Investment Process « Return to Company Profile Investment Strategy » Investment Process » Asset Management » Laramar has established an investment process that emphasizes detailed due diligence and senior management involvement in every investment decision. Laramar incorporates teamwork, control, risk management, oversight and efficient information management. The following are key steps of Laramar's investment process: Creative Transaction Sourcing Laramar's market and submarket knowledge, as well as its extensive management presence in multiple locations, enables it to identify off-market opportunities. The Company utilizes its broad-based management team to access local investments and provide property specific information to evaluate potential acquisitions. Execute Thorough Due Diligence The Laramar staff conducts direct due diligence on all acquisitions, which includes in-depth evaluation of market conditions, financial analysis, loan underwriting, and capital/physical improvement review. A select group of Laramar professionals from various departments and properties executes due diligence on all potential acquisitions. Detailed Market Analysis Laramar utilizes its extensive national network to conduct research in established and target markets. This analysis includes supply and demand trends, employment patterns, demographic growth trends, industry competition and annual rent growth. Construction and Physical Analysis Laramar's construction department analyzes all physical issues and develops an improvement plan which outlines the scope of work for all assets.