allocation by the Managing Member pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall be conclusive and binding upon the Members associated with each and every Series. Separate and distinct records shall be maintained for each and every Series, and the Managing Member shall not commingle the assets of one Series with the assets of any other Series.

 

(ii) Liabilities Associated with a Series. All debts, liabilities, expenses, costs, charges, obligations and reserves incurred by, contracted for or otherwise existing (liabilities) with respect to a particular Series shall be charged against the assets associated with that Series. Such liabilities are herein referred to as liabilities associated with that Series. In the event that there are any liabilities in relation to the Company that, in the Managing Members reasonable judgment, are not readily associated with a particular Series, the Managing Member shall allocate and charge (including indemnification obligations) such liabilities to, between or among any one or more of the Series, in such manner and on such basis as the Managing Member deems fair and equitable and in accordance with the Allocation Policy, and any liability so allocated and charged to a particular Series shall thereupon be deemed to be a liability associated with that Series. Each allocation by the Managing Member pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be conclusive and binding upon the Members associated with each and every Series. All liabilities associated with a Series shall be enforceable against the assets associated with that Series only, and not against the assets associated with the Company or any other Series, and except to the extent set forth above, no liabilities shall be enforceable against the assets associated with any Series prior to the allocation and charging of such liabilities as provided above. Any allocation of liabilities that are not readily associated with a particular Series to, between or among one or more of the Series shall not represent a commingling of such Series to pool capital for the purpose of carrying on a trade or business or making common investments and sharing in profits and losses therefrom. The Managing Member has caused notice of this limitation on inter-series liabilities to be set forth in the Certificate of Formation, and, accordingly, the statutory provisions of Section 18 215(b) of the Delaware Act relating to limitations on inter-series liabilities (and the statutory effect under Section 18 207 of the Delaware Act of setting forth such notice in the Certificate of Formation) shall apply to the Company and each Series. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no distribution on or in respect of Interests in a particular Series, including, for the avoidance of doubt, any distribution made in connection with the winding up of such Series, shall be effected by the Company other than from the assets associated with that Series, nor shall any Member or former Member associated with a Series otherwise have any right or claim against the assets associated with any other Series (except to the extent that such Member or former Member has such a right or claim hereunder as a Member or former Member associated with such other Series or in a capacity other than as a Member or former Member).

 

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(e) Ownership of Series Assets. Title to and beneficial interest in Series Assets shall be deemed to be held and owned by the relevant Series and no Member or Members of such Series, individually or collectively, shall have any title to or beneficial interest in specific Series Assets or any portion thereof. Each Member of a Series irrevocably waives any right that it may have to maintain an action for partition with respect to its interest in the Company, any Series or any Series Assets. Any Series Assets may be held or registered in the name of the relevant Series, in the name of a nominee or as the Managing Member may determine; provided, however, that Series Assets shall be recorded as the assets of the relevant Series on the Company’s books and records, irrespective of the name in which legal title to such Series Assets is held. Any corporation, brokerage firm or transfer agent called upon to transfer any Series Assets to or from the name of any Series shall be entitled to rely upon instructions or assignments signed or purporting to be signed by the Managing Member or its agents without inquiry as to the authority of the person signing or purporting to sign such instruction or assignment or as to the validity of any transfer to or from the name of such Series.

 

(f) Prohibition on Issuance of Preference Interests. No Interests shall entitle any Member to any preemptive, preferential or similar rights unless such preemptive, preferential or similar rights are set forth in the applicable Series Designation on or prior to the date of the Initial Offering of any interests of such Series (the designation of such preemptive, preferential or similar rights with respect to a Series in the Series Designation, the Interest Designation).

 

Section 3.4 Authorization to Issue Interests.

 

(a) The Company may issue Interests, and options, rights and warrants relating to Interests, for any Company or Series purpose at any time and from time to time to such Persons for such consideration (which may be cash, property, services or any other lawful consideration) or for no consideration and on such terms and conditions as the Managing Member shall determine, all without the approval of the Economic Members. Each Interest shall have the rights and be governed by the provisions set forth in this Agreement (including any Series Designation).

 

(b) Subject to Section 6.3(a) (i), and unless otherwise provided in the applicable Series Designation, the Company is authorized to issue in respect of each Series an unlimited number of Interests. All Interests issued pursuant to, and in accordance with the requirements of, this ARTICLE III shall be validly issued Interests in the Company, except to the extent otherwise provided in the Delaware Act or this Agreement (including any Series Designation).

 

Section 3.5 Voting Rights of Interests Generally. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or any Series Designation, (i) each Record Holder of Interests shall be entitled to one vote per Interest for all matters submitted for the consent or approval of Members generally, (ii) all Record Holders of Interests (regardless of Series) shall vote together as a single class on all matters as to which all Record Holders of Interests are entitled to vote, (iii) Record Holders of a particular Series of Interest shall be entitled to one vote per Interest for all matters submitted for the consent or approval of the Members of such Series and (iv) the Managing Member or any of its Affiliates shall not be entitled to vote in connection with any Interests they hold pursuant to Section 3.1(h) and no such Interests shall be deemed Outstanding for purposes of any such vote.

 

Section 3.6 Record Holders. The Company shall be entitled to recognize the Record Holder as the owner of an Interest and, accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such Interest on the part of any other Person, regardless of whether the Company shall have actual or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by law or any applicable rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of any National Securities Exchange or over-the-counter market on which such Interests are listed for trading (if ever). Without limiting the foregoing, when a Person (such as a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or clearing corporation or an agent of any of the foregoing) is acting as nominee, agent or in some other representative capacity for another Person in acquiring or holding Interests, as between the Company on the one hand, and such other Persons on the other, such representative Person shall be the Record Holder of such Interests.

 

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Section 3.7 Splits.

 

(a) Subject to paragraph (c) of this Section and Section 3.4, and unless otherwise provided in any Interest Designation, the Company may make a pro rata distribution of Interests of a Series to all Record Holders of such Series, or may effect a subdivision or combination of Interests of any Series, in each case, on an equal per Interest basis and so long as, after any such event, any amounts calculated on a per Interest basis or stated as a number of Interests are proportionately adjusted.

 

(b) Whenever such a distribution, subdivision or combination of Interests is declared, the Managing Member shall select a date as of which the distribution, subdivision or combination shall be effective. The Managing Member shall send notice thereof at least 20 days prior to the date of such distribution, subdivision or combination to each Record Holder as of a date not less than 10 days prior to the date of such distribution, subdivision or combination. The Managing Member also may cause a firm of independent public accountants selected by it to calculate the number of Interests to be held by each Record Holder after giving effect to such distribution, subdivision or combination. The Managing Member shall be entitled to rely on any certificate provided by such firm as conclusive evidence of the accuracy of such calculation.

 

(c) Subject to Section 3.4 and unless otherwise provided in any Series Designation, the Company shall not issue fractional Interests upon any distribution, subdivision or combination of Interests. If a distribution, subdivision or combination of Interests would otherwise result in the issuance of fractional Interests, each fractional Interest shall be rounded to the nearest whole Interest (and a 0.5 Interest shall be rounded to the next higher Interest).

 

Section 3.8 Agreements. The rights of all Members and the terms of all Interests are subject to the provisions of this Agreement (including any Series Designation).

 

ARTICLE IV - REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF INTERESTS.

 

Section 4.1 Maintenance of a Register. Subject to the restrictions on Transfer and ownership limitations contained below:

 

(a) The Company shall keep or cause to be kept on behalf of the Company and each Series a register that will set forth the Record Holders of each of the Interests and information regarding the Transfer of each of the Interests. The Managing Member is hereby initially appointed as registrar and transfer agent of the Interests, provided that the Managing Member may appoint such third-party registrar and transfer agent as it determines appropriate in its sole discretion, for the purpose of registering Interests and Transfers of such Interests as herein provided, including as set forth in any Series Designation.

 

(b) Upon acceptance by the Managing Member of the Transfer of any Interest, each transferee of an Interest (i) shall be admitted to the Company as a Substitute Economic Member with respect to the Interests so transferred to such transferee when any such transfer or admission is reflected in the books and records of the Company, (ii) shall be deemed to agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement by completing a Form of Adherence to the reasonable satisfaction of the Managing Member in accordance with Section 4.2(g) (ii), (iii) shall become the Record Holder of the Interests so transferred, (iv) grants powers of attorney to the Managing Member and any Liquidator of the Company and each of their authorized officers and attorneys in fact, as the case may be, as specified herein, and (v) makes the consents and waivers contained in this Agreement. The Transfer of any Interests and the admission of any new Economic Member shall not constitute an amendment to this Agreement, and no amendment to this Agreement shall be required for the admission of new Economic Members.

 

(c) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall preclude the settlement of any transactions involving Interests entered into through the facilities of any National Securities Exchange or over-the-counter market on which such Interests are listed for trading, if any.

 

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Section 4.2 Holding Period and Ownership Limitations.

 

(a) No Transfer of any Economic Members Interest, whether voluntary or involuntary, shall be valid or effective, and no transferee shall become a substituted Economic Member, unless the Economic Member Interest has been held for a period of 12 months and the written consent of the Managing Member has been obtained, which consent may be withheld in its sole and absolute discretion as further described in this Section 4.2. In the event of any Transfer, all of the conditions of the remainder of this Section must also be satisfied. Notwithstanding the foregoing but subject to Section 3.6, assignment of the economic benefits of ownership of Interests may be made without the Managing Members consent, provided that the assignee is not an ineligible or unsuitable investor under applicable law.

 

(b) No Transfer of any Economic Members Interests, whether voluntary or involuntary, shall be valid or effective unless the Managing Member determines, after consultation with legal counsel acting for the Company that such Transfer will not, unless waived by the Managing Member:

 

(i) result in the transferee directly or indirectly owning in excess of the Aggregate Ownership Limit;

 

(ii) result in there being 2,000 or more beneficial owners (as such term is used under the Exchange Act) or 500 or more beneficial owners that are not accredited investors (as defined under the Securities Act) of any Series of Interests, as specified in Section 12(g) (1) (A) (ii) of the Exchange Act, unless such Interests have been registered under the Exchange Act or the Company is otherwise an Exchange Act reporting company;

 

(iii) cause all or any portion of the assets of the Company or any Series to constitute plan assets for purposes of ERISA;

 

(iv) adversely affect the Company or such Series, or subject the Company, the Series, the Managing Member or any of their respective Affiliates to any additional regulatory or governmental requirements or cause the Company to be disqualified as a limited liability company or subject the Company, any Series, the Managing Member or any of their respective Affiliates to any tax to which it would not otherwise be subject;

 

(v) require registration of the Company, any Series or any Interests under any securities laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or any other jurisdiction; or

 

(vi) violate or be inconsistent with any representation or warranty made by the transferring Economic Member.

 

(c) The transferring Economic Member, or such Economic Members legal representative, shall give the Managing Member prior written notice before making any voluntary Transfer and notice within thirty (30) days after any involuntary Transfer (unless such notice period is otherwise waived by the Managing Member), and shall provide sufficient information to allow legal counsel acting for the Company to make the determination that the proposed Transfer will not result in any of the consequences referred to in paragraphs (b) (i) through (b) (vi) above. If a Transfer occurs by reason of the death of an Economic Member or assignee, the notice may be given by the duly authorized representative of the estate of the Economic Member or assignee. The notice must be supported by proof of legal authority and valid assignment in form and substance acceptable to the Managing Member.

 

(d) In the event any Transfer permitted by this Section shall result in beneficial ownership by multiple Persons of any Economic Members interest in the Company, the Managing Member may require one or more trustees or nominees to be designated to represent a portion of or the entire interest transferred for the purpose of receiving all notices which may be given and all payments which may be made under this Agreement, and for the purpose of exercising the rights which the transferor as an Economic Member had pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(e) A transferee shall be entitled to any future distributions attributable to the Interests transferred to such transferee and to transfer such Interests in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; provided, however, that such transferee shall not be entitled to the other rights of an Economic Member as a result of such Transfer until he or she becomes a Substitute Economic Member.

 

(f) The Company and each Series shall incur no liability for distributions made in good faith to the transferring Economic Member until a written instrument of Transfer has been received by the Company and recorded on its books and the effective date of Transfer has passed.

 

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(g) Any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, any Substitute Economic Member shall be bound by the provisions hereof. Prior to recognizing any Transfer in accordance with this Section, the Managing Member may require, in its sole discretion:

 

(i) the transferring Economic Member and each transferee to execute one or more deeds or other instruments of Transfer in a form satisfactory to the Managing Member;

 

(ii) each transferee to acknowledge its assumption (in whole or, if the Transfer is in respect of part only, in the proportionate part) of the obligations of the transferring Economic Member by executing a Form of Adherence (or any other equivalent instrument as determined by the Managing Member) ;

 

(iii) each transferee to provide all the information required by the Managing Member to satisfy itself as to anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and sanctions compliance matters; and

 

(iv) payment by the transferring Economic Member, in full, of the costs and expenses referred to in paragraph (h) below,

 

and no Transfer shall be completed or recorded in the books of the Company, and no proposed Substitute Economic Member shall be admitted to the Company as an Economic Member, unless and until each of these requirements has been satisfied or, at the sole discretion of the Managing Member, waived.

 

(h) The transferring Economic Member shall bear all costs and expenses arising in connection with any proposed Transfer, whether or not the Transfer proceeds to completion, including any legal fees incurred by the Company or any broker or dealer, any costs or expenses in connection with any opinion of counsel, and any transfer taxes and filing fees.

 

Section 4.3 Transfer of Interests and Obligations of the Managing Member.

 

(a) The Managing Member may Transfer all Interests acquired by the Managing Member (including all Interests acquired by the Managing Member in the Initial Offering pursuant to Section 3.1(h)) at any time and from time to time following the closing of the Initial Offering.

 

(b) The Economic Members hereby authorize the Managing Member to assign its rights, obligations and title as Managing Member to an Affiliate of the Managing Member without the prior consent of any other Person, and, in connection with such transfer, designate such Affiliate of the Managing Member as a successor Managing Member provided, that the Managing Member shall notify the applicable Economic Members of such change in the next regular communication to such Economic Members.

 

(c) Except as set forth in Section 4.3(b) above, in the event of the resignation of the Managing Member of its rights, obligations and title as Managing Member, the Managing Member shall nominate a successor Managing Member and the vote of a majority of the Interests held by Economic Members shall be required to elect such successor Managing Member. The Managing Member shall continue to serve as the Managing Member of the Company until such date as a successor Managing Member is elected pursuant to the terms of this Section 4.3(c).

 

Section 4.4 Remedies for Breach. If the Managing Member shall at any time determine in good faith that a Transfer or other event has taken place that results in a violation of this ARTICLE IV, the Managing Member shall take such action as it deems advisable to refuse to give effect to or to prevent such Transfer or other event, including, without limitation, causing the Company to redeem shares, refusing to give effect to such Transfer on the books of the Company or instituting proceedings to enjoin such Transfer or other event.

 

ARTICLE V - MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE COMPANY AND EACH SERIES

 

Section 5.1 Power and Authority of Managing Member. Except as explicitly set forth in this Agreement, the Managing Member, as appointed pursuant to Section 3.1(h) of this Agreement, shall have full power and authority to do, and to direct the Officers to do, all things and on such terms as it determines to be necessary or appropriate to conduct the business of the Company and each Series, to exercise all powers set forth in Section 2.5 and to effectuate the purposes set forth in Section 2.4, in each case without the consent of the Economic Members, including but not limited to the following:

 

(a) the making of any expenditures, the lending or borrowing of money, the assumption or guarantee of, or other contracting for, indebtedness and other liabilities, the issuance of evidences of indebtedness, including entering into on behalf of a Series, an Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation, or indebtedness that is convertible into Interests, and the incurring of any other obligations;

 

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(b) the making of tax, regulatory and other filings, or rendering of periodic or other reports to governmental or other agencies having jurisdiction over the business or assets of the Company or any Series (including, but not limited to, the filing of periodic reports on Forms 1-K, 1-SA and 1-U with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission), and the making of any tax elections;

 

(c) the acquisition, disposition, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, hypothecation or exchange of any or all of the assets of the Company or any Series or the merger or other combination of the Company with or into another Person and for the avoidance of doubt, any action taken by the Managing Member pursuant to this sub-paragraph shall not require the consent of the Economic Members;

 

(d) (i) the use of the assets of the Company (including cash on hand) for any purpose consistent with the terms of this Agreement, including the financing of the conduct of the operations of the Company and the repayment of obligations of the Company and (ii) the use of the assets of a Series (including cash on hand) for any purpose consistent with the terms of this Agreement, including the financing of the conduct of the operations of such Series and the repayment of obligations of such Series;

 

(e) the negotiation, execution and performance of any contracts, conveyances or other instruments (including instruments that limit the liability of the Company or any Series under contractual arrangements to all or particular assets of the Company or any Series) ;

 

(f) the declaration and payment of distributions of Free Cash Flows or other assets to Members associated with a Series;

 

(g) the election and removal of Officers of the Company or associated with any Series;

 

(h) the appointment of the Asset Manager in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;

 

(i) the selection, retention and dismissal of employees, agents, outside attorneys, accountants, consultants and contractors and the determination of their compensation and other terms of employment, retention or hiring, and the payment of fees, expenses, salaries, wages and other compensation to such Persons;

 

(j) the solicitation of proxies from holders of any Series of Interests issued on or after the date of this Agreement that entitles the holders thereof to vote on any matter submitted for consent or approval of Economic Members under this Agreement;

 

(k) the maintenance of insurance for the benefit of the Company, any Series and the Indemnified Persons and the reinvestment by the Managing Member in its sole discretion, of any proceeds received by such Series from an insurance claim in a replacement Series Asset which is substantially similar to that which comprised the Series Asset prior to the event giving rise to such insurance payment;

 

(l) the formation of, or acquisition or disposition of an interest in, and the contribution of property and the making of loans to, any limited or general partnership, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company or other entity or arrangement;

 

(m) the placement of any Free Cash Flow funds in deposit accounts in the name of a Series or of a custodian for the account of a Series, or to invest those Free Cash Flow funds in any other investments for the account of such Series, in each case pending the application of those Free Cash Flow funds in meeting liabilities of the Series or making distributions or other payments to the Members (as the case may be) ;

 

(n) the control of any matters affecting the rights and obligations of the Company or any Series, including the bringing, prosecuting and defending of actions at law or in equity and otherwise engaging in the conduct of litigation, arbitration or remediation, and the incurring of legal expense and the settlement of claims and litigation, including in respect of taxes;

 

(o) the indemnification of any Person against liabilities and contingencies to the maximum extent permitted by law;

 

(p) the giving of consent of or voting by the Company or any Series in respect of any securities that may be owned by the Company or such Series;

 

(q) the waiver of any condition or other matter by the Company or any Series;

 

(r) the entering into of listing agreements with any National Securities Exchange or over-the-counter market and the delisting of some or all of the Interests from, or requesting that trading be suspended on, any such exchange or market;

 

(s) the issuance, sale or other disposition, and the purchase or other acquisition, of Interests or options, rights or warrants relating to Interests;

 

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(t) the registration of any offer, issuance, sale or resale of Interests or other securities or any Series issued or to be issued by the Company under the Securities Act and any other applicable securities laws (including any resale of Interests or other securities by Members or other security holders) ;

 

(u) the execution and delivery of agreements with Affiliates of the Company or other Persons to render services to the Company or any Series;

 

(v) the adoption, amendment and repeal of the Allocation Policy;

 

(w) the selection of auditors for the Company and any Series;

 

(x) the selection of any transfer agent or depositor for any securities of the Company or any Series, and the entry into such agreements and provision of such other information as shall be required for such transfer agent or depositor to perform its applicable functions; and

 

(y) unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Series Designation, the calling of a vote of the Economic Members as to any matter to be voted on by all Economic Members of the Company or if a particular Series, as applicable.

 

The authority and functions of the Managing Member, on the one hand, and of the Officers, on the other hand, shall be identical to the authority and functions of the board of directors and officers, respectively, of a corporation organized under the DGCL in addition to the powers that now or hereafter can be granted to managers under the Delaware Act. No Economic Member, by virtue of its status as such, shall have any management power over the business and affairs of the Company or any Series or actual or apparent authority to enter into, execute or deliver contracts on behalf of, or to otherwise bind, the Company or any Series.

 

Section 5.2 Determinations by the Managing Member. In furtherance of the authority granted to the Managing Member pursuant to Section 5.1 of this Agreement, the determination as to any of the following matters, made in good faith by or pursuant to the direction of the Managing Member consistent with this Agreement, shall be final and conclusive and shall be binding upon the Company and each Series and every holder of Interests:

 

(i) the amount of Free Cash Flow of any Series for any period and the amount of assets at any time legally available for the payment of distributions on Interests of any Series;

 

(ii) the amount of paid in surplus, net assets, other surplus, annual or other cash flow, funds from operations, net profit, net assets in excess of capital, undivided profits or excess of profits over losses on sales of assets; the amount, purpose, time of creation, increase or decrease, alteration or cancellation of any reserves or charges and the propriety thereof (whether or not any obligation or liability for which such reserves or charges shall have been created shall have been paid or discharged) ;

 

(iii) any interpretation of the terms, preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers or rights, restrictions, limitations as to distributions, qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption of any Series;

 

(iv) the fair value, or any sale, bid or asked price to be applied in determining the fair value, of any asset owned or held by any Series or of any Interests;

 

(v) the number of Interests within a Series;

 

(vi) any matter relating to the acquisition, holding and disposition of any assets by any Series;

 

(vii) the evaluation of any competing interests among the Series and the resolution of any conflicts of interests among the Series;

 

(viii) each of the matters set forth in Section 5.1(a) through Section 5.1(y) ; or

 

(ix) any other matter relating to the business and affairs of the Company or any Series or required or permitted by applicable law, this Agreement or otherwise to be determined by the Managing Member.

 

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Section 5.3 Delegation. The Managing Member may delegate to any Person or Persons any of the powers and authority vested in it hereunder, and may engage such Person or Persons to provide administrative, compliance, technological and accounting services to the Company, on such terms and conditions as it may consider appropriate.

 

Section 5.4 Advisory Board.

 

(a) The Managing Member may establish an Advisory Board comprised of members of the Managing Members expert network and external advisors. The Advisory Board will be available to provide guidance to the Managing Member on the strategy and progress of the Company. Additionally, the Advisory Board may: (i) be consulted with by the Managing Member in connection with the acquisition and disposal of a Series Asset, (ii) conduct an annual review of the Company’s acquisition policy, (iii) provide guidance with respect to, material conflicts arising or that are reasonably likely to arise with the Managing Member, on the one hand, and the Company, a Series or the Economic Members, on the other hand, or the Company or a Series, on the one hand, and another Series, on the other hand, (iv) approve any material transaction between the Company or a Series and the Managing Member or any of its Affiliates, another Series or an Economic Member (other than the purchase of interests in such Series), (v) provide guidance with respect to fees, expenses, assets, revenues and availability of funds for distribution with respect to each Series on an annual basis and (vi) approve any service providers appointed by the Managing Member in respect of the Series Assets.

 

(b) If the Advisory Board determines that any member of the Advisory Boards interests conflict to a material extent with the interests of a Series or the Company as a whole, such member of the Advisory Board shall be excluded from participating in any discussion of the matters to which that conflict relates and shall not participate in the provision of guidance to the Managing Member in respect of such matters, unless a majority of the other members of the Advisory Board determines otherwise.

 

(c) The members of the Advisory Board shall not be entitled to compensation by the Company or any Series in connection with their role as members of the Advisory Board (including compensation for attendance at meetings of the Advisory Board), provided, however, the Company or any applicable Series shall reimburse a member of the Advisory Board for any out of pocket expenses or Operating Expenses actually incurred by it or any of its Affiliates on behalf of the Company or a Series when acting upon the Managing Members instructions or pursuant to a written agreement between the Company or a Series and such member of the Advisory Board or its Affiliates.

 

(d) The members of the Advisory Board shall not be deemed managers or other persons with duties to the Company or any Series (under Sections 18-1101 or 18-1104 of the Delaware Act or under any other applicable law or in equity) and shall have no fiduciary duty to the Company or any Series. The Managing Member shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall be fully protected in relying upon, reports and information of the Advisory Board to the extent the Managing Member reasonably believes that such matters are within the professional or expert competence of the members of the Advisory Board, and shall be protected under Section 18-406 of the Delaware Act in relying thereon.

 

Section 5.5 Exculpation, Indemnification, Advances and Insurance.

 

(a) Subject to other applicable provisions of this ARTICLE V including Section 5.7, the Indemnified Persons shall not be liable to the Company or any Series for any acts or omissions by any of the Indemnified Persons arising from the exercise of their rights or performance of their duties and obligations in connection with the Company or any Series, this Agreement or any investment made or held by the Company or any Series, including with respect to any acts or omissions made while serving at the request of the Company or on behalf of any Series as an officer, director, member, partner, fiduciary or trustee of another Person, other than such acts or omissions that have been determined in a final, non-appealable decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to constitute fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence. The Indemnified Persons shall be indemnified by the Company and, to the extent Expenses and Liabilities are associated with any Series, each such Series, in each case, to the fullest extent permitted by law, against all expenses and liabilities (including judgments, fines, penalties, interest, amounts paid in settlement with the approval of the Company and counsel fees and disbursements on a solicitor and client basis) (collectively, Expenses and Liabilities) arising from the performance of any of their duties or obligations in connection with their service to the Company or each such Series or this Agreement, or any investment made or held by the Company, each such Series, including in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other action, suit or proceeding to which any such Person may hereafter be made party by reason of being or having been a manager of the Company or such Series under Delaware law, an Officer of the Company or associated with such Series, a member of the Advisory Board or an officer, director, member, partner, fiduciary or trustee of another Person, provided that this indemnification shall not cover Expenses and Liabilities that arise out of the acts or omissions of any Indemnified Party that have been determined in a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to have resulted primarily from such Indemnified Persons fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence. Without limitation, the foregoing indemnity shall extend to any liability of any Indemnified Person, pursuant to a loan guaranty or otherwise, for any indebtedness of the Company or any Series (including any indebtedness which the Company or any Series has assumed or taken subject to), and the Managing Member or the Officers are hereby authorized and empowered, on behalf of the Company or any Series, to enter into one or more indemnity agreements consistent with the provisions of this Section in favor of any Indemnified Person having or potentially having liability for any such indebtedness. It is the intention of this paragraph that the Company and each applicable Series indemnify each Indemnified Person to the fullest extent permitted by law, provided that this indemnification shall not cover Expenses and Liabilities that arise out of the acts or omissions of any Indemnified Party that have been determined in a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to have resulted primarily from such Indemnified Persons fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence.

 

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(b) The provisions of this Agreement, to the extent they restrict the duties and liabilities of an Indemnified Person otherwise existing at law or in equity, including Section 5.7, are agreed by each Member to modify such duties and liabilities of the Indemnified Person to the maximum extent permitted by law.

 

(c) Any indemnification under this Section (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by each applicable Series. To the extent, however, that an Indemnified Person has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding described above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such Indemnified Person shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such Indemnified Person in connection therewith.

 

(d) Any Indemnified Person may apply to the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or any other court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Delaware for indemnification to the extent otherwise permissible under paragraph (a). The basis of such indemnification by a court shall be a determination by such court that indemnification of the Indemnified Person is proper in the circumstances because such Indemnified Person has met the applicable standards of conduct set forth in paragraph (a). Neither a contrary determination in the specific case under paragraph (c) nor the absence of any determination thereunder shall be a defense to such application or create a presumption that the Indemnified Person seeking indemnification has not met any applicable standard of conduct. Notice of any application for indemnification pursuant to this paragraph shall be given to the Company promptly upon the filing of such application. If successful, in whole or in part, the Indemnified Person seeking indemnification shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such application.

 

(e) To the fullest extent permitted by law, expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by an Indemnified Person in defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding may, at the option of the Managing Member, be paid by each applicable Series in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Indemnified Person to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such Indemnified Person is not entitled to be indemnified by each such Series as authorized in this Section.

 

(f) The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by or granted pursuant to this Section shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under this Agreement, or any other agreement (including without limitation any Series Designation), vote of Members or otherwise, and shall continue as to an Indemnified Person who has ceased to serve in such capacity and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, assigns and administrators of the Indemnified Person unless otherwise provided in a written agreement with such Indemnified Person or in the writing pursuant to which such Indemnified Person is indemnified, it being the policy of the Company that indemnification of the persons specified in paragraph (a) shall be made to the fullest extent permitted by law. The provisions of this Section shall not be deemed to preclude the indemnification of any person who is not specified in paragraph (a) but whom the Company or an applicable Series has the power or obligation to indemnify under the provisions of the Delaware Act.

 

(g) The Company and any Series may, but shall not be obligated to, purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any Person entitled to indemnification under this Section against any liability asserted against such Person and incurred by such Person in any capacity to which they are entitled to indemnification hereunder, or arising out of such Persons status as such, whether or not the Company would have the power or the obligation to indemnify such Person against such liability under the provisions of this Section.

 

(h) The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Section shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of any person entitled to indemnification under this Section.

 

(i) The Company and any Series may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Managing Member, provide rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to employees and agents of the Company or such Series.

 

(j) If this Section or any portion of this Section shall be invalidated on any ground by a court of competent jurisdiction each applicable Series shall nevertheless indemnify each Indemnified Person as to expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement with respect to any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, whether civil, criminal or administrative, including a grand jury proceeding or action or suit brought by or in the right of the Company, to the full extent permitted by any applicable portion of this Section that shall not have been invalidated.

 

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(k) Each of the Indemnified Persons may, in the performance of his, her or its duties, consult with legal counsel, accountants, and other experts, and any act or omission by such Person on behalf of the Company or any Series in furtherance of the interests of the Company or such Series in good faith in reliance upon, and in accordance with, the advice of such legal counsel, accountants or other experts will be full justification for any such act or omission, and such Person will be fully protected for such acts and omissions; provided that such legal counsel, accountants, or other experts were selected with reasonable care by or on behalf of such Indemnified Person.

 

(l) An Indemnified Person shall not be denied indemnification in whole or in part under this Section because the Indemnified Person had an interest in the transaction with respect to which the indemnification applies if the transaction was otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement.

 

(m) Any liabilities which an Indemnified Person incurs as a result of acting on behalf of the Company or any Series (whether as a fiduciary or otherwise) in connection with the operation, administration or maintenance of an employee benefit plan or any related trust or funding mechanism (whether such liabilities are in the form of excise taxes assessed by the Internal Revenue Service, penalties assessed by the Department of Labor, restitutions to such a plan or trust or other funding mechanism or to a participant or beneficiary of such plan, trust or other funding mechanism, or otherwise) shall be treated as liabilities indemnifiable under this Section, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

 

(n) The Managing Member shall, in the performance of its duties, be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the records of the Company and any Series and on such information, opinions, reports or statements presented to the Company by any of the Officers or employees of the Company or associated with any Series, or by any other Person as to matters the Managing Member reasonably believes are within such other Persons professional or expert competence (including, without limitation, the Advisory Board).

 

(o) Any amendment, modification or repeal of this Section or any provision hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the liability of or other rights of any indemnitee under this Section as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted and provided such Person became an indemnitee hereunder prior to such amendment, modification or repeal.

 

Section 5.6 Duties of Officers.

 

(a) Except as set forth in Sections 5.5 and 5.7, as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or required by the Delaware Act, (i) the duties and obligations owed to the Company by the Officers shall be the same as the duties and obligations owed to a corporation organized under DGCL by its officers, and (ii) the duties and obligations owed to the Members by the Officers shall be the same as the duties and obligations owed to the stockholders of a corporation under the DGCL by its officers.

 

(b) The Managing Member shall have the right to exercise any of the powers granted to it by this Agreement and perform any of the duties imposed upon it thereunder either directly or by or through the duly authorized Officers of the Company or associated with a Series, and the Managing Member shall not be responsible for the misconduct or negligence on the part of any such Officer duly appointed or duly authorized by the Managing Member in good faith.

 

Section 5.7 Standards of Conduct and Modification of Duties of the Managing Member. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or under any applicable law, including, without limitation, Section 18 1101(c) of the Delaware Act, the Managing Member, in exercising its rights hereunder in its capacity as the managing member of the Company, shall be entitled to consider only such interests and factors as it desires, including its own interests, and shall have no duty or obligation (fiduciary or otherwise) to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting the Company, any Series or any Economic Members, and shall not be subject to any other or different standards imposed by this Agreement, any other agreement contemplated hereby, under the Delaware Act or under any other applicable law or in equity. The Managing Member shall not have any duty (including any fiduciary duty) to the Company, any Series, the Economic Members or any other Person, including any fiduciary duty associated with self-dealing or corporate opportunities, all of which are hereby expressly waived. This Section shall not in any way reduce or otherwise limit the specific obligations of the Managing Member expressly provided in this Agreement or in any other agreement with the Company or any Series.

 

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Section 5.8 Reliance by Third Parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, any Person dealing with the Company or any Series shall be entitled to assume that the Managing Member and any Officer of the Company or any Series has full power and authority to encumber, sell or otherwise use in any manner any and all assets of the Company or such Series and to enter into any contracts on behalf of the Company or such Series, and such Person shall be entitled to deal with the Managing Member or any Officer as if it were the Company’s or such Series sole party in interest, both legally and beneficially. Each Economic Member hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all defenses or other remedies that may be available against such Person to contest, negate or disaffirm any action of the Managing Member or any Officer in connection with any such dealing. In no event shall any Person dealing with the Managing Member or any Officer or its representatives be obligated to ascertain that the terms of this Agreement have been complied with or to inquire into the necessity or expedience of any act or action of the Managing Member or any Officer or its representatives. Each and every certificate, document or other instrument executed on behalf of the Company or any Series by the Managing Member or any Officer or its representatives shall be conclusive evidence in favor of any and every Person relying thereon or claiming thereunder that (a) at the time of the execution and delivery of such certificate, document or instrument, this Agreement were in full force and effect, (b) the Person executing and delivering such certificate, document or instrument was duly authorized and empowered to do so for and on behalf of the Company or any Series and (c) such certificate, document or instrument was duly executed and delivered in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement and is binding upon the Company or the applicable Series.

 

Section 5.9 Certain Conflicts of Interest. The resolution of any Conflict of Interest approved by the Advisory Board shall be conclusively deemed to be fair and reasonable to the Company and the Members and not a breach of any duty hereunder at law, in equity or otherwise.

 

Section 5.10 Appointment of the Asset Manager. The Managing Member exercises ultimate authority over the Series Assets. Pursuant to Section 5.3, the Managing Member has the right to delegate its responsibilities under this Agreement in respect of the management of the Series Assets. The Managing Member has agreed on behalf of the Company to appoint the Asset Manager to manage the Series Assets on a discretionary basis, and to exercise, to the exclusion of the Managing Member (but under the supervision and authority of the Managing Member), all the powers, rights and discretions conferred on the Managing Member in respect of the Series Assets and, the Managing Member on behalf of each Series, will enter into an Asset Management Agreement pursuant to which the Asset Manager is formally appointed to manage the Series Assets. The consideration payable to the Asset Manager for managing the Series Assets will be the Management Fee.

 

ARTICLE VI - FEES AND EXPENSES

 

Section 6.1 Cost to acquire the Series Asset; Brokerage Fee; Offering Expenses; Acquisition Expenses; Sourcing Fee. The following fees, costs and expenses in connection with any Initial Offering and the sourcing and acquisition of a Series Asset shall be borne by the relevant Series (except in the case of an unsuccessful Offering in which case all Abort Costs shall be borne by the Managing Member, and except to the extent assumed by the Managing Member in writing) :

 

(a) Cost to acquire the Series Asset;

 

(b) Brokerage Fee;

 

(c) Offering Expenses;

 

(d) Acquisition Expenses; and

 

(e) Sourcing Fee.

 

Section 6.2 Operating Expenses; Dissolution Fees. Each Series shall be responsible for its Operating Expenses, all costs and expenses incidental to the termination and winding up of such Series and its share of the costs and expenses incidental to the termination and winding up of the Company as allocated to it in accordance with Section 6.4.

 

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Section 6.3 Excess Operating Expenses; Further Issuance of Interests; Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation(s).

 

(a) If there are not sufficient cash reserves of, or revenues generated by, a Series to meet its Operating Expenses, the Managing Member may:

 

(i) issue additional Interests in such Series in accordance with Section 3.4. Economic Members shall be notified in writing at least 10 Business Days in advance of any proposal by the Managing Member to issue additional Interests pursuant to this Section; and/or

 

(ii) pay such excess Operating Expenses and not seek reimbursement; and/or

 

(iii) enter into an agreement pursuant to which the Managing Member loans to the Company an amount equal to the remaining excess Operating Expenses (the Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation(s)). The Managing Member, in its sole discretion, may impose a reasonable rate of interest (a rate no less than the Applicable Federal Rate (as defined in the Code)) on any Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation. The Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation(s) shall become repayable when cash becomes available for such purpose in accordance with ARTICLE VII.

 

Section 6.4 Allocation of Expenses. Any Brokerage Fee, Offering Expenses, Acquisition Expenses, Sourcing Fee and Operating Expenses shall be allocated by the Managing Member in accordance with the Allocation Policy.

 

Section 6.5 Overhead of the Managing Member. The Managing Member shall pay and the Economic Members shall not bear the cost of: (i) any annual administration fee to the Broker or such other amount as is agreed between the Broker and the Managing Member from time to time, (ii) all of the ordinary overhead and administrative expenses of the Managing Member including, without limitation, all costs and expenses on account of rent, utilities, insurance, office supplies, office equipment, secretarial expenses, stationery, charges for furniture, fixtures and equipment, payroll taxes, travel, entertainment, salaries and bonuses, but excluding any Operating Expenses, (iii) any Abort Costs, and (iv) such other amounts in respect of any Series as it shall agree in writing or as is explicitly set forth in any Offering Document.

 

ARTICLE VII – DISTRIBUTIONS

 

Section 7.1 Application of Cash. Subject to Section 7.3, ARTICLE XI and any Interest Designation, any Free Cash Flows of each Series after (i) repayment of any amounts outstanding under Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations including any accrued interest as there may be and (ii) the creation of such reserves as the Manager deems necessary, in its sole discretion, to meet future Operating Expenses, shall be applied and distributed, 85% by way of distribution to the Members of such Series (pro rata to their Interests and which, for the avoidance of doubt, may include the Managing Member or its Affiliates), and up to 15% to the Asset Manager in payment of the Management Fee, except to the extent waived by the Asset Manager, in its sole discretion.

 

Section 7.2 Application of Amounts upon the Liquidation of a Series. Subject to Section 7.3 and ARTICLE XI and any Interest Designation, any amounts available for distribution following the liquidation of a Series, net of any fees, costs and liabilities (as determined by the Managing Member in its sole discretion), shall be applied and distributed 100% to the Members (pro rata to their Interests and which, for the avoidance of doubt, may include the Managing Member and its Affiliates).

 

Section 7.3 Timing of Distributions.

 

(a) Subject to the applicable provisions of the Delaware Act and except as otherwise provided herein, the Managing Member shall pay distributions to the Members associated with such Series pursuant to Section 7.1, at such times as the Managing Member shall reasonably determine, and pursuant to Section 7.2, as soon as reasonably practicable after the relevant amounts have been received by the Series; provided that, the Managing Member shall not be obliged to make any distribution pursuant to this Section (i) unless there are sufficient amounts available for such distribution or (ii) which, in the reasonable opinion of the Managing Member, would or might leave the Company or such Series with insufficient funds to meet any future contemplated obligations or contingencies including to meet any Operating Expenses and outstanding Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations (and the Managing Member is hereby authorized to retain any amounts within the Company to create a reserve to meet any such obligations or contingencies), or which otherwise may result in the Company or such Series having unreasonably small capital for the Company or such Series to continue its business as a going concern. Subject to the terms of any Series Designation (including, without limitation, the preferential rights, if any, of holders of any other class of Interests of the applicable Series), distributions shall be paid to the holders of the Interests of a Series on an equal per Interest basis as of the Record Date selected by the Managing Member. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company shall not be required to make a distribution to any Member on account of its interest in any Series if such distribution would violate the Delaware Act or other applicable law.

 

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(b) Section 7.2 and Section 7.3(a), in the event of the termination and liquidation of a Series, all distributions shall be made in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, ARTICLE XI.

 

(c) Each distribution in respect of any Interests of a Series shall be paid by the Company, directly or through any other Person or agent, only to the Record Holder of such Interests as of the Record Date set for such distribution. Such payment shall constitute full payment and satisfaction of the Company’s and such Series liability in respect of such payment, regardless of any claim of any Person who may have an interest in such payment by reason of an assignment or otherwise.

 

Section 7.4 Distributions in kind. Distributions in kind of the entire or part of a Series Asset to Members are prohibited.

 

ARTICLE VIII - BOOKS, RECORDS, ACCOUNTING AND REPORTS

 

Section 8.1 Records and Accounting.

 

(a) The Managing Member shall keep or cause to be kept at the principal office of the Company or such other place as determined by the Managing Member appropriate books and records with respect to the business of the Company and each Series, including all books and records necessary to provide to the Economic Members any information required to be provided pursuant to this Agreement or applicable law. Any books and records maintained by or on behalf of the Company or any Series in the regular course of its business, including the record of the Members, books of account and records of Company or Series proceedings, may be kept in such electronic form as may be determined by the Managing Member; provided, that the books and records so maintained are convertible into clearly legible written form within a reasonable period of time. The books of the Company shall be maintained, for tax and financial reporting purposes, on an accrual basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP, unless otherwise required by applicable law or other regulatory disclosure requirement.

 

(b) Each Member shall have the right, upon reasonable demand for any purpose reasonably related to the Members Interest as a member of the Company (as reasonably determined by the Managing Member) to such information pertaining to the Company as a whole and to each Series in which such Member has an Interest, as provided in Section 18-305 of the Delaware Act; provided, that prior to such Member having the ability to access such information, the Managing Member shall be permitted to require such Member to enter into a confidentiality agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Managing Member. For the avoidance of doubt, except as may be required pursuant to Article X, a Member shall only have access to the information (including any Series Designation) referenced with respect to any Series in which such Member has an Interest and not to any Series in which such Member does not have an Interest.

 

(c) Except as otherwise set forth in the applicable Series Designation, within 120 calendar days after the end of the fiscal year and 90 calendar days after the end of the semi-annual reporting date, the Managing Member shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to circulate to each Economic Member electronically by e-mail or made available via an online platform:

 

(i) a financial statement of such Series prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which includes a balance sheet, profit and loss statement and a cash flow statement; and

 

(ii) confirmation of the number of Interests in each Series Outstanding as of the end of the most recent fiscal year;

 

provided, that notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company or any Series is required to disclose financial information pursuant to the Securities Act or the Exchange Act (including without limitations periodic reports under the Exchange Act or under Rule 257 under Regulation A of the Securities Act), then compliance with such provisions shall be deemed compliance with this Section 8.1(c) and no further or earlier financial reports shall be required to be provided to the Economic Members of the applicable Series with such reporting requirement.

 

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Section 8.2 Fiscal Year. Unless otherwise provided in a Series Designation, the fiscal year for tax and financial reporting purposes of each Series shall be a calendar year ending December 31 unless otherwise required by the Code. The fiscal year for financial reporting purposes of the Company shall be a calendar year ending December 31.

 

ARTICLE IX - TAX MATTERS

 

The Company intends to be taxed as a partnership or a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes and will not make any election or take any action that could cause it to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation under Subchapter C of the Code. The Company will make an election on IRS Form 8832 for each Series to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation under Subchapter C of the Code and not as a partnership under Subchapter K of the Code.

 

ARTICLE X - REMOVAL OF THE MANAGING MEMBER

 

Economic Members of the Company acting by way of a Super Majority Vote may elect to remove the Managing Member at any time if the Managing Member is found by a non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction to have committed fraud in connection with a Series or the Company and which has a material adverse effect the Company. The Managing Member shall call a meeting of all of the Economic Members of the Company within 30 calendar days of such final non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, at which the Economic Members may (i) by Super Majority Vote, remove the Managing Member of the Company and each relevant Series in accordance with this ARTICLE X and (ii) if the Managing Member is so removed, by a plurality, appoint a replacement Managing Member or the liquidation and dissolution and termination the Company and each of the Series in accordance with ARTICLE XI. If the Managing Member fails to call a meeting as required by this Article X, then any Economic Member shall have the ability to demand a list of all Record Holders of the Company pursuant to Section 8.1(b) and to call a meeting at which such a vote shall be taken. In the event of its removal, the Managing Member shall be entitled to receive all amounts that have accrued and are then currently due and payable to it pursuant to this Agreement but shall forfeit its right to any future distributions. If the Managing Member of a Series and the Asset Manager of a Series shall be the same Person or controlled Affiliates, then the Managing Members appointment as Asset Manager of such Series shall concurrently automatically terminate. Prior to its admission as a Managing Member of any Series, any replacement Managing Member shall acquire the Interests held by the departing Managing Member in such Series for fair market value and in cash immediately payable on the Transfer of such Interests and appoint a replacement Asset Manager on the same terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Asset Management Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Managing Member is removed as Managing Member of the Company it shall also cease to be Managing Member of each of the Series.

 

ARTICLE XI - DISSOLUTION, TERMINATION AND LIQUIDATION

 

Section 11.1 Dissolution and Termination.

 

(a) The Company shall not be dissolved by the admission of Substitute Economic Members or Additional Economic Members or the withdrawal of a transferring Member following a Transfer associated with any Series. The Company shall dissolve, and its affairs shall be wound up, upon:

 

(i) an election to dissolve the Company by the Managing Member;

 

(ii) the sale, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets and properties of all Series (which shall include the obsolesce of the Series Assets) and the subsequent election to dissolve the Company by the Managing Member;

 

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(iii) the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware Act;

 

(iv) at any time that there are no Members of the Company, unless the business of the Company is continued in accordance with the Delaware Act; or

 

(v) a vote by the Economic Members to dissolve the Company following the for-cause removal of the Managing Member in accordance with ARTICLE X.

 

(b) A Series shall not be terminated by the admission of Substitute Economic Members or Additional Economic Members or the withdrawal of a transferring Member following a Transfer associated with any Series. Unless otherwise provided in the Series Designation, a Series shall terminate, and its affairs shall be wound up, upon:

 

(i) the dissolution of the Company pursuant to Section 11.1(a) ;

 

(ii) the sale, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets and properties of such Series (which shall include the obsolesce of the Series Asset) and the subsequent election to dissolve the Company by the Managing Member. The termination of the Series pursuant to this sub-paragraph shall not require the consent of the Economic Members;

 

(iii) an event set forth as an event of termination of such Series in the Series Designation establishing such Series;

 

(iv) an election to terminate the Series by the Managing Member; or

 

(v) at any time that there are no Members of such Series, unless the business of such Series is continued in accordance with the Delaware Act.

 

(c) The dissolution of the Company or any Series pursuant to Section 18-801(a) (3) of the Delaware Act shall be strictly prohibited.

 

Section 11.2 Liquidator. Upon dissolution of the Company or termination of any Series, the Managing Member shall select one or more Persons (which may be the Managing Member) to act as Liquidator.

 

In the case of a dissolution of the Company, (i) the Liquidator shall be entitled to receive compensation for its services as Liquidator; (ii) the Liquidator shall agree not to resign at any time without 15 days prior notice to the Managing Member and may be removed at any time by the Managing Member; (iii) upon dissolution, death, incapacity, removal or resignation of the Liquidator, a successor and substitute Liquidator (who shall have and succeed to all rights, powers and duties of the original Liquidator) shall within 30 days be appointed by the Managing Member. The right to approve a successor or substitute Liquidator in the manner provided herein shall be deemed to refer also to any such successor or substitute Liquidator approved in the manner herein provided. Except as expressly provided in this ARTICLE XI, the Liquidator approved in the manner provided herein shall have and may exercise, without further authorization or consent of any of the parties hereto, all of the powers conferred upon the Managing Member under the terms of this Agreement (but subject to all of the applicable limitations, contractual and otherwise, upon the exercise of such powers) necessary or appropriate to carry out the duties and functions of the Liquidator hereunder for and during the period of time required to complete the winding up and liquidation of the Company as provided for herein. In the case of a termination of a Series, other than in connection with a dissolution of the Company, the Managing Member shall act as Liquidator.

 

Section 11.3 Liquidation of a Series. In connection with the liquidation of a Series, whether as a result of the dissolution of the Company or the termination of such Series, the Liquidator shall proceed to dispose of the assets of such Series, discharge its liabilities, and otherwise wind up its affairs in such manner and over such period as determined by the Liquidator, subject to Sections 18 215 and 18 804 of the Delaware Act, the terms of any Series Designation and the following:

 

(a) Subject to Section 11.3(c), the assets may be disposed of by public or private sale on such terms as the Liquidator may determine. The Liquidator may defer liquidation for a reasonable time if it determines that an immediate sale or distribution of all or some of the assets would be impractical or would cause undue loss to the Members associated with such Series.

 

(b) Liabilities of each Series include amounts owed to the Liquidator as compensation for serving in such capacity (subject to the terms of Section 11.2) as well as any outstanding Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligations and any other amounts owed to Members associated with such Series otherwise than in respect of their distribution rights under ARTICLE VII. With respect to any liability that is contingent, conditional or unmatured or is otherwise not yet due and payable, the Liquidator shall either settle such claim for such amount as it thinks appropriate or establish a reserve of Free Cash Flows or other assets to provide for its payment. When paid, any unused portion of the reserve shall be applied to other liabilities or distributed as additional liquidation proceeds.

 

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(c) Subject to the terms of any Series Designation (including, without limitation, the preferential rights, if any, of holders of any other class of Interests of the applicable Series), all property and all Free Cash Flows in excess of that required to discharge liabilities as provided in Section 11.3(b) shall be distributed to the holders of the Interests of the Series on an equal per Interest basis.

 

Section 11.4 Cancellation of Certificate of Formation. In the case of a dissolution of the Company, upon the completion of the distribution of all Free Cash Flows and property in connection the termination of all Series (other than the reservation of amounts for payments in respect of the satisfaction of liabilities of the Company or any Series), the Certificate of Formation and all qualifications of the Company as a foreign limited liability company in jurisdictions other than the State of Delaware shall be canceled and such other actions as may be necessary to terminate the Company shall be taken by the Liquidator or the Managing Member, as applicable.

 

Section 11.5 Return of Contributions. None of any Member, the Managing Member or any Officer of the Company or associated with any Series or any of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, members, shareholders, employees, managers, partners, controlling persons, agents or independent contractors will be personally liable for, or have any obligation to contribute or loan any monies or property to the Company or any Series to enable it to effectuate, the return of the Capital Contributions of the Economic Members associated with a Series, or any portion thereof, it being expressly understood that any such return shall be made solely from Series Assets.

 

Section 11.6 Waiver of Partition. To the maximum extent permitted by law, each Member hereby waives any right to partition of the Company or Series Assets.

 

ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT OR SERIES DESIGNATION

 

Section 12.1 General. Except as provided in Section 12.2, the Managing Member may amend any of the terms of this Agreement or any Series Designation as it determines in its sole discretion and without the consent of any of the Economic Members. Without limiting the foregoing, the Managing Member, without the approval of any Economic Member, may amend any provision of this Agreement or any Series Designation, and execute, swear to, acknowledge, deliver, file and record whatever documents may be required in connection therewith, to reflect:

 

(a) a change that the Managing Member determines to be necessary or appropriate in connection with any action taken or to be taken by the Managing Member pursuant to the authority granted in ARTICLE V hereof;

 

(b) a change in the name of the Company, the location of the principal place of business of the Company, the registered agent of the Company or the registered office of the Company;

 

(c) the admission, substitution, withdrawal or removal of Members in accordance with this Agreement, any Series Designation;

 

(d) a change that the Managing Member determines to be necessary or appropriate to qualify or continue the qualification of the Company as a limited liability company under the laws of any state or to ensure that each Series will continue to be taxed as an entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

 

(e) a change that the Managing Member determines to be necessary or appropriate to satisfy any requirements, conditions or guidelines contained in any opinion, directive, order, ruling or regulation of any federal or state agency or judicial authority or contained in any federal or state statute (including the Delaware Act) ;

 

(f) a change that the Managing Member determines to be necessary, desirable or appropriate to facilitate the trading of the Interests (including, without limitation, the division of any class or classes or series of Outstanding Interests into different classes or Series to facilitate uniformity of tax consequences within such classes or Series) or comply with any rule, regulation, guideline or requirement of any National Securities Exchange or over-the-counter market on which Interests are or will be listed for trading, compliance with any of which the Managing Member deems to be in the best interests of the Company and the Members;

 

(g) a change that is required to effect the intent expressed in any Offering Document or the intent of the provisions of this Agreement or any Series Designation or is otherwise contemplated by this Agreement or any Series Designation;

 

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(h) a change in the fiscal year or taxable year of the Company or any Series and any other changes that the Managing Member determines to be necessary or appropriate;

 

(i) an amendment that the Managing Member determines, based on the advice of counsel, to be necessary or appropriate to prevent the Company, the Managing Member, any Officers or any trustees or agents of the Company from in any manner being subjected to the provisions of the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, or plan asset regulations adopted under ERISA, regardless of whether such are substantially similar to plan asset regulations currently applied or proposed by the United States Department of Labor;

 

(j) an amendment that the Managing Member determines to be necessary or appropriate in connection with the establishment or creation of additional Series pursuant to Section 3.3 or the authorization, establishment, creation or issuance of any class or series of Interests of any Series pursuant to Section 3.4 and the admission of Additional Economic Members;

 

(k) any other amendment other than an amendment expressly requiring consent of the Economic Members as set forth in Section 12.2; and

 

(l) any other amendments substantially similar to the foregoing.

 

Section 12.2 Certain Amendment Requirements. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.1, no amendment to this Agreement shall be made without the consent of the Economic Members holding of a majority of the Outstanding Interests, that:

 

(a) decreases the percentage of Outstanding Interests required to take any action hereunder;

 

(b) materially adversely affects the rights of any of the Economic Members (including adversely affecting the holders of any particular Series of Interests as compared to holders of other series of Interests) ;

 

(c) modifies Section 11.1(a) or gives any Person the right to dissolve the Company; or

 

(d) modifies the term of the Company.

 

Section 12.3 Amendment Approval Process. If the Managing Member desires to amend any provision of this Agreement or any Series Designation, other than as permitted by Section 12.1, then it shall first adopt a resolution setting forth the amendment proposed, declaring its advisability, and then call a meeting of the Members entitled to vote in respect thereof for the consideration of such amendment. Amendments to this Agreement or any Series Designation may be proposed only by or with the consent of the Managing Member. Such meeting shall be called and held upon notice in accordance with ARTICLE XIII of this Agreement. The notice shall set forth such amendment in full or a brief summary of the changes to be effected thereby, as the Managing Member shall deem advisable. At the meeting, a vote of Members entitled to vote thereon shall be taken for and against the proposed amendment. A proposed amendment shall be effective upon its approval by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than a majority of the Interests of all Series then Outstanding, voting together as a single class, unless a greater percentage is required under this Agreement or by Delaware law. The Company shall deliver to each Member prompt notice of the adoption of every amendment made to this Agreement or any Series Designation pursuant to this ARTICLE XII.

 

ARTICLE XIII - MEMBER MEETINGS

 

Section 13.1 Meetings. The Company shall not be required to hold an annual meeting of the Members. The Managing Member may, whenever it thinks fit, convene meetings of the Company or any Series. The non-receipt by any Member of a notice convening a meeting shall not invalidate the proceedings at that meeting.

 

Section 13.2 Quorum. No business shall be transacted at any meeting unless a quorum of Members is present at the time when the meeting proceeds to business; in respect of meetings of the Company, Members holding 50% of Interests, and in respect of meetings of any Series, Members holding 50% of Interests in such Series, present in person or by proxy shall be a quorum. In the event a meeting is not quorate, the Managing Member may adjourn or cancel the meeting, as it determines in its sole discretion.

 

Section 13.3 Chairman. Any designee of the Managing Member shall preside as chairman of any meeting of the Company or any Series.

 

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Section 13.4 Voting Rights. Subject to the provisions of any class or series of Interests of any Series then Outstanding, the Members shall be entitled to vote only on those matters provided for under the terms of this Agreement.

 

Section 13.5 Extraordinary Actions. Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, notwithstanding any provision of law permitting or requiring any action to be taken or authorized by the affirmative vote of the holders of a greater number of votes, any such action shall be effective and valid if taken or approved by the affirmative vote of holders of Interests entitled to cast a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter.

 

Section 13.6 Managing Member Approval. Other than as provided for in ARTICLE X, the submission of any action of the Company or a Series to Members for their consideration shall first be approved by the Managing Member.

 

Section 13.7 Action By Members without a Meeting. Any Series Designation may provide that any action required or permitted to be taken by the holders of the Interests to which such Series Designation relates may be taken without a meeting by the written consent of such holders or Members entitled to cast a sufficient number of votes to approve the matter as required by statute or this Agreement, as the case may be.

 

Section 13.8 Managing Member. Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the Managing Member or any of its Affiliates who hold any Interests shall not be entitled to vote in its capacity as holder of such Interests on matters submitted to the Members for approval, and no such Interests shall be deemed Outstanding for purposes of any such vote.

 

ARTICLE XIV - CONFIDENTIALITY

 

Section 14.1 Confidentiality Obligations. All information contained in the accounts and reports prepared in accordance with ARTICLE VIII and any other information disclosed to an Economic Member under or in connection with this Agreement is confidential and non-public and each Economic Member undertakes to treat that information as confidential information and to hold that information in confidence. No Economic Member shall, and each Economic Member shall ensure that every person connected with or associated with that Economic Member shall not, disclose to any person or use to the detriment of the Company, any Series, any Economic Member or any Series Assets any confidential information which may have come to its knowledge concerning the affairs of the Company, any Series, any Economic Member, any Series Assets or any potential Series Assets, and each Economic Member shall use any such confidential information exclusively for the purposes of monitoring and evaluating its investment in the Company. This Section 14.1 is subject to Section 14.2 and Section 14.3.

 

Section 14.2 Exempted information. The obligations set out in Section 14.1 shall not apply to any information which:

 

(a) is public knowledge and readily publicly accessible as of the date of such disclosure;

 

(b) becomes public knowledge and readily publicly accessible, other than as a result of a breach of this ARTICLE XIV; or

 

(c) has been publicly filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Section 14.3 Permitted Disclosures. The restrictions on disclosing confidential information set out in Section 14.1 shall not apply to the disclosure of confidential information by an Economic Member:

 

(a) to any person, with the prior written consent of the Managing Member (which may be given or withheld in the Managing Members sole discretion) ;

 

(b) if required by law, rule or regulation applicable to the Economic Member (including without limitation disclosure of the tax treatment or consequences thereof), or by any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over the Economic Member, or if requested by any Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over the Economic Member, but in each case only if the Economic Member (unless restricted by any relevant law or Governmental Entity) : (i) provides the Managing Member with reasonable advance notice of any such required disclosure; (ii) consults with the Managing Member prior to making any disclosure, including in respect of the reasons for and content of the required disclosure; and (iii) takes all reasonable steps permitted by law that are requested by the Managing Member to prevent the disclosure of confidential information (including (a) using reasonable endeavors to oppose and prevent the requested disclosure and (b) returning to the Managing Member any confidential information held by the Economic Member or any person to whom the Economic Member has disclosed that confidential information in accordance with this Section) ; or

 

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(c) to its trustees, officers, directors, employees, legal advisers, accountants, investment managers, investment advisers and other professional consultants who would customarily have access to such information in the normal course of performing their duties, but subject to the condition that each such person is bound either by professional duties of confidentiality or by an obligation of confidentiality in respect of the use and dissemination of the information no less onerous than this ARTICLE XIV.

 

ARTICLE XV - GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Section 15.1 Addresses and Notices.

 

(a) Any notice to be served in connection with this Agreement shall be served in writing (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include e-mail) and any notice or other correspondence under or in connection with this Agreement shall be delivered to the relevant party at the address given in this Agreement (or, in the case of an Economic Member, in its Form of Adherence) or to such other address as may be notified in writing for the purposes of this Agreement to the party serving the document and that appears in the books and records of the relevant Series. The Company intends to make transmissions by electronic means to ensure prompt receipt and may also publish notices or reports on a secure electronic application to which all Members have access, and any such publication shall constitute a valid method of serving notices under this Agreement.

 

(b) Any notice or correspondence shall be deemed to have been served as follows:

 

(i) in the case of hand delivery, on the date of delivery if delivered before 5:00 p.m. on a Business Day and otherwise at 9:00 a.m. on the first Business Day following delivery;

 

(ii) in the case of service by U.S. registered mail, on the third Business Day after the day on which it was posted;

 

(iii) in the case of email (subject to oral or electronic confirmation of receipt of the email in its entirety), on the date of transmission if transmitted before 5:00 p.m. on a Business Day and otherwise at 9:00 a.m. on the first Business Day following transmission; and

 

(iv) in the case of notices published on an electronic application, on the date of publication if published before 5:00 p.m. on a Business Day and otherwise at 9:00 a.m. on the first Business Day following publication.

 

(c) In proving service (other than service by e-mail), it shall be sufficient to prove that the notice or correspondence was properly addressed and left at or posted by registered mail to the place to which it was so addressed.

 

(d) Any notice to the Company (including any Series) shall be deemed given if received by any member of the Managing Member at the principal office of the Company designated pursuant to Section 2.3. The Managing Member and the Officers may rely and shall be protected in relying on any notice or other document from an Economic Member or other Person if believed by it to be genuine.

 

Section 15.2 Further Action. The parties to this Agreement shall execute and deliver all documents, provide all information and take or refrain from taking action as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Agreement.

 

Section 15.3 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns.

 

Section 15.4 Integration. This Agreement, together with the applicable Form of Adherence and Asset Management Agreement and any applicable Series Designation, constitutes the entire agreement among the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings pertaining thereto.

 

Section 15.5 Creditors. None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be for the benefit of, or shall be enforceable by, any creditor of the Company or any Series.

 

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Section 15.6 Waiver. No failure by any party to insist upon the strict performance of any covenant, duty, agreement or condition of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a breach thereof shall constitute waiver of any such breach of any other covenant, duty, agreement or condition.

 

Section 15.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which together shall constitute an agreement binding on all the parties hereto, notwithstanding that all such parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart. Each party shall become bound by this Agreement immediately upon affixing its signature hereto (which signature may be provided electronically) or, in the case of a Person acquiring an Interest, upon acceptance of its Form of Adherence.

 

Section 15.8 Applicable Law and Jurisdiction.

 

(a) This Agreement and the rights of the parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. Non-contractual obligations (if any) arising out of or in connection with this agreement (including its formation) shall also be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware. The rights and liabilities of the Members in the Company and each Series and as between them shall be determined pursuant to the Delaware Act and this Agreement. To the extent the rights or obligations of any Member are different by reason of any provision of this Agreement than they would otherwise be under the Delaware Act in the absence of any such provision, or even if this Agreement is inconsistent with the Delaware Act, this Agreement shall control, except to the extent the Delaware Act prohibits any particular provision of the Delaware Act to be waived or modified by the Members, in which event any contrary provisions hereof shall be valid to the maximum extent permitted under the Delaware Act.

 

(b) Any suit, action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be brought in any state or federal court of competent jurisdiction located within the State of California and each Member hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts (and of the appropriate appellate courts therefrom) in any suit, action or proceeding, and irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding in any such court or that any such suit, action or proceeding which is brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. Each Member hereby waives the right to commence an action, suit or proceeding seeking to enforce any provisions of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby in any court outside of the State of California. Process in any suit, action or proceeding may be served on any party anywhere in the world, whether within or without the jurisdiction of any court. Without limiting the foregoing, each party agrees that service of process on such party by written notice pursuant to Section 11.1 will be deemed effective service of process on such party.

 

(c) EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF, EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO ALSO WAIVES ANY BOND OR SURETY OR SECURITY UPON SUCH BOND WHICH MIGHT, BUT FOR THIS WAIVER, BE REQUIRED OF SUCH PARTY. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT. BY AGREEING TO THIS PROVISION, EACH PARTY WILL NOT BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED THE COMPANY’S COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.

 

Section 15.9 Invalidity of Provisions. If any provision of this Agreement is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not be affected thereby.

 

Section 15.10 Consent of Members. Each Member hereby expressly consents and agrees that, whenever in this Agreement it is specified that an action may be taken upon the affirmative vote or consent of less than all of the Members, such action may be so taken upon the concurrence of less than all of the Members and each Member shall be bound by the results of such action.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed as of the date first written above.

 

  MANAGING MEMBER
   
  ARK7 INC.
   
  By: /s/ Yizhen Zhao
    Yizhen Zhao
    CEO
   
  COMPANY
   
  ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC
   
  By: Ark7 Inc., its Managing Member
     
  By: /s/ Yizhen Zhao
    Yizhen Zhao
    CEO

 

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EXHIBIT A: FORM OF SERIES DESIGNATION

 

In accordance with the Limited Liability Company Agreement of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC (the “Company”) dated [DATE] (the “Agreement”) and upon the execution of this designation by the Company and Ark7 Inc. in its capacity as Managing Member of the Company and Initial Member of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series [Series Name] (“[Series Name]”), this exhibit shall be attached to, and deemed incorporated in its entirety into, the Agreement.

 

References to Sections and Articles set forth herein are references to Sections and Articles of the Agreement, as in effect as of the effective date of establishment set forth below.

 

Name of Series   Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series [Series Name]
     
Effective date of establishment   [DATE]
     

Managing Member

 

  Ark7 Inc. was appointed as the Managing Member of [Series Name] with effect from the date of the Agreement and shall continue to act as the Managing Member of [Series Name] until dissolution of [Series Name] pursuant to Section 11.1(b) or its removal and replacement pursuant to Section 4.3 or ARTICLE X
     
Initial Member   Ark7 Inc.
     

Series Asset

 

  The Series Assets of [Series Name] shall comprise [asset description] which will be acquired by [Series Name] upon the close of the Initial Offering and any assets and liabilities associated with such asset and such other assets and liabilities acquired by [Series Name] from time to time, as determined by the Managing Member in its sole discretion
     
Asset Manager   Ark7 Inc.
     
Management Fee   As stated in Section 6.5
     
Purpose   As stated in Section 2.4
     

Issuance

  Subject to Section 6.3(a) (i), the maximum number of [Series Name] Interests the Company can issue is [value]
     
Number of [Series Name] Interests held by the Managing Member and its Affiliates   The Managing Member must purchase a minimum of 1% and may purchase a maximum of 10% of [Series Name] Interests through the Offering
     
Broker   [Broker-Dealer Name]
     
Brokerage Fee   Up to [X.XX%] of the purchase price of the Interests from [Series Name] sold at the Initial Offering of the [Series Name] Interests (excluding the [Series Name] Interests acquired by any Person other than Investor Members)

 

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Interest Designation   No Interest Designation shall be required in connection with the issuance of [Series Name] Interests
     
Voting  

Subject to Section 3.5, the [Series Name] Interests shall entitle the Record Holders thereof to one vote per Interest on any and all matters submitted to the consent or approval of Members generally. No separate vote or consent of the Record Holders of [Series Name] Interests shall be required for the approval of any matter, except as required by the Delaware Act or except as provided elsewhere in this Agreement.

 

The affirmative vote of the holders of not less than a majority of the [Series Name] Interests then Outstanding shall be required for:

 

(a) any amendment to this Agreement (including this Series Designation) that would adversely change the rights of the [Series Name] Interests;

 

(b) mergers, consolidations or conversions of [Series Name] or the Company; and

 

(c) all such other matters as the Managing Member, in its sole discretion, determines shall require the approval of the holders of the Outstanding [Series Name] Interests voting as a separate class.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the separate approval of the holders of [Series Name] Interests shall not be required for any of the other matters specified under Section 12.1

     
Splits   There shall be no subdivision of the [Series Name] Interests other than in accordance with Section 3.7
     
Sourcing Fee   No greater than $[XXX], which may be waived by the Managing Member in its sole discretion
     
Other rights   Holders of [Series Name] Interests shall have no conversion, exchange, sinking fund, appraisal rights, no preemptive rights to subscribe for any securities of the Company and no preferential rights to distributions of [Series Name] Interests
     
Officers   There shall initially be no specific officers associated with [Series Name], although, the Managing Member may appoint Officers of [Series Name] from time to time, in its sole discretion
     
Aggregate Ownership Limit   As stated in Section 1.1
     
Minimum Interests   One (1) Interest per Member
     
Fiscal Year   As stated in Section 8.2
     
Information Reporting   As stated in Section 8.1(c)
     
Termination   As stated in Section 11.1(b)
     
Liquidation   As stated in Section 11.3
     
Amendments to this Exhibit   As stated in Article XII

 

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EXHIBIT B: FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

 

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EXHIBIT C: FORM OF ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

 

ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

 


BETWEEN

 


ARK7 INC.

 


AND

 


ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC - SERIES [SERIES NAME]

 

This ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of _______, 2022 is entered into between Ark7 Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Asset Manager”), and Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series [Series Name] (the “Series”).

 

WHEREAS, the Series seeks to invest in the [Series Name] Asset (as defined in the Appendix) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Operating Agreement, dated [DATE], of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC, a series limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”) together with Exhibit B setting forth the terms of the Series, in each case as amended and restated from time to time (the “Operating Agreement”) ;

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Operating Agreement, the managing member of the Series shall be responsible for the acquisition, management and disposition of the [Series Name] Asset as well as the business of the Series;

 

WHEREAS, the Series desires to avail itself of the advice and assistance of the Asset Manager and to appoint and retain the Asset Manager as the asset manager to the Series with respect to the [Series Name] Asset;

 

WHEREAS, the Asset Manager wishes to accept such appointment; and

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows:

 

1. Appointment of Asset Manager; Acceptance of Appointment. The Series hereby appoints the Asset Manager as asset manager to the Series for the purpose of managing the [Series Name] Asset. The Asset Manager hereby accepts such appointment.

 

2. Authority of the Asset Manager.

 

(a) Except as set forth in Section 2(e) below and any guidance as may be established from time to time by the Managing Member of the Series, the Asset Manager shall have sole authority and complete discretion over the care, custody, maintenance and management of the [Series Name] Asset and to take any action that it deems necessary or desirable in connection therewith.

 

(b) The Asset Manager shall devote such time to its duties under this Agreement as may be deemed reasonably necessary by the Asset Manager in light of the understanding that such duties are expected to be performed only at occasional or irregular intervals.

 

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(c) The Asset Manager may delegate all or any of its duties under this Agreement to any Person who shall perform such delegated duties under the supervision of the Asset Manager on such terms as the Asset Manager shall determine.

 

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Asset Manager shall not have the authority to: 

 

(i) acquire any asset or service for an amount equal to or greater than 1% of the value of the [Series Name] Asset as of such date, individually, or 3% of the value of the [Series Name] Asset as of such date, in the aggregate without the prior consent of the Managing Member of the Series;

 

or

 

(ii) sell, transfer, encumber or convey the [Series Name] Asset, provided, however, that the Asset Manager may deliver to the Managing Member of the Company any offers received by the Asset Manager to purchase the [Series Name] Asset and any research or analysis prepared by the Asset Manager regarding the potential sale of the [Series Name] Asset, including market analysis, survey results or information regarding any inquiries received and information regarding potential purchasers.

 

3. Cooperation. The Asset Manager agrees to use reasonable efforts to make appropriate personnel available for consultation with the Series on matters pertaining to the [Series Name] Asset and to consult with the Managing Member of the Series regarding asset management decisions with respect to the [Series Name] Asset prior to execution. The Managing Member of the Series may make any reasonable request for the provision of information or for other cooperation from the Asset Manager with respect to its duties under this Agreement, and the Asset Manager shall use reasonable efforts to comply with such request, including without limitation, furnishing the Series with such documents, reports, data and other information as the Managing Member of the Series may reasonably request regarding the [Series Name] Asset and the Asset Manager’s performance hereunder or compliance with the terms hereof.

 

4. Representations and Warranties. Each party hereto represents and warrants that this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such party and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such party.

 

5. Limitation of Liability; Indemnification.

 

(a) None of the Asset Manager, its affiliates, or any of their respective directors, members, stockholders, partners, officers, employees or controlling persons (collectively, “Managing Parties”) shall be liable to the Series or the Company for (i) any act or omission performed or failed to be performed by any Managing Party (other than any criminal wrongdoing) arising from the exercise of such Managing Party’s rights or obligations hereunder, or for any losses, claims, costs, damages, or liabilities arising therefrom, in the absence of criminal wrongdoing, willful misfeasance or gross negligence on the part of such Managing Party, (ii) any tax liability imposed on the Series or the [Series Name] Asset, or (iii) any losses due to the actions or omissions of the Series or any brokers or other current or former agents or advisers of the Series.

 

(b) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Series will indemnify the Asset Manager and its Managing Parties against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) and amounts paid in settlement (collectively, “Losses”) to which such person may become subject in connection with any matter arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, except to the extent that any such Loss results solely from the acts or omissions of a Managing Party that have been determined in a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to have resulted primarily from such Managing Party’s fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence. If this Section 5 or any portion hereof shall be invalidated on any ground by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Series shall nevertheless indemnify the Managing Party for any Losses incurred to the full extent permitted by any applicable portion of this Section that shall not have been invalidated.

 

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(c) The Asset Manager gives no warranty as to the performance or profitability of the [Series Name] Asset or as to the performance of any third party engaged by the Asset Manager hereunder.

 

(d) The Asset Manager may rely upon and shall be protected in acting or refraining from action upon any instruction from, or document signed by, any authorized person of the Series or other person reasonably believed by the Asset Manager to be authorized to give or sign the same whether or not the authority of such person is then effective.

 

6. Assignments. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the consent of the other party. In performing its obligations under this Agreement, the Asset Manager may, at its discretion, delegate any or all of its rights, powers and functions under this Agreement to any Person in accordance with section 2(d) without the need for the consent of the Series, provided that the Asset Manager’s liability to the Series for all matters so delegated shall not be affected by such delegation.

 

7. Compensation and Expenses.

 

(a) As compensation for services performed by the Asset Manager under this Agreement, and in consideration therefor, the Series will pay an annual asset management fee (the “Asset Management Fee”) to the Asset Manager in respect of each fiscal year, up to 15% of any Free Cash Flows available for distribution pursuant to Article VII of the Operating Agreement. Any such amount will be paid at the same time as, and only if, a distribution is made from the Series to its Members.

 

(b) Except as set forth in Section 5, the Series will bear all expenses of the [Series Name] Asset and shall reimburse the Asset Manager for any such expenses paid by the Asset Manager on behalf of the Series together with a reasonable rate of interest (a rate no less than the Applicable Federal Rate (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code)) as may be imposed by the Asset Manager in its sole discretion (“Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation”).

 

(c) Each party will bear its own costs relating to the negotiation, preparation, execution and implementation of this Agreement.

 

8. Services to Other Clients; Certain Affiliated Activities.

 

(a) The relationship between the Asset Manager and the Series is as described in this Agreement and nothing in this Agreement, none of the services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement, nor any other matter, shall oblige the Asset Manager to accept responsibilities that are more extensive than those set forth in this Agreement.

 

(b) The Asset Manager’s services to the Series are not exclusive. The Asset Manager may engage in other activities on behalf of itself, any other Managing Party and other clients (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may include other series of the Company). The Series acknowledges and agrees that the Asset Manager may, without prior notice to the Series, give advice to such other clients. The Asset Manager shall not be liable to account to the Series for any profits, commission or remuneration made or received in respect of transactions effected pursuant to the Asset Manager’s advice to another client and nor will the Asset Manager’s fees be abated as a result.

 

9. Duration and Termination. Unless terminated as set forth below, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until one year after the date on which the [Series Name] Asset has been liquidated and the obligations connected to such [Series Name] Asset (including, without limitation, contingent obligations) have terminated or, if earlier, the removal of Ark7 Inc. as Managing Member of the Series. Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon a material breach of the Agreement by the other party, without penalty or other additional payment, except that the Series shall pay the Asset Management Fee of the Asset Manager referred to in section 7, pro-rated to the date of termination, together with all amounts outstanding under any Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation. Termination shall not affect accrued rights, and the provisions of Sections 4, 5, 7 (with respect to any accrued but unpaid fees and expenses), 8, 9, 11, 14 and 16 hereof shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

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10. Power of Attorney. For so long as this Agreement is in effect, the Series constitutes and appoints the Asset Manager, with full power of substitution, its true and lawful attorney-in-fact and in its name, place and stead to carry out the Asset Manager’s obligations and responsibilities to the Series under this Agreement, solely with respect to the [Series Name] Asset.

 

11. Notices. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all notices shall be deemed duly given when sent in writing by registered mail, overnight courier or email to the appropriate party at the following addresses, or to such other address as shall be notified in writing by that party to the other party from time to time: 

 

If to the Series:

 

If to the Asset Manager:

 

12. Independent Contractor. For all purposes of this Agreement, the Asset Manager shall be an independent contractor and not an employee or dependent agent of the Series nor shall anything herein be construed as making the Series a partner or co-venturer with the Asset Manager, any other Managing Party or any of its other clients. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or as otherwise authorized in writing by the Series, the Asset Manager shall have no authority to bind, obligate or represent the Series.

 

13. Entire Agreement; Amendment; Severability. This Agreement states the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreements relating to the subject matter hereof, and may not be supplemented or amended except in writing signed by the parties. If any provision or any part of a provision of this Agreement shall be found to be void or unenforceable, it shall not affect the remaining part, which shall remain in full force and effect.

 

14. Confidentiality. All information furnished or made available by the Series or the Company to the Asset Manager hereunder, or by the Asset Manager to the Series or the Company hereunder, shall be treated as confidential by the Asset Manager, or the Series and the Company, as applicable, and shall not be disclosed to third parties except as required by law or as required in connection with the execution of transactions with respect to the [Series Name] Asset and except for disclosure to counsel, accountants and other advisors.

 

15. Definitions. Words and expressions which are used but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to them in the Operating Agreement.

 

16. Governing Law; Jurisdiction.

 

(a) This Agreement and the rights of the parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

(b) The parties irrevocably agree that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is to have the exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes which may arise out of in connection with this Agreement and accordingly any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought in such courts.

 

18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts with the same force and effect as if each of the signatories had executed the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly appointed agents so as to be effective on the day, month and year first above written.

 

ASSET MANAGER  
   
ARK7 INC.  
   
By:    
  Name:    
  Title:    
   
ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC - SERIES [SERIES NAME]  
   
By: ARK7 INC., as managing member   
   
By:    
  Name:    
  Title:    

 

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APPENDIX

 

THE [SERIES NAME] ASSET

 

[Property description]

 

A-1

 

Exhibit 3.1

 

SERIES # WGI3Z DESIGNATION

 

In accordance with the Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Operating Agreement”) of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC (the “Company”) dated March 17, 2022 (the “Agreement”) and upon the execution of this designation by the Company and Ark7 Inc. in its capacity as Managing Member of the Company and Initial Member of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z (“#WGI3Z”), this exhibit shall be attached to, and deemed incorporated in its entirety into, the Agreement.

 

References to Sections and Articles set forth herein are references to Sections and Articles of the Agreement, as in effect as of the effective date of establishment set forth below.

 

Name of Series   Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z
     
Effective date of establishment   March 21, 2022
     

Managing Member

  Ark7 Inc. was appointed as the Managing Member of #WGI3Z with effect from the date of the Agreement and shall continue to act as the Managing Member of #WGI3Z until dissolution of #WGI3Z pursuant to Section 11.1(b) or its removal and replacement pursuant to Section 4.3 or ARTICLE X.
     
Initial Member   Ark7 Inc.
     

Series Asset

 

  The Series Asset of #WGI3Z comprises one residential property acquired by #WGI3Z (the “Madero Property”). The Madero Property is located at 11679 W Madero Dr, Arizona City, AZ 85123.
     
Asset Manager   Ark7 Inc.
     
Management Fee   As stated in Section 6.5 of the Operating Agreement.
     
Purpose   As stated in Section 2.4 of the Operating Agreement.
     

Issuance

  Subject to Section 6.3(a)(i) of the Operating Agreement, the maximum number of #WGI3Z Interests the Company can issue is 11,360.
     
Number of #WGI3Z Interests held by the Managing Member and its Affiliates   The Managing Member must purchase a minimum of 10 #WGI3Z Interests and may purchase a maximum of 19.9% of #WGI3Z Interests through the Offering.
     
Broker   Dalmore Group, LLC
     
Brokerage Fee   Up to1% of the purchase price of the Interests from #WGI3Z sold at the Initial Offering of the #WGI3Z Interests (excluding the #WGI3Z Interests acquired by any Person other than Investor Members)
     
Interest Designation   No Interest Designation shall be required in connection with the issuance of #WGI3Z Interests.

 

 

 

 

Voting  

Subject to Section 3.5 of the Operating Agreement, the #WGI3Z Interests shall entitle the Record Holders thereof to one vote per Interest on any and all matters submitted to the consent or approval of Members generally. No separate vote or consent of the Record Holders of #WGI3Z Interests shall be required for the approval of any matter, except as required by the Delaware Act or except as provided elsewhere in this Agreement.

 

The affirmative vote of the holders of not less than a majority of the #WGI3Z Interests then Outstanding shall be required for:

 

(a) any amendment to this Agreement (including this Series Designation) that would adversely change the rights of the #WGI3Z Interests;

 

(b) mergers, consolidations or conversions of #WGI3Z or the Company; and

 

(c) all such other matters as the Managing Member, in its sole discretion, determines shall require the approval of the holders of the Outstanding #WGI3Z Interests voting as a separate class.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the separate approval of the holders of Series #WGI3Z Interests shall not be required for any of the other matters specified under Section 12.1 of the Operating Agreement.

     
Splits   There shall be no subdivision of the #WGI3Z Interests other than in accordance with Section 3.7 of the Operating Agreement.
     
Sourcing Fee   No greater than 3% of the maximum offering size, which may be waived by the Managing Member in its sole discretion.
     
Other rights   Holders of #WGI3Z Interests shall have no conversion, exchange, sinking fund, appraisal rights, no preemptive rights to subscribe for any securities of the Company and no preferential rights to distributions of #WGI3Z Interests.
     
Officers   There shall initially be no specific officers associated with #WGI3Z, although, the Managing Member may appoint Officers of #WGI3Z from time to time, in its sole discretion.
     
Aggregate Ownership Limit   As stated in Section 1.1 of the Operating Agreement.
     
Minimum Interests   One (1) Interest per Member
     
Fiscal Year   As stated in Section 8.2 of the Operating Agreement.
     
Information Reporting   As stated in Section 8.1(c) of the Operating Agreement.
     
Termination   As stated in Section 11.1(b) of the Operating Agreement.
     
Liquidation   As stated in Section 11.3 of the Operating Agreement.
     
Amendments to this Exhibit   As stated in Article XII of the Operating Agreement.

 

 

 

Exhibit 4.1

 

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

 

THIS INVESTMENT INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. THIS INVESTMENT IS SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS WHO CAN BEAR THE ECONOMIC RISK FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME AND WHO CAN AFFORD TO LOSE THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT. FURTHERMORE, INVESTORS MUST UNDERSTAND THAT SUCH INVESTMENT IS ILLIQUID AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO BE ILLIQUID FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME. NO PUBLIC MARKET EXISTS FOR THE SECURITIES, AND NO PUBLIC MARKET IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FOLLOWING THIS OFFERING.

 

THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS AND ARE BEING OFFERED AND SOLD IN RELIANCE ON EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS. ALTHOUGH AN OFFERING STATEMENT HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE “SEC”), THAT OFFERING STATEMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SAME INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE INCLUDED IN A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT. THE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SEC, ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY, NOR HAVE ANY OF THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES PASSED UPON THE MERITS OF THIS OFFERING OR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING OVER THE WEB-BASED PLATFORM MAINTAINED BY ARK7, INC. (THE “PLATFORM”). ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL.

 

INVESTORS WHO ARE NOT “ACCREDITED INVESTORS” (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN SECTION 501 OF REGULATION D PROMULGATED UNDER THE ACT) ARE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT THEY MAY INVEST, AS SET OUT IN SECTION 4. THE COMPANY IS RELYING ON THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH BY EACH SUBSCRIBER IN THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SUBSCRIBER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OFFERING TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY TO THIS OFFERING OF EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT.

 

THE OFFERING MATERIALS MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE COMPANY, ITS BUSINESS PLAN AND STRATEGY, AND ITS INDUSTRY. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON THE BELIEFS OF, ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY, AND INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT. WHEN USED IN THE OFFERING MATERIALS, THE WORDS “ESTIMATE,” “PROJECT,” “BELIEVE,” “ANTICIPATE,” “INTEND,” “EXPECT” AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH CONSTITUTE FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE STATEMENTS REFLECT MANAGEMENT’S CURRENT VIEWS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE EVENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE THE COMPANY’S ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE ON WHICH THEY ARE MADE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE ANY OBLIGATION TO REVISE OR UPDATE THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER SUCH DATE OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF UNANTICIPATED EVENTS.

 

 

 

 

THE COMPANY MAY NOT BE OFFERING THE SECURITIES IN EVERY STATE. THE OFFERING MATERIALS DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION IN ANY STATE OR JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE SECURITIES ARE NOT BEING OFFERED.

 

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION AND FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER TO MODIFY, AMEND AND/OR WITHDRAW ALL OR A PORTION OF THE OFFERING AND/OR ACCEPT OR REJECT IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY PROSPECTIVE INVESTMENT IN THE SECURITIES OR TO ALLOT TO ANY PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR LESS THAN THE AMOUNT OF SECURITIES SUCH INVESTOR DESIRES TO PURCHASE. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THE OFFERING MATERIALS SPEAK AS OF THEIR DATE. NEITHER THE DELIVERY NOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SECURITIES SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THAT DATE.

 

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TO: Ark7 Properties Plus LLC
  535 Mission St., 14TH FL
  San Francisco, CA 94105

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

1. Subscription.

 

(a) The undersigned (“Subscriber”) hereby irrevocably subscribes for and agrees to purchase membership interests (the “Securities”), of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #[_________], a registered series of a Delaware series limited liability company, (the “Company”), at a purchase price of $[____] per membership interest (the “Per Security Price”), upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. The rights of the membership interest are as set forth in the Operating Agreement of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC and the respective series designation, filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the Offering Statement of the Company filed with the SEC (the “Offering Statement”).

 

(b) Subscriber understands that the Securities are being offered pursuant to an offering circular dated [______, 2022] (the “Offering Circular”) filed with the SEC as part of the Offering Statement. By executing this Subscription Agreement, Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber has received this Subscription Agreement, copies of the Offering Circular and Offering Statement including exhibits thereto and any other information required by the Subscriber to make an investment decision. It is a condition of the Company’s acceptance of this subscription that Subscriber becomes a party to the Operating Agreement.

 

(c) The Subscriber’s subscription may be accepted or rejected in whole or in part, at any time prior to a Closing Date (as hereinafter defined), by the Company at its sole discretion. In addition, the Company, at its sole discretion, may allocate to Subscriber only a portion of the number of Securities Subscriber has subscribed for. The Company will notify Subscriber whether this subscription is accepted (whether in whole or in part) or rejected. If Subscriber’s subscription is rejected, Subscriber’s payment (or portion thereof if partially rejected) will be returned to Subscriber without interest and all of Subscriber’s obligations hereunder shall terminate.

 

(d) The aggregate number of Securities sold shall not exceed $[________] (the “Maximum Offering”). The Company may accept subscriptions until the termination of the Offering in accordance with its terms (the “Termination Date”). There is no minimum offering condition, and the Company may elect at any time to close all or any portion of this offering, on various dates at or prior to the Termination Date (each a “Closing Date”).

 

(e) In the event of rejection of this subscription in its entirety, or in the event the sale of the Securities (or any portion thereof) is not consummated for any reason, this Subscription Agreement shall have no force or effect, except for Section 5 hereof, which shall remain in force and effect.

 

2. Purchase Procedure.

 

(a) Payment. The purchase price for the Securities shall be paid simultaneously with the execution and delivery to the Company of the signature page of this Subscription Agreement. Subscriber shall deliver a signed copy of this Subscription Agreement, along with payment for the aggregate purchase price of the Securities by a check for available funds made payable to “XXXX”, by ACH electronic transfer or wire transfer to an account designated by the Company, or by any combination of such methods.

 

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(b) No Escrow arrangements. The Company has not engaged an escrow agent to hold funds tendered by investors, and funds will be immediately available to the Company upon acceptance of this Subscription Agreement.

 

3. Representations and Warranties of the Company.

 

The Company represents and warrants to Subscriber that the following representations and warranties are true and complete in all material respects as of the date of each Closing Date, except as otherwise indicated. For purposes of this Agreement, an individual shall be deemed to have “knowledge” of a particular fact or other matter if such individual is actually aware of such fact. The Company will be deemed to have “knowledge” of a particular fact or other matter if one of the Company’s current officers has, or at any time had, actual knowledge of such fact or other matter.

 

(a) Organization and Standing. The Company is a registered series of a Delaware series limited liability company duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Company has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties and assets, to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement, the Operating Agreement and any other agreements or instruments required hereunder. The Company is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in all jurisdictions in which the nature of its activities and of its properties (both owned and leased) makes such qualification necessary, except for those jurisdictions in which failure to do so would not have a material adverse effect on the Company or its business.

 

(b) Issuance of the Securities. The issuance, sale and delivery of the Securities in accordance with this Subscription Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. The Securities, when so issued, sold and delivered against payment therefor in accordance with the provisions of this Subscription Agreement, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

(c) Authority for Agreement. All limited liability company action on the part of the Company necessary for the authorization of this Subscription Agreement, the performance of all obligations of the Company hereunder at a Closing and the authorization, sale, issuance and delivery of the Securities pursuant hereto has been taken or will be taken prior to the applicable Closing Date.

 

The execution and delivery by the Company of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (including the issuance, sale and delivery of the Securities) are within the Company’s powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. Upon full execution hereof, this Subscription Agreement shall constitute a valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies and (iii) with respect to provisions relating to indemnification and contribution, as limited by considerations of public policy and by federal or state securities laws.

 

(d) No filings. Assuming the accuracy of the Subscriber’s representations and warranties set forth in Section 4 hereof, no order, license, consent, authorization or approval of, or exemption by, or action by or in respect of, or notice to, or filing or registration with, any governmental body, agency or official is required by or with respect to the Company in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Subscription Agreement except (i) for such filings as may be required under Regulation A or under any applicable state securities laws, (ii) for such other filings and approvals as have been made or obtained, or (iii) where the failure to obtain any such order, license, consent, authorization, approval or exemption or give any such notice or make any filing or registration would not have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to perform its obligations hereunder.

 

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(e) Capitalization. The authorized and outstanding membership interests of the Company immediately prior to the initial investment in the Securities is as set forth “Securities Being Offered” in the Offering Circular. Except as set forth in the Offering Circular, there are no outstanding options, warrants, rights (including conversion or preemptive rights and rights of first refusal), or agreements of any kind (oral or written) for the purchase or acquisition from the Company of any of its securities.

 

(f) Financial statements. Complete copies of the Company’s audited financial statements consisting of the balance sheets of the Company as at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and the related statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the two-year period then ended (the “Financial Statements”) have been made available to the Subscriber and appear in the Offering Circular. The Financial Statements are based on the books and records of the Company and fairly present in all material respects the financial condition of the Company as of the respective dates they were prepared and the results of the operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods indicated. George Dimov CPA, which has audited the financial statements consisting of the balance sheets of the Company as at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, is an independent accounting firm within the rules and regulations adopted by the SEC.

 

(g) Proceeds. The Company shall use the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Securities as set forth in “Use of Proceeds to issuer” in the Offering Circular.

 

(h) Litigation. Except as set forth in the Offering Circular, there is no pending action, suit, proceeding, arbitration, mediation, complaint, claim, charge or investigation before any court, arbitrator, mediator or governmental body, or to the Company’s knowledge, currently threatened in writing (a) against the Company or (b) against any consultant, officer, manager, director or key employee of the Company arising out of his or her consulting, employment or board relationship with the Company or that could otherwise materially impact the Company.

 

4. Representations and Warranties of Subscriber. By executing this Subscription Agreement, Subscriber (and, if Subscriber is purchasing the Securities subscribed for hereby in a fiduciary capacity, the person or persons for whom Subscriber is so purchasing) represents and warrants, which representations and warranties are true and complete in all material respects as of such Subscriber’s respective Closing Date(s):

 

(a) Requisite Power and Authority. Such Subscriber has all necessary power and authority under all applicable provisions of law to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement, the Operating Agreement and other agreements required hereunder and to carry out their provisions. All action on Subscriber’s part required for the lawful execution and delivery of this Subscription Agreement and other agreements required hereunder have been or will be effectively taken prior to the Closing Date. Upon their execution and delivery, this Subscription Agreement and other agreements required hereunder will be valid and binding obligations of Subscriber, enforceable in accordance with their terms, except (a) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and (b) as limited by general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.

 

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(b) Investment Representations. Subscriber understands that the Securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Subscriber also understands that the Securities are being offered and sold pursuant to an exemption from registration contained in the Securities Act based in part upon Subscriber’s representations contained in this Subscription Agreement.

 

(c) Illiquidity and Continued Economic Risk. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that there is no ready public market for the Securities and that there is no guarantee that a market for their resale will ever exist. Subscriber must bear the economic risk of this investment indefinitely and the Company has no obligation to list the Securities on any market or take any steps (including registration under the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) with respect to facilitating trading or resale of the Securities. Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber is able to bear the economic risk of losing Subscriber’s entire investment in the Securities. Subscriber also understands that an investment in the Company involves significant risks and has taken full cognizance of and understands all of the risk factors relating to the purchase of Securities.

 

(d) Accredited Investor Status or Investment Limits. Subscriber represents that either:

 

(i) Subscriber is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act. Subscriber represents and warrants that the undersigned meets one or more of the criteria set forth in Appendix A attached hereto; or

 

(ii) The purchase price of the Securities (including any fee to be paid by the Subscriber), together with any other amounts previously used to purchase Securities in this offering, does not exceed 10% of the greater of the Subscriber’s annual income or net worth.

 

Subscriber represents that to the extent it has any questions with respect to its status as an accredited investor, or the application of the investment limits, it has sought professional advice.

 

(e) Shareholder information. Within five days after receipt of a request from the Company, the Subscriber hereby agrees to provide such information with respect to its status as a shareholder (or potential shareholder) and to execute and deliver such documents as may reasonably be necessary to comply with any and all laws and regulations to which the Company is or may become subject. Subscriber further agrees that in the event it transfers any Securities, it will require the transferee of such Securities to agree to provide such information to the Company as a condition of such transfer.

 

(f) Company Information. Subscriber understands that the Company is subject to all the risks that apply to early-stage companies, whether or not those risks are explicitly set out in the Offering Circular. Subscriber has had such opportunity as it deems necessary (which opportunity may have presented through online chat or commentary functions) to discuss the Company’s business, management and financial affairs with managers, officers and management of the Company and has had the opportunity to review the Company’s operations and facilities. Subscriber has also had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company and its management regarding the terms and conditions of this investment. Subscriber acknowledges that except as set forth herein, no representations or warranties have been made to Subscriber, or to Subscriber’s advisors or representative, by the Company or others with respect to the business or prospects of the Company or its financial condition.

 

(g) Valuation. The Subscriber acknowledges that the price of the Securities was set by the Company on the basis of the Company’s internal valuation and no warranties are made as to value. The Subscriber further acknowledges that future offerings of Securities may be made at lower valuations, with the result that the Subscriber’s investment will bear a lower valuation.

 

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(h) Domicile. Subscriber maintains Subscriber’s domicile (and is not a transient or temporary resident) at the address shown on the signature page.

 

(i) No Brokerage Fees. There are no claims for brokerage commission, finders’ fees or similar compensation in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement or related documents based on any arrangement or agreement binding upon Subscriber.

 

(j) Foreign Investors. If Subscriber is not a United States person (as defined by Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), Subscriber hereby represents that it has satisfied itself as to the full observance of the laws of its jurisdiction in connection with any invitation to subscribe for the Securities or any use of this Subscription Agreement, including (i) the legal requirements within its jurisdiction for the purchase of the Securities, (ii) any foreign exchange restrictions applicable to such purchase, (iii) any governmental or other consents that may need to be obtained, and (iv) the income tax and other tax consequences, if any, that may be relevant to the purchase, holding, redemption, sale, or transfer of the Securities. Subscriber’s subscription and payment for and continued beneficial ownership of the Securities will not violate any applicable securities or other laws of the Subscriber’s jurisdiction.

 

6. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Subscription Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

EACH OF THE SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND NO OTHER PLACE AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT MAY BE LITIGATED IN SUCH COURTS. EACH OF SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND HIMSELF AND IN CONNECTION WITH ITS AND HIS RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS AND WAIVES ANY DEFENSE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS, AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ANY JUDGMENT RENDERED THEREBY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT. EACH OF SUBSCRIBER AND THE COMPANY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN THE MANNER AND IN THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 7 AND PROVIDED WITH THE EXECUTION OF THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT.

 

EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE AND INCLUDING CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF EITHER PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO ALSO WAIVES ANY BOND OR SURETY OR SECURITY UPON SUCH BOND WHICH MIGHT, BUT FOR THIS WAIVER, BE REQUIRED OF SUCH PARTY. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT. BY AGREEING TO THIS WAIVER, THE SUBSCRIBER IS NOT DEEMED TO WAIVE THE COMPANY’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER.

 

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7. Notices. Notice, requests, demands and other communications relating to this Subscription Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when (a) delivered personally, on the date of such delivery; or (b) mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, in the third day after the posting thereof; or (c) emailed, telecopied or cabled, on the date of such delivery to the address of the respective parties as follows:

 

 

If to the Company, to:

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC

535 Mission St., 14th Fl

San Francisco, CA 94105

with a required copy to:

 

 

 

[CrowdCheck Law]

 
       
  If to a Subscriber, to Subscriber’s address as shown on the signature page hereto  

 

or to such other address as may be specified by written notice from time to time by the party entitled to receive such notice. Any notices, requests, demands or other communications by telecopy or cable shall be confirmed by letter given in accordance with (a) or (b) above.

 

8. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the person or persons or entity or entities may require.

 

(b) This Subscription Agreement is not transferable or assignable by Subscriber.

 

(c) The representations, warranties and agreements contained herein shall be deemed to be made by and be binding upon Subscriber and its heirs, executors, administrators and successors and shall inure to the benefit of the Company and its successors and assigns.

 

(d) None of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement may be waived, changed or terminated orally or otherwise, except as specifically set forth herein or except by a writing signed by the Company and Subscriber.

 

(e) In the event any part of this Subscription Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions are intended to be separable and binding with the same effect as if the void or unenforceable part were never the subject of agreement.

 

(f) The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of one or more of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder of this Subscription Agreement in such jurisdiction or the validity, legality or enforceability of this Subscription Agreement, including any such provision, in any other jurisdiction, it being intended that all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

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(g) This Subscription Agreement supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and contains the sole and entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

(h) The terms and provisions of this Subscription Agreement are intended solely for the benefit of each party hereto and their respective successors and assigns, and it is not the intention of the parties to confer, and no provision hereof shall confer, third-party beneficiary rights upon any other person.

 

(i) The headings used in this Subscription Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and do not define or limit the provisions hereof.

 

(j) This Subscription Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

 

(k) If any recapitalization or other transaction affecting the stock of the Company is effected, then any new, substituted or additional securities or other property which is distributed with respect to the Securities shall be immediately subject to this Subscription Agreement, to the same extent that the Securities, immediately prior thereto, shall have been covered by this Subscription Agreement.

 

(l) No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Subscription Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

 

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ARK 7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC SERIES #[__________]

 

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT SIGNATURE PAGE

 

The undersigned, desiring to purchase membership interests of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #[________] by executing this signature page, hereby executes, adopts and agrees to all terms, conditions and representations of the Subscription Agreement.

 

(a) The number of membership interests the undersigned hereby irrevocably subscribes for is:  

______________

 

(print number of Securities)

     

(b) The aggregate purchase price (based on a purchase price of $[____] per Security) for the membership interests the undersigned hereby irrevocably subscribes for is:

 

 

$_____________

 

(print aggregate purchase price)

     
(c) The Securities being subscribed for will be owned by, and should be recorded on the Company’s books as held in the name of:    

 

   
   
(print name of owner or joint owners)  

 

      If the Securities are to be purchased in joint names, both Subscribers must sign:  
         
         
Signature     Signature  
         
         
Name (Please Print)     Name (Please Print)  
         
         
Email address     Email address  
         
         
Address     Address  
         
         
         
         
Telephone Number     Telephone Number  
         
         
Social Security Number/EIN     Social Security Number  
         
         
Date     Date  

 

*     *     *     *     *

 

This Subscription is accepted

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #[_______]

       
on _____________, 2022      
       
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

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APPENDIX A

 

An accredited investor, as defined in Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, includes the following categories of investor:

 

(1) Any bank as defined in section 3(a)(2) of the Act, or any savings and loan association or other institution as defined in section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Act whether acting in its individual or fiduciary capacity; any broker or dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; any investment adviser registered pursuant to section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or registered pursuant to the laws of a state; any investment adviser relying on the exemption from registering with the Commission under section 203(l) or (m) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; any insurance company as defined in section 2(a)(13) of the Act; any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a business development company as defined in section 2(a)(48) of that Act; any Small Business Investment Company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under section 301(c) or (d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958; any Rural Business Investment Company as defined in section 384A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act; any plan established and maintained by a state, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or its political subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees, if such plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000; any employee benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 if the investment decision is made by a plan fiduciary, as defined in section 3(21) of such act, which is either a bank, savings and loan association, insurance company, or registered investment adviser, or if the employee benefit plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000 or, if a self-directed plan, with investment decisions made solely by persons that are accredited investors;

 

(2) Any private business development company as defined in section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940;

 

(3) Any organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, corporation, Massachusetts or similar business trust, or partnership, or limited liability company, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000;

 

(4) Any director, executive officer, or general partner of the issuer of the securities being offered or sold, or any director, executive officer, or general partner of a general partner of that issuer;

 

(5) Any natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person’s spouse or spousal equivalent, exceeds $1,000,000.

 

(i) Except as provided in paragraph (5)(ii) of this section, for purposes of calculating net worth under this paragraph (5):

 

(A) The person’s primary residence shall not be included as an asset;

 

(B) Indebtedness that is secured by the person’s primary residence, up to the estimated fair market value of the primary residence at the time of the sale of securities, shall not be included as a liability (except that if the amount of such indebtedness outstanding at the time of sale of securities exceeds the amount outstanding 60 days before such time, other than as a result of the acquisition of the primary residence, the amount of such excess shall be included as a liability); and

 

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(C) Indebtedness that is secured by the person’s primary residence in excess of the estimated fair market value of the primary residence at the time of the sale of securities shall be included as a liability;

 

(ii) Paragraph (5)(i) of this section will not apply to any calculation of a person’s net worth made in connection with a purchase of securities in accordance with a right to purchase such securities, provided that:

 

(A) Such right was held by the person on July 20, 2010;

 

(B) The person qualified as an accredited investor on the basis of net worth at the time the person acquired such right; and

 

(C) The person held securities of the same issuer, other than such right, on July 20, 2010.

 

(6) Any natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with that person’s spouse or spousal equivalent in excess of $300,000 in each of those years and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year;

 

(7) Any trust, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person as described in §230.506(b)(2)(ii); and

 

(8) Any entity in which all of the equity owners are accredited investors;

 

(9) Any entity, of a type of not listed in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (7), or (8), not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, owning investments in excess of $5,000,000;

 

(10) Any natural person holding in good standing one or more professional certifications or designations or credentials from an accredited educational institution that the Commission has designated as qualifying an individual for accredited investor status.

 

(11) Any natural person who is a “knowledgeable employee,” as defined in rule 3c-5(a)(4) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.3c-5(a)(4)), of the issuer of the securities being offered or sold where the issuer would be an investment company, as defined in section 3 of such act, but for the exclusion provided by either section 3(c)(1) or section 3(c)(7) of such act;

 

(12) Any “family office,” as defined in rule 202(a)(11)(G)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (17 CFR 275.202(a)(11)(G)-1):

 

(i) With assets under management in excess of $5,000,000,

 

(ii) That is not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, and

 

(iii) Whose prospective investment is directed by a person who has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such family office is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment; and

 

(13) Any “family client,” as defined in rule 202(a)(11)(G)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (17 CFR 275.202(a)(11)(G)-1)), of a family office meeting the requirements in paragraph (12) of this section and whose prospective investment in the issuer is directed by such family office pursuant to paragraph (12)(iii).

 

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Exhibit 6.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 6.2

 

ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

 

BETWEEN

 

ARK7 INC.

 

AND

 

ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC - SERIES #WGI3Z

 

This ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of April 15, 2022 is entered into between Ark7 Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Asset Manager”), and Ark7 Properties Plus LLC - Series #WGI3Z (the “Series”).

 

WHEREAS, the Series seeks to invest in the #WGI3Z Asset (as defined in the Appendix) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Operating Agreement, dated March 17, 2022, of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC, a series limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”) together with Exhibit B setting forth the terms of the Series, in each case as amended and restated from time to time (the “Operating Agreement”);

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Operating Agreement, the managing member of the Series shall be responsible for the acquisition, management and disposition of the #WGI3Z Asset as well as the business of the Series;

 

WHEREAS, the Series desires to avail itself of the advice and assistance of the Asset Manager and to appoint and retain the Asset Manager as the asset manager to the Series with respect to the #WGI3Z Asset;

 

WHEREAS, the Asset Manager wishes to accept such appointment; and

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows:

 

1. Appointment of Asset Manager; Acceptance of Appointment. The Series hereby appoints the Asset Manager as asset manager to the Series for the purpose of managing the #WGI3Z Asset. The Asset Manager hereby accepts such appointment.

 

2. Authority of the Asset Manager.

 

(a) Except as set forth in Section 2(e) below and any guidance as may be established from time to time by the Managing Member of the Series, the Asset Manager shall have sole authority and complete discretion over the care, custody, maintenance and management of the #WGI3Z Asset and to take any action that it deems necessary or desirable in connection therewith.

 

(b) The Asset Manager shall devote such time to its duties under this Agreement as may be deemed reasonably necessary by the Asset Manager in light of the understanding that such duties are expected to be performed only at occasional or irregular intervals.

 

(c) The Asset Manager may delegate all or any of its duties under this Agreement to any Person who shall perform such delegated duties under the supervision of the Asset Manager on such terms as the Asset Manager shall determine. 

 

 

 

 

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Asset Manager shall not have the authority to: 

 

(i) acquire any asset or service for an amount equal to or greater than 1% of the value of the #WGI3Z Asset as of such date, individually, or 3% of the value of the #WGI3Z Asset as of such date, in the aggregate without the prior consent of the Managing Member of the Series;

 

or

 

(ii) sell, transfer, encumber or convey the #WGI3Z Asset, provided, however, that the Asset Manager may deliver to the Managing Member of the Company any offers received by the Asset Manager to purchase the #WGI3Z Asset and any research or analysis prepared by the Asset Manager regarding the potential sale of the #WGI3Z Asset, including market analysis, survey results or information regarding any inquiries received and information regarding potential purchasers. 

 

3. Cooperation. The Asset Manager agrees to use reasonable efforts to make appropriate personnel available for consultation with the Series on matters pertaining to the #WGI3Z Asset and to consult with the Managing Member of the Series regarding asset management decisions with respect to the #WGI3Z Asset prior to execution. The Managing Member of the Series may make any reasonable request for the provision of information or for other cooperation from the Asset Manager with respect to its duties under this Agreement, and the Asset Manager shall use reasonable efforts to comply with such request, including without limitation, furnishing the Series with such documents, reports, data and other information as the Managing Member of the Series may reasonably request regarding the #WGI3Z Asset and the Asset Manager’s performance hereunder or compliance with the terms hereof.

 

4. Representations and Warranties. Each party hereto represents and warrants that this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such party and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of such party. 

 

5. Limitation of Liability; Indemnification. 

 

(a) None of the Asset Manager, its affiliates, or any of their respective directors, members, stockholders, partners, officers, employees or controlling persons (collectively, “Managing Parties”) shall be liable to the Series or the Company for (i) any act or omission performed or failed to be performed by any Managing Party (other than any criminal wrongdoing) arising from the exercise of such Managing Party’s rights or obligations hereunder, or for any losses, claims, costs, damages, or liabilities arising therefrom, in the absence of criminal wrongdoing, willful misfeasance or gross negligence on the part of such Managing Party, (ii) any tax liability imposed on the Series or the #WGI3Z Asset, or (iii) any losses due to the actions or omissions of the Series or any brokers or other current or former agents or advisers of the Series. 

 

(b) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Series will indemnify the Asset Manager and its Managing Parties against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) and amounts paid in settlement (collectively, “Losses”) to which such person may become subject in connection with any matter arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, except to the extent that any such Loss results solely from the acts or omissions of a Managing Party that have been determined in a final, non-appealable decision of a court, arbitrator or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to have resulted primarily from such Managing Party’s fraud, willful misconduct or gross negligence. If this Section 5 or any portion hereof shall be invalidated on any ground by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Series shall nevertheless indemnify the Managing Party for any Losses incurred to the full extent permitted by any applicable portion of this Section that shall not have been invalidated.

 

(c) The Asset Manager gives no warranty as to the performance or profitability of the #WGI3Z Asset or as to the performance of any third party engaged by the Asset Manager hereunder. 

 

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(d) The Asset Manager may rely upon and shall be protected in acting or refraining from action upon any instruction from, or document signed by, any authorized person of the Series or other person reasonably believed by the Asset Manager to be authorized to give or sign the same whether or not the authority of such person is then effective. 

 

6. Assignments. This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the consent of the other party. In performing its obligations under this Agreement, the Asset Manager may, at its discretion, delegate any or all of its rights, powers and functions under this Agreement to any Person in accordance with section 2(d) without the need for the consent of the Series, provided that the Asset Manager’s liability to the Series for all matters so delegated shall not be affected by such delegation.

 

7. Compensation and Expenses.

 

(a) As compensation for services performed by the Asset Manager under this Agreement, and in consideration therefor, the Series will pay an annual asset management fee (the “Asset Management Fee”) to the Asset Manager in respect of each fiscal year, equal to 10% of any Free Cash Flows available for distribution pursuant to Article VII of the Operating Agreement. Any such amount will be paid at the same time as, and only if, a distribution is made from the Series to its Members. 

 

(b) Except as set forth in Section 5, the Series will bear all expenses of the #WGI3Z Asset and shall reimburse the Asset Manager for any such expenses paid by the Asset Manager on behalf of the Series together with a reasonable rate of interest (a rate no less than the Applicable Federal Rate (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code)) as may be imposed by the Asset Manager in its sole discretion (“Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation”). 

 

(c) Each party will bear its own costs relating to the negotiation, preparation, execution and implementation of this Agreement. 

 

8. Services to Other Clients; Certain Affiliated Activities. 

 

(a) The relationship between the Asset Manager and the Series is as described in this Agreement and nothing in this Agreement, none of the services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement, nor any other matter, shall oblige the Asset Manager to accept responsibilities that are more extensive than those set forth in this Agreement. 

 

(b) The Asset Manager’s services to the Series are not exclusive. The Asset Manager may engage in other activities on behalf of itself, any other Managing Party and other clients (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may include other series of the Company). The Series acknowledges and agrees that the Asset Manager may, without prior notice to the Series, give advice to such other clients. The Asset Manager shall not be liable to account to the Series for any profits, commission or remuneration made or received in respect of transactions effected pursuant to the Asset Manager’s advice to another client and nor will the Asset Manager’s fees be abated as a result.

 

9. Duration and Termination. Unless terminated as set forth below, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until one year after the date on which the #WGI3Z Asset has been liquidated and the obligations connected to such #WGI3Z Asset (including, without limitation, contingent obligations) have terminated or, if earlier, the removal of Ark7 Inc. as Managing Member of the Series. Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon a material breach of the Agreement by the other party, without penalty or other additional payment, except that the Series shall pay the Asset Management Fee of the Asset Manager referred to in section 7, pro-rated to the date of termination, together with all amounts outstanding under any Operating Expenses Reimbursement Obligation. Termination shall not affect accrued rights, and the provisions of Sections 4, 5, 7 (with respect to any accrued but unpaid fees and expenses), 8, 9, 11, 14 and 16 hereof shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 

 

10. Power of Attorney. For so long as this Agreement is in effect, the Series constitutes and appoints the Asset Manager, with full power of substitution, its true and lawful attorney-in-fact and in its name, place and stead to carry out the Asset Manager’s obligations and responsibilities to the Series under this Agreement, solely with respect to the #WGI3Z Asset. 

 

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11. Notices. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all notices shall be deemed duly given when sent in writing by registered mail, overnight courier or email to the appropriate party at the following addresses, or to such other address as shall be notified in writing by that party to the other party from time to time: 

 

If to the Series:

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC – Series #WGI3Z

535 Mission Street, 14th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94105

Attention: President

Email: support@ark7.com

 

If to the Asset Manager:

 

Ark7 Inc.

535 Mission Street, 14th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94105

Attention: President

Email: support@ark7.com

 

12. Independent Contractor. For all purposes of this Agreement, the Asset Manager shall be an independent contractor and not an employee or dependent agent of the Series nor shall anything herein be construed as making the Series a partner or co-venturer with the Asset Manager, any other Managing Party or any of its other clients. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement or as otherwise authorized in writing by the Series, the Asset Manager shall have no authority to bind, obligate or represent the Series.

 

13. Entire Agreement; Amendment; Severability. This Agreement states the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior agreements relating to the subject matter hereof, and may not be supplemented or amended except in writing signed by the parties. If any provision or any part of a provision of this Agreement shall be found to be void or unenforceable, it shall not affect the remaining part, which shall remain in full force and effect.

 

14. Confidentiality. All information furnished or made available by the Series or the Company to the Asset Manager hereunder, or by the Asset Manager to the Series or the Company hereunder, shall be treated as confidential by the Asset Manager, or the Series and the Company, as applicable, and shall not be disclosed to third parties except as required by law or as required in connection with the execution of transactions with respect to the #WGI3Z Asset and except for disclosure to counsel, accountants and other advisors.

 

15. Definitions. Words and expressions which are used but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given to them in the Operating Agreement.

 

16. Governing Law; Jurisdiction.

 

(a) This Agreement and the rights of the parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

(b) The parties irrevocably agree that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is to have the exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes which may arise out of in connection with this Agreement and accordingly any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought in such courts.

 

18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts with the same force and effect as if each of the signatories had executed the same instrument.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly appointed agents so as to be effective on the day, month and year first above written.

 

ASSET MANAGER  
   
ARK7 INC.  
   
By:    
  Name: Yizhen Zhao  
  Title: CEO  

 

ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC - SERIES #WGI3Z  
   
By: ARK7 INC., as managing member  
   
By:    
  Name: Yizhen Zhao  
  Title: CEO  

 

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APPENDIX

 

THE #WGI3Z ASSET

 

Property Address: 11679 W Madero Dr, Arizona City, AZ 85123

 

A-1

 

Exhibit 6.3

 

LOAN AGREEMENT

 

THIS LOAN AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated on April 5, 2022.

 

BETWEEN:

 

Ark7 Inc.

535 Mission Street, 14th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105

(the “Lender”)

 

AND

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC – Series #WGI3Z

535 Mission Street, 14th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105

(the “Borrower”)

 

IN CONSIDERATION OF the Lender loaning certain amount of the loan (the “Loan”) to the Borrower, and the Borrower repaying the loan to the Lender, both parties agree to keep, perform and fulfill the promises and conditions set out in this Agreement:

 

Loan Amount & Interest

 

1.The Lender promises to loan $299,120 USD to the Borrower and the Borrower promises to repay this principal amount to the Lender, with interest payable on the unpaid principal at the rate of 9.00 percent per annum, calculated semi-annually not in advance, beginning on April 5, 2022. The Borrower may prepay the Loan but in no event shall the interest rate chargeable hereinabove for any day be less than 3.00 percent per annum.

 

Payment

 

1.This Loan will be repaid in full on April 4, 2023.

 

 

 

 

Bank Account Authorization

 

1.Lender will authorize Borrower to use Bank of America checking account ending with 6974 for property acquisition purpose.

 

Default

 

1.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if the Borrower defaults in the performance of any obligation under this Agreement, then the Lender may declare the principal amount owing and interest due under this Agreement at that time to be immediately due and payable.

 

Governing Law

 

1.This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California.

 

Costs

 

1.All costs, expenses and expenditures including, without limitation, the complete legal costs incurred by enforcing this Agreement as a result of any default by the Borrower, will be added to the principal then outstanding and will immediately be paid by the Borrower.

 

Binding Effect

 

1.This Agreement will pass to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns of the Borrower and Lender. The Borrower waives presentment for payment, notice of non-payment, protest, and notice of protest.

 

Amendments

 

1.This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written instrument executed by both the Borrower and the Lender.

 

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Severability

 

1.The clauses and paragraphs contained in this Agreement are intended to be read and construed independently of each other. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, it is the parties’ intent that such provision be reduced in scope by the court only to the extent deemed necessary by that court to render the provision reasonable and enforceable and the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement will in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated as a result.

 

General Provisions

 

1.Headings are inserted for the convenience of the parties only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.

 

Entire Agreement

 

1.This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and there are no further items or provisions, either oral or otherwise.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on the date first above written.

 

SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED  
   
ARK7 INC.  
   
By: ARK7 INC., as managing member  
   
By:    
  Name: Yizhen Zhao  
  Title: CEO  

 

SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED  
     
ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC - SERIES #WGI3Z  
     
By: ARK7 INC., as managing member  
     
By:    
  Name: Yizhen Zhao  
  Title: CEO  

 

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Exhibit 6.4

 

RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

 

This Lease Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered on [CONTRACT_DATE] (the “Effective Date”) by and between ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC - SERIES # [        ] (the “Landlord”) and [TENANT1], [TENANT2] (the “Tenant”)

 

Subject to the terms and conditions stated below the parties agree as follows:

 

1.Property. Landlord, in consideration of the lease payments provided in this Agreement, leases to Tenant an apartment with [X] bedrooms and [X] bathroom, located at [ADDRESS] (the “Property”). No other portion of the building wherein the Property is located is included unless expressly provided for in this Agreement. The Premises is subject to a local rent control ordinance Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board.

 

2.Term. This Agreement will begin on [MOVE IN DATE] (the “Start Date”), and will continue from that date as a month-to-month tenancy. If at any time Tenant desires to terminate the tenancy, Tenant may do so by providing to Landlord written notice of intention to terminate. Such notice to terminate must be provided to Landlord at least 30 days prior to the desired date of termination of the tenancy. Landlord may terminate the tenancy by giving written notice as provided by law.

 

3.Rent; Lease Payments. “Rent” shall mean all monetary obligations of Tenant to Landlord under the terms of this Agreement, except the Security Deposit.

 

a.Tenant shall pay to Landlord initial monthly base lease payments of $[        ], payable in advance on the first day of each calendar month and is delinquent on the next day. Lease payments shall be made to Landlord at the address of Landlord noted in the Notices provision of this Lease which may be changed from time to time by Landlord. If the Commencement Date of the Lease falls on any day other than the day Rent is payable under this provision, and Tenant has paid one full month’s Rent in advance of the Commencement Date, Rent for the second calendar month shall be prorated based on a 30-day period.

 

b.Rent shall be paid by the following methods:

 

-Personal check

 

-Money order

 

-Cashier’s check

 

-Ark7 Rental Apps

 

If you choose to pay your rent using personal check, money order, or cashier’s check, please make your check payable to ARK7 INC. and mail it to our company address listed below, before the due date each month:

 

Ark7 Inc.

535 Mission St, 14th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94105

 

 

 

 

If any payment is returned for non-sufficient funds or because Tenant stops payments, then, after that, (i) Landlord may, in writing, require Tenant to pay Rent in cash for three months and (ii) all future Rent shall be paid by cashier’s check or money order.

 

In the event of roommates, or another form of joint or multiple occupancy, Tenant will be responsible for collecting payment from all parties and submitting a single payment to Landlord. Tenant is responsible for any payment made by mail and not received by the due date stated herein. Mailed lease payments must be received on or before the due date. Lease payments for any partial month will be pro-rated at the rate of 1/30th of the monthly lease payment per day.

 

Landlord may apply any payment made by Tenant to any obligation owed by Tenant to Landlord regardless of any dates or directions provided by the Tenant that accompanies a payment. Any Landlord has full discretion to accept or reject payments from or written by third parties. Landlord’s acceptance of a payment by a third party does not override the previous statement and Landlord will continue to have full discretion to accept or reject payments submitted or written by third parties. Monthly lease payments received in prior months to which the payment is due will be held by the Landlord uncashed in a secured location and deposited on the first of the month.

 

4.Security Deposit. At the time of the signing of this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord security deposit of $2,400.00 (the Security Deposit) for the purpose set forth in Civil Code Section 1950.5. No trust relationship between Landlord and Tenant is created because of the Security Deposit and Landlord has full authority to commingle the Security Deposit with other funds of Landlord.

 

Landlord may apply all or a portion of the Security Deposit as allowed by law including, but not limited to, (i) Tenant’s obligation to restore, replace or return personal property, (ii) cure Tenant’s default in payment of Rent (including late charges, non-sufficient funds or other amount due), (iii) repair damage, excluding ordinary wear and tear, caused by Tenant or by a guest or licensee of Tenant, and (iv) clean the Premises, if necessary, upon termination of the tenancy. Landlord shall, within the time period allotted by law, refund any balance after such deductions to Tenant after Tenant has vacated the Premises. For the purposes of this paragraph Tenant will have vacated the Premises when Tenant returns all keys (and garage door openers) to Landlord and has surrendered the Premises. If required by law, Landlord shall pay to Tenant simple interest as directed by law on the amount held as a Security Deposit, so long as tenancy meets or exceeds one year. Payment shall be made by Landlord once a year. At the end of the Lease Landlord may use any unpaid accrued interest to cover any amounts owing my Tenant including but not limited to restoration, repair, cleaning or other amounts owing.

 

The balance of the Security Deposit and any unpaid accrued interest, if any, along with full accounting will be mailed to the Tenant at forwarding address provided to the Landlord. If no forwarding address is provided, Landlord will mail to the Premises. Landlord’s check may be made to all Tenants regardless of Landlord’s knowledge of which Tenant submitted the original Security Deposit. Tenant may NOT apply any portion of the Security Deposit to the last month’s rent. If any portion of the Security Deposit is applied by Landlord to any obligations of Tenant at any time during the tenancy Tenant must, upon 5 days written notice, reinstate the Security Deposit to its full original amount.

 

Landlord may increase the security deposit at any time without notice up to the maximum allowed by law. Landlord and Tenant agree that the Security Deposit is not rent and therefore not subject to the Rent Ordinance.

 

Upon the vacating of the Premises for termination of the lease, Landlord shall have twenty-one (21) days to return the security deposit to Tenant, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, together with an itemized list of any such deductions.

 

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5.Possession. Tenant shall be entitled to possession on the first day of the term of this Lease, and shall yield possession to Landlord on the last day of the term of this Lease, unless otherwise agreed by both parties in writing. At the expiration of the term, Tenant shall remove its goods and effects and peaceably yield up the Premises to Landlord in as good a condition as when delivered to Tenant, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

 

6.Use of Premises/Absences. Tenant shall occupy and use the Premises as a full-time residential dwelling unit. Tenant shall notify Landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the Premises not later than the first day of the extended absence.

 

No retail, commercial or professional use of the Premises is allowed unless the Tenant receives prior written consent of the Landlord and such use conforms to applicable zoning laws. In such case, Landlord may require Tenant obtain liability insurance for the benefit of Landlord. Landlord reserves the right to refuse to consent to such use in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

7.Smoking. Smoking is prohibited in any area in or on the Premises and on the Property, both private and common, whether enclosed or outdoors. This policy applies to all owners, tenants, guests, employees, and servicepersons. The Tenant will be liable for any damages caused to the Premises or Property due to Tenant or Tenant’s visitors or guests smoking in the Premises or Property. Any violation of this policy will be seen as a breach of this contract and Landlord will be entitled to all remedies allowable by law including eviction.

 

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the growing, cultivation, sale, or use in any form, of marijuana, for any purpose, is not permitted in or about the Premises, at any time, by Tenant, or Tenant’s guests, invitees or friends.

 

The failure to abide by the provisions of this section shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and is a just cause for eviction.

 

8.Management. Should the Tenant have any issues or concerns, the Tenant may contact below:

 

ARK7 PROPERTEIS PLUS LLC

Address: 535 Mission St, 14th Floor, San Francisco, California 94105

Telephone: +1 (415) 275-1103

Email: residential@ark7.com

 

9.Occupants. No more than 5 persons may reside on the Premises unless the prior written consent of the Landlord is obtained.

 

This Lease and occupancy of the Premises is binding, individually and severally, on each person(s) specifically named and who signs this Lease, regardless of the named person’s occupancy of the Premises.

 

Authorized Tenants/Occupants:

 

[TENANT1]

 

[TENANT2]

 

Tenant may have guests on the Premises for not over 14 consecutive days or 30 days in a calendar year, and no more than two guests per bedroom at any one time. Persons staying more than 14 consecutive days or more than 30 days in any calendar year shall NOT be considered original tenants of the Premises. Tenant must obtain the prior written approval of Landlord if an invitee of Tenant will be present at the Premises for more than 14 consecutive days or 30 days in a calendar year.

 

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10.Furnishings. The following furnishings or appliances will be provided by Landlord:

 

Tenant shall return all such items at the end of the lease term in a condition as good as existed at the beginning of the lease term, normal wear and tear excepted.

 

11.Waterbeds. Waterbeds and/or liquid filled furniture are PROHIBITED in accordance with Civil Code Section 1940.5. If the Premises are located in a structure with an original Certificate of Occupancy issued after January 1, 1973 then such furniture may be permitted only upon written consent of Landlord, upon the completion of a Waterbed Agreement which shall become part of this Agreement and subject to continued compliance by Tenant of all provisions therein.

 

12.Keys. Tenant will be given 2 key(s) to the Premises. If all keys are not returned to Landlord following termination of the Lease, Tenant shall be charged $25.00. Tenant is not permitted to change any lock or place additional locking devices on any door or window of the Premises without Landlord’s approval prior to installation. If allowed, Tenant must provide Landlord with keys to any changed lock immediately up installation.

 

13.Lockout. If Tenant becomes locked out of the Premises, Tenant will be charged $50.00 to regain entry.

 

14.Storage. No additional storage space outside the Premises is provided or authorized by this Lease. Tenant shall not store any property in any area outside of the rented Premises at any time.

 

15.Roof/Fire Escapes. Use of the roof and/or the fire escapes by Tenants and/or guests is limited to emergency use only. No other use is permitted, including but not limited to, the placement of personal property.

 

16.Parking. This Lease does not include or provide for parking spaces for motor vehicles or motorcycles anywhere in or about the Premises and or Building.

 

a.The right to parking is included in the Rent charged pursuant to paragraph 3.

 

b.Landlord is not responsible for, nor does Landlord assume any liability for damages caused by fire, theft, casualty or any other cause whatsoever with the respect to any vehicle or its contents.

 

c.There shall be only 1 (one car per designated space to registered tenant of record). No motor vehicles leaking iol or other fluids are permitted at any time.

 

d.No one is to use other registered tenant’s parking space if empty at certain times unless given permission to the following by owner: Emergency vehicles, repair service vehicles, utility service vehicles, and owners.

 

e.Any tenant not in their own designated parking spot or guest of said tenants, shall have their vehicle towed away at their own expense.

 

f.Any vehicle that is parked in a respective parking spot and is not running is and will be considered a “Fire hazard” in respect to blocking any needed path by the Fire department or any other “Emergency Department” vehicle needing a clear path to administer any Emergency services needed, and they will be towed away at the respective vehicle owner’s expense.

 

g.Guest Vehicles: Any guest vehicles shall not park on the premises and shall be subject to all the rules of the above sections and will be towed away at their own expense.

 

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17.Condition of Premises. Tenant has examined Premises and, if any, all furniture, furnishings, appliances, landscaping, and fixtures, include smoke detector(s).

 

  A.  Tenant acknowledges these items are clean and in operable condition, with the following exceptions:
       
     
       
  B. Tenant’s acknowledgement of the condition of these items is contained in an attached statement of condition (C.A.R. Form MIMO).
       
  C. (i) Landlord will Deliver to Tenant a statement of condition (C.A.R. Form MIMO) ☐ within 3 days after execution of this Agreement; ☐ prior to the Commencement Date; ☐ within 3 days after the Commencement Date. (ii) Tenant shall complete and return the MIMO to Landlord within 3 (or ☐ ______) days after Delivery. Tenant’s failure to return the MIMO within that time shall conclusively be deemed Tenant’s Acknowledgement of the condition as stated in the MIMO.

 

  D. Tenant will provide Landlord a list of items that are damaged or not in operable condition within 3 (or ☐ _____) days after Commencement Date, not as a contingency of this Agreement but rather as an acknowledgment of the condition of the Premises.
       
  E. Other: Tenant acknowledges that the apartment is in brand new condition.

 

18.Maintenance. Tenant shall, at its own expense and at all times, maintain the Premises in a clean and sanitary manner, and shall surrender the same at termination hereof, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall be responsible for damages caused by its negligence and that of its family, or invitees or guests. Tenant shall maintain any surrounding grounds, including lawns and shrubbery, and keep the same clear of rubbish and weeds, if such grounds are part of the premises and are exclusively for use by Tenant. The Tenant may not make any alterations to the Premises without the consent in writing of the Landlord. Any and all alterations, changes, and/or improvements built, constructed or placed on the Premises by Lessee shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between Landlord and Tenant, are and will become the property of Landlord and remain on the Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

 

Except in an emergency, all maintenance and repair requests must be made in writing and delivered to Landlord or its Agent. A repair request will be deemed permission for the Landlord or its Agent to enter the Premises to perform such maintenance or repairs in accordance with Civil Code Section 1954 and ACCESS BY LANDLORD TO PREMISES herein unless otherwise specifically requested, in writing, by Tenant. Tenant may not place any unreasonable restrictions upon Landlords or Landlord’s Agents access or entry. Landlord shall have expectation that the Premises is in a safe and habitable condition upon entry.

 

Tenant acknowledges that the Premises and the building from time to time may require renovations or repairs to keep them in good condition and repair and that such work may result in temporary loss of use for portions of the building or Premises and may inconvenience Tenant. Tenant agrees that any such loss shall not constitute a reduction in housing services or otherwise warrant a reduction in rent. Further, subject to local law, Tenant agrees, upon demand of Landlord, to temporarily vacate the Premises for a reasonable period, to allow for fumigation (or other methods) to control wood destroying pests or organisms, or other repairs to the Premises. Tenant agrees to comply with all instructions and requirements necessary to prepare Premises to accommodate pest control, fumigation or other work, including bagging or storage of food and medicine and removal of perishables and valuables. Tenant shall only be entitled to a credit of Rent equal to the per diem Rent for the period of time Tenant is required to vacate Premises.

 

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Tenant further agrees to cooperate in any efforts undertaken by Landlord to rid the Building and the Premises of pests of any kind. Failure of Tenant to cooperate may be deemed an obstruction of the free use of property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property thereby constituting a nuisance.

 

Tenant shall properly use, operate and safeguard the Premises, including if applicable, any landscaping, furniture, furnishings, and appliances, and all mechanical, electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures, and keep them and the Premises clean, sanitary, and well ventilated. Tenant shall be responsible for checking and maintaining all smoke detectors. Tenant shall be responsible for replacing burned out light bulbs. Tenant shall immediately notify Landlord, in writing, of any problem, malfunction, or damage. Tenant shall be charged for all repairs or replacements caused by Tenant, pets, guests, licensees or invitees of Tenant, excluding ordinary wear and tear. Tenant shall be charged for all damage to the Premises as a result of failure to report a problem in a timely manner. Tenant shall be charged for the repair of drain blockages or stoppages, unless caused by defective plumbing parts or tree roots invading sewer lines.

 

Tenant should not hang any objects or signs in windows or on the exterior of the building at any time. No BBQ’s shall be stored or maintained on the Premises. Burning candles in the apartment is prohibited. Tenant should not place any household items in front of the building either for storage or for someone else to remove. Tenant should not place any personal belongings to be left at or near the sidewalk.

 

Tenant agrees to place all trash inside trash containers. Trash containers must be maintained properly. It is mandatory that all trash be placed in plastic trash bags and tied. Should Tenant have an excessive amount of trash or large size items, it shall be Tenant’s responsibility to dispose of said items off the property. If trash is placed near the trash containers, management may assess a cleaning charge of $25.00 or more depending on the size of the trash or discarded item(s).

 

19.Utilities and Services.

 

Landlord shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:

 

-Garbage

 

Tenant shall be responsible for the following utilities and services in connection with the Premises:

 

-Electricity

-Water, wastewater, and sewer service (prorated, see below)

-Gas

-Heating

-Telephone service

-Cable

-Internet

 

As material consideration for Landlord entering into this lease, Tenant agrees to pay for their pro rata share of utilities used at the property as set forth herein. Landlord shall allocate utility costs on the basis of ratio utility billing system (“RUBs”), for the utilities provided by Landlord at the property (for purposes of this provision; water, wastewater and sewer service), Landlord will divide the total utility bill which Landlord receives from the East Bay Municipal Utilities District (or its successor in interest), by the number (total of 4) and size (all units same square footage) of units sharing utilities on the property and bill Tenant for their pro rata share (i.e. twenty-five percent (25%)) of the utility costs using this formula, which bill shall be due and payable as rent at the first of the month following Tenant’s receipt of an invoice from Landlord via electronic mail, hand delivery, or U.S. Postal Service, Such utilities are billed on a bi-monthly basis (i.e. every two months) so invoices to Tenant will be for two (2) months of utility services at a time.

 

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Example: EBUMD bills Landlord for 2 months of utilities at the property for a total of $750.00, Tenant’s prorated portion of such bill will be 25% OF THE TOTAL BILL (4 UNITS OF EQUAL SQUARE FOOTAGE), OR $187.50, the payment of which will be due on the 1st day of the month following Tenant’s receipt of an invoice from Landlord via electronic mail, hand delivery, or U.S. Postal Service.

 

In the event that Landlord elects to install submeters at the property, the water service portion of the RUBs formula above shall no longer be used and Tenant shall pay for the water service it uses as determined by readings of the submeter on a monthly or bi-monthly basis (i.e. every two months). Tenant shall still remain responsible for twenty-five percent (25%) of the waste water and sewer service at the property, which shall continue to be billed on a bi-monthly basis (i.e., every two months). In the event that the RUBs formula becomes obsolete or is invalidated, in whole or in part, Landlord shall, in its sole discretion, have the right institute any other lawful RUBs program for reimbursement or recovery of Tenant’s utility usage at the property.

 

Tenant agrees to comply with any environmental, waste management, recycling, energy conservation, or water conservation programs implemented by Landlord. Tenant shall provide Landlord with proof of accounts established in Tenant’s name for all utilities to be paid by Tenant. If utilities at Premises are metered by one or more Master Meters, Landlord reserves the right to measure Tenant’s utility consumption through one or more sub-meters, and to bill Tenant for such utility use either directly or through a third party. Tenant understands that the rent paid by all residents is partially determined by the cost of utilities. Nothing contained herein prevents Landlord from passing through to Tenant utility costs as provided by law.

 

Landlord shall provide one working telephone line and one working telephone jack into the Premises if required by local regulations or state law. Tenant shall be responsible for any repairs required or charges for service calls on any utility line, accessory or fixture.

 

Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has fully explained to Tenant the utility rates, charges and services for which Tenant will be required to pay (if any), other than those to be paid directly to the utility company furnishing the service.

 

Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant or to any other person in damages or otherwise, nor shall it be considered a default under this Lease for any interruption or reduction of utilities or services caused by someone other than Landlord, or by Landlord due to circumstances beyond Landlord’s reasonable control.

 

20.Neighborhood Conditions. Tenant is advised to satisfy him or herself as to neighborhood or area conditions, including schools, proximity and adequacy of law enforcement, crime statistics, proximity of registered felons or offenders, fire protection, other governmental services, availability, adequacy and cost of any wired, wireless internet connections or other telecommunications or other technology services and installations, proximity to commercial, industrial or agricultural activities, existing and proposed transportation, construction and development that may affect noise, view, or traffic, airport noise, noise or odor from any source, wild and domestic animals, other nuisances, hazards, or circumstances, cemeteries, facilities and condition of common areas, conditions and influences of significance to certain cultures and/or religions, and personal needs, requirements and preferences of Tenant.

 

21.Pets. Unless otherwise provided in local law and regulations, no animal or pet shall be kept on or about the Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent.

 

22.Rules/Regulations. Tenant agrees to comply with all reasonable and customary Landlord rules and regulations that are at any time posted on the Premises or delivered to Tenant. Tenant shall not, and shall ensure that guests and licensees of Tenant shall not, disturb, annoy, endanger or interfere with other tenants of the building or neighbors, or use the Premises for any unlawful purposes, including, but not limited to, using, manufacturing, selling, storing or transporting illicit drugs or other contraband, or violate any law or ordinance, or commit a waste or nuisance on or about the Premises.

 

23.Signs. Tenant authorizes Landlord to place FOR SALE/LEASE signs and Ark7 Brandings including related items (e.g. logo, poster, sign, etc.) on the Premises, in a way not blocking the building access or unit’s entrance(s), or windows on the Premises.

 

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24.Taxes. Taxes attributable to the Premises or the use of the Premises shall be allocated as follows:

 

Real Estate Taxes. Landlord shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments for the Premises.

 

Personal Property Taxes. Landlord shall pay all personal property taxes and any other charges which may be levied against the Premises which are attributable to Tenant’s use of the Premises, along with all sales and/or use taxes (if any) that may be due in connection with lease payments.

 

25.Property Insurance. Landlord and Tenant must each be responsible to maintain appropriate insurance for their respective interests in the Premises and property located on the Premises.

 

Tenant’s or guest’s personal property and vehicles are not insured by Landlord, manager or, if applicable, HOA, against loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, rain, water, criminal or negligent acts of others, or any other cause. Tenant shall comply with any reasonable and customary requirement imposed on Tenant by Landlord’s Insurer to avoid: (i) an increase in Landlord’s insurance premium (or Tenant shall pay for the increase in premium); or (ii) loss of insurance.

 

26.Late Charge; Returned Checks; Non-Sufficient Funds. Tenant acknowledges either late payment of Rent or issuance of a returned check may cause Landlord to incur costs and expenses, the exact amounts of which are extremely difficult and impractical to determine. These costs may include, but are not limited to, processing, enforcement and accounting expenses, and late charges imposed on Landlord. If any installment of Rent due from Tenant is not received by Landlord after the date due, or if a check is returned, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, respectively, an additional $75.00 due as a Late Charge and a monetary fee of $25.00 as reimbursement of the expenses incurred by Landlord for the first check that is returned to Landlord for lack of sufficient funds and $35.00 for each subsequent check returned for lack of sufficient funds.

 

Tenant has a grace period until the end of the 10th day of the month in which the rent is due.

 

Landlord and Tenant agree that these charges represent a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Landlord may incur by reason of Tenant’s late or NSF payment. Any Late Charge or NSF fee due shall be paid with the current installment of Rent. Landlord’s acceptance of any Late Charge or NSF fee shall not constitute a waiver as to any default of Tenant. Landlord’s right to collect a Late Charge or NSF fee shall not be deemed an extension of the date Rent is due under paragraph 3 or prevent Landlord from exercising any other rights and remedies under this Agreement and as provided by law.

 

Landlord reserves the right to demand future rent payments by cashier’s check, money order or certified funds in the event a check is returned for insufficient funds. Nothing in this paragraph limits other remedies available to the Landlord as a payee of a dishonored check. Landlord and Tenant agree that three (3) returned checks in any 12 month period constitutes frequent return of checks due to insufficient funds and may be considered a just cause for eviction.

 

27.Failure to Pay. Pursuant to Civil Code Section 1785.26, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations, such as your financial obligations under the terms of this Agreement.

 

28.

Defaults. Tenant shall be in default of this Lease if Tenant fails to fulfill any lease obligation or term by which Tenant is bound. If Tenant fails to pay rent when due, or perform any provision of this Lease, after not less than three (3) days written notice of such default given in the manner required by law, the Landlord, at his or her option, may terminate all rights of Tenant, unless Tenant, within said time, cures such default within 5 days (or any other obligation within 10 days) after written notice of such default is provided by Landlord to Tenant. When deemed necessary, Landlord may also elect to cure such default and the cost of such action shall be added to Tenant’s financial obligations under this Lease. All sums of money or charges required to be paid by Tenant under this Lease shall be additional rent, whether or not such sums or charges are designated as “additional rent”. The rights provided by this paragraph are cumulative in nature and are in addition to any other rights afforded by law.

 

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If Tenant abandons or vacates the property while in default of the payment of rent, Landlord may consider any property left on the premises to be abandoned and may dispose of the same in any manner allowed by law. In the event the Landlord reasonably believes that such abandoned property has no value, it may be discarded. All property on the premises will be subject to a lien for the benefit of the Landlord securing the payment of all sums due, to the maximum extent allowed by law.

 

In the event of a default by Tenant, Landlord may elect to: (a) continue the lease in effect and enforce all its rights and remedies, including the right to recover the rent as it comes due, provided that Landlord’s consent to assignment or subletting by the Tenant will not be unreasonably withheld; or (b) at any time, terminate all of Tenant’s rights and recover from Tenant all damages it may incur by reason of the breach of the lease, including the cost of recovering the premises, and including the worth at the time of such termination, or at the time of an award if suit to be instituted to enforce this provision, of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the term exceeds the amount of such rental loss which the Tenant proves could be reasonably avoided.

 

29.Termination Upon Sale of Premises. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease, Landlord may terminate this lease upon days’ written notice to Tenant that the Premises have been sold.

 

30.Tenant’s Obligations Upon Vacating Premises. Upon termination of this Agreement. Tenant shall: (i) give Landlord all keys including the copies or opening devices to Premises, including any common areas; (ii) vacate and surrender the Premises to Landlord, empty of all persons; (iii) vacate any/all parking and/or storage space; (iv) clean and deliver Premises, as specified in paragraph C below, to Landlord in the same condition as referenced in paragraph 17; (v) remove all debris; (vi) give written notice to Landlord of Tenant’s forwarding address; and (vii) conduct thorough professional cleaning in accordance with the following guidelines:

 

1.General

 

a.Clean all sinks, showers, and bathtubs thoroughly.

 

b.Clean all floors - mop all hard surface floors (i.e. linoleum, tile, etc.) and stream clean all carpets.

 

c.Wipe down all surfaces, blinds, windowsills, doorframes, etc.

 

d.Wash any marks off walls.

 

e.Restore all walls to the color white.

 

f.Clean closet shelves and rods.

 

g.Clean all doors.

 

2.Kitchen

 

a.Clean inside of oven, oven hoods, and top of stove.

 

b.Wipe down the inside and outside of the refrigerator and freezer.

 

c.Ensure all food items have been removed from the refrigerator, freezer and all cupboards.

 

d.Clean inside all cupboards.

 

3.Windows

 

a.Wash and clean inside of all windows and outside of all first floor windows.

 

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4.Front Yard

 

a.Remove all personal property, debris, and unnecessary items.

 

b.Clean all patios, walkways, steps, etc.

 

All alterations/improvements made by or caused to be made by Tenant, with or without Landlord’s consent, become the property of Landlord upon termination. Landlord may charge Tenant for restoration of the Premises to the condition it was in prior to any alterations/improvements if the alterations/improvements were not approved by the Landlord.

 

Right to Pre-Move-Out Inspection and Repairs: (i) After giving or receiving notice of termination of a tenancy (C.A.R. Form NTT), or before the end of a lease, Tenant has the right to request that an inspection of the Premises take place prior to termination of the lease or rental (C.A.R. Form NRI). If Tenant requests such an inspection, Tenant shall be given an opportunity to remedy identified deficiencies prior to termination, consistent with the terms of this Agreement. (ii) Any repairs or alterations made to the Premises as a result of this inspection (collectively, “Repairs”) shall be made at Tenant’s expense. Repairs may be performed by Tenant or through others, who have adequate insurance and licenses and are approved by Landlord. The work shall comply with applicable law, including governmental permit, inspection and approval requirements. Repairs shall be performed in a good, skillful manner with materials of quality and appearance comparable to existing materials. It is understood that exact restoration of appearance or cosmetic items following all Repairs may not be possible. (iii) Tenant shall: (a) obtain receipts for Repairs performed by others; (b) prepare a written statement indicating the Repairs performed by Tenant and the date of such Repairs; and (c) provide copies of receipts and statements to Landlord prior to termination.

 

31.Breach of Contract; Early Termination. In addition to any obligations established by paragraph 30, in the event of termination by Tenant prior to completion of the original term of the Agreement, Tenant shall also be responsible for lost Rent, rental commissions, advertising expenses and painting costs necessary to ready Premises for re-rental. Landlord may withhold any such amounts from Tenant’s security deposit.

 

32.Temporary Relocation. Subject to local law, Tenant agrees, upon demand of Landlord, to temporarily vacate Premises for a reasonable period, to allow for fumigation (or other methods) to control wood destroying pests or organisms, or other repairs to Premises. Tenant agrees to comply with all instructions and requirements necessary to prepare Premises to accommodate pest control, fumigation or other work, including bagging or storage of food and medicine, and removal of perishables and valuables. Tenant shall only be entitled to a credit of Rent equal to the per diem Rent for the period of time Tenant is required to vacate Premises.

 

33.Damage to Premises. If, by no fault of Tenant, Premises are totally or partially damaged or destroyed by fire, earthquake, accident or other casualty that render Premises totally or partially uninhabitable, either Landlord or Tenant may terminate this Agreement by giving the other written notice. Rent shall be abated as of the date Premises become totally or partially uninhabitable. The abated amount shall be the current monthly Rent prorated on a 30-day period. If the Agreement is not terminated, Landlord shall promptly repair the damage, and Rent shall be reduced based on the extent to which the damage interferes with Tenant’s reasonable use of Premises. If damage occurs as a result of an act of Tenant or Tenant’s guests, only Landlord shall have the right of termination, and no reduction in Rent shall be made.

 

If the Premises are partially destroyed by fire or other casualty to an extent that prevents the conducting of Tenant’s use of the Premises in a normal manner, and if the damage is reasonably repairable within sixty days after the occurrence of the destruction, and if the cost of repair is less than $10,000.00, Landlord shall repair the Premises and a just proportion of the lease payments shall abate during the period of the repair according to the extent to which the Premises have been rendered untenantable. However, if the damage is not repairable within sixty days, or if the cost of repair is $10,000.00 or more, or if Landlord is prevented from repairing the damage by forces beyond Landlord’s control, or if the property is condemned, this Lease shall terminate upon twenty days’ written notice of such event or condition by either party and any unearned rent paid in advance by Tenant shall be apportioned and refunded to it. Tenant shall give Landlord immediate notice of any damage to the Premises.

 

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34.Military Termination Clause. In the event the Tenant is, or hereafter becomes, a member of the United States Armed Forces on extended active duty and hereafter the Tenant receives permanent change of station orders to depart from the area where the Premises are located; is relieved from active duty, retires or separates from the military; or is ordered into military housing, the Tenant may terminate this lease upon giving thirty (30) days; written notice to the Landlord. The Tenant shall also provide to the Landlord a copy of the official orders or a letter signed by the Tenant’s commanding officer reflecting the change that warrants termination under this clause. The Tenant will pay prorated rent for any days he or she occupies the dwelling past the first day of the month. Any security deposit will be promptly returned to the Tenant, provided there are no damages to the Premises.

 

35.Habitability. Tenant has inspected the Premises and fixtures (or has had the Premises inspected on behalf of Tenant), and acknowledges that the Premises are in a reasonable and acceptable condition of habitability for their intended use, and the agreed lease payments are fair and reasonable. If the condition changes so that, in Tenant’s opinion, the habitability and rental value of the Premises are adversely affected, Tenant shall promptly provide reasonable notice to Landlord.

 

36.Holdover. If Tenant maintains possession of the Premises for any period after the termination of this Lease (“Holdover Period”), Tenant shall pay to Landlord lease payment(s) during the Holdover Period at a rate equal to the most recent payment amount.

 

37.Cumulative Rights. The rights of the parties under this Lease are cumulative and shall not be construed as exclusive unless otherwise required by law.

 

38.Remodeling or Structural Improvements. Tenant shall be allowed to conduct construction or remodeling (at Tenant’s expense) only with the prior written consent of the Landlord which shall not be unreasonably withheld. At the end of the lease term, Tenant shall be entitled to remove (or at the request of Landlord shall remove) any such fixtures, and shall restore the Premises to substantially the same condition that existed at the commencement of this Lease.

 

Upon prior written consent of Landlord, Tenant may install satellite dishes within the Premises. If allowed, the Satellite Dish must be installed WITHIN the exterior boundaries of the Premises or inside balcony railings or window. The Satellite Dish must be mounted so as to not be visible from the street or in any other way negatively impact the outward appearance of the building.

 

The Satellite Dish must be securely and properly mounted in a workman-like manner by a licensed contractor. Installation and maintenance of the Satellite Dish must not damage the Premises or its walls in any way. The Tenant remains strictly liable for any injury or damage to persons or property caused by the satellite dish and Tenant MUST maintain sufficient liability coverage against any such injury or damage. Proof of such insurance MUST BE provided to Landlord, with Landlord listed as an additional insured, prior to approval of installation and upon each renewal of coverage.

 

39.Rooftop. No satellite dishes or other equipment are permitted on the roof at any time.

 

40.Access by Landlord to Premises. Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises pursuant to local law and regulations and to make inspections, provide necessary services, or show the unit to prospective buyers, mortgagees, tenants or workers. Landlord will provide reasonable notice of its intention to enter the Premises. If Tenant has, after written notice to cease, continued to deny Landlord access to the unit, as required by State law, such failure is a substantial breach of this agreement and is a just cause for eviction. However, Landlord does not assume any liability for the care or supervision of the Premises. As provided by law, in the case of an emergency, Landlord may enter the Premises without Tenant’s consent. During the last three months of this Lease, or any extension of this Lease, Landlord shall be allowed to display the usual “To Let” signs and show the Premises to prospective tenants.

 

41.Indemnity Regarding Use of Premises. To the extent permitted by law, Tenant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Landlord from and against any and all losses, claims, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, if any, which Landlord may suffer or incur in connection with Tenant’s possession, use or misuse of the Premises, except Landlord’s act or negligence. Tenant hereby expressly releases Landlord and/or Agent from any and all liability for loss or damage to Tenant’s property or effects whether in the Premises, garage, storerooms or any other location in or about the Premises, arising out of any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to rain, plumbing leakage, fire or theft, except in the case that such damage has been adjudged to be the result of the gross negligence of Landlord, Landlord’s employees, heirs, successors, assignees and/or Agents.

 

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42.Accommodation. Landlord agrees to and is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal housing opportunities. To ensure compliance, Landlord will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or a tenant, unless undue hardship would result. It is the applicant or tenant’s responsibility to make Landlord aware of any required accommodation. In writing, the individual with the disability should specify the nature and effect of the disability and any accommodation he or she needs. If after thoughtful consideration and evaluation, the accommodation is reasonable and will not impose an undue hardship, Landlord will make the accommodation. Landlord reserves the right to require appropriate medical verification of the disability.

 

43.Dangerous Materials. Tenant shall not keep or have on the Premises any article or thing of a dangerous, flammable, or explosive character that might substantially increase the danger of fire on the Premises, or that might be considered hazardous by a responsible insurance company, unless the prior written consent of Landlord is obtained and proof of adequate insurance protection is provided by Tenant to Landlord.

 

44.Asbestos. The Premises may contain asbestos or have original construction materials that contain asbestos.

 

Damaging or disturbing the surface of asbestos-containing materials may increase the risk of exposure. Therefore, Tenant and Tenant’s guests, contractors or invitees shall not allow any action which may, in any way, disturb asbestos-containing materials or any part of the Premises that may contain asbestos or asbestos-containing materials. Tenant shall notify Landlord immediately if Tenant knows or suspects that an asbestos-containing material has been disturbed or if Tenant becomes aware of any asbestos-containing material that is showing signs of deterioration.

 

45.Compliance with Regulations. Tenant shall promptly comply with all laws, ordinances, requirements and regulations of the federal, state, county, municipal and other authorities, and the fire insurance underwriters. Tenant shall not use the Premises for any unlawful purpose including, but not limited to, using, storying, or selling prohibited drugs. Tenant shall not by this provision be required to make alterations to the exterior of the building or alterations of a structural nature.

 

46.Mechanics Liens. Neither Tenant nor anyone claiming through the Tenant shall have the right to file mechanics liens or any other kind of lien on the Premises and the filing of this Lease constitutes notice that such liens are invalid. Further, Tenant agrees to (1) give actual advance notice to any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers of goods, labor, or services that such liens will not be valid, and (2) take whatever additional steps that are necessary in order to keep the Premises free of all liens resulting from construction done by or for the Tenant.

 

47.Subordination of Lease. This Lease is subordinate to any mortgage that now exists, or may be given later by Landlord, with respect to the Premises.

 

48.Assignability/Subletting. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the Premises, nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which may be unreasonably withheld. No person other than the named Tenant shall be permitted to regularly or continuously use or occupy the Premises unless Tenant notifies Landlord in writing, signed by every Tenant, stating a request to have a new person occupy the Premises; the prospective occupant completes and provided Landlord with Landlord’s rental application; Landlord approves the prospective occupants creditworthiness and references from prior landlords; and Tenant(s) and prospective occupant acknowledge, in writing, receipt of a copy of Section 6.14 of the Rules and Regulations of the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, if applicable, and the new occupant signs Landlord’s standard form Sub-Tenancy Agreement for such occupancy before occupying the Premises, which agreement will include a provision that the new occupant will abide by and perform all the obligations of this Agreement. In the event that Landlord consents to any sub-tenancy, Original Tenant may not charge more to the sub-tenant(s) than that proportional share of the rent which is being charged by and paid to Landlord. No action or inaction or acceptance of rent or knowledge on the part of Landlord shall be deemed to be a waiver of the provision of this Paragraph on the part of Landlord and shall not be deemed an approval of any person as a sub-tenant for any purpose.

 

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49.Individual Liability. Each person who signs this agreement, whether or not said person is or remains in possession of the Premises, is jointly and severally responsible for the full performance of each and every obligation of this agreement, including, but not limited to, the payment of all rent due and the payment of costs to remedy damages to the Premises regardless of whether such damages were caused by Tenant, Tenant’s Guests or Invitees.

 

50.Inspection of Premises. Tenant has inspected the Premises, furnishings and equipment including smoke detectors, where applicable, and finds the Premises to be satisfactory and in good working order. All plumbing, heating and electrical systems are operative and deemed satisfactory by Tenant if Landlord is not notified in writing to the contrary within 48 hours of occupancy of the Premises.

 

51.Nuisance. Tenant agrees to be considerate of other tenants and neighbors at all times. Tenant agrees not to commit, nor permit to be committed, any waste or nuisance, upon in or about the Premises, nor shall Tenant create or permit a substantial interference with the comfort, safety, or enjoyment of Landlord, other tenant(s) or occupants of the property or their Agents, guests and/or invitees and the neighbors. Some rules related to the aforementioned substantial interference include, but not limited to, (i) No loud music at any time and (ii) No objectionable noise after 10:00 p.m. Waste, nuisance, and substantial interference are substantial violations of a material term of the tenancy and constitute just cause for eviction.

 

52.Lead Disclosure. Many homes and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint chips and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. The law requires that tenants and lessees receive certain information before renting pre-1978 housing. By signing this Lease, Tenant represents and agrees that Landlord has provided Tenant with such information, including, but not limited to the EPA Booklet Entitled Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home, Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards, and San Francisco Lead Hazard Notice for Pre-1978 Dwellings.

 

53.Mold/Mildew. Landlord endeavors to maintain the highest quality living environment for the Tenant. Except as may be noted at the time of Tenant’s move in inspection, Tenant agrees that the Premises is being delivered free of know damp or wet building materials (“mold”) or mildew. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that (i) mold can grow if the Premises is not property maintained; (ii) moisture may accumulate inside the Premises if it is not regularly aired out; (iii) if moisture is allowed to accumulate, it can lead to the growth of mold; and (iv) mold may grown even in a small amount of moisture. Tenant acknowledges and agrees to maintain the Premises in a manner that prevents the occurrence of, and infestation of mold or mildew in the Premises. Tenant agrees to uphold this responsibility in part by complying with the list of responsibilities listed below. By signing this Lease, Tenant represents and agrees that Landlord has provided Tenant with such information and that Tenant’s agreement to do so is part of Tenant’s material consideration in Landlord’s agreement to rent the Premises to Tenant. Accordingly, Tenant agrees to the following responsibilities:

 

a.Maintain the Premises free of dirt, debris and moisture that can harbor mold;

 

b.Clean any mildew or mold that appears with an appropriate cleaner designed to kill mold;

 

c.Clean and dry any visible moisture on windows, walls and other surfaces, including personal property as quickly as possible; (Note: Mold can grow on damp surfaces within 24 - 48 hours.)

 

d.Use reasonable care to close all windows and other openings in the Premises to prevent water from entering the Premises;

 

e.Regularly allow air to circulate in the living areas and unit. Use exhaust fans, if any, in the bathroom(s) and kitchen while using those facilities and notify Landlord of any inoperative exhaust fans;

 

f.Immediately notify Landlord of any water intrusion, including but not limited to, roof or plumbing leaks, drips or “sweating pipes”;

 

g.Immediately notify Landlord of overflows from bathroom, kitchen or laundry facilities;

 

h.Immediately notify Landlord of any significant mold growth on surfaces in the Premises;

 

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i.Allow Landlord to enter the Premises to make inspections regarding mold and ventilation;

 

j.

Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord from any actions, claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees that the Landlord may sustain or incur as a result of the negligence of the Tenant or any guest,licensee, invitee or other person living in, occupying, or using the Property.

 

If Tenant fails to comply with the terms of this terms of this above listed responsibilities, it is considered a material breach of the Lease Agreement.

 

54.Notice. Notices under this Lease shall not be deemed valid unless given or served in writing and forwarded by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party at the appropriate address set forth below. Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by providing notice as set forth below. Notices mailed in accordance with these provisions shall be deemed received on the third day after posting.

 

LANDLORD:

ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC - SERIES # [______]

535 Mission St, 14th Floor

San Francisco, California 94105

 

TENANT:

Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by providing notice as set forth above.

 

55.Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

 

56.Subrogation. To the maximum extent permitted by insurance policies which may be owned by the parties, Landlord and Tenant waive any and all rights of subrogation against each other by which might otherwise exist.

 

57.Fair Housing. Landlord and Tenant understand that the state and federal housing laws prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental, appraisal, financing or advertising of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, age, mental or physical disability, immigration or citizenship status.

 

58.Entire Agreement/Amendment. This Lease contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises, conditions, understandings or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Lease. This Lease may be modified or amended in writing, if the writing is signed by the party obligated under the amendment.

 

59.Severability; Waiver. If any portion of this Lease shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Lease is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited. The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Lease shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Lease.

 

60.Time of Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to the execution of this Lease.

 

61.Estoppel Certificate. Tenant shall execute and return a tenant estoppel certificate delivered to Tenant by Landlord or Landlord’s agent within 3 days after its receipt. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be deemed Tenant’s acknowledgment that the estoppel certificate is true and correct, and may be relied upon by a lender or purchaser.

 

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62.Tenant Representation; Credit. Tenant represents and warrants that all statements in Tenant’s rental application are accurate. Tenant authorizes Landlord and any broker to obtain Tenant’s credit report periodically during the tenancy in connection with the modification or enforcement of this Lease. Landlord may cancel this Lease (i) before occupancy begins, (ii) upon disapproval of the credit report(s), or (iii) at any time, upon discovering that information in Tenant’s application is false.

 

63.Binding Effect. The provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of both parties and their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

64.Dispute Resolution. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement through friendly negotiations amongst the parties. If the matter is not resolved by negotiation, the parties will resolve the dispute using the below Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Procedure, unless the dispute or controversy meets the requirements to be brought before California’s small claims court or is an unlawful detainer proceeding.

 

Any controversies or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, other than those excepted above, will be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation for the State of California. If mediation does not successfully resolve the dispute, then the parties may proceed to seek an alternative form of resolution in accordance with any other rights and remedies afforded to them by law.

 

65.Time of Essence; Entire Contract; Changes. Time is of the essence. All understandings between the parties are incorporated in this Agreement. Its terms are intended by the parties as a final, complete and exclusive expression of their Agreement with respect to its subject matter, and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or contemporaneous oral agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be ineffective or invalid, the remaining provisions will nevertheless be given full force and effect. Neither this Agreement nor any provision in it may be extended, amended, modified, altered or changed except in writing. This Agreement and any supplement, addendum or modification, including any copy, may be signed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same writing.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord and Tenant have executed this Agreement in the manner prescribed by law as of the Effective Date.

 

LANDLORD:  
   
 
ARK7 PROPERTIES PLUS LLC - SERIES # [______]  
Dated:  

 

TENANTS:
 
Signature:   Signature  
Name: [TENANT1]   Name: [TENANT2]
Dated:   Dated:

 

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Exhibit 11.1

 

GEORGE DIMOV CPA

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FIRM

211 E 43rd Street, SUITE 628

New York, NY 10002

(212) 641-0673

www.dimovtax.com

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

 

We consent to the use in the Offering Circular constituting a part of this Offering Statement on Form 1-A, as it may be amended, of our Independent Auditor’s Report dated April 7, 2022 relating to the consolidated balance sheet of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC and its wholly owned series LLC subsidiary: Series #WGI3Z as of March 31, 2022 and the related consolidated statement of operations, consolidated statement of changes in Member’s equity, and consolidated statement of cash flows as a whole for the period then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 

/s/ George Dimov CPA

New York, NY

 

April 26, 2022

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 12.1

 

 

Ark7 Properties Plus LLC

156 2nd Street

San Francisco, CA 94105

 

April 26, 2022

 

To the Manager Member of Ark7 Properties Plus LLC:

 

We are acting as counsel to Ark7 Properties Plus LLC, a Delaware series limited liability company (the “Company”) with respect to the preparation and filing of an offering statement on Form 1-A. The offering statement and the pre-qualification amendments cover the contemplated sale of membership interest (the “Interests”) in each of the applicable series of the Company (each, a “Series”) as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto (each, an “Offering”).

 

In connection with the opinion contained herein, we have examined the offering statement, as well as pre-qualification amendments, the certificate of formation of the Company, its Limited Liability Company Agreement, and the Series Designation of each Series undertaking an Offering, as well as all other documents necessary to render an opinion. In our examination, we have assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons, the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as certified or photostatic copies and the authenticity of the originals of such copies. 

 

Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the Interests being sold pursuant to the offering statement have been authorized by all necessary series limited liability company actions of the Company and, when issued in the manner described in the offering statement, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

No opinion is being rendered hereby with respect to the truth and accuracy, or completeness of the offering statement or any portion thereof.

 

We further consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the offering statement.

 

Yours truly,

 

/s/ CrowdCheck Law LLP

 

CrowdCheck Law LLP

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 1

 

SERIES NAME  OFFERING
PRICE PER
INTEREST
   MAXIMUM
OFFERING SIZE
 
Series #WG3IZ  $32.00   $363,200