10-Q 1 q32014.htm 10-Q Q3 2014
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
 
 
þ     
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
 
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014
OR
 
 
 
o     
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
 
 
For the transition period from _________ to _________
Commission file number 333-191049
STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
 
 
Maryland
 
36-4769184
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
 
Identification No.)
 
 
 
18100 Von Karman Avenue,  Suite 500
 
 
Irvine, California
 
92612
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 (949) 852-0700
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filed, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
 
Large Accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
 
 
Non-Accelerated filer ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ
As of November 10, 2014, there were 5,832,486 shares of the Registrant’s common stock issued and outstanding.
 





STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
INDEX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements





STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
Assets:
 
 
 
 
Real Estate:
 
 
 
 
Land
 
$
14,537,515

 
$

Building and improvements
 
70,320,135

 

Tenant origination and absorption costs
 
2,314,230

 

Total real estate, cost
 
87,171,880

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
(1,354,372
)
 

Total real estate, net
 
85,817,508

 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
20,258,072

 
203,500

Restricted cash
 
1,067,730

 

Rents and other receivables
 
461,983

 

Deferred financing costs and other assets, net
 
3,526,090

 

Total assets
 
$
111,131,383

 
$
203,500

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
$
1,870,005

 
$
74,771

Mortgage notes payable
 
60,970,000

 

Distributions payable
 
271,654

 

Due to affiliates
 
593,502

 
11,873

Total liabilities
 
63,705,161

 
86,644

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
 

 

Redeemable common stock
 
200,556

 

Stockholders’ Equity:
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 999,999,000 shares authorized, 4,167,638 and 13,500 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
 
41,676

 
135

Convertible stock, $0.01 par value per share; 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
 
10

 
10

Additional paid-in capital
 
52,430,352

 
203,355

Cumulative distributions and net losses
 
(5,246,372
)
 
(86,644
)
Total stockholders’ equity
 
47,225,666

 
116,856

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
111,131,383

 
$
203,500


 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)



STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Period from August 22, 2013 (Inception) to September 30, 2013
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Rental income
 
$
1,601,385

 
$
1,785,964

 
$

  Tenant reimbursements and other
 
138,663

 
146,948

 

Total revenues
 
1,740,048

 
1,932,912

 

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Operating, maintenance and management
 
441,824

 
498,382

 

  Real estate taxes and insurance
 
284,297

 
304,649

 

  Fees to affiliates
 
953,666

 
1,713,203

 

  Depreciation and amortization
 
1,204,076

 
1,354,372

 

  Interest expense
 
287,399

 
405,468

 

  General and administrative expenses
 
486,056

 
1,075,227

 
22,792

  Acquisition costs
 
515,705

 
940,535

 

Total expenses
 
4,173,023

 
6,291,836

 
22,792

Net loss
 
(2,432,975
)
 
(4,358,924
)
 
(22,792
)
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
 
$
(0.86
)
 
$
(3.56
)
 
$
(2.41
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
 
2,833,846

 
1,224,298

 
9,450

Distributions declared per share
 
$
0.227

 
$
0.436

 
$


 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)


STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 22, 2013 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2013
AND FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
 
 
Common Stock
 
Convertible Stock
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
Cumulative Distributions & Net Losses
 
Total Stockholders' Equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
BALANCE, August 22, 2013 (Inception)

 
$

 

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Issuance of common stock
13,500

 
135

 

 

 
202,365

 

 
202,500

Issuance of convertible stock

 

 
1,000

 
10

 
990

 

 
1,000

Net loss for the period from August 22, 2013 (inception) to December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 
(86,644
)
 
(86,644
)
BALANCE, December 31, 2013
13,500

 
135

 
1,000

 
10

 
203,355

 
(86,644
)
 
116,856

Issuance of common stock
4,154,138

 
41,541

 

 

 
61,505,398

 

 
61,546,939

Commissions on sales of common stock and related dealer manager fees to affiliates

 

 

 

 
(5,649,279
)
 

 
(5,649,279
)
Transfers to redeemable common stock

 

 

 

 
(200,556
)
 

 
(200,556
)
Other offering costs to affiliates

 

 

 

 
(3,509,796
)
 

 
(3,509,796
)
Distributions declared

 

 

 

 

 
(800,804
)
 
(800,804
)
Amortization of stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 
81,230

 

 
81,230

Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2014

 

 

 

 

 
(4,358,924
)
 
(4,358,924
)
BALANCE, September 30, 2014
4,167,638

 
$
41,676

 
1,000

 
$
10

 
$
52,430,352

 
$
(5,246,372
)
 
$
47,225,666


 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)


STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Period from August 22, 2013 (Inception) to September 30, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(4,358,924
)
 
$
(22,792
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 

 
 
  Depreciation and amortization
 
1,354,372

 

  Amortization of deferred financing costs
 
11,520

 

  Amortization of stock-based compensation
 
81,230

 

  Change in fair value of interest rate cap agreements
 
140,339

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 

 
 
  Restricted cash for operating activities
 
(900,706
)
 

  Rents and other receivables
 
(20,953
)
 

  Other assets
 
(292,011
)
 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
1,795,234

 
19,167

  Due to affiliates, net
 
460,036

 
3,625

Net cash used in operating activities
 
(1,729,863
)
 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 

 
 
  Acquisition of real estate investments
 
(85,518,265
)
 

  Additions to real estate investments
 
(107,630
)
 

  Escrow deposits for pending real estate acquisitions
 
(3,931,200
)
 

  Restricted cash for investing activities
 
(167,024
)
 

  Purchase of interest rate caps
 
(502,483
)
 

Cash used in investing activities
 
(90,226,602
)
 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of mortgage notes payable
 
60,970,000

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock
 
60,905,353

 
202,500

Proceeds from issuance of convertible stock
 

 
1,000

Payments of commissions on sale of common stock and related dealer manager fees
 
(5,649,279
)
 

Reimbursement of other offering costs to affiliates
 
(3,388,203
)
 

Payment of deferred financing costs
 
(498,240
)
 

Distributions to common stockholders
 
(328,594
)
 

Net cash provided by financing activities
 
112,011,037

 
203,500

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
20,054,572

 
203,500

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
203,500

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
20,258,072

 
$
203,500


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)


Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
 
 
 
 
  Interest paid
 
$
146,120

 
$

Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Transactions:
 
 
 
 
  Distributions payable
 
$
271,654

 
$

  Application of escrow deposits to acquire real estate
 
$
1,545,985

 
$

  Increase in amounts receivable from transfer agent
 
$
441,030

 
$

  Increase in amounts payable to affiliates for other offering costs
 
$
121,593

 
$

  Distributions paid to common stockholders through common stock issuances pursuant to the distribution reinvestment plan
 
$
(200,556
)
 
$


 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)



1.
Organization and Business
Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) was formed on August 22, 2013, as a Maryland corporation that intends to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”).  On September 3, 2013, the Company was initially capitalized with the sale of 13,500 shares of common stock to Steadfast REIT Investments, LLC (the “Sponsor”) at a purchase price of $15.00 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $202,500. Steadfast Apartment Advisor, LLC (the “Advisor”), a Delaware limited liability company formed on August 22, 2013, invested $1,000 in the Company in exchange for 1,000 shares of non-participating, non-voting convertible stock (the “Convertible Stock”) as described in Note 6. 
Substantially all of the Company’s business is conducted through Steadfast Apartment REIT Operating Partnership, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), a Delaware limited partnership formed on August 27, 2013. The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. The Company and Steadfast Apartment REIT Limited Partner, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, executed a Limited Partnership Agreement (the “Partnership Agreement”) on September 3, 2013. As the Company accepts subscriptions for shares of its common stock, the Company transfers substantially all of the net offering proceeds from its Public Offering (defined below) to the Operating Partnership as a capital contribution in exchange for partnership interests and the Company’s percentage ownership in the Operating Partnership increases proportionately. 
As of September 30, 2014, the Company owned four multifamily properties comprising a total of 1,047 apartment homes. For more information on the Company's real estate portfolio, see Note 3.
Public Offering 
On December 30, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) declared effective the Company’s registration statement on Form S-11 to offer a maximum of 66,666,667 shares of common stock for sale to the public at an initial price of $15.00 per share (with discounts available for certain categories of purchasers) (the “Primary Offering”). The Company also registered up to 7,017,544 shares of common stock for sale pursuant to the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan (the “DRP,” and together with the Primary Offering, the “Public Offering “) at an initial price of $14.25 per share. The Company commenced its Public Offering on December 30, 2013. The Company may, from time to time, in its sole discretion, change the price at which the Company offers shares to the public in the Primary Offering or pursuant to the DRP to reflect changes in the Company’s estimated value per share and other factors that the Company’s board of directors deems relevant.  The Company may reallocate shares of common stock registered in the Public Offering between the Primary Offering and the DRP. 
Pursuant to the terms of the Public Offering, offering proceeds were held in an escrow account until the Company raised the minimum offering amount of $2,000,000. On February 27, 2014, the Company raised the minimum offering amount and the offering proceeds held in escrow were released to the Company. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had sold 4,139,141 shares of common stock in the Public Offering for gross proceeds of $61,546,939, including 14,074 shares of common stock issued pursuant to the DRP for gross offering proceeds of $200,556. The Company will continue to offer shares of the Company’s common stock on a continuous basis until the Public Offering terminates on or before December 30, 2015, unless extended. However, in certain states the Public Offering may continue for only one year unless the Company renews the offering period for an additional year. The Company reserves the right to terminate the Public Offering at any time.
The Company intends to use substantially all of the net proceeds from the Public Offering to invest in and manage a diverse portfolio of multifamily properties located in targeted markets throughout the United States. In addition to the Company’s focus on multifamily properties, the Company may also make selective strategic acquisitions of other types of commercial properties. The Company may also acquire or originate mortgage, mezzanine, bridge and other real estate loans and equity securities of other real estate companies.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


The business of the Company is externally managed by the Advisor, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement dated December 13, 2013, by and among the Company, the Operating Partnership and the Advisor (the “Advisory Agreement”).  The Advisory Agreement is subject to annual renewal by the Company’s board of directors.  The current term of the Advisory Agreement expires on December 13, 2014.  Subject to certain restrictions and limitations, the Advisor manages the Company’s day-to-day operations, manages the Company’s portfolio of properties and real estate-related assets, sources and presents investment opportunities to the Company’s board of directors and provides investment management services on the Company’s behalf. The Advisor has also entered into an Advisory Services Agreement with Crossroads Capital Advisors, LLC (“Crossroads Capital Advisors”), whereby Crossroads Capital Advisors provides advisory services to the Company on behalf of the Advisor. The Company has retained Steadfast Capital Markets Group, LLC (the “Dealer Manager”), an affiliate of the Company, to serve as the dealer manager for the Public Offering. The Dealer Manager is responsible for marketing the Company’s shares of common stock being offered pursuant to the Public Offering. The Advisor, along with the Dealer Manager, also provides offering services, marketing, investor relations and other administrative services on the Company’s behalf.
The Partnership Agreement provides that the Operating Partnership is operated in a manner that will enable the Company to (1) satisfy the requirements for being classified as a REIT for tax purposes, (2) avoid any federal income or excise tax liability and (3) ensure that the Operating Partnership will not be classified as a “publicly traded partnership” for purposes of Section 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), which classification could result in the Operating Partnership being taxed as a corporation. In addition to the administrative and operating costs and expenses incurred by the Operating Partnership in acquiring and operating real properties, the Operating Partnership will pay all of the Company’s administrative costs and expenses, and such expenses will be treated as expenses of the Operating Partnership.
The Company commenced its real estate operations on May 22, 2014, upon acquiring a fee simple interest in a multifamily property located in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
There have been no significant changes to the Company's accounting policies since it filed its audited financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period from August 22, 2013 (inception) to December 31, 2013. For further information about the Company's accounting policies, refer to the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the period from August 22, 2013 (inception) to December 31, 2013 included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 21, 2014. 
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries are prepared using accounting policies consistent with those of the Company.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information as contained within the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and the rules and regulations of the SEC, including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, the financial statements for the unaudited interim periods presented include all adjustments that are of a normal and recurring nature and necessary for a fair and consistent presentation of the results of such periods. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. The unaudited consolidated financial statements herein should be read in conjunction with the

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period from August 22, 2013 (inception) to December 31, 2013.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
Fair Value Measurements
Under GAAP, the Company is required to measure certain financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis. In addition, the Company is required to measure other assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis (e.g., carrying value of impaired real estate loans receivable and long-lived assets). Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The GAAP fair value framework uses a three-tiered approach. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: 
 Level 1: unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and
Level 3: prices or valuation techniques where little or no market data is available that requires inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
When available, the Company utilizes quoted market prices from an independent third-party source to determine fair value and will classify such items in Level 1 or Level 2. In instances where the market is not active, regardless of the availability of a nonbinding quoted market price, observable inputs might not be relevant and could require the Company to make a significant adjustment to derive a fair value measurement. Additionally, in an inactive market, a market price quoted from an independent third party may rely more on models with inputs based on information available only to that independent third party. When the Company determines the market for a financial instrument owned by the Company to be illiquid or when market transactions for similar instruments do not appear orderly, the Company uses several valuation sources (including internal valuations, discounted cash flow analysis and quoted market prices) and will establish a fair value by assigning weights to the various valuation sources.
The following describes the valuation methodologies used by the Company to measure fair value, including an indication of the level in the fair value hierarchy in which each asset or liability is generally classified.
Interest rate cap agreements - These derivatives are recorded at fair value. Fair value was based on a model-driven valuation using the associated variable rate curve and an implied market volatility, both of which were observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the interest rate cap agreements. Therefore, the Company’s interest rate cap agreements were classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and are included in deferred financing costs and other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


The following table reflects the Company's assets required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the consolidated balance sheets:
 
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
  Interest rate cap agreements
$

 
$
362,144

 
$

Changes in assumptions or estimation methodologies can have a material effect on these estimated fair values. In this regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments 
The accompanying consolidated balance sheets include the following financial instruments: cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rents and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, due to affiliates and mortgage notes payable.
The Company considers the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rents and other receivables and accounts payable and accrued liabilities to approximate the fair value of these financial instruments based on the short duration between origination of the instruments and their expected realization. The fair value of amounts due to affiliates is not determinable due to the related party nature of such amounts. The Company has determined that its mortgage notes payable are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of the mortgage notes payable is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis using borrowing rates available to the Company for debt instruments with similar terms and maturities. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying value of the mortgage notes payable approximated their fair value. 
Distribution Policy 
The Company intends to elect to be taxed as a REIT and to operate as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with the Company’s taxable year ending December 31, 2014. To maintain its qualification as a REIT, the Company intends to make distributions each taxable year equal to at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (which is determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction or net capital gain and which does not necessarily equal net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP). On April 4, 2014, the Company’s board of directors declared a dividend which began to accrue on April 7, 2014. Distributions paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, were based on daily record dates during the period from April 7, 2014 to September 30, 2014 and calculated at a rate of $0.002466 per share per day. Each day during the period from April 7, 2014 to September 30, 2014 was a record date for distributions. 
Distributions to stockholders are determined by the board of directors of the Company and are dependent upon a number of factors relating to the Company, including funds available for the payment of distributions, the Company’s financial condition, the timing of property acquisitions, capital expenditure requirements and annual distribution requirements in order for the Company to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company declared distributions totaling $0.227 and $0.436 per share of common stock, respectively.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


Per Share Data 
Basic loss per share attributable to common stockholders for the period presented is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of the Company’s common stock and all potentially dilutive securities, if any. Distributions declared per common share assumes each share was issued and outstanding each day during the period.
Segment Disclosure 
The Company has determined that it has one reportable segment with activities related to investing in multifamily properties. The Company’s investments in real estate are in different geographic regions, and management evaluates operating performance on an individual asset level. However, as each of the Company’s assets has similar economic characteristics, tenants and products and services, its assets have been aggregated into one reportable segment.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Updates 
In April 2014, the FASB issued new guidance that limits discontinued operations reporting to disposals of components of an entity that represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results when any of the following occurs: (a) the component of an entity or group of components of an entity meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale; (b) the component of an entity or group of components of an entity is disposed of by sale; or (c) the component of an entity or group of components of an entity is disposed of other than by sale. This guidance also requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations and is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. The Company early adopted the new guidance for the reporting period beginning January 1, 2014. As a result of the adoption of this guidance, properties that are classified as held for sale in the ordinary course of business on or subsequent to January 1, 2014 would generally be included in continuing operations on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. As there are no properties currently classified as held for sale, the adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will supersede existing revenue guidance under GAAP. The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under today’s guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. The guidance is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that period. Early adoption is not permitted under GAAP. The Company is currently investigating the impact of this new guidance.
In August 2014, the FASB issued new guidance that requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Until now, the requirement to perform a going concern evaluation existed only in auditing standards. The new guidance requires management to evaluate relevant conditions, events and certain management plans that are known or reasonably knowable as of the evaluation date when determining whether substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern exists. Management will be required to make this evaluation for both annual and interim reporting periods. The standard states substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern exists when relevant conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, indicate that it is probable that the entity will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The guidance is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016 and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently investigating the impact of this new guidance.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


3.
Real Estate
As of September 30, 2014, the Company owned four multifamily properties, comprising of a total of 1,047 apartment homes. The total acquisition price of the Company’s real estate portfolio was $87,064,250. As of September 30, 2014, the Company’s portfolio was approximately 95.4% occupied and the average monthly rent was $809.
Current Year Acquisitions
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company acquired the following properties:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase Price Allocation
Property Name
 
Location
 
Purchase Date
 
Units
 
Acquisition Fee
 
Loan Coordination Fee
 
Land
 
Buildings and Improvements
 
Tenant Origination and Absorption Costs
 
Total Purchase Price
Villages at Spring Hill
 
Spring Hill, TN
 
5/22/2014
 
176

 
$
147,484

 
$
99,400

 
$
1,130,314

 
$
12,650,066

 
$
419,620

 
$
14,200,000

Harrison Place Apartments
 
Indianapolis, IN
 
6/30/2014
 
307

 
296,186

 
195,300

 
3,087,687

 
24,288,806

 
487,757

 
27,864,250

Club at Summer Valley
 
Austin, TX
 
8/28/2014
 
260

 
231,751

 
150,500

 
4,850,153

 
15,986,068

 
663,779

 
21,500,000

Terrace Cove
 
Austin, TX
 
8/28/2014
 
304

 
254,984

 
164,500

 
5,469,361

 
17,287,565

 
743,074

 
23,500,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
1,047

 
$
930,405

 
$
609,700

 
$
14,537,515

 
$
70,212,505

 
$
2,314,230

 
$
87,064,250

As of September 30, 2014, accumulated depreciation and amortization related to the Company's consolidated real estate properties and related intangibles were as follows:
 
 
September 30, 2014
 
 
Assets
 
 
Land
 
Building and Improvements
 
Tenant Origination and Absorption
 
Total Real Estate
Investments in real estate
 
$
14,537,515

 
$
70,320,135

 
$
2,314,230

 
$
87,171,880

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
 

 
(540,747
)
 
(813,625
)
 
(1,354,372
)
Net investments in real estate and related lease intangibles
 
$
14,537,515

 
$
69,779,388

 
$
1,500,605

 
$
85,817,508

Depreciation and amortization expenses were $1,204,076 and $1,354,372 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.
Amortization of the Company’s tenant origination and absorption costs was $718,415 and $813,625 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Tenant origination and absorption costs had a weighted-average amortization period as of the date of acquisition of less than one year.
Operating Leases
As of September 30, 2014, the Company’s real estate portfolio comprised 1,047 residential units and was 95.4% occupied by a diverse group of residents. The residential lease terms consist of lease durations equal to twelve months or less.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


Some residential leases contain provisions to extend the lease agreements, options for early termination after paying a specified penalty and other terms and conditions as negotiated. The Company retains substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of the real estate assets leased to tenants. Generally, upon the execution of a lease, the Company requires security deposits from tenants in the form of a cash deposit. Amounts required as security deposits vary depending upon the terms of the respective leases and the creditworthiness of the tenant, but generally are not significant amounts. Therefore, exposure to credit risk exists to the extent that a receivable from a tenant exceeds the amount of its security deposit. Security deposits received in cash related to tenant leases are included in accounts payables and accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and totaled $181,134 and $0 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, no tenant represented over 10% of the Company's annualized base rent.
4.
Deferred Financing Costs and Other Assets
As of December 31, 2013, there were no deferred financing costs and other assets. As of September 30, 2014, deferred financing costs and other assets, net of accumulated amortization, consisted of:
 
September 30, 2014
Deferred financing costs
$
498,240

Less: accumulated amortization
(11,520
)
 
486,720

Prepaid expenses
173,480

Interest rate cap agreements
362,144

Escrow deposits for pending real estate acquisitions
2,385,215

Deposits
118,531

 
$
3,526,090


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


5.
Debt
Mortgage Notes Payable
The following is a summary of mortgage notes payable secured by real property as of September 30, 2014. There were no mortgage notes payable as of December 31, 2013.
 
Property Name
 
Payment Type
 
Maturity Date
 
Interest Rate
 
Principal Outstanding at September 30, 2014
1

Villages at Spring Hill
 
Principal and interest (1)
 
June 1, 2024
 
LIBOR + 2.13% (2)
 
$
9,940,000

2

Harrison Place Apartments
 
Principal and interest (1)
 
July 1, 2024
 
LIBOR + 1.84% (2)
 
19,530,000

3

Club at Summer Valley
 
Principal and interest (1)
 
September 1, 2024
 
LIBOR + 1.98% (2)
 
15,050,000

4

Terrace Cove
 
Principal and interest (1)
 
September 1, 2024
 
LIBOR + 1.98% (2)
 
16,450,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
60,970,000

_________________
(1)
A monthly payment of interest only is due and payable for 48 months from the loan date, after which, a monthly payment of principal and interest is due and payable until the maturity date.
(2)
See Note 10 for a discussion of the interest rate cap agreements used to manage the exposure to interest rate movement on the Company's variable rate loans.
The following is a summary of the Company's aggregate maturities as of September 30, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maturities During the Years Ending December 31,
 
 
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
 
Remainder of 2014
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
Thereafter
Principal payments on outstanding debt
 
$
60,970,000

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
386,573

 
$
60,583,427

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company incurred interest expense of $287,399 and $405,468, respectively. Interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 includes amortization of deferred financing costs of $9,151 and $11,520 and net unrealized losses from the change in fair value of interest rate cap agreements of $57,127 and $140,339, respectively.
Interest expense of $107,489 and $0 was payable as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
6.
Stockholders’ Equity 
General 
Under the Company’s Articles of Amendment and Restatement (the “Charter”), the total number of shares of capital stock authorized for issuance is 1,100,000,000 shares, consisting of 999,999,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share, 1,000 shares of convertible stock with a par value of $0.01 per share and 100,000,000 shares designated as preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 per share.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


Common Stock
The Company’s common stock entitles the holders to one vote per share on all matters upon which stockholders are entitled to vote, to receive dividends and other distributions as authorized by the Company’s board of directors in accordance with the Maryland General Corporation Law and to all rights of a stockholder pursuant to the Maryland General Corporation Law. The Company’s common stock has no preferences or preemptive, conversion or exchange rights.
On September 3, 2013, the Company issued 13,500 shares of common stock to the Sponsor for $202,500. From inception through September 30, 2014, the Company had issued 4,139,141 shares of common stock in its Public Offering for offering proceeds of $52,387,864, net of offering costs of $9,159,075, including 14,074 shares of common stock pursuant to the DRP for total proceeds of $200,556. The offering costs primarily consist of selling commissions and dealer manager fees. Offering proceeds include $441,030 and $0 of amounts due from the Company’s transfer agent as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, which are included in rents and other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
On February 27, 2014, the Company granted 3,333 shares of restricted common stock to each of its three independent directors pursuant to the Company’s independent directors’ compensation plan at a fair value of $15.00 per share in connection with the Company raising $2,000,000 in the Public Offering. On August 6, 2014, the Company granted 1,666 shares of restricted common stock to each of its three independent directors pursuant to the Company's independent directors' compensation plan at a fair value of $15.00 per share as compensation for services in connection with their re-election to the board of directors at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders. The shares of restricted common stock vest and become non-forfeitable in four equal annual installments beginning on the date of grant and ending on the third anniversary of the date of grant or will become fully vested and become non-forfeitable on the earlier to occur of (1) the termination of the independent director’s service as a director due to his or her death or disability, or (2) a change in control of the Company.
Included in general and administrative expenses is $30,967 and $81,230 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, for compensation expense related to the issuance of restricted common stock. The weighted average remaining term of the restricted common stock is 1.56 years as of September 30, 2014.
Convertible Stock
The Company issued 1,000 shares of Convertible Stock to the Advisor for $1,000. The Convertible Stock will convert into shares of common stock if and when: (A) the Company has made total distributions on the then-outstanding shares of its common stock equal to the original issue price of those shares plus an aggregate 6.0% cumulative, non-compounded, annual return on the original issue price of those shares, (B) the Company lists its common stock for trading on a national securities exchange, or (C) the Advisory Agreement is terminated or not renewed (other than for “cause” as defined in the Advisory Agreement). In the event of a termination or non-renewal of the Advisory Agreement for cause, all of the shares of the Convertible Stock will be redeemed for $1.00. In general, each share of Convertible Stock will convert into a number of shares of common stock equal to 1/1000 of the quotient of (A) 15% of the excess of (1) the Company’s “enterprise value” plus the aggregate value of distributions paid to date on the then outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock over (2) the aggregate purchase price paid by stockholders for those outstanding shares of common stock plus an aggregated 6.0% cumulative, non-compounded, annual return on the original issue price of those outstanding shares, divided by (B) the Company’s enterprise value divided by the number of outstanding shares of common stock on an as-converted basis, in each case calculated as of the date of the conversion. 
Preferred Stock
The Charter also provides the Company’s board of directors with the authority to issue one or more classes or series of preferred stock, and prior to the issuance of such shares of preferred stock, the board of directors shall have the power from time to time to classify or reclassify, into one or more classes or series, any unissued shares and designate the preferences, rights and privileges of such shares of preferred stock. The Company’s board of directors is authorized to amend the Charter, without the approval of the stockholders, to increase the aggregate number of authorized shares of capital stock or the number

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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


of shares of any class or series that the Company has authority to issue. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, no shares of the Company’s preferred stock were issued and outstanding.
Distribution Reinvestment Plan 
The Company’s board of directors has approved the DRP through which common stockholders may elect to reinvest an amount equal to the distributions declared on their shares of common stock in additional shares of the Company’s common stock in lieu of receiving cash distributions. The purchase price per share under the DRP is $14.25.  The Company’s board of directors may, in its sole discretion, from time to time, change this price based upon changes in the Company’s estimated value per share, the then current price of shares of the Company’s common stock offered in the Public Offering and other factors that the Company’s board of directors deems relevant. 
No sales commissions or dealer manager fees are payable on shares sold through the DRP. The Company’s board of directors may, in its sole discretion, amend, suspend, or terminate the DRP at any time upon ten days’ notice to the Company’s stockholders. Following any termination of the DRP, all subsequent distributions to stockholders will be made in cash.
Share Repurchase Plan and Redeemable Common Stock 
The Company’s share repurchase plan may provide an opportunity for stockholders to have their shares of common stock repurchased by the Company, subject to certain restrictions and limitations. No shares can be repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase plan until after the first anniversary of the date of purchase of such shares; provided, however, that this holding period shall not apply to repurchases requested within two years after the death or disability of a stockholder.
Prior to the date the Company publishes an estimated value per share of its common stock, the purchase price for shares repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase plan will be as follows:
 
 
Repurchase Price
Share Purchase Anniversary
 
on Repurchase Date(1)
Less than 1 year
 
No Repurchase Allowed
1 year
 
92.5% of Purchase Price
2 years
 
95.0% of Purchase Price
3 years
 
97.5% of Purchase Price
4 years
 
100.0% of Purchase Price
In the event of a stockholder’s death or disability(2)
 
Average Issue Price for Shares(3)
Following the date the Company publishes an estimated value per share of its common stock, the purchase price for shares repurchased under the Company’s share repurchase plan will be as follows: 
 
 
Repurchase Price
Share Purchase Anniversary
 
on Repurchase Date(1)
Less than 1 year
 
No Repurchase Allowed
1 year
 
92.5% of Estimated Value per Share(4)
2 years
 
95.0% of Estimated Value per Share(4)
3 years
 
97.5% of Estimated Value per Share(4)
4 years
 
100.0% of Estimated Value per Share(4)
In the event of a stockholder’s death or disability(2)
 
Average Issue Price for Shares(3)

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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


______________________________________________________________
(1)
As adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations or any similar transaction with respect to the shares of common stock. Repurchase price includes the full amount paid for each share, including all sales commissions and dealer manager fees.
(2)
The required one year holding period to be eligible to redeem shares under the Company’s share repurchase plan does not apply in the event of death or disability of a stockholder.
(3)
The purchase price per share for shares repurchased upon the death or disability of a stockholder will be equal to the average issue price per share for all of the stockholder’s shares. 
(4)
For purposes of the share repurchase plan, the “Estimated Value per Share” will equal the purchase price until the day the Company publicly discloses, subsequent to completion of the Company’s offering stage, a new Estimated Value per Share. The Company’s board of directors will determine an estimated value per share of the Company’s common stock based on valuations by independent third-party appraisers and qualified valuation experts no later than 18 months following the end of the Company’s offering stage, or such earlier time as required by any regulatory requirement regarding the timing of a valuation. 
The purchase price per share for shares repurchased pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase plan will be further reduced by the aggregate amount of net proceeds per share, if any, distributed to the Company’s stockholders prior to the repurchase date as a result of the sale of one or more of the Company’s assets that constitutes a return of capital distribution as a result of such sales.
Repurchases of shares of the Company’s common stock will be made quarterly upon written request to the Company at least 15 days prior to the end of the applicable quarter. Repurchase requests will be honored approximately 30 days following the end of the applicable quarter (the “Repurchase Date”). Stockholders may withdraw their repurchase request at any time up to three business days prior to the Repurchase Date. To date, the Company has not received any redemption requests.
The Company cannot guarantee that the funds set aside for the share repurchase plan will be sufficient to accommodate all repurchase requests made in any quarter. In the event that the Company does not have sufficient funds available to repurchase all of the shares of the Company’s common stock for which repurchase requests have been submitted in any quarter, priority will be given to redemption requests in the case of the death or disability of a stockholder. If the Company repurchases less than all of the shares subject to a repurchase request in any quarter, with respect to any shares which have not been repurchased, a stockholder can (1) withdraw the stockholder’s request for repurchase or (2) ask that the Company honor the stockholder’s request in a future quarter, if any, when such repurchases can be made pursuant to the limitations of the share repurchase plan and when sufficient funds are available. Such pending requests will be honored among all requests for redemptions in any given repurchase period as follows: first, pro rata as to repurchases sought upon a stockholder’s death or disability; and, next, pro rata as to other repurchase requests.
The Company is not obligated to repurchase shares of its common stock under the share repurchase plan. The share repurchase plan limits the number of shares to be repurchased in any calendar year to (1) 5% of the weighted average number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding during the prior calendar year and (2) those that could be funded from the net proceeds from the sale of shares under the DRP in the prior calendar year, plus such additional funds as may be reserved for that purpose by the Company’s board of directors. Such sources of funds could include cash on hand, cash available from borrowings and cash from liquidations of securities investments as of the end of the applicable month, to the extent that such funds are not otherwise dedicated to a particular use, such as working capital, cash distributions to stockholders or purchases of real estate assets. There is no fee in connection with a repurchase of shares of the Company’s common stock.
The Company’s board of directors may, in its sole discretion, amend, suspend, or terminate the share repurchase plan at any time upon 30 days’ notice to the Company’s stockholders if it determines that the funds available to fund the share repurchase plan are needed for other business or operational purposes or that amendment, suspension or termination of the share

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


repurchase plan is in the best interest of the Company’s stockholders. Therefore, a stockholder may not have the opportunity to make a repurchase request prior to any potential termination of the Company’s share repurchase plan. The share repurchase plan will terminate in the event that a secondary market develops for the Company’s shares of common stock.
Distributions 
The Company’s long-term policy will be to pay distributions solely from cash flow from operations. However, the Company expects to have insufficient cash flow from operations available for distribution until the Company makes substantial investments. Further, because the Company may receive income from interest or rents at various times during the Company’s fiscal year and because the Company may need cash flow from operations during a particular period to fund capital expenditures and other expenses, the Company expects that at least during the early stages of the Company’s development and from time to time during the Company’s operational stage, the Company will declare distributions in anticipation of cash flow that the Company expects to receive during a later period, and the Company expects to pay these distributions in advance of its actual receipt of these funds. In these instances, the Company’s board of directors has the authority under its organizational documents, to the extent permitted by Maryland law, to fund distributions from sources such as borrowings, offering proceeds or advances and the deferral of fees and expense reimbursements by the Advisor, in its sole discretion. The Company has not established a limit on the amount of proceeds it may use from the Public Offering to fund distributions. If the Company pays distributions from sources other than cash flow from operations, the Company will have fewer funds available for investments and stockholders’ overall return on their investment in the Company may be reduced. 
To maintain the Company’s qualification as a REIT, the Company must make aggregate annual distributions to its stockholders of at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (which is computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction or net capital gain and which does not necessarily equal net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP). If the Company meets the REIT qualification requirements, the Company generally will not be subject to federal income tax on the income that the Company distributes to its stockholders each year.
Distributions Declared
On April 4, 2014, the Company's board of directors approved a cash distribution that accrues at a rate of $0.002466 per day for each share of the Company's common stock, which, if paid over a 365-day period, is equivalent to a 6.0% annualized distribution rate based on a purchase price of $15.00 per share of the Company's common stock. This distribution began to accrue on April 7, 2014. The distributions declared accrue daily to stockholders of record as of the close of business on each day and are payable in cumulative amounts on or before the third day of each calendar month with respect to the prior month. There is no guarantee that the Company will continue to pay distributions at this rate or at all.
Distributions declared for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $642,532 and $800,804, including $269,216 and $321,218, or 18,892 and 22,542 shares, of common stock, respectively, attributable to the DRP.
As of September 30, 2014, $271,654 of distributions declared were payable, which included $120,662, or 8,467 shares of common stock, of distributions reinvested pursuant to the DRP.
Distributions Paid
For three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid cash distributions of $279,014 and $328,594, which related to distributions declared for each day in the period from June 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014 and April 7, 2014 through August 31, 2014, respectively. Additionally, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, 12,315 and 14,074 shares of common stock were issued pursuant to the DRP for gross offering proceeds of $175,490 and $200,556. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid total distributions of $454,504 and $529,150. 

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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


7.
Related Party Arrangements
The Company has entered into the Advisory Agreement with the Advisor and a Dealer Manager Agreement with the Dealer Manager with respect to the Public Offering. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement and Dealer Manager Agreement, the Company is obligated to pay the Advisor and the Dealer Manager specified fees upon the provision of certain services related to the Public Offering, the investment of funds in real estate and real estate-related investments and the management of the Company’s investments and for other services (including, but not limited to, the disposition of investments). Subject to the limitations described below, the Company is also obligated to reimburse the Advisor and its affiliates for organization and offering costs incurred by the Advisor and its affiliates on behalf of the Company, as well as acquisition and origination expenses and certain operating expenses incurred on behalf of the Company or incurred in connection with providing services to the Company. 
Amounts attributable to the Advisor and its affiliates incurred for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and for the period from August 22, 2013 (inception) to September 30, 2013 and amounts outstanding to the Advisor and its affiliates as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows: 
 
 
Incurred For the
 
Payable as of
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Period from August 22, 2013 (Inception) to September 30, 2013
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expensed
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Organization costs(4)
 
$

 
$
42,882

 
$

 
$

 
$

Investment management fees(1)
 
80,155

 
88,740

 

 
41,397

 

Acquisition fees(1)
 
488,962

 
930,405

 

 
46,416

 

Acquisition expenses(2)
 
307,183

 
516,067

 

 

 

Loan coordination fees(1)
 
315,000

 
609,700

 

 

 

Property management:
 

 

 
 
 

 

Fees(1)
 
50,915

 
58,037

 

 
27,626

 

Reimbursement of onsite personnel(3)
 
141,426

 
163,500

 

 
36,720

 

Other fees(1)
 
18,634

 
26,321

 

 
2,249

 

Other operating expenses(4)
 
173,320

 
430,672

 
3,625

 
274,481

 
11,873

Consolidated Balance Sheets:
 

 

 
 
 

 

Capitalized to real estate
 

 

 
 
 

 

Construction management fees
 
5,439

 
5,524

 

 
138

 

Additional paid-in capital
 

 

 
 
 

 

Other offering costs reimbursement
 
2,061,463

 
3,509,796

 

 
164,475

 

Selling commissions
 
2,486,052

 
3,909,240

 

 

 

Dealer manager fees
 
1,129,004

 
1,740,039

 

 

 

 
 
$
7,257,553

 
$
12,030,923

 
$
3,625

 
$
593,502

 
$
11,873

____________________________________________________________________________

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


(1)
Included in fees to affiliates in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.
(2)
Included in acquisition costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.
(3)
Included in operating, maintenance and management in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.
(4)
Included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.
Organization and Offering Costs 
Organization and offering expenses include all expenses (other than sales commissions and the dealer manager fee) to be paid by the Company in connection with the Public Offering, including legal, accounting, printing, mailing and filing fees, charges of the Company’s transfer agent, expenses of organizing the Company, data processing fees, advertising and sales literature costs, bona fide out-of-pocket due diligence costs and amounts to reimburse the Advisor or its affiliates for the salaries of its employees and other costs in connection with preparing supplemental sales materials and providing other administrative services in connection with the Public Offering. Any such reimbursement will not exceed actual expenses incurred by the Advisor. After the termination of the Public Offering, the Advisor will reimburse the Company to the extent total organization and offering expenses borne by the Company exceed 15% of the gross proceeds raised in the Public Offering. In addition, to the extent the Company does not pay the full sales commissions or dealer manager fee for shares sold in the Public Offering, the Company may also reimburse costs of bona fide training and education meetings held by the Company (primarily the travel, meal and lodging costs of registered representatives of broker-dealers), attendance and sponsorship fees and cost reimbursement of employees of the Company’s affiliates to attend seminars conducted by broker-dealers and, in certain cases, reimbursement to participating broker-dealers for technology costs associated with the offering, costs and expenses related to such technology costs, and costs and expenses associated with the facilitation of the marketing of the Company’s shares and the ownership of the Company’s shares by such broker-dealers’ customers; provided, however, that the Company will not pay any of the foregoing costs to the extent that such payment would cause total underwriting compensation paid by the Company to exceed 10% of the gross offering proceeds of the Offering, as required by the rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”).
Organization and offering costs include payments made to Crossroads Capital Advisors, an affiliate of the Sponsor, for certain specified services provided to the Company on behalf of the Advisor, including, without limitation, establishing operational and administrative processes; engaging and negotiating with vendors; providing recommendations and advice for the development of marketing materials and ongoing communications with investors; and assisting in public relations activities and the administration of the DRP and share redemption plan. As of September 30, 2014, the Advisor had incurred $750,006 of amounts payable to Crossroads Capital Advisors for the services described above. 
The amount of reimbursable organization and offering (“O&O”) costs that have been paid or recognized from inception through September 30, 2014 is as follows: 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


 
 
Amount
 
Percentage of Gross Offering Proceeds
Gross offering proceeds:
 
$
61,346,383

 
100.00
%
O&O limitation
 
15
%
 

Total O&O costs available to be paid/reimbursed
 
$
9,201,957

 
15.00
%
 
 

 

O&O expenses recorded:
 

 

Sales commissions paid
 
$
3,909,240

 
6.37
%
Broker dealer fees paid
 
1,740,039

 
2.84
%
Offering cost reimbursements accrual
 
3,509,796

 
5.72
%
Organizational costs reimbursements
 
42,882

 
0.07
%
Total O&O cost reimbursements recorded by the Company
 
$
9,201,957

 
15.00
%
 
When recognized, organization costs are expensed as incurred. From inception through September 30, 2014, the Advisor incurred $42,882 of organizational costs on the Company’s behalf, all of which was reimbursed to the Advisor. 
Offering costs, including selling commissions and dealer manager fees, are deferred and charged to stockholders’ equity as such amounts are reimbursed to the Advisor, the Dealer Manager or their affiliates from gross offering proceeds. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Advisor incurred $2,078,946 and $5,747,990 of offering costs related to the Public Offering. The Advisor has incurred total offering costs related to the Public Offering of $6,969,383 from inception through September 30, 2014, of which $3,459,587 is deferred and may be reimbursable, subject to the limitations described above and the approval of the independent directors. 
The Company accrued $164,475 for the reimbursement of offering costs in the accompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 2014. The deferred offering costs of $3,459,587 were not included in the financial statements of the Company because such costs were not a liability of the Company as they exceed the 15% limitation described above.
Investment Management Fee
The Company pays the Advisor a monthly investment management fee equal to one-twelfth of 0.50% of the cost of the Company’s real properties and real estate-related assets until the aggregate cost of the Company’s investments in real properties and real estate related assets equals $300,000,000. Thereafter, the Company will pay the Advisor a monthly investment management fee equal to one-twelfth of 1.0% of the cost of investments in properties and real estate-related assets. Such fee will be calculated including acquisition fees, acquisition expenses and any debt attributable to such investments, or the Company’s proportionate share thereof in the case of investments made through joint ventures.
Acquisition Fees and Expenses
The Company pays the Advisor an acquisition fee equal to 1.0% of the cost of investment, which includes the amount actually paid or budgeted to fund the acquisition, origination, development, construction or improvement (i.e. value-enhancement) of any real property or real estate-related asset acquired. In addition to acquisition fees, the Company reimburses the Advisor for amounts directly incurred by the Advisor and amounts the Advisor pays to third parties in connection with the selection, evaluation, acquisition and development of a property or acquisition of real estate-related assets, whether or not the Company ultimately acquires the property or the real estate-related assets. 
The Charter limits the Company’s ability to pay acquisition fees if the total of all acquisition fees and expenses relating to the purchase would exceed 4.5% of the contract purchase price. Under the Charter, a majority of the Company’s board of directors, including a majority of the independent directors, is required to approve any acquisition fees (or portion thereof) that

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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


would cause the total of all acquisition fees and expenses relating to an acquisition to exceed 4.5% of the contract purchase price. In connection with the purchase of securities, the acquisition fee may be paid to an affiliate of the Advisor that is registered as a FINRA member broker-dealer if applicable FINRA rules would prohibit the payment of the acquisition fee to a firm that is not a registered broker-dealer.
Loan Coordination Fee
The Company pays the Advisor or its affiliate a loan coordination fee equal to 1.0% of the initial amount of the new debt financed or outstanding debt assumed in connection with the acquisition, development, construction, improvement or origination of a property or a real estate-related asset. In addition, in connection with any financing or the refinancing of any debt (in each case, other than at the time of the acquisition of a property or a real estate-related asset), the Company will pay the Advisor or its affiliate a loan coordination fee equal to 0.75% of the amount of debt financed or refinanced.
Property Management Fees and Expenses
The Company has entered into Property Management Agreements with Steadfast Management Company, Inc., an affiliate of the Sponsor (the “Property Manager”), in connection with the management of each of the Company’s properties. The property management fee payable with respect to each property under the Property Management Agreements (each a “Property Management Agreement”) at September 30, 2014 is 3.0% of the annual gross revenue collected at the property which is usual and customary for comparable property management services rendered to similar properties in similar geographic markets, as determined by the Advisor and approved by a majority of the Company’s board of directors, including a majority of the independent directors. 
In addition to the property management fee, the Property Management Agreements also specify certain other fees payable to the Property Manager for benefit administration, information technology infrastructure, licenses, and support, and training services. The Company also reimburses the Property Manager for the salaries and related benefits of on-site property management employees.
Construction Management Fee 
The Company has entered into Construction Management Agreements with Pacific Coast Land & Construction, Inc., an affiliate of the Sponsor (the “Construction Manager”), in connection with capital improvements and renovation or value-enhancement projects for certain properties the Company acquires. The Construction Management Fee payable with respect to each property under the Construction Management Agreements (each a “Construction Management Agreement”) has ranged from 8.0% to 12.0% of the costs of the improvements for which the Construction Manager has planning and oversight authority. For all properties acquired after October 15, 2014, such fees will be in an amount equal to 8.0% of the total cost of the project. Generally, each Construction Management Agreement can be terminated by either party with 30 days prior written notice to the other party.
Other Operating Expense Reimbursement
In addition to the various fees paid to the Advisor, the Company is obligated to pay directly or reimburse all expenses incurred by the Advisor in providing services to the Company, including the Company’s allocable share of the Advisor’s overhead, such as rent, employee costs, utilities and information technology costs. The Company will not reimburse the Advisor for employee costs in connection with services for which the Advisor or its affiliates receive acquisition fees or disposition fees or for the employee costs the Advisor pays to the Company’s executive officers.
The Charter limits the Company’s total operating expenses during any four fiscal quarters to the greater of 2% of the Company’s average invested assets or 25% of the Company’s net income for the same period (the “2% 25% Limitation”). The Company's first test of the 2%/25% Limitation is for the four fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2014. The Company may reimburse the Advisor, at the end of each fiscal quarter, for operating expenses incurred by the Advisor; provided, however, that the Company shall not reimburse the Advisor at the end of any fiscal quarter for operating expenses that exceed the 2%/25%

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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


Limitation unless the independent directors have determined that such excess expenses were justified based on unusual and non-recurring factors. The Advisor must reimburse the Company for the amount by which the Company’s operating expenses for the preceding four fiscal quarters then ended exceed the 2%/25% Limitation, unless approved by the independent directors. For purposes of determining the 2%/25% Limitation amount, “Average invested assets” means the average monthly book value of the Company’s assets invested directly or indirectly in equity interests and loans secured by real estate during the 12-month period before deducting depreciation, bad debts or other non-cash reserves. “Total operating expenses” means all expenses paid or incurred by the Company that are in any way related to the Company’s operation, including the Company’s allocable share of Advisor overhead and investment management fees, but excluding (a) the expenses of raising capital such as organization and offering expenses, legal, audit, accounting, underwriting, brokerage, listing, registration and other fees, printing and other such expenses and taxes incurred in connection with the issuance, distribution, transfer, listing and registration of shares of the Company’s common stock; (b) interest payments; (c) taxes; (d) non-cash expenditures such as depreciation, amortization and bad debt reserves; (e) reasonable incentive fees based on the gain in the sale of the Company’s assets; (f) acquisition fees and acquisition expenses (including expenses relating to potential acquisitions that the Company does not close); (g) real estate commissions on the resale of investments; and (h) other expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition, management and ownership of investments (including the costs of foreclosure, insurance premiums, legal services, maintenance, repair and improvement of real property).
For the four fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2014, the Company's total operating expenses exceeded the 2%/25% Limitation by $583,345 (the “Excess Amount”). The Company's independent directors have determined that such Excess Amount was justified based on unusual and non-recurring factors, including the fact that the Excess Amount reflects legitimate total operating expenses necessary for the operation of the Company’s business, the Company was in registration for its initial public offering of common stock from September 6, 2013 through December 30, 2013, the Company did not commence operations until its first property acquisition on May 22, 2014 and the rate of investments thereafter caused the expenses incurred as a result of being a public company to be disproportionate to the Company’s average invested assets and net income.
Disposition Fee
If the Advisor or its affiliates provides a substantial amount of services in connection with the sale of a property or real estate-related asset as determined by a majority of the Company’s independent directors, the Company will pay the Advisor or its affiliates one-half of the brokerage commissions paid, but in no event to exceed 1% of the sales price of each property or real estate-related asset sold. To the extent the disposition fee is paid upon the sale of any assets other than real property, it will be included as an operating expense for purposes of the 2%/25% Limitation. In connection with the sale of securities, the disposition fee may be paid to an affiliate of the Advisor that is registered as a FINRA member broker-dealer if applicable FINRA rules would prohibit the payment of the disposition fee to a firm that is not a registered broker-dealer. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had not sold or otherwise disposed of property or any real estate-related assets. Accordingly, the Company had not incurred any disposition fees as of September 30, 2014
Selling Commissions and Dealer Manager Fees 
The Company pays the Dealer Manager up to 7% and 3% of the gross offering proceeds from the Primary Offering as selling commissions and dealer manager fees, respectively. A reduced sales commission and dealer manager fee is paid in connection with volume discounts and certain other categories of sales. No sales commission or dealer manager fee is paid with respect to shares of common stock issued pursuant to the DRP. The Dealer Manager reallows 100% of sales commissions earned to participating broker-dealers. The Dealer Manager may also reallow to any participating broker-dealer a portion of the dealer manager fee that is attributable to that participating broker-dealer for certain marketing costs of that participating broker-dealer. The Dealer Manager will negotiate the reallowance of the dealer manager fee on a case-by-case basis with each participating broker-dealer subject to various factors associated with the cost of the marketing program.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


8.
Incentive Award Plan and Independent Director Compensation
The Company has adopted an incentive plan (the “Incentive Award Plan”) that provides for the grant of equity awards to its employees, directors and consultants and those of the Company’s affiliates. The Incentive Award Plan authorizes the grant of non-qualified and incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents and other stock-based awards or cash-based awards. 
Under the Company’s independent directors’ compensation plan, which is a sub-plan of the Incentive Award Plan, each of the Company’s independent directors was entitled to receive 3,333 shares of restricted common stock once the Company raised $2,000,000 in gross offering proceeds in the Public Offering. In addition, on the date following an independent director’s re-election to the Company’s board of directors, he or she receives 1,666 shares of restricted common stock. One-fourth of the shares of restricted common stock generally vest and become non-forfeitable upon issuance and the remaining portion will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the date of grant and ending on the third anniversary of the date of grant; provided, however, that the restricted stock will become fully vested and become non-forfeitable on the earlier to occur of (1) the termination of the independent director’s service as a director due to his or her death or disability, or (2) a change in control of the Company.
On February 27, 2014, the Company raised over $2,000,000 in gross offering proceeds in the Public Offering and granted each of the three independent directors 3,333 shares of restricted common stock. On August 7, 2014, the Company granted 1,666 shares of restricted common stock to each of its three independent directors upon their re-election to the Company’s board of directors at the annual meeting of stockholders. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $30,967 and $81,230 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, related to the independent directors restricted common stock.
In addition to the stock awards, the Company pays each of its independent directors an annual retainer of $55,000, prorated for any partial term (except the audit committee chairperson will receive an additional $10,000 annual retainer, prorated for any partial term). In addition, the independent directors are paid for attending meetings as follows: (i) $2,500 for each board meeting attended in person, (ii) $1,500 for each committee meeting attended in person in such director’s capacity as a committee member, (iii) $1,000 for each board meeting attended via teleconference (not to exceed $4,000 for any one set of meetings attended on any given day). All directors also receive reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of the board of directors. Director compensation is an operating expense of the Company that is subject to the operating expense reimbursement obligation of the Advisor discussed in Note 7. The Company recorded an operating expense of, and paid, $57,750 and $174,250 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, related to the independent directors annual retainer, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded an operating expense of $19,167 for the period from August 22, 2013 (inception) to September 30, 2013 related to the independent directors annual retainer, which is included in the general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations
9.
Commitments and Contingencies
Economic Dependency
The Company is dependent on the Advisor and the Dealer Manager for certain services that are essential to the Company, including the sale of the Company’s shares of common and preferred stock available for issue; the identification, evaluation, negotiation, purchase, and disposition of real estate and real estate-related investments; management of the daily operations of the Company’s real estate and real estate-related investment portfolio; and other general and administrative responsibilities. In the event that these companies are unable to provide the respective services, the Company will be required to obtain such services from other sources. 

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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


Concentration of Credit Risk
The geographic concentration of the Company's portfolio makes it particularly susceptible to adverse economic developments in the Austin, Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana and Nashville, Tennessee apartment markets. Any adverse economic or real estate developments in these markets, such as business layoffs or downsizing, relocations of businesses, increased competition from other apartment communities, decrease in demand for apartments or any other changes, could adversely affect the Company's operating results and its ability to make distributions to stockholders.
Environmental
As an owner of real estate, the Company is subject to various environmental laws of federal, state and local governments. The Company is not aware of any environmental liability that could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. However, changes in applicable environmental laws and regulations, the uses and conditions of properties in the vicinity of the Company’s properties, the activities of its tenants and other environmental conditions of which the Company is unaware with respect to the properties could result in future environmental liabilities.
Legal Matters
From time to time, the Company is subject, or party, to legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Management is not aware of any legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition nor is the Company aware of any such legal proceedings contemplated by government agencies.
10.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company uses interest rate derivatives with the objective of managing exposure to interest rate movements thereby minimizing the effect of interest rate changes and the effect they could have on future cash flows. Interest rate cap agreements are used to accomplish this objective. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had four interest rate cap agreements with notional amounts totaling $60,970,000. The following table provides the terms of the Company’s interest rate derivative instruments that were in effect at September 30, 2014:

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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value as of
Property
 
Type
 
Purpose
 
Effective Date
 
Maturity Date
 
Notional Amount
 
Based on
 
Variable Rate
 
Cap Rate
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Villages at Spring Hill
 
Cap
 
Cap Floating Rate
 
5/22/2014
 
5/31/2015
 
$
9,940,000

 
One-Month LIBOR
 
0.1565
%
 
2.00
%
 
$
49,302

 
$

5/31/2016
2.50
%
 
5/31/2017
3.00
%
 
6/1/2018
3.50
%
 
Harrison Place
 
Cap
 
Cap Floating Rate
 
6/30/2014
 
6/30/2015
 
19,530,000

 
One-Month LIBOR
 
0.1565
%
 
2.00
%
 
106,539

 

6/30/2016
2.50
%
 
6/30/2017
3.00
%
 
7/1/2018
3.50
%
 
Club at Summer Valley
 
Cap
 
Cap Floating Rate
 
8/28/2014
 
8/31/2015
 
15,050,000

 
One-Month LIBOR
 
0.1565
%
 
2.00
%
 
98,567

 

8/31/2016
2.50
%
8/31/2017
3.00
%
9/1/2018
3.50
%
Terrace Cove
 
Cap
 
Cap Floating Rate
 
8/28/2014
 
8/31/2015
 
16,450,000

 
One-Month LIBOR
 
0.1565
%
 
2.00
%
 
107,736

 

8/31/2016
2.50
%
8/31/2017
3.00
%
9/1/2018
3.50
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
60,970,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
362,144

 
$

The interest rate cap agreements are not designated as effective cash flow hedges. Accordingly, the Company records any changes in the fair value of the interest rate cap agreements as interest expense. The change in the fair value of the interest rate cap agreements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 resulted in an unrealized loss of $57,127 and $140,339, which is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the interest rate caps of $362,144 as of September 30, 2014 is included in deferred financing costs and other assets, net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
11. Pro Forma Information (unaudited)
The following table summarizes, on an unaudited basis, the consolidated pro forma results of operations of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. The Company acquired two properties during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and four properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. These properties contributed $1,932,912 of revenues and $1,202,384 of net loss, including $1,354,372 of depreciation and amortization, to the Company’s results of operations from the date of acquisition to September 30, 2014. The following unaudited pro forma information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 has been provided to give effect to the acquisitions of the properties as if they had occurred on January 1, 2013. This pro forma information does not purport to represent what the actual results of operations of the Company would have been had these acquisitions occurred on this date, nor does it purport to predict the results of operations for future periods.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues
 
$
2,653,716

 
$
2,531,041

 
$
7,961,147

 
$
7,593,124

Net loss
 
$
(2,823,952
)
 
$
(3,888,842
)
 
$
(8,471,857
)
 
$
(11,666,525
)
Basic and diluted net loss per common share
 
$
(0.68
)
 
$
(0.93
)
 
$
(2.03
)
 
$
(2.79
)
The pro forma information reflects adjustments for actual revenues and expenses of the properties acquired during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 for the respective period prior to acquisition by the Company. Net income has been adjusted as follows: (1) interest expense has been adjusted to reflect the additional interest expense that would have been charged had the Company acquired the properties on January 1, 2013 under the same financing arrangements as existed as of the acquisition date; (2) depreciation and amortization has been adjusted based on the Company’s basis in the properties; and (3) transaction costs have been adjusted for the acquisition of the properties.
12.
Subsequent Events 
Status of Our Offering
The Company commenced its Public Offering on December 30, 2013. As of November 10, 2014, the Company had sold 5,803,989 shares of common stock in the Public Offering for gross proceeds of $86,341,561, including 34,037 shares of common stock issued pursuant to the DRP for gross offering proceeds of $485,031.
Distributions Paid
On October 1, 2014, the Company paid distributions of $271,654, which related to distributions declared for each day in the period from September 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014 and consisted of cash distributions paid in the amount of $150,992 and $120,662 in shares issued pursuant to the DRP.
On November 3, 2014, the Company paid distributions of $363,414, which related to distributions declared for each day in the period from October 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014 and consisted of cash distributions paid in the amount of $199,600 and $163,814 in shares issued pursuant to the DRP.
Amendment and Restatement of the Dealer Manager Agreement
On October 15, 2014, the Company entered into the Amended and Restated Dealer Manager Agreement, with the Dealer Manager, which amends the original Dealer Manager Agreement to remove the option for the Dealer Manager, or a participating dealer in the Primary Offering, to elect a trailing sales commission collectively equal to 8.0% of the gross proceeds from the sale of primary shares in the Primary Offering.
Acquisition of AMLI at McGinnis Ferry
On October 16, 2014, the Company acquired a fee simple interest in a 696-unit mulitfamily residential community located in Suwanee, Goergia, commonly known as AMLI at McGinnis Ferry (the “McGinnis Property”), for an aggregate purchase price of $98,500,000, exclusive of closing costs. The Company has initiated the process to re-name the McGinnis Property to “The Residences on McGinnis Ferry.”
The Company financed the payment of the purchase price for the McGinnis Property with (1) proceeds from the Public Offering and (2) a loan in the aggregate principal amount of $73,660,600. The McGinnis Property consists of 40 residential buildings consisting of 208 one-bedroom apartments, 372 two-bedroom apartments and 116 three-bedroom apartments . The apartments range in size from 888 to 1,515 square feet and average 1,217 square feet. An acquisition fee of approximately $1,100,000 and a loan coordination fee of $737,000 were earned by the Advisor in connection with the acquisition of the McGinnis Property.

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Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

STEADFAST APARTMENT REIT, INC.
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2014
(unaudited)


The Company has not yet measured the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities of the acquisition.


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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements of Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. and the notes thereto. As used herein, the terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and, as required by context, Steadfast Apartment REIT Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, which we refer to as our “operating partnership,” and to their subsidiaries. 
Forward-Looking Statements 
Certain statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts (including any statements concerning investment objectives, other plans and objectives of management for future operations or economic performance, or assumptions or forecasts related thereto) are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are only predictions. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees. Actual events or our investments and results of operations could differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “could,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology.
The forward-looking statements included herein are based upon our current expectations, plans, estimates, assumptions and beliefs that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, our actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to:
the fact that we have a limited operating history;
our ability to raise proceeds in our initial public offering;
our ability to effectively deploy the proceeds raised in our initial public offering;
changes in economic conditions generally and the real estate and debt markets specifically;
our ability to successfully identify and acquire multifamily properties or other real estate assets on terms that are favorable to us;
a lack of diversity in our property portfolio due to geographic concentration and size;
our ability to secure resident leases for our multifamily properties at favorable rental rates;
risks inherent in the real estate business, including resident defaults, potential liability relating to environmental matters and the lack of liquidity of real estate investments;
the fact that we pay fees and expenses to our advisor and its affiliates that were not negotiated on an arm’s length basis and the fact that the payment of these fees and expenses increases the risk that our stockholders will not earn a profit on their investment in us;
our ability to retain our executive officers and other key personnel of our advisor, our property manager and other affiliates of our advisor;
legislative or regulatory changes (including changes to the laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts, or REITs);
the availability of capital;
changes in interest rates; and
changes to generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.

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Any of the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements could be inaccurate. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this quarterly report and the risk that actual results will differ materially from the expectations expressed in this quarterly report will increase with the passage of time. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report, the inclusion of such forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the objectives and plans set forth in this quarterly report will be achieved. 
All forward looking statements included herein should be read in light of the factors identified in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on March 21, 2014 and Part II, Item 1A of this quarterly report.
Overview
We were formed on August 22, 2013, as a Maryland corporation that intends to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or REIT. We intend to use substantially all of the net proceeds from our initial public offering to invest in and manage a diverse portfolio of multifamily properties located in targeted markets throughout the United States. In addition to our focus on multifamily properties, we may also make selective strategic acquisitions of other types of commercial properties. We may also acquire or originate mortgage, mezzanine, bridge and other real estate loans and equity securities of other real estate companies. 
On December 30, 2013, the SEC declared effective our registration statement on Form S-11 to offer a maximum of 66,666,667 shares of common stock for sale to the public at an initial price of $15.00 per share (subject to certain discounts). We commenced our initial public offering on December 30, 2013. We are also offering up to 7,017,544 shares of common stock pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan at an initial price of $14.25 per share.  Our board of directors may, in its sole discretion and from time to time, change the price at which we offer shares to the public in the primary offering or pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan to reflect changes in our estimated value per share and other factors that our board of directors deems relevant. If we revise the price at which we offer our shares of common stock based upon changes in our estimated value per share, we do not anticipate that we will do so more frequently than quarterly. Our estimated value per share will be approved by our board of directors and calculated by our advisor based upon current available information which may include valuations of our assets obtained by independent third party appraisers or qualified independent valuation experts. 
Pursuant to the terms of our initial public offering, offering proceeds were held in an escrow account until we met the minimum offering amount of $2,000,000 (including shares purchased in our public offering by our sponsor, its affiliates and our directors and officers). On February 27, 2014, we raised the minimum offering amount and the offering proceeds held in escrow were released to us.  As of September 30, 2014, we had sold 4,139,141 shares of common stock in our public offering for gross proceeds of $61,546,939, including 14,074 shares of common stock issued pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan for gross offering proceeds of $200,556. We will continue to offer shares of our common stock on a continuous basis until December 30, 2015, unless our public offering is extended. However, in certain states the offering may continue for only one year unless we renew the offering period for an additional year. We reserve the right to terminate our initial public offering at any time.
Steadfast Apartment Advisor, LLC is our advisor. Subject to certain restrictions and limitations, our advisor manages our day-to-day operations and our portfolio of properties and real estate-related assets. Our advisor sources and presents investment opportunities to our board of directors. Our advisor also provides investment management, marketing, investor relations and other administrative services on our behalf.
Substantially all of our business will be conducted through Steadfast Apartment REIT Operating Partnership, L.P., our operating partnership. We are the sole general partner of our operating partnership and one of our wholly‑owned subsidiaries is the only limited partner of our operating partnership. As we accept subscriptions for shares of common stock, we will transfer substantially all of the net proceeds of the offering to our operating partnership as a capital contribution. The limited partnership agreement of our operating partnership provides that our operating partnership will be operated in a manner that will enable us to (1) satisfy the requirements for being classified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, (2) avoid any federal income or excise tax liability and (3) ensure that our operating partnership will not be classified as a “publicly traded partnership” for purposes of Section 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Internal Revenue Code, which

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classification could result in our operating partnership being taxed as a corporation. In addition to the administrative and operating costs and expenses incurred by our operating partnership in acquiring and operating our investments, our operating partnership will pay all of our administrative costs and expenses, and such expenses will be treated as expenses of our operating partnership. We will experience a relative increase in liquidity as additional subscriptions for shares of our common stock are received and a relative decrease in liquidity as offering proceeds are used to acquire and operate our assets.
We intend to make an election to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code beginning with our taxable year ending December 31, 2014.  As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent that we distribute qualifying dividends to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates and will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for four years following the year in which qualification is denied. Failing to qualify as a REIT could materially and adversely affect our net income.
Our Real Estate Portfolio
As of September 30, 2014, we owned the four multifamily apartment communities listed below:
 
 
Property Name
 
City, State
 
Purchase Date
 
Number of Units
 
Contract Purchase Price
 
Mortgage Debt Outstanding
 
Average Monthly Occupancy(1)
 
Average Monthly Rent(2)
1
 
Villages at Spring Hill
 
Spring Hill, TN
 
5/22/2014
 
176

 
$
14,200,000

 
$
9,940,000

 
97.2
%
 
$
828

2
 
Harrison Place Apartments
 
Indianapolis, IN
 
6/30/2014
 
307

 
27,864,250

 
19,530,000

 
94.5
%
 
811

3
 
Club at Summer Valley
 
Austin, TX
 
8/28/2014
 
260

 
21,500,000

 
15,050,000

 
94.6
%
 
818

4
 
Terrace Cove
 
Austin, TX
 
8/28/2014
 
304

 
23,500,000

 
16,450,000

 
96.1
%
 
787

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,047

 
$
87,064,250

 
$
60,970,000

 
95.4
%
 
$
809

________________
(1)
At September 30, 2014, our portfolio was approximately 97.6% leased.
(2)
Average monthly rent is based upon the effective rental income after considering the effect of vacancies and concessions.
Third Quarter Real Estate Acquisitions
Club at Summer Valley
On August 28, 2014, we acquired a fee simple interest in Club at Summer Valley, or the Summer Valley property, located in Austin, Texas for a purchase price of $21,500,000, exclusive of closing costs. We financed the payment of the purchase price for the Summer Valley property with (1) proceeds from our initial public offering and (2) the proceeds of a secured loan in the aggregate principal amount of $15,050,000 from a financial institution. The Summer Valley property consists of 12 two- and three-story garden style residential buildings, two two-story townhouse-style residential buildings, three one-story cottage-style residential buildings and a clubhouse/leasing office. The Summer Valley property contains 260 units consisting of 204 one-bedroom apartments and 56 two-bedroom apartments that average 741 square feet.
Terrace Cove
On August 28, 2014, we acquired a fee simple interest in the Terrace Cove Apartments, or the Terrace Cove property, located in Austin, Texas for a purchase price of $23,500,000, exclusive of closing costs. We financed the payment of the purchase price for the Terrace Cove property with (1) proceeds from our initial public offering and (2) the proceeds of a secured loan in the aggregate principal amount of $16,450,000 from a financial institution. The Terrace Cove property consists of 21 one-, two-, and three-story garden-style residential buildings and a clubhouse/leasing office. The Terrace Cove property contains 304 units consisting of 180 one-bedroom apartments and 124 two-bedroom apartments that average 712 square feet.

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Critical Accounting Policies 
The preparation of our financial statements requires significant management judgments, assumptions and estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and our disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. With different estimates or assumptions, materially different amounts could be reported in our financial statements. Additionally, other companies may utilize different estimates that may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses. A discussion of the accounting policies that management considers critical in that they involve significant management judgments, assumptions and estimates is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period from August 22, 2013 (inception) to December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC on March 21, 2014. There have been no significant changes to our accounting policies during the period covered by this report. See also Note 2 to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of our significant accounting policies.
Organization and Offering Costs 
Organization and offering expenses include all expenses (other than sales commissions and the dealer manager fee) to be paid by us in connection with our initial public offering, including legal, accounting, printing, mailing and filing fees, charges of our escrow agent and transfer agent, expenses of organizing our company, data processing fees, advertising and sales literature costs, transfer agent costs, bona fide out-of-pocket due diligence costs and amounts to reimburse our advisor or its affiliates for the salaries of its employees and other costs in connection with preparing supplemental sales materials and providing other administrative services in connection with our initial public offering. Any such reimbursement will not exceed actual expenses incurred by our advisor and we will not pay any of the foregoing costs to the extent that such payment would cause total organization and offering expenses borne by us to exceed 15% of the gross proceeds raised in our initial public offering. 
In addition, to the extent we do not pay the full sales commissions or dealer manager fee for shares sold in our initial public offering, we may also reimburse costs of bona fide training and education meetings held by us (primarily the travel, meal and lodging costs of registered representatives of broker-dealers), attendance and sponsorship fees and cost reimbursement of our employees of our affiliates to attend seminars conducted by broker-dealers and, in certain cases, reimbursement to participating broker-dealers for technology costs associated with our initial public offering, costs and expenses related to such technology costs, and costs and expenses associated with the facilitation of the marketing of our shares and the ownership of our shares by such broker-dealers’ customers; provided, however, that we will not pay any of the foregoing costs to the extent that such payment would cause total underwriting compensation to exceed 10% of the gross offering proceeds of our primary offering, as required by the rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. 
When recognized, organization costs are expensed as incurred. Offering costs, including selling commissions and dealer manager fees, are deferred and charged to stockholders’ equity as such amounts are reimbursed to the advisor, the dealer manager or their affiliates from gross offering proceeds. 
Other Operating Expense Reimbursement
In addition to the various fees paid to our advisor, we are obligated to pay directly or reimburse all expenses incurred by our advisor in providing services to us, including our allocable share of our advisor’s overhead, such as rent, employee costs, utilities and information technology costs. We will not reimburse our advisor for employee costs in connection with services for which our advisor or its affiliates receive acquisition fees or disposition fees or for the employee costs our advisor pays to our executive officers.
Our charter limits our total operating expenses during any four fiscal quarters to the greater of 2% of our average invested assets or 25% of our net income for the same period (which we refer to as the “2% 25% limitation”). Our first test of the 2%/25% limitation is for the four fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2014. We may reimburse our advisor, at the end of each fiscal quarter, for operating expenses incurred by our advisor; provided, however, that we shall not reimburse our advisor at the end of any fiscal quarter for operating expenses that exceed the 2%/25% limitation unless the independent directors have determined that such excess expenses were justified based on unusual and non-recurring factors. Our advisor must reimburse us for the amount by which our operating expenses for the preceding four fiscal quarters then ended exceed the 2%/25% limitation, unless approved by the independent directors. For purposes of determining the 2%/25% limitation amount, “average

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invested assets” means the average monthly book value of our assets invested directly or indirectly in equity interests and loans secured by real estate during the 12-month period before deducting depreciation, bad debts or other non-cash reserves. “Total operating expenses” means all expenses paid or incurred by us that are in any way related to our operation, including our allocable share of our advisor's overhead and investment management fees, but excluding (a) the expenses of raising capital such as organization and offering expenses, legal, audit, accounting, underwriting, brokerage, listing, registration and other fees, printing and other such expenses and taxes incurred in connection with the issuance, distribution, transfer, listing and registration of shares of our common stock; (b) interest payments; (c) taxes; (d) non-cash expenditures such as depreciation, amortization and bad debt reserves; (e) reasonable incentive fees based on the gain in the sale of our assets; (f) acquisition fees and acquisition expenses (including expenses relating to potential acquisitions that we do not close); (g) real estate commissions on the resale of investments; and (h) other expenses connected with the acquisition, disposition, management and ownership of investments (including the costs of foreclosure, insurance premiums, legal services, maintenance, repair and improvement of real property).
For the four fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2014, our total operating expenses exceeded the 2%/25% limitation by $583,345, or the excess amount. Our independent directors have determined that such excess amount was justified based on unusual and non-recurring factors, including the fact that the excess amount reflects legitimate total operating expenses necessary for the operation of our business, we were in registration for our initial public offering of common stock from September 6, 2013 through December 30, 2013, we did not commence operations until our first property acquisition on May 22, 2014 and the rate of investments thereafter caused the expenses incurred as a result of being a public company to be disproportionate to our average invested assets and net income.
Income Taxes
We intend to elect to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, and intend to operate as such beginning with the taxable year ending December 31, 2014. We expect to have little or no taxable income prior to electing REIT status. To qualify as a REIT, we must meet certain organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute at least 90% of our annual REIT taxable income to our stockholders (which is computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction or net capital gain and which does not necessarily equal net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP). As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent we distribute qualifying dividends to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate income tax rates and generally will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification is lost unless the Internal Revenue Service grants us relief under certain statutory provisions. Such an event could materially adversely affect our net income and net cash available for distribution to stockholders. However, we intend to organize and operate in such a manner as to qualify for treatment as a REIT. 
We will follow the income tax guidance under GAAP to recognize, measure, present and disclose in our consolidated financial statements uncertain tax positions that we have taken or expect to take on a tax return. As of September 30, 2014, we did not have any liabilities for uncertain tax positions that we believe should be recognized in our consolidated financial statements. 
Distributions 
Our board of directors has declared daily distributions that are paid on a monthly basis. We expect to continue paying monthly distributions unless our results of operations, our general financial condition, general economic conditions or other factors prohibit us from doing so. We may declare distributions in excess of our funds from operations. As a result, our distribution rate and payment frequency may vary from time to time. However, to qualify as a REIT for tax purposes, we must make distributions equal to at least 90% of our “REIT taxable income” each year.
On April 4, 2014, our board of directors first declared a distribution which began to accrue on April 7, 2014. Distributions declared (1) accrue daily to our stockholders of record as of the close of business on each day, (2) are payable in cumulative amounts on or before the third day of each calendar month with respect to the prior month and (3) are calculated at a rate of $0.002466 per share per day, which if paid each day over a 365-day period is equivalent to a 6.0% annualized distribution rate based on a purchase price of $15.00 per share of common stock.
The distributions paid as of September 30, 2014, along with the amount of distributions reinvested pursuant to the distribution reinvestment plan were as follows:

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Distributions Paid
 
Sources of Distributions Paid
 
 
Period
 
Distributions Declared(1)
 
Distributions Declared Per Share(1)(2)
 
Cash
 
Reinvested
 
Total
 
Cash Flow From Operations
 
Offering Proceeds
 
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities
Second Quarter 2014
 
$
158,272

 
$
0.209

 
$
49,580

 
$
25,066

 
$
74,646

 
$

 
$
74,646

 
$
(701,015
)
Third Quarter 2014
 
642,532

 
0.227

 
279,014

 
175,490

 
454,504

 

 
454,504

 
(909,864
)
 
 
$
800,804

 
$
0.436

 
$
328,594

 
$
200,556

 
$
529,150

 
$

 
$
529,150

 
$
(1,610,879
)
____________________
(1)
Distributions are based on daily record dates and calculated at a rate of $0.002466 per share per day, beginning on April 7, 2014.
(2)
Assumes each share was issued and outstanding each day during the period from April 7, 2014 to September 30, 2014.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we paid aggregate distributions of $454,504 and $529,150, including $279,014 and $328,594 of distributions paid in cash and 12,315 and 14,074 shares of our common stock issued pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan for $175,490 and $200,556. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, our net loss was $2,432,975 and $4,358,924, we had negative funds from operations, or FFO, of $1,228,899 and $3,004,552 and net cash used in operations of $909,864 and $1,729,863, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we funded all distributions paid, which includes net cash distributions and distributions reinvested by stockholders, with proceeds from our public offering. On a cumulative basis, as of September 30, 2014, all distributions have been funded with proceeds from our public offering. For information on how we calculate FFO and the reconciliation of FFO to net loss, see “—Funds from Operations and Modified Funds from Operations.”
Our long-term policy will be to pay distributions solely from cash flow from operations. However, we expect to have insufficient cash flow from operations available for distribution until we make substantial investments. Further, because we may receive income from interest or rents at various times during our fiscal year and because we may need cash flow from operations during a particular period to fund capital expenditures and other expenses, we expect that at least during the early stages of our development and from time to time during our operational stage, we will declare distributions in anticipation of cash flow that we expect to receive during a later period, and we expect to pay these distributions in advance of our actual receipt of these funds. In these instances, our board of directors has the authority under our organizational documents, to the extent permitted by Maryland law, to fund distributions from sources such as borrowings, offering proceeds or advances and the deferral of fees and expense reimbursements by our advisor, in its sole discretion. We have not established a limit on the amount of proceeds we may use from our initial public offering to fund distributions. If we pay distributions from sources other than cash flow from operations, we will have fewer funds available for investments.
Inflation 
Substantially all of our multifamily property are for a term of one year or less. In an inflationary environment, this may allow us to realize increased rents upon renewal of existing leases or the beginning of new leases. Short-term leases generally will minimize our risk from the adverse effects of inflation, although these leases generally permit residents to leave at the end of the lease term and therefore will expose us to the effect of a decline in market rents. In a deflationary rent environment, we may be exposed to declining rents more quickly under these shorter term leases.
As of September 30, 2014, we had not entered into any leases as a lessee.
REIT Compliance 
To qualify as a REIT for tax purposes, we will be required to distribute at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (which is computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction or net capital gain and which does not necessarily equal net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP) to our stockholders. We must also meet certain asset and income tests, as well as other requirements. We will monitor the business and transactions that may potentially impact our REIT status. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on our taxable income at regular corporate rates. 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources 
If we raise substantially less funds in our initial public offering than the maximum offering amount, we will make fewer investments resulting in less diversification in terms of the type, number and size of investments we make and our results of operations will fluctuate with the performance of the specific assets we acquire. Further, we will have certain fixed operating expenses, including certain expenses as a public REIT, regardless of whether we are able to raise substantial funds in our initial public offering. Our inability to raise substantial funds would increase our fixed operating expenses as a percentage of gross income, reducing our net income and limiting our ability to make distributions. 
We use secured borrowings, and intend to use in the future secured and unsecured borrowings for the acquisition of properties. After we have invested all of the net offering proceeds from our initial public offering, we expect our borrowings will be approximately 55% to 60% of the value of our properties (after debt amortization and before deducting depreciation and amortization) and other real estate-related assets. For valuation purposes, the value of a property will equal its cost until such property is valued by an independent third party appraiser or qualified independent valuation expert. We expect to temporarily borrow in excess of our long-term targeted debt level during our offering stage in order to facilitate investments in the early stages of our operations. Under our Articles of Amendment and Restatement, or our charter, we are prohibited from borrowing in excess of 300% of the value of our net assets, which generally approximates to 75% of the aggregate cost of our assets, though we may exceed this limit under certain circumstances. 
In addition to making investments in accordance with our investment objectives, we expect to use our capital resources to make certain payments to our advisor and dealer manager. During our organization and offering stage, these payments will include payments to the dealer manager for sales commissions and the dealer manager fee and payments to our advisor for reimbursement of certain organization and offering expenses. However, our advisor has agreed to reimburse us within 60 days of the end of the month in which our initial public offering ends to the extent that sales commissions, the dealer manager fee and other organization and offering expenses incurred by us exceed 15% of our gross offering proceeds. During our operating stage, we expect to make payments to our advisor in connection with the acquisition of investments, the management of our assets and costs incurred by our advisor in providing services to us. 
Our principal demand for funds will be to acquire investments in accordance with our investment strategy, to fund value-enhancement and other capital improvement projects, to pay operating expenses and interest on our outstanding indebtedness and to make distributions to our stockholders. Over time, we intend to generally fund our cash needs, other than asset acquisitions, from operations. Otherwise, we expect that our principal sources of working capital will include: 
current cash balances; 
proceeds from our initial public offering; 
various forms of secured financing;
borrowings under master repurchase agreements;
equity capital from joint venture partners; and
proceeds from our distribution reinvestment plan.
Over the short term, we believe that our sources of capital, specifically our cash balances, proceeds from our public offering, cash flow from operations, our ability to raise equity capital from joint venture partners and our ability to obtain various forms of secured financing will be adequate to meet our liquidity requirements and capital commitments. 
Over the longer term, in addition to the same sources of capital we will rely on to meet our short-term liquidity requirements, we may also utilize additional secured and unsecured financings and equity capital from joint venture partners. We may also conduct additional public offerings. We expect these resources will be adequate to fund our operating activities, debt service and distributions, and will be sufficient to fund our ongoing acquisition activities as well as providing capital for investment in future development and other joint ventures along with potential forward purchase commitments. 
We may, but are not required to, establish working capital reserves from offering proceeds out of cash flow generated by our investments or out of proceeds from the sale of our investments. We do not anticipate establishing a general working capital reserve; however, we may establish capital reserves with respect to particular investments. We also may, but are not required to,

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establish reserves out of cash flow generated by investments or out of net sale proceeds in non-liquidating sale transactions. Our lenders also may require working capital reserves. 
To the extent that the working capital reserve is insufficient to satisfy our cash requirements, additional funds may be provided from cash generated from operations or through short-term borrowing. In addition, subject to certain limitations described in our charter, we may incur indebtedness in connection with the acquisition of any real estate asset, refinance the debt thereon, arrange for the leveraging of any previously unfinanced property or reinvest the proceeds of financing or refinancing in additional properties. 
Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities 
We commenced real estate operations with the acquisition of our first multifamily property on May 22, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, we owned four multifamily properties. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, net cash used in operating activities was $1,729,863. Our operating cash flows during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were impacted by our net loss, offset partially by adjustments for non-cash expenses, including depreciation and amortization, stock compensation and the change in fair value of the interest rate cap agreements, and by adjustments for amounts due to affiliates and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. 
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities 
Cash used in investing activities will vary based on how quickly we raise funds in our ongoing initial public offering and how quickly we invest those funds towards acquisitions of real estate and real-estate related investments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, net cash used in investing activities was $90,226,602 and was primarily the result of our acquisition of four properties for an aggregate purchase price of $87,064,250
Cash Flows from Financing Activities 
Our cash flows from financing activities consist primarily of proceeds from our ongoing initial public offering, net of distributions paid to our stockholders, and the issuance of notes payable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, net cash provided by financing activities was $112,011,037. Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 consisted of the following:
$51,867,871 of cash provided by offering proceeds related to our initial public offering, net of (1) payments of commissions on sales of common stock and related dealer manager fees in the amount of $5,649,279 and (2) the reimbursement of other offering costs to affiliates in the amount of $3,388,203;
$60,471,760 of proceeds from the issuance of mortgage notes payable, net of deferred financing costs in the amount of $498,240; and
$328,594 of net cash distributions, after giving effect to distributions reinvested by stockholders of $200,556
Contractual Commitments and Contingencies 
We use, and intend to use in the future, secured and unsecured debt as a means of providing additional funds for the acquisition of our properties. We believe that the careful use of borrowings will help us achieve our diversification goals and potentially enhance the returns on our investments. After we have invested all of the net offering proceeds from our initial public offering, we expect that our borrowings will be approximately 55% to 60% of the value of our properties (after debt amortization and before deducting depreciation and amortization) and other real estate-related assets. For valuation purposes, the value of a property will equal its cost until such property is valued by an independent third party appraiser or qualified independent valuation expert. In order to facilitate investments in the early stages of our operations, we expect to temporarily borrow in excess of our long-term targeted debt level. Under our charter, we are prohibited from borrowing in excess of 300% of our net assets, which generally approximates to 75% of the aggregate cost of our assets unless such excess is approved by a majority of the independent directors and disclosed to stockholders, along with a justification for such excess, in our next quarterly report. In such event, we will monitor our debt levels and take action to reduce any such excess as practicable. We do not intend to exceed our charter’s leverage limit except in the early stages of our operations when the costs of our investments are most likely to substantially exceed our net offering proceeds. Our aggregate borrowings are reviewed by our board of directors at least quarterly. As of September 30, 2014, our aggregate borrowings were not in excess of 300% of the value of our net assets. 

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In addition to using our capital resources for investing purposes and meeting our debt obligations, we expect to use our capital resources to make certain payments to our advisor and the dealer manager. During our organization and offering stage, these payments will include payments to the dealer manager for selling commissions and dealer manager fees and payments to the dealer manager and our advisor for reimbursement of certain organization and other offering expenses. However, our advisor has agreed to reimburse us within 60 days of the end of the month in which our initial public offering ends to the extent that selling commissions, dealer manager fees and organization and other offering expenses incurred by us exceed 15% of our gross offering proceeds of our initial public offering. During our acquisition and development stage, we expect to make payments to our advisor in connection with the selection and origination or purchase of real estate and real estate-related investments, the management of our asset portfolio and costs incurred by our advisor in providing services to us.
As of September 30, 2014, we had indebtedness totaling an aggregate principal amount of $60,970,000. The following is a summary of our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2014:
 
 
 
 
Payments due by period
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
 
Less than 1 year
 
1-3 years
 
3-5 years
 
More than 5 years
Interest payments on outstanding debt obligations(1)
 
$
10,230,834

 
$
335,877

 
$
2,696,096

 
$
2,701,702

 
$
4,497,159

Principal payments on outstanding debt obligations
 
60,970,000

 

 

 
386,573

 
60,583,427

Total
 
$
71,200,834

 
$
335,877

 
$
2,696,096

 
$
3,088,275

 
$
65,080,586

________________
(1)
Projected interest payments on outstanding debt obligations are based on the outstanding principal amounts and interest rates in effect at September 30, 2014. We incurred interest expense of $287,399 and $405,468 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, including amortization of deferred financing costs totaling $9,151 and $11,520.
Results of Operations
During the period from August 22, 2013 (inception) to May 22, 2014, we had been formed and had commenced our initial public offering but had not yet commenced real estate operations as we had not yet acquired any real estate investments. As a result, we had no material results of operations for that period. We commenced real estate operations on May 22, 2014 in connection with the acquisition of our first investment, the Spring Hill property, and subsequently acquired three additional properties through September 30, 2014. Our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 are not indicative of those expected in future periods. We have not yet invested all of the proceeds from our offering received to date and expect to continue to raise additional capital, increase our borrowings and make future acquisitions, which would have a significant impact on our future results of operations. In general, we expect that our revenues and expenses related to our portfolio will increase in future periods as a result of anticipated future acquisitions of real estate and real estate-related investments.
Net loss
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we had a net loss of $2,432,975 and $4,358,924 primarily due to depreciation and amortization expenses, fees to affiliates, acquisition costs, and operating expenses after commencing operations on May 22, 2014.
Total revenues
Rental income and tenant reimbursements were $1,740,048 and $1,932,912 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, which consisted primarily of $1,601,385 and $1,785,964 of rental income following the acquisition of the Spring Hill property, the Harrison Place property, the Summer Valley property and the Terrace Cove property. We expect rental income and tenant reimbursements to increase in future periods as a result of anticipated future acquisitions of real estate and the realization of revenues for an entire period for all properties.

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Operating, maintenance and management expenses
Operating, maintenance and management expenses were $441,824 and $498,382 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. These expenses resulted from the acquisition of the Spring Hill property, the Harrison Place property, the Summer Valley property and the Terrace Cove property. We expect these amounts to increase in future periods as a result of anticipated future acquisitions of real estate and the realization of operating expenses for an entire period for all properties.
Real estate taxes and insurance
Real estate taxes and insurance expenses were $284,297 and $304,649 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. We incurred these expenses in connection with the operations of our multifamily properties. We expect these amounts to increase as a result of anticipated future acquisitions of real estate.
Fees to affiliates
Fees to affiliates were $953,666 and $1,713,203 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. These fees consisted primarily of acquisition fees and loan coordination fees related to our acquisition and financing of the Spring Hill property, the Harrison Place property, the Summer Valley property and the Terrace Cove property, as well as the dealer manager fees paid in connection with our ongoing public offering. We expect fees to affiliates to increase in future periods as a result of anticipated future acquisitions of real estate and real estate-related investments.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $1,204,076 and $1,354,372 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and related to the ownership of the Spring Hill property, the Harrison Place property, the Summer Valley property and the Terrace Cove property. We expect these amounts to increase in future periods as a result of anticipated future acquisitions of real estate and real-estate related investments.
Interest expense
Interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $287,399 and $405,468. Included in interest expense is the amortization of deferred financing costs of $9,151 and $11,520 and the unrealized loss on derivative instruments of $57,127 and $140,339. Our interest expense in future periods will vary based on our level of future borrowings, which will depend on the amount of proceeds raised in our ongoing initial public offering, the availability and cost of debt financing and the opportunity to acquire real estate and real estate-related investments meeting our investment objectives.
General and administrative expense
General and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $486,056 and $1,075,227. These general and administrative costs consisted primarily of legal fees, D&O insurance premiums, audit fees, other professional fees and independent director compensation. We expect general and administrative expenses to increase in future periods as we acquire additional real estate and real estate-related investments but to decrease as a percentage of total revenue.
Acquisition costs
Acquisition costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $515,705 and $940,535, respectively, and were related to the acquisition of two multifamily properties during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and four multifamily properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Acquisition costs in future periods will vary based on the number of acquisitions we make during the period, which will depend on the amount of proceeds raised in our ongoing initial public offering and the availability of debt financing.
Net Operating Income
Net Operating Income, or NOI, is a non-GAAP financial measure of performance. NOI is used by investors and our management to evaluate and compare the performance of our properties, to determine trends in earnings and to compute the fair value of our properties as it is not affected by (1) the cost of funds, (2) acquisition costs, (3) non-operating fees to affiliates, (4) the impact of depreciation and amortization expenses as well as gains or losses from the sale of operating real estate assets that are included in net income computed in accordance with GAAP or (5) general and administrative expenses and other gains and

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losses that are specific to us. The cost of funds is eliminated from net income (loss) because it is specific to our particular financing capabilities and constraints. The cost of funds is also eliminated because it is dependent on historical interest rates and other costs of capital as well as past decisions made by us regarding the appropriate mix of capital which may have changed or may change in the future. Acquisition costs and non-operating fees to affiliates are eliminated because they do not reflect continuing operating costs of the property owner.
Depreciation and amortization expenses as well as gains or losses from the sale of operating real estate assets are eliminated because they may not accurately represent the actual change in value in our multifamily properties that result from use of the properties or changes in market conditions. While certain aspects of real property do decline in value over time in a manner that is reasonably captured by depreciation and amortization, the value of the properties as a whole have historically increased or decreased as a result of changes in overall economic conditions instead of from actual use of the property or the passage of time. Gains and losses from the sale of real property vary from property to property and are affected by market conditions at the time of sale which will usually change from period to period. These gains and losses can create distortions when comparing one period to another or when comparing our operating results to the operating results of other real estate companies that have not made similarly timed purchases or sales. We believe that eliminating these costs from net income is useful because the resulting measure captures the actual revenue generated and actual expenses incurred in operating our properties as well as trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs.
However, the usefulness of NOI is limited because it excludes general and administrative costs, interest expense, interest income and other expense, acquisition costs, certain fees to affiliates, depreciation and amortization expense and gains or losses from the sale of properties, and other gains and losses as stipulated by GAAP, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which are significant economic costs. NOI may fail to capture significant trends in these components of net income which further limits its usefulness.
NOI is a measure of the operating performance of our properties but does not measure our performance as a whole. NOI is therefore not a substitute for net income (loss) as computed in accordance with GAAP. This measure should be analyzed in conjunction with net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP and discussions elsewhere in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the components of net income (loss) that are eliminated in the calculation of NOI. Other companies may use different methods for calculating NOI or similarly entitled measures and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to similarly entitled measures reported by other companies that do not define the measure exactly as we do.
The following is a reconciliation of our NOI to net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 computed in accordance with GAAP:
 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Net loss
 
$
(2,432,975
)
 
$
(4,358,924
)
Fees to affiliates (1)
 
884,116

 
1,628,845

Depreciation and amortization
 
1,204,076

 
1,354,372

Interest expense
 
287,399

 
405,468

General and administrative expenses
 
486,056

 
1,075,227

Acquisition costs
 
515,705

 
940,535

Net operating income
 
$
944,377

 
$
1,045,523

____________________
(1)
Fees to affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 excludes property management fees of $50,916 and $58,037 and other fees of $18,634 and $26,321, respectively, that are included in NOI.

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Funds from Operations and Modified Funds from Operations
Due to certain unique operating characteristics of real estate companies, as discussed below, NAREIT, an industry trade group, has promulgated a measure known as funds from operations, or FFO, which we believe to be an appropriate supplemental measure to reflect the operating performance of a REIT. The use of FFO is recommended by the REIT industry as a supplemental performance measure. FFO is not equivalent to our net income (loss) as determined under GAAP.
We define FFO, a non-GAAP financial measure, consistent with the standards established by the White Paper on FFO approved by the Board of Governors of NAREIT, as revised in February 2004, or the White Paper. The White Paper defines FFO as net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses from sales of property and non-cash impairment charges of real estate related investments, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. In particular, we believe it is appropriate to disregard impairment charges, as this is a fair value adjustment that is largely based on market fluctuations and assessments regarding general market conditions which can change over time. An asset will only be evaluated for impairment if certain impairment indications exist and if the carrying, or book value, exceeds the total estimated undiscounted future cash flows (including net rental and lease revenues, net proceeds on the sale of the property, and any other ancillary cash flows at a property or group level under GAAP) from such asset. Investors should note, however, that determinations of whether impairment charges have been incurred are based partly on anticipated operating performance, because estimated undiscounted future cash flows from a property, including estimated future net rental and lease revenues, net proceeds on the sale of the property, and certain other ancillary cash flows, are taken into account in determining whether an impairment charge has been incurred. While impairment charges are excluded from the calculation of FFO as described above, investors are cautioned that due to the fact that impairments are based on estimated future undiscounted cash flows and the relatively limited term of our operations, it could be difficult to recover any impairment charges. Our FFO calculation complies with NAREIT’s policy described above.
The historical accounting convention used for real estate assets requires straight-line depreciation of buildings and improvements, which implies that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time, especially if such assets are not adequately maintained or repaired and renovated as required by relevant circumstances and/or as requested or required by lessees for operational purposes in order to maintain the value disclosed. We believe that since real estate values historically rise and fall with market conditions, including inflation, interest rates, the business cycle, unemployment and consumer spending, presentations of operating results for a REIT using historical accounting for depreciation may be less informative. Historical accounting for real estate involves the use of GAAP. Any other method of accounting for real estate such as the fair value method cannot be construed to be any more accurate or relevant than the comparable methodologies of real estate valuation found in GAAP. Nevertheless, we believe that the use of FFO, which excludes the impact of real estate related depreciation and amortization, provides a more complete understanding of our performance to investors and to management, and when compared year over year, reflects the impact on our operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and interest costs, which may not be immediately apparent from net income. However, FFO, and MFFO as described below, should not be construed to be more relevant or accurate than the current GAAP methodology in calculating net income or in its applicability in evaluating our operating performance. The method utilized to evaluate the value and performance of real estate under GAAP should be construed as a more relevant measure of operational performance and considered more prominently than the non-GAAP FFO and MFFO measures and the adjustments to GAAP in calculating FFO and MFFO.
Changes in the accounting and reporting promulgations under GAAP (for acquisition fees and expenses from a capitalization/depreciation model to an expensed-as-incurred model) that were put into effect in 2009 and other changes to GAAP accounting for real estate subsequent to the establishment of NAREIT’s definition of FFO have prompted an increase in cash-settled expenses, specifically acquisition fees and expenses for all industries as items that are expensed under GAAP, that are typically accounted for as operating expenses. Management believes these fees and expenses do not affect our overall long-term operating performance. Publicly registered, non-listed REITs typically have a significant amount of acquisition activity and are substantially more dynamic during their initial years of investment and operation. While other start-up entities may also experience significant acquisition activity during their initial years, we believe that public, non-listed REITs, like us, are unique in that they have a limited life with targeted exit strategies within a relatively limited time frame after acquisition activity ceases. Our board of directors will determine to pursue a liquidity event when it believes that the then-current market conditions are favorable. However, our board of directors does not anticipate evaluating a liquidity event (i.e., listing of our common stock

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on a national exchange, a merger or sale of our company or another similar transaction) until five years after the completion of our offering stage. Thus, as a limited life REIT, we will not continuously purchase assets and will have a limited life.
Due to the above factors and other unique features of publicly registered, non-listed REITs, the Investment Program Association, or IPA, an industry trade group, has standardized a measure known as MFFO, which the IPA has recommended as a supplemental measure for publicly registered non-listed REITs and which we believe to be another appropriate supplemental measure to reflect the operating performance of a public, non-listed REIT having the characteristics described above. MFFO is not equivalent to our net income or loss as determined under GAAP, and MFFO may not be a useful measure of the impact of long-term operating performance on value if we do not continue to operate with a limited life and targeted exit strategy, as currently intended. We believe that, because MFFO excludes costs that we consider more reflective of investing activities and other non-operating items included in FFO and also excludes acquisition fees and expenses that affect our operations only in periods in which properties are acquired, MFFO can provide, on a going forward basis, an indication of the sustainability (that is, the capacity to continue to be maintained) of our operating performance after the period in which we are acquiring our properties and once our portfolio is in place. By providing MFFO, we believe we are presenting useful information that assists investors and analysts to better assess the sustainability of our operating performance after our offering has been completed and our properties have been acquired. We also believe that MFFO is a recognized measure of sustainable operating performance by the non-listed REIT industry. Further, we believe MFFO is useful in comparing the sustainability of our operating performance after our offering and acquisitions are completed with the sustainability of the operating performance of other real estate companies that are not as involved in acquisition activities. Investors are cautioned that MFFO should only be used to assess the sustainability of our operating performance after our offering has been completed and properties have been acquired, as it excludes acquisition costs that have a negative effect on our operating performance during the periods in which properties are acquired.
We define MFFO, a non-GAAP financial measure, consistent with the IPA’s Guideline 2010-01, Supplemental Performance Measure for Publicly Registered, Non-Listed REITs: Modified Funds from Operations, or the Practice Guideline, issued by the IPA in November 2010. The Practice Guideline defines MFFO as FFO further adjusted for the following items, as applicable, included in the determination of GAAP net income: acquisition fees and expenses; amounts relating to deferred rent receivables and amortization of above and below market leases and liabilities (which are adjusted in order to reflect such payments from a GAAP accrual basis to a cash basis of disclosing the rent and lease payments); accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on debt investments; mark-to-market adjustments included in net income; nonrecurring gains or losses included in net income from the extinguishment or sale of debt, hedges, foreign exchange, derivatives or securities holdings where trading of such holdings is not a fundamental attribute of the business plan, unrealized gains or losses resulting from consolidation from, or deconsolidation to, equity accounting, and after adjustments for consolidated and unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, with such adjustments calculated to reflect MFFO on the same basis. The accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums on debt investments, nonrecurring unrealized gains and losses on hedges, foreign exchange, derivatives or securities holdings, unrealized gains and losses resulting from consolidations, as well as other listed cash flow adjustments are adjustments made to net income in calculating the cash flows provided by operating activities and, in some cases, reflect gains or losses which are unrealized and may not ultimately be realized. While we rely on our advisor for managing interest rate, hedge and foreign exchange risk, we do not retain an outside consultant to review all our hedging agreements. Inasmuch as interest rate hedges are not a fundamental part of our operations, we believe it is appropriate to exclude such non-recurring gains and losses in calculating MFFO, as such gains and losses are not reflective of on-going operations.
Our MFFO calculation complies with the IPA’s Practice Guideline described above. In calculating MFFO, we exclude acquisition related expenses, amortization of above and below market leases, fair value adjustments of derivative financial instruments, deferred rent receivables and the adjustments of such items related to noncontrolling interests. Under GAAP, acquisition fees and expenses are characterized as operating expenses in determining operating net income. These expenses are paid in cash by us. All paid and accrued acquisition fees and expenses will have negative effects on returns to investors, the potential for future distributions, and cash flows generated by us, unless earnings from operations or net sales proceeds from the disposition of other properties are generated to cover the purchase price of the property, these fees and expenses and other costs related to such property. In the event that proceeds from our initial public offering are not available to fund our reimbursement of acquisition fees and expenses incurred by our advisor, such fees and expenses will need to be reimbursed to our advisor from other sources, including debt, operational earnings or cash flow, net proceeds from the sale of properties, or from ancillary cash flows. The acquisition of properties, and the corresponding acquisition fees and expenses, is the key operational feature of our business plan to generate operational income and cash flow to fund distributions to our stockholders. Further, under GAAP,

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certain contemplated non-cash fair value and other non-cash adjustments are considered operating non-cash adjustments to net income in determining cash flow from operating activities. In addition, we view fair value adjustments of derivatives and gains and losses from dispositions of assets as non-recurring items or items which are unrealized and may not ultimately be realized, and which are not reflective of on-going operations and are therefore typically adjusted for when assessing operating performance.
Our management uses MFFO and the adjustments used to calculate MFFO in order to evaluate our performance against other public, non-listed REITs which have limited lives with short and defined acquisition periods and targeted exit strategies shortly thereafter. As noted above, MFFO may not be a useful measure of the impact of long-term operating performance on value if we do not continue to operate in this manner. We believe that our use of MFFO and the adjustments used to calculate MFFO allow us to present our performance in a manner that reflects certain characteristics that are unique to public, non-listed REITs, such as their limited life, limited and defined acquisition period and targeted exit strategy, and hence that the use of such measures is useful to investors. By excluding expensed acquisition costs, the use of MFFO provides information consistent with management’s analysis of the operating performance of the properties. Additionally, fair value adjustments, which are based on the impact of current market fluctuations and underlying assessments of general market conditions, but can also result from operational factors such as rental and occupancy rates, may not be directly related or attributable to our current operating performance. By excluding such changes that may reflect anticipated and unrealized gains or losses, we believe MFFO provides useful supplemental information.
Presentation of this information is intended to provide useful information to investors as they compare the operating performance to that of other public, non-listed REITs, although it should be noted that not all public, non-listed REITs calculate FFO and MFFO the same way, so comparisons with other public, non-listed REITs may not be meaningful. Furthermore, FFO and MFFO are not necessarily indicative of cash flow available to fund cash needs and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) or income (loss) from continuing operations as an indication of our performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operations as an indication of our liquidity, or indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. FFO and MFFO should be reviewed in conjunction with GAAP measurements as an indication of our performance. MFFO has limitations as a performance measure in an offering such as ours where the price of a share of common stock is a stated value and there is no regular net asset value determination during the offering stage and for a period thereafter. MFFO is useful in assisting management and investors in assessing the sustainability of operating performance in future operating periods, and in particular, after the offering and acquisition stages are complete and net asset value is disclosed. MFFO is not a useful measure in evaluating net asset value because impairments are taken into account in determining net asset value but not in determining MFFO.
Neither the SEC, NAREIT nor any other regulatory body has passed judgment on the acceptability of the adjustments that we use to calculate FFO or MFFO. In the future, the SEC, NAREIT or another regulatory body may decide to standardize the allowable adjustments across the non-listed REIT industry and in response to such standardization we may have to adjust our calculation and characterization of FFO or MFFO accordingly.
Our calculation of FFO and MFFO is presented in the following table for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014:
 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Reconciliation of net loss to MFFO:
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(2,432,975
)
 
$
(4,358,924
)
  Depreciation of real estate assets
 
485,661

 
540,747

  Amortization of lease-related costs
 
718,415

 
813,625

FFO
 
(1,228,899
)
 
(3,004,552
)
  Acquisition fees and expenses (1)(2)
 
1,319,667

 
2,480,640

  Unrealized loss on derivative instruments
 
57,127

 
140,339

MFFO
 
$
147,895

 
$
(383,573
)
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(1)
By excluding expensed acquisition costs, management believes MFFO provides useful supplemental information that is comparable for each type of real estate investment and is consistent with management's analysis of the investing and operating performance of our properties. Acquisition fees and expenses include payments to our advisor or third parties. Acquisition fees and expenses under GAAP are considered operating expenses and as expenses included in the determination of net income and income from continuing operations, both of which are performance measures under GAAP. All paid and accrued acquisition fees and expenses will have negative effects on returns to investors, the potential for future distributions, and cash flows generated by us, unless earnings from operations or net sales proceeds from the disposition of properties are generated to cover the purchase price of the property, these fees and expenses and other costs related to the property. In the event that proceeds from our initial public offering are not available to fund our reimbursement of acquisition fees and expenses incurred by our advisor, such fees and expenses will need to be reimbursed to the advisor from other sources, including debt, operational earnings or cash flow, net proceeds from the sale of properties, or from ancillary cash flows. The acquisition of properties, and the corresponding acquisition fees and expenses, is the key operational feature of our business plan to generate operational income and cash flow to fund distributions to its stockholders.
(2)
Acquisition fees and expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 includes acquisition fees of $488,962 and $930,405 and loan coordination fees of $315,000 and $609,700, respectively, that are recorded in fees to affiliates in the accompanying statements of operations. Acquisition fees and expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 also includes acquisition expenses of $515,705 and $940,535, respectively, that are recorded in acquisition costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
FFO and MFFO may be used to fund all or a portion of certain capitalizable items that are excluded from FFO and MFFO, such as tenant improvements, building improvements and deferred leasing costs.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2014, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Related-Party Transactions and Agreements
We have entered into agreements with our advisor and its affiliates, whereby we pay certain fees to, or reimburse certain expenses of, our advisor or its affiliates for acquisition and advisory fees and expenses, financing coordination fees, organization and offering costs, sales commissions, dealer manager fees, asset and property management fees and expenses, leasing fees and reimbursement of certain operating costs. Refer to Note 7 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report for a discussion of the various related-party transactions, agreements and fees.
Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure About Market Risk 
We may be exposed to the effects of interest rate changes as a result of borrowings used to maintain liquidity and to fund the acquisition, expansion and refinancing of our real estate investment portfolio and operations. We may also be exposed to the effects of changes in interest rates as a result of the acquisition and origination of mortgage, mezzanine, bridge and other loans. Our profitability and the value of our investment portfolio may be adversely affected during any period as a result of interest rate changes. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings, prepayment penalties and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs. We intend to manage interest rate risk by maintaining a ratio of fixed rate, long-term debt such that floating rate exposure is kept at an acceptable level. In addition, we may utilize a variety of financial instruments, including interest rate caps, collars, floors and swap agreements, in order to limit the effects of changes in interest rates on our operations. When we use these types of derivatives to hedge the risk of interest-earning assets or interest‑bearing liabilities, we may be subject to certain risks, including the risk that losses on a hedge position will reduce the funds available for payments to holders of our common stock and that the losses may exceed the amount we invested in the instruments. 

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We borrow funds and make investments at a combination of fixed and variable rates. Interest rate fluctuations will generally not affect our future earnings or cash flows on our fixed rate debt unless such instruments mature or are otherwise terminated. However, interest rate changes will affect the fair value of our fixed rate instruments. As of September 30, 2014, we did not have any fixed rate debt.
Conversely, movements in interest rates on our variable rate debt would change our future earnings and cash flows, but not significantly affect the fair value of those instruments. However, changes in required risk premiums would result in changes in the fair value of floating rate instruments. At September 30, 2014, we were exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on $60,970,000 of variable rate debt outstanding. Based on interest rates as of September 30, 2014, if interest rates were 100 basis points higher during the 12 months ending September 30, 2015, interest expense on our variable rate debt would increase by $618,168 and if interest rates were 100 basis points lower during the 12 months ending September 30, 2015, interest expense on the variable rate debt would decrease by $96,743.
At September 30, 2014, the weighted-average interest rate of our variable rate debt was 2.12%. The weighted-average interest rate represents the actual interest rate in effect at September 30, 2014 (consisting of the contractual interest rate), using interest rate indices as of September 30, 2014 where applicable.
We will also be exposed to credit risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. If the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty will owe us, which creates credit risk for us. If the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, we will owe the counterparty and, therefore, do not have credit risk. We will seek to minimize the credit risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties. As of September 30, 2014, we did not have counterparty risk on our interest rate cap agreements as the underlying variable rates for each of our interest rate caps as of September 30, 2014 were not in excess of the capped rates. See also Note 10 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures 
As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including our chief executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act). Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our chief executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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Item 1. Legal Proceedings. 
From time to time, we are party to legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business. Management is not aware of any legal proceedings of which the outcome is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition, nor are we aware of any such legal proceedings contemplated by government agencies. 
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors contained in Part I, Item 1A set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, or the 2013 Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 21, 2014, except for the addition of the following risk factor, which should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 1A of our 2013 Form 10-K:
We have and may continue to pay distributions from the proceeds of our initial public offering. To the extent that we pay distributions from sources other than our cash flow from operations, we will have reduced funds available for investments and the overall return to our stockholders may be reduced.
Our organizational documents permit us to pay distributions from any source, including net proceeds from our initial public offerings, borrowings, advances from our sponsor or advisor and the deferral of fees and expense reimbursements by our advisor, in its sole discretion. Since our inception, our cash flow from operations has not been sufficient to fund all of our distributions, and as a consequence we have funded all of our distributions with the net proceeds of our public offerings. Of the $529,150 in total distributions we paid during the period from our inception through September 30, 2014, including shares issued pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan, all such amounts were funded from offering proceeds. Until we make substantial investments, we may continue to fund distributions from the net proceeds from this offering or sources other than cash flow from operations. We have not established a limit on the amount of offering proceeds, or other sources other than cash flow from operations, which we may use to fund distributions.
If we are unable to consistently fund distributions to our stockholders entirely from our cash flow from operations, the value of your shares upon a listing of our common stock, the sale of our assets or any other liquidity event may be reduced. To the extent that we fund distributions from sources other than our cash flow from operations, our funds avaialable for investment will be reduced relative to the funds available for investment if our distributions were funded solely from cash flow from operations, our ability to achieve our investment objectives will be negatively impacted and the overall returne to our stockholders may be reduced. In addition, if we make a distribution in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, the distribution will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital, which will reduce the stockholder's tax basis in its shares of common stock. The amount, if any, of each distribution in excess of a stockholder's tax basis in its shares of common stock will be taxable as gain realized from the sale or exchange of property.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and use of Proceeds.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we did not sell any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Act. 
On December 30, 2013, our Registration Statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-191049), registering a public offering of up to $1,100,000,000 in shares of our common stock, was declared effective under the Securities Act. We commenced our initial public offering on December 30, 2013. We are offering up to 66,666,667 shares of our common stock to the public in our primary offering and up to 7,017,544 shares of our common stock pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan. Steadfast Capital Markets Group, LLC, an affiliate of our advisor, is serving as the dealer manager for our initial public offering. As of September 30, 2014, we had sold 4,125,067 shares of our common stock for gross offering proceeds of $61,346,383 in our public offering. 
From inception through September 30, 2014, we had incurred selling commissions, dealer manager fees and organization and other offering costs in our public offering in the amounts set forth below. The dealer manager reallowed all of the selling commissions and a portion of the dealer manager fees to participating broker-dealers.

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Estimated/
 
Percentage of
Type of Expense Amount
 
Amount
 
Actual
 
Offering Proceeds
Selling commissions and dealer manager fees
 
$
5,649,279

 
Actual
 
9.21
%
Other organization and offering costs
 
3,552,678

 
Actual
 
5.79
%
Total expenses
 
$
9,201,957

 
 
 
15.00
%
Total public offering proceeds (excluding DRP proceeds)
 
$
61,346,383

 
Actual
 
100.00
%
Percentage of public offering proceeds used to pay for organization and offering costs
 
15.00
%
 
Actual
 
15.00
%
 
From the commencement of our initial public offering through September 30, 2014, the net offering proceeds to us, after deducting the total expenses incurred as described above, were approximately $52,344,982, including net offering proceeds from our distribution reinvestment plan of $200,556. For the period from inception through September 30, 2014, the ratio of the cost of raising capital was approximately 15.0%
We intend to use substantially all of the net proceeds from our public offering to invest in and manage a diverse portfolio of real estate investments, primarily in the multifamily sector, located throughout the United States. In addition to our focus on multifamily properties, we may also selectively invest in other types of commercial properties. We may also acquire or originate mortgage, bridge and other real estate loans and equity securities of other real estate companies. As of September 30, 2014, we had invested in four multifamily properties for a total purchase price of $87,064,250. These property acquisitions were funded from proceeds of our offerings and $60,970,000 in secured financings.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we received no redemption requests and we did not redeem any shares of our common stock pursuant to our share repurchase plan.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. 
None. 
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures. 
Not applicable.
Item 5.  Other Information. 
None.

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Item 6.  Exhibits 
 
 
 
Exhibit
 
Description
3.1

 
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11, filed December 16, 2013, Commission File No. 333-191049 (“Form S-11 Amendment No. 3”))
3.2

 
Bylaws of Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11, filed September 6, 2013, Commission File No. 333-191049)
4.1

 
Form of Subscription Agreement (included as Appendix B to the prospectus) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11, filed April 15, 2014, Commission File No. 333-191049)
4.2

 
Form of Distribution Reinvestment Plan (included as Appendix C to the prospectus) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11, filed April 15, 2014, Commission File No. 333-191049)
4.3

 
Redemption Request Form (included as Appendix D to the prospectus) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11, filed April 15, 2014, Commission File No. 333-191049)
4.4

 
Form of Application to Transfer (included as Appendix E to the prospectus) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11, filed April 15, 2014, Commission File No. 333-191049)
10.1

 
Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, made and entered into as of July 15, 2014, by and between Steadfast Asset Holdings, Inc. and Stonemark S/SV, LP and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company in its capacity as escrow holder (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.2

 
Assignment and Assumption of Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and between Steadfast Asset Holdings, Inc. and STAR Summer Valley, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.3

 
Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, made and entered into as of July 15, 2014, by and between Steadfast Asset Holdings, Inc. and Stonemark S/SV, LP and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company in its capacity as escrow holder (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.4

 
Assignment and Assumption of Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and between Steadfast Asset Holdings, Inc. and STAR Terrace Cove, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.5

 
Property Management Agreement, made and entered into as of August 28, 2014, by and between Steadfast Management Company, Inc. and STAR Summer Valley, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.6

 
Construction Management Services Agreement entered into as of August 28, 2014, by and between STAR Summer Valley, LLC and Pacific Coast Land & Construction, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.7

 
Property Management Agreement, made and entered into as of August 28, 2014, by and between Steadfast Management Company, Inc. and STAR Terrace Cove, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.8

 
Construction Management Services Agreement entered into as of August 28, 2014, by and between STAR Terrace Cove, LLC and Pacific Coast Land & Construction, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.9

 
Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Non-Recourse), dated as of August 28, 2014, by and between STAR Summer Valley, LLC and Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.10

 
Multifamily Note, effective as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Summer Valley, LLC in favor of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).

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10.11

 
Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (Texas), dated as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Summer Valley, LLC to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.12

 
Assignment of Management Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and among STAR Summer Valley, LLC, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC and Steadfast Management Company, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.13

 
Environmental Indemnity, dated as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Summer Valley, LLC to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.14

 
Guaranty of Non-Recourse Obligations, dated as of August 28, 2014, by Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.15

 
Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Non-Recourse), dated as of August 28, 2014, by and between STAR Terrace Cove, LLC and Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.16

 
Multifamily Note, effective as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Terrace Cove, LLC in favor of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.17

 
Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (Texas), dated as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Terrace Cove, LLC to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.18

 
Assignment of Management Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and among STAR Terrace Cove, LLC, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC and Steadfast Management Company, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.19

 
Environmental Indemnity, dated as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Terrace Cove, LLC to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.20

 
Guaranty of Non-Recourse Obligations, dated as of August 28, 2014, by Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
31.1

 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2

 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1

 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2

 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document (Furnished herewith)
101.SCH
 
XBRL Schema Document (Furnished herewith)
101.CAL
 
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document (Furnished herewith)
101.DEF
 
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document (Furnished herewith)
101.LAB
 
XBRL Label Linkbase Document (Furnished herewith)
101.PRE
 
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document (Furnished herewith)


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SIGNATURES 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc.
 
 
 
 
Date: November 13, 2014
By:
/s/ Rodney F. Emery
 
 
Rodney F. Emery
 
 
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
 
 
Date: November 13, 2014
By:
/s/ Kevin J. Keating
 
 
Kevin J. Keating
 
 
Treasurer
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 
 
 
Exhibit
 
Description
3.1

 
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11, filed December 16, 2013, Commission File No. 333-191049 (“Form S-11 Amendment No. 3”))
3.2

 
Bylaws of Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-11, filed September 6, 2013, Commission File No. 333-191049)
4.1

 
Form of Subscription Agreement (included as Appendix B to the prospectus) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11, filed April 15, 2014, Commission File No. 333-191049)
4.2

 
Form of Distribution Reinvestment Plan (included as Appendix C to the prospectus) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11, filed April 15, 2014, Commission File No. 333-191049)
4.3

 
Redemption Request Form (included as Appendix D to the prospectus) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11, filed April 15, 2014, Commission File No. 333-191049)
4.4

 
Form of Application to Transfer (included as Appendix E to the prospectus) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-11, filed April 15, 2014, Commission File No. 333-191049)
10.1

 
Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, made and entered into as of July 15, 2014, by and between Steadfast Asset Holdings, Inc. and Stonemark S/SV, LP and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company in its capacity as escrow holder (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.2

 
Assignment and Assumption of Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and between Steadfast Asset Holdings, Inc. and STAR Summer Valley, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.3

 
Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, made and entered into as of July 15, 2014, by and between Steadfast Asset Holdings, Inc. and Stonemark S/SV, LP and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company in its capacity as escrow holder (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.4

 
Assignment and Assumption of Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and between Steadfast Asset Holdings, Inc. and STAR Terrace Cove, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.5

 
Property Management Agreement, made and entered into as of August 28, 2014, by and between Steadfast Management Company, Inc. and STAR Summer Valley, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.6

 
Construction Management Services Agreement entered into as of August 28, 2014, by and between STAR Summer Valley, LLC and Pacific Coast Land & Construction, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.7

 
Property Management Agreement, made and entered into as of August 28, 2014, by and between Steadfast Management Company, Inc. and STAR Terrace Cove, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.8

 
Construction Management Services Agreement entered into as of August 28, 2014, by and between STAR Terrace Cove, LLC and Pacific Coast Land & Construction, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.9

 
Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Non-Recourse), dated as of August 28, 2014, by and between STAR Summer Valley, LLC and Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.10

 
Multifamily Note, effective as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Summer Valley, LLC in favor of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).

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10.11

 
Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (Texas), dated as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Summer Valley, LLC to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.12

 
Assignment of Management Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and among STAR Summer Valley, LLC, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC and Steadfast Management Company, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.13

 
Environmental Indemnity, dated as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Summer Valley, LLC to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.14

 
Guaranty of Non-Recourse Obligations, dated as of August 28, 2014, by Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.15

 
Multifamily Loan and Security Agreement (Non-Recourse), dated as of August 28, 2014, by and between STAR Terrace Cove, LLC and Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.16

 
Multifamily Note, effective as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Terrace Cove, LLC in favor of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.17

 
Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (Texas), dated as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Terrace Cove, LLC to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.18

 
Assignment of Management Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and among STAR Terrace Cove, LLC, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC and Steadfast Management Company, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.19

 
Environmental Indemnity, dated as of August 28, 2014, by STAR Terrace Cove, LLC to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
10.20

 
Guaranty of Non-Recourse Obligations, dated as of August 28, 2014, by Steadfast Apartment REIT, Inc. to and for the benefit of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Form 8-K filed September 9, 2014).
31.1

 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2

 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1

 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2

 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document (Furnished herewith)
101.SCH
 
XBRL Schema Document (Furnished herewith)
101.CAL
 
XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document (Furnished herewith)
101.DEF
 
XBRL Definition Linkbase Document (Furnished herewith)
101.LAB
 
XBRL Label Linkbase Document (Furnished herewith)
101.PRE
 
XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document (Furnished herewith)


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