1-Block Portfolio · 8 Units 3-Storey Townhomes with Garage · CMHC MLI Select (95% LTV · 50-Yr Amort)
Turnkey 8-unit multi-family block acquisition ($3,440,000) structured as a single 8-unit townhome block under CMHC Level 3 financing with only 5% equity down ($172,000), 50-year amortization, and PEC municipal property tax waivers on affordable units.
Executive 1-Pager · 1-Block (8 Units) CMHC Underwriting
| 1. Architecture, Spec & Rent Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Architectural Format | 3-Storey Back-to-Back (4× 2B + 4× 3B) |
| CMHC Qualification | 50 Energy + 50 Afford = 100 Pts |
| Energy Envelope Spec | Deep Passive Envelope + ccASHP Spec |
| Affordable Units Committed (20 Yrs) | 1 Unit (12.5% @ $1,650/mo) |
| 4× 3-Bedroom Units (w/ Garage) | $2,600 / mo ($10,400 / mo total) |
| 3× 2-Bedroom Units (w/ Garage) | $2,300 / mo ($6,900 / mo total) |
| 1× 2-Bedroom Affordable Unit (20 Yrs) | $1,650 / mo |
| Gross Potential Income (GPI) | $227,400 / yr ($18,400 / mo) |
| 2. Capital Stack (95% LTV · 50-Yr Amort @ 4.00%) | |
|---|---|
| Turnkey Acquisition Price | $3,440,000 ($430K avg) |
| 5.0% Equity Down Payment | $172,000 |
| Base CMHC Mortgage (95.0% LTV) | $3,268,000 |
| CMHC Loan Premium (4.0% Capitalized) | +$130,720 |
| Total Funded Commercial Debt Balance | $3,398,720 |
| Financing Terms & Rate | 5-Yr Fixed · 50-Yr Amort @ 4.00% |
| Estimated Transaction & Closing Outlays | $102,907 |
| Total Cash Required to Close (All-In) | $274,907 |
| 3. Operating Pro-Forma & Debt Service | |
|---|---|
| Effective Gross Income (7.5% Vacancy Allowance) | $204,240 / yr |
| Operating Expenses (Insurance, Repairs, Reserve, 4.0% Yr 1 Mgmt*) | −$28,170 / yr |
| PEC Affordable Property Tax Waiver | +$1,000 / yr (Affordable Tax Waiver ✓) |
| Net Operating Income (NOI) | $176,070 / yr (5.12% Cap Rate) |
| Annual Debt Service (50-Yr Amortization @ 4.00%) | −$157,309 / yr ($13,109 / mo) |
| Year 1 Net Operating Cash Flow | +$18,761 / yr (+$1,563 / mo) |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) | 1.119x DSCR (CMHC Compliant) |
| 4. 5-Year Wealth Creation & Investment Returns | |
|---|---|
| 5-Year Cumulative Net Cash Flow (Distributions) | +$144,330 |
| 5-Year Mortgage Principal Paydown (Tenant-Funded) | +$118,014 |
| 5-Year Asset Appreciation (3.0% Compound / Year) | +$547,903 |
| 5-Year Net Wealth Created (Gain over Cash In) | +$576,220 |
| 5-Year Levered Hold IRR (Equity Multiple) | 27.8% Hold IRR (3.09x EM) |
Executive 1-Pager · CMHC MLI Select vs. Traditional Commercial Financing
| Commercial Underwriting Dimension |
CMHC MLI Select (Level 3 Hybrid)
95% LTV · 50-Yr Amort @ 4.00%
|
Traditional Commercial Debt
80% LTV · 30-Yr Amort @ 4.00%
|
|---|---|---|
| Turnkey Acquisition Price | $3,440,000 ($430K/unit) | $3,440,000 ($430K/unit) |
| Equity Down Payment Required | $172,000 (5.0%) | $688,000 (20.0%) |
| Funded Commercial Debt Balance | $3,398,720 | $2,752,000 |
| Total Cash Required to Close (All-In) | $274,907 | $775,120 (+$500,213 More Cash) |
| Affordability Covenant Restriction | 1 Unit @ $1,650/mo (20 Yrs) | 0 Units (100% Market Rent) |
| Gross Potential Income (GPI) | $227,400 / yr | $227,400 / yr (+$0K/yr) |
| Net Operating Income (NOI) | $176,070 / yr (5.12% Cap) | $177,092 / yr (5.15% Cap) |
| Annual Debt Service (Principal & Interest) | −$157,309 / yr ($13,109/mo) | −$157,662 / yr ($13,138/mo) |
| Year 1 Net Operating Cash Flow | +$18,761 / yr (+$1,563/mo) | +$19,430 / yr (+$1,619/mo) |
| 5-Year Cumulative Net Cash Flow | +$144,330 | +$143,589 |
| 5-Year Mortgage Principal Paydown | +$118,014 | +$262,884 |
| 5-Year Physical Asset Appreciation (3% compound) | +$547,903 | +$547,903 |
| 5-Year Net Wealth Created (Gain over Cash In) | +$576,220 | +$867,257 |
| 5-Year Levered Hold IRR (Equity Multiple) | 27.8% Hold IRR (3.09x EM) | 16.9% Hold IRR (2.12x EM) |
Cold Creek Master Site Maps & Subdivision Positioning
Cold Creek Phase 1 Subdivision & Master Plan
The core multi-residential rental asset: 10 × 8-unit blocks + 1 × 6-unit block (86 units total). Contemporary 3-storey 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom layouts with private attached garages, built for maximum operational efficiency and long-term asset appreciation.
Executive detached homes and 2-storey street townhomes anchor the community's upscale aesthetic, driving high neighbourhood pride-of-ownership and supporting robust long-term asset appreciation.
High-density entry-level multi-family parcel adding diverse price points and vibrant demographic balance across the master community.
Integrated municipal parkland and direct connections to the Millennium Trail network. Minutes to Picton Main Street retail, dining, and Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.
The CMHC MLI Select Arbitrage Advantage
Qualifying for CMHC MLI Select Level 3 requires only 5% equity down ($172K). A modest capital outlay controls $3.44M in brand-new freehold townhomes.
Extending debt amortization to 50 years slashes annual mortgage principal and interest payments by ~32% vs. conventional 25-year debt.
Qualifies for 100% full elimination of the 13% Harmonized Sales Tax via Federal Purpose-Built Rental Housing (PBRH 5%) and Ontario NRRPR (8%) rebates, eliminating upfront outlays.
Prince Edward County Property Tax Waiver on affordable units (by s. 110 Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement) plus 30% connection charge rebate under By-Law 4019-2017.
Acquisition Budget & Closing Capital Stack
| Sources & Loan Sizing (1-Block / 8 Units · CMHC) | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Turnkey All-In Acquisition (8 units @ $430,000 — Level 3 Envelope, Heat Pumps & Appliances) | $3,440,000 |
| Total Net Portfolio Acquisition Value | $3,440,000 |
| CMHC Insured Base Loan (95% LTV) | −$3,268,000 |
| CMHC Insurance Premium (4.0% — Capitalized) | $130,720 |
| Total Funded Loan Amount (Principal Balance) | $3,398,720 |
| Mortgage Term & Amortization | 5-Yr Fixed · 50-Yr Amort |
| Interest Rate Assumption | 4.00% Fixed |
| Annual Debt Service (P&I Payments) | $157,309 / yr |
| Investor Capital Uses & Closing Outlays | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Equity Down Payment (5% of Net Acquisition) | $172,000 |
| Ontario Land Transfer Tax (LTT - Multi-Res Tier) | $41,600 |
| Legal & Closing Conveyance (Fixed Institutional) | $12,000 |
| Appraisal & Physical Engineering Inspection | $3,500 |
| Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) | $2,500 |
| CMHC Application & Underwriting Filing Fee | $9,320 |
| Mortgage Broker Placement Fee (1.0% Capitalized) | $33,987 |
| Net HST Payable (13% Gross Less 100% Rebates) | $0 ($447,200 Rebated ✓) |
| Total Capital Required Out-of-Pocket | $274,907 |
Revenue Pro-Forma & Total Cost of Occupancy (TCO)
| 1-Block Revenue & Operating Stack (8 Units · CMHC) | Annual (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 4 × 3-Bedroom Townhomes (with Garage) @ $2,500/mo | $120,000 |
| 3 × 2-Bedroom Townhomes (with Garage) @ $2,300/mo | $82,800 |
| 1 × 2-Bedroom Affordable (12.5%) @ $1,650/mo | $18,000 |
| Gross Potential Revenue (GPI) | $227,400 |
| Vacancy & Credit Loss Allowance (7.5%) | −17,055 |
| Effective Gross Income (EGI) | $210,345 |
| Operating Expenses (Insurance, Repairs, Reserve, Mgmt @ 4.0% Yr 1*) | −35,414 |
| Municipal Property Tax ($7,000/yr net after s. 110 affordable waiver) | $0 (Rebated ✓) |
| Net Operating Income (NOI) | $174,931 |
| Annual Debt Service (50-Yr Amort @ 4.0%) | −$157,309 |
| Net Cash Flow (Year 1) — 1.119x DSCR | +$17,622 / yr |
Cold Creek units feature $0 natural gas bills and cold-climate heat pumps (COP 3.0+). Tenants pay $215–$275/mo less total out-of-pocket living costs than older Prince Edward County gas rentals, driving rapid absorption and near-zero turnover.
| Monthly Expense Component | Older PEC Gas Rental | Cold Creek All-Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Bedroom Contract Rent | $2,275 | $2,300 |
| Enbridge Gas Fee & Heating | +$135 | $0 (No Gas ✓) |
| Hydro Electricity & Power | +$115 | +$110 (Heat Pump) |
| 2-Bed Total Out-of-Pocket / Mo | $2,525 | $2,410 (−$115/mo ✓) |
| 3-Bedroom Contract Rent | $2,525 | $2,500 |
| Enbridge Gas Fee & Heating | +$145 | $0 (No Gas ✓) |
| Hydro Electricity & Power | +$125 | +$120 (Heat Pump) |
| 3-Bed Total Out-of-Pocket / Mo | $2,795 | $2,620 (−$175/mo ✓) |
Prince Edward County Lifestyle & Rental Demand Driver
- Spacious open-concept main floor with gourmet quartz kitchen island
- Dual upper bedrooms with dedicated ensuite baths and walk-in closets
- Dedicated ground-floor mechanical & laundry room with private entrance
- Contemporary Glass Balcony Railings: Included as standard in the +3% building specification upgrade package
- Architectural Shingle Roofing: Premium architectural asphalt shingles for extended durability and low maintenance
- CMHC Climate Standard: Built to achieve ≥70% GHG & energy reduction vs. NBC 2020 reference building via high-COP cold-climate heat pump HVAC & zero gas infrastructure
- Triple-exposure corner unit with expansive natural daylighting
- 3 full bedrooms upstairs + flexible ground-floor home office space
- Direct parking stall access and landscaped private entry patio
- Expansive Outdoor Living: Private upper terrace with contemporary glass railings and high-performance weatherproofing
- High-Performance Thermal Envelope: Continuous exterior insulation & triple-pane glazing qualifying for Level 3 MLI Select 50 Energy Points
- Individual utility metering ensuring 100% tenant-paid operational costs
Asset Architecture, Floor Plans & Building Physics
| Engineering Specification | Standard Ontario Code | Cold Creek High-Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Wall Insulation | R-22 Batt (thermal bridging) | R-30+ Continuous Foam |
| Roof & Attic R-Value | R-50 Blown Cellulose | R-60 Advanced Insulation |
| Glazing / Window Spec | Double-Pane Clear (U=1.8) | Triple-Pane Low-E Argon (U≤1.1) |
| Heating & Cooling System | Atmospheric Gas Furnace + AC | Cold-Climate Heat Pump (COP 3.0+) |
| Appliance Package | Standard Builder White Goods | $5,000 Energy Star Suite / Unit |
5-Year Wealth Creation & Financial Waterfall
| Projection Year | Gross Revenue (2.5% gr) | Effective Gross Income | Total Operating Expenses | Net Operating Income (NOI) | Debt Service | Net Cash Flow | Principal Paid | Portfolio Value (3% gr) | Total Accumulated Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $227,400 | $210,345 | −35,414 | $174,931 | −157,309 | +$17,622 | $21,756 | $3,543,200 | $166,236 |
| Year 2 | $233,085 | $215,604 | −35,086 | $180,517 | −157,309 | +$23,208 | $44,399 | $3,649,496 | $295,175 |
| Year 3 | $238,912 | $220,994 | −35,826 | $185,168 | −157,309 | +$27,859 | $67,964 | $3,758,981 | $428,225 |
| Year 4 | $244,885 | $226,519 | −36,581 | $189,938 | −157,309 | +$32,629 | $92,490 | $3,871,750 | $565,520 |
| Year 5 | $243,722 | $225,443 | −$30,492 | $194,951 | −$157,309 | +$37,642 | $118,014 | $3,987,903 | $707,197 |
| 5-Year Totals | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | +$144,330 | $118,014 | $3,987,903 | +$576,220 Cumulative |
5-year operating cash flows deposited directly to owner after debt service and normalized reserves.
Commercial debt balance paid down from $3,398,720 to $3,280,706 purely from tenant rents.
Asset value grows from $3,440,000 to $3,987,903 in Year 5, driven by supply shortage.
Total net wealth of $576,220 created against $274,907 total cash invested.
Master Builder Partnership & Turnkey Roadmap
Execute Purchase Agreement for 1-Block Portfolio (8 Units). Deposit $50,000 refundable earnest funds and finalize MLI Select Level 3 dossier.
Secure CMHC MLI Select certificate for 95% LTV, 50-year amortization. Lender funds initial construction draw, and site foundation pours commence.
Port Picton Homes executes precision framing, R-30+ foam envelope, triple-pane glazing, heat pump rough-ins, and Energy Star appliance suite installation.
Municipal occupancy permits issued. Brokerage manages tenant pre-leasing and move-ins. Day 1 net operating cash flow distributions commence.
Financial & Mortgage Due Diligence Advisory: This document is an illustrative pro-forma underwriting presentation. All figures, CMHC MLI Select financing assumptions (95% LTV, 50-year amortization, interest rates), tax rebates, and municipal grants are preliminary models. Prospective purchasers must consult their own certified financial advisors, licensed mortgage specialists, accountants, and legal counsel to conduct independent due diligence prior to executing binding purchase contracts.
Independent Advisory & Financial Disclaimer: All illustrations, 3D architectural renderings, floor plans, dimensions, square footages, financial pro-formas, cash flow models, capitalization rates, and building specifications contained herein are preliminary estimates and artist concepts subject to field modifications, architectural control, and municipal approvals. Figures presented are based on current CMHC MLI Select guidelines, prevailing interest rate assumptions, municipal Community Improvement Plan policies, and estimated Prince Edward County market rents. They do not constitute formal financial, investment, mortgage, accounting, tax, or legal advice, nor a binding commitment or guarantee of loan approval or returns. Prospective purchasers and investors are expressly advised to consult their own certified financial planners, licensed mortgage specialists, accountants, and legal counsel to conduct thorough independent due diligence prior to executing binding agreements. Consult your Port Picton Homes and RE/MAX Quinte sales representative for official contract schedules, current unit availability, and formal disclosure statements. Errors and Omissions Excepted (E.&O.E.).