Investment in Joint Ventures (Equity Method)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investment in Joint Ventures (Equity Method)

(11) Investments in Joint Ventures (Equity Method).

Brooksville. In 2006, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with Vulcan Materials Company to jointly own and develop approximately 4,300 acres of land near Brooksville, Florida. Under the terms of the joint venture, FRP contributed its fee interest in approximately 3,443 acres formerly leased to Vulcan under a long-term mining lease which had a net book value of $2,548,000. Vulcan is entitled to mine a portion of the property until 2032 and pay royalties to the Company. FRP also contributed $3,018,000 for one-half of the acquisition costs of a 288-acre contiguous parcel. Vulcan contributed 553 acres that it owned as well as its leasehold interest in the 3,443 acres that it leased from FRP and $3,018,000 for one-half of the acquisition costs of the 288-acre contiguous parcel. The joint venture is jointly controlled by Vulcan and FRP. Distributions will be made on a 50-50 basis except for royalties and depletion specifically allocated to the Company. Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 includes a loss of $34,000 representing the Company’s portion of the loss of this joint venture.

BC FRP Realty (Windlass Run). During the quarter ending March 2016, we entered into an agreement with a Baltimore development company (St. John Properties, Inc.) to jointly develop the remaining lands of our Windlass Run Business Park. The 50/50 partnership initially calls for FRP to combine its 25 acres (valued at $7,500,000) with St. John Properties’ adjacent 10 acres fronting on a major state highway (valued at $3,239,536) which resulted in an initial cash distribution of $2,130,232 to FRP in May 2016. Thereafter, the venture will jointly develop the combined properties into a multi-building business park to consist of approximately 329,000 square feet of single-story office space. On September 28, 2017 BC FRP Realty, LLC obtained $17,250,000 of construction financing commitments for 4 buildings through September 15, 2022 from BB&T at 2.5% over LIBOR. The balance outstanding on these loans at September 30, 2019 was $11,538,000.

RiverFront Holdings II, LLC. On May 4, 2018, the Company and MRP formed a partnership to develop Phase II of our RiverFront on the Anacostia project and closed on construction financing with Eagle Bank. The Company has contributed its land with an agreed value of $16.3 million (cost basis of $4.6 million) and $6.2 million of cash. MRP contributed capital of $5.6 million to the partnership including development costs paid prior to the formation of the partnership and a $725,000 development fee. The Company further agreed to fund $13.75 million preferred equity financing at 7.5% interest rate all of which was advanced through June 30, 2019. The Company records interest income for this loan and a loss in equity in ventures for our 80% equity in the partnership. The loan from Eagle Bank allows draws of up to $71 million during construction at an interest rate of 3.25% over LIBOR. The loan is interest only and matures in 36 months with a 12-month extension assuming completion of construction and at least one occupancy. There is a provision for an additional 60 months extension with a 30-year amortization of principal at 2.15% over seven-year US Treasury Constant if NOI is sufficient for a 9% yield. The loan balance at September 30, 2019 was $27,671,000. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting through the construction and lease up period as MRP acts as the administrative agent of the joint venture and oversees and controls the day to day operations of the project.

Bryant Street Partnerships. On December 24, 2018 the Company and MRP formed four partnerships to purchase and develop approximately five acres of land at 500 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, D.C. This property is the first phase of the Bryant Street Master Plan. The property is located in an Opportunity Zone, which provides tax benefits in the new communities development program as established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company contributed cash of $32 million in exchange for a 61.36% common equity in the partnership. The Company also contributed cash of $23 million as preferred equity financing at 8.0% interest rate. The Company records interest income for this loan and a loss in equity in ventures for our 61.36% equity in the partnership. On March 13, 2019 the partnerships closed on a construction loan with a group of lenders for up to $132 million at an interest rate of 2.25% over LIBOR. The loan matures March 13, 2023 with up to two extension of one year each upon certain conditions including, for the first, a debt service coverage of at least 1.10 and a loan-to-value that does not exceed 65% and for the second, a debt service coverage of 1.25 and a maximum loan-to-value of 65%. Borrower may prepay a portion of the unpaid principal to satisfy such tests. There were no draws on the loan through September 30, 2019. The Company and MRP guaranteed $26 million of the loan in exchange for a 1% lower interest rate. The Company and MRP have a side agreement limiting the Company’s guarantee to its proportionate ownership. The value of the guarantee was calculated at $1.9 million based on the present value of the 1% interest savings over the anticipated 48 month term. This amount is included as part of the Company’s investment basis and is amortized to expense over the 48 months. The Company will evaluate the guarantee liability based upon the success of the project and assuming no payments are made under the guarantee the Company will have a gain for $1.9 million when the loan is paid in full. The Company’s equity interest in the joint venture is accounted for under the equity method of accounting as all the major decisions are shared equally.

Hyde Park. On January 27, 2018 the Company entered into a loan agreement with a Baltimore developer to be the principal capital source of a residential development venture in Essexshire now known as “Hyde Park.” We have committed up to $3.5 million in exchange for an interest rate of 10% and a preferred return of 20% after which the Company is also entitled to a portion of proceeds from sale. Hyde Park will hold 122 town homes and four single-family lots and received a non-appealable Plan Approval during the first quarter of 2019. We are currently pursuing entitlements and have a home builder under contract to purchase the land upon government approval to begin development. The loan balance at September 30, 2019 was $1,047,000.

DST Hickory Creek. In July 2019, the Company invested $6 million in 1031 proceeds from two sales in 2019 into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) known as CS1031 Hickory Creek Apartments, DST.  The Company is 26.65% beneficial owner and receives monthly distributions. The DST owns a 294-unit garden-style apartment community consisting of 19 three-story apartment buildings containing 273,940 rentable square feet on approximately 20.4 acres of land.  The property was constructed in 1984 and substantially renovated in 2016.  The DST purchased the property in April, 2019 for $45,600,000 with 10 year financing obtained for $29,672,000 at 3.74% with a 30 year amortization period, interest only for 5 years. The property is located in Henrico County, providing residents convenient access to some of the largest employment and economic drivers in Metro Richmond, including ten fortune 1,000 companies.  Distributions of $40,000 have been received.

Amber Ridge. On June 26, 2019 the Company entered into a loan agreement with a Baltimore developer to be the principal capital source of a residential development venture in Prince Georges County, Maryland known as “Amber Ridge.” We have committed up to $18.5 million in exchange for an interest rate of 10% and a preferred return of 20% after which the Company is also entitled to a portion of proceeds from sale. This project will hold 190 single-family town homes.

Investments in Joint Ventures (in thousands):

								The
								Company's
								Share of
	Common			Total	Total Assets of	Profit (Loss)		Profit (Loss) of
	Ownership			Investment	The Partnership	Of the Partnership		the Partnership
As of September 30, 2019
Brooksville Quarry, LLC	50.00	%	$	7,464	14,383	(68	)	(34	)
BC FRP Realty, LLC	50.00	%		5,487	22,857	(990	)	(495	)
RiverFront Holdings II, LLC	80.00	%		25,726	78,282	(602	)	(597	)
Bryant Street Partnerships	61.36	%		57,827	90,441	(130	)	(130	)
Hyde Park				1,067	1,067	—		—
DST Hickory Creek	26.65	%		5,934	51,642	(98	)	(26	)
Amber Ridge				317	317	—		—
Total			$	103,822	258,989	(1,888	)	(1,282	)
As of December 31, 2018
Brooksville Quarry, LLC	50.00	%	$	7,449	14,325	(122	)	(61	)
BC FRP Realty, LLC	50.00	%		5,976	21,371	—		—
RiverFront Holdings II, LLC	80.00	%		19,865	38,869	(66	)	(66	)
Bryant Street Partnerships	61.36	%		55,000	77,541	—		—
Hyde Park				594	594	39		39
Total			$	88,884	152,700	(149	)	(88	)

Summarized Financial Information for the Investments in Joint Ventures (in thousands):

	As of September 30, 2019
	Brooksville		BC FRP		Riverfront		Bryant Street
	Quarry, LLC		Realty, LLC		Holdings II, LLC		Partnerships		Others		Total
Investments in real estate, net	$	14,294		22,532		77,713		78,176		50,467		$	243,182
Cash and cash equivalents		89		18		569		5,884		2,559			9,119
Unrealized rents & receivables		—		52		—		52		—			104
Deferred costs		—		255		—		6,329		—			6,584
Total Assets	$	14,383		22,857		78,282		90,441		53,026		$	258,989
Secured notes payable	$	—		11,920		27,671		—		29,375		$	68,966
Other liabilities		141		75		7,903		13,416		—			21,535
Capital – FRP		7,465		5,431		37,077		56,876		7,318			114,167
Capital - Third Parties		6,777		5,431		5,631		20,149		16.333			54,321
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	14,383		22,857		78,282		90,441		53,026		$	258,989

	As of December 31, 2018
	Brooksville		BC FRP				RiverFront		Bryant Street
	Quarry, LLC		Realty, LLC		Hyde Park		Holdings II, LLC		Partnerships		Total
Investments in real estate, net	$	14,299		21,352		594		38,793		41,821		$	116,859
Cash and cash equivalents		20		11		—		76		35,670			35,777
Deferred costs		6		8		—		—		50			64
Total Assets	$	14,325		21,371		594		38,869		77,541		$	152,700
Secured notes payable	$	—		9,549		—		—		—		$	9,549
Other liabilities		119		38		—		1,887		2,886			4,930
Capital – FRP		7,449		5,892		594		31,347		55,000			100,282
Capital - Third Parties		6,757		5,892		—		5,635		19,655			37,939
Total Liabilities and Capital	$	14,325		21,371		594		38,869		77,541		$	152,700

The Company’s capital recorded by the unconsolidated Joint Ventures is $10,345,000 more than the Investment in Joint Ventures reported in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet due to the lower basis in property contributed.

The amount of consolidated accumulated deficit for these joint ventures was $(3,637,000) and $(2,702,000) as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 respectively.