Current Net Annualized Distribution Rates
6.30%
Class I
(Institutional)
6.05%
Class D
(RIA)
5.23%
Class S
(BD/Trail)
5.93%
Class A
(BD)
Total Annualized Return on Purchase Price1
Total Annualized Return on Purchase Price Graph

Current Portfolio of 397 Properties

$1.5+B
in Asset Value
as of 3/31/26
9-10%+
Historical Tax
Equivalent Yield3
BBB
Average Long-Term Tenant S&P Credit Rating4
103.31%
AFFO-to-Distribution Coverage ITD through 3/31/265
Industry Allocation
Industry Allocation Chart
Industry Allocation Properties

1Class D and S historical returns are hypothetical based on the actual returns that would have been achieved if those share classes had been outstanding during the periods presented.

2ITD stands for "Inception-to-Date".

3The tax-equivalent yield range presented above for Class I, D, S, and A shares is based on the 2025 results, current offering price, a 37% federal income tax rate, an 8% state income tax rate, and a 3.8% Medicare surcharge tax. Exact tax-equivalent yield will vary by investor.

4The average long-term S&P credit rating is presented as a simple average of the credit ratings of the REIT’s tenants with publicly rated debt.

5AFFO stands for “Adjusted Funds from Operations”.

There is no guarantee that the Essential Income REIT will be successful in executing its business plan. Pictures are representative of similar corporate-backed stores in the ExchangeRight portfolio and are not actual properties included in the portfolio. Unless otherwise noted, all stats are as of 3/31/26.

Historical Returns & Tax-Equivalent Yields

The Essential Income REIT has paid monthly distributions that have been tax-efficient and fully covered by cash flow from operations with reduced volatility since inception.

2025 Tax-Efficient
Distributions

2025 Tax Efficient Distributions Chart

Consistent Returns Despite Broad Market Volatility Since Inception1

Consistent Returns Despite Broad Market Volatility Since Inception

Distributions & DRIP Shares
Fully Covered by Operations ITD

Distributions Fully Covered By Operations Since Inception Graph

Industry & Essential Income REIT
Distribution Coverage3

Industry & Essential Income REIT Distribution Coverage

397 Properties Diversified Across the U.S.

Properties Diversified Across the U.S.

Cash Flow & Value Diversified by

Cash Flow and Value Diversified

The REIT features a quarterly redemption program for Class I, D, S, and A shares to provide liquidity and has fulfilled 100% of all redemption requests since inception.3

1The tax-equivalent yield graph above provides a historical illustration of the potential tax benefits based on the current NAV/share, a 37% federal income tax rate, an 8% state income tax rate, and a 3.8% Medicare surcharge tax. Each investor should consult with their own tax advisor. Exact tax-equivalent yield will vary by investor and may be lower for certain share classes.

2AFFO stands for “Adjusted Funds from Operations.”

3Distribution coverage stats are based on Blue Vault’s 2024 Non-traded REIT Industry Review (4th ed.) pp. 51-102, which calculates AFFO, modified funds from operations (MFFO), or core funds from operations (FFO) divided by distributions declared for all growth or stabilizing equity non-traded REITs.

Returns are not guaranteed and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is no guarantee that the Essential Income REIT will be successful in executing its business plan.

The Essential Income REIT Difference

Our passion to empower investors to be secure, free, and generous shapes everything we do and has resulted in a REIT that is distinct in approach, structure, and performance.

Wealth Managers

Wealth Managers

We are wealth managers who built this REIT to meet the tax-efficient income and growth needs of our own long-term clients.

Pillar

Investor Centered

We invest alongside investors and employ a below-market fee structure to increase investor returns and align interests.

Pillar

Macroeconomics

We start with a macroeconomic framework to preserve investor capital and provide stable income throughout economic cycles.

Pillar

Due Diligence

We conduct rigorous due diligence to acquire only the top net-leased properties that meet our stringent criteria.

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Performance

We generate consistent tax-efficient income that has been 100%+ covered by cash flow from operations since inception.

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The information above is as of 3/31/26. The due diligence conducted does not guarantee investment performance. There is no guarantee that any offering will achieve its investment objectives including exit or aggregation strategies. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Distribution Team

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Corporate Governance

The Essential Income REIT Trustees

Warren Thomas
Warren Thomas
Managing Partner

Warren has over 40 years of experience as a CPA and has been an active commercial real estate investor for the past 30 years. Prior to focusing on the securitized 1031 exchange market in 2003, he developed an extensive tax practice including estate planning, financial planning, and real estate advisory services. He graduated in 1978 from Biola University with a B.S. in Business, specializing in Accounting. He also earned a master’s degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University in 1993. He maintains Series 6, 7, 22, 24, 39, 63, 66, and 79 Securities Licenses.

Joshua Ungerecht
Joshua Ungerecht
Managing Partner

Joshua currently serves as Managing Partner of ExchangeRight and Telos Capital, and continues to serve as CEO and Chief Investment Officer of a wealth management firm and Broker-Dealer specializing in securitized real estate investments. Together with his Partners, Joshua has overseen and underwritten the acquisition of over $6 billion in real estate. Joshua graduated from The Master’s College, summa cum laude with a B.A. in Theology, Apologetics, and Missions and is currently on leave from Talbot Graduate School, where he was pursuing an M.A. in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics. He also maintains Series 7, 22, 24, 63, 66, and 79 securities licenses and an active California real estate broker license. 

David Fisher
David Fisher
Managing Partner

David is primarily responsible for the acquisition, asset management, financing, and advocacy efforts related to ExchangeRight and its affiliate businesses. He is an active member of the Federation of Exchange Accommodators, Institute for Portfolio Alternatives, and the Tax Committee of the Real Estate Round Table, where he focuses on lobbying efforts in Congress to protect the interests of investors and other stakeholders in the health and stability of the American commercial real estate market.

David began his real estate and finance career nearly three decades ago as a manager in the tax department of KPMG. He later joined Wells Fargo, where he focused on tax, treasury, and acquisitions for more than seven years. From 2005 until 2012, he served as HSBC’s North American Head of Asset and Structured Finance for the company’s investment banking division, where he and his banking teams executed international financings in excess of $8 billion. David graduated magna cum laude from the University of Northern Iowa in 1993 with a degree in Accounting, earning national honors with the Elijah Watt Sells Award on the May 1993 CPA exam.

The Essential Income REIT Executive Leadership

Dave Van Steenis
Dave Van Steenis
President and Chief Financial Officer

Dave currently serves as President and Chief Financial Officer for Telos Capital, LLC and ExchangeRight Real Estate. He is focused on acquisitions and financial reporting for the Company. Dave began his career with KPMG in the financial services audit practice, where he served both private and public banking and investment management clients. Most recently, Dave was with Kaufman Jacobs Real Estate Investments where he was involved in the investment acquisition, capital markets, and financial reporting aspects of their real estate private equity business. Mr. Van Steenis graduated from Trinity Christian College with highest honors with a B.S. in Accounting and a Finance concentration. Dave is a CPA, a CFA Charterholder, and a member of the CFA Society of Iowa. 

Susana Dryden
Susana Dryden
Chief People Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

Susana serves as the Chief People Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for ExchangeRight, focusing on the development, training, and expansion of the firm’s departments. Susana also serves as a Registered Principal and the Chief Compliance Officer for ExchangeRight Securities, LLC, a FINRA member Broker-Dealer that oversees the wholesale activities of ExchangeRight. Susana began her career in the industry in 2007 with JRW Investments. In 2014, she was primarily responsible for forming the Broker-Dealer, Lighthouse Capital Group, LLC which now oversees JRW Investments. She serves as a Registered Principal and Chief Operating Officer of these firms as well. Susana has been critical to the growth and development of the issuer and other affiliate firms, and ensures the various companies operate in compliance with the regulations instituted by FINRA and the SEC.

Kevin Steines
Kevin Steines
Chief Accounting Officer

Kevin currently serves as Chief Accounting Officer for Telos Capital and ExchangeRight Real Estate, LLC. He is focused on the financial reporting for the Company. Prior to joining ExchangeRight, Kevin enjoyed a successful career in public accounting. He started his career at Gabelmann & Associates in their audit practice. Most recently, Kevin spent seven years with Honkamp Krueger & Co, P.C., a regional CPA firm based out of Dubuque, IA. Mr. Steines oversaw the day-to-day operations of the accounting and tax practice for one of Honkamp Krueger’s satellite offices. His focus was on corporate and individual tax planning and preparation, financial statement preparation, general business consulting, strategic planning, and franchise services. He graduated in 2006 from Ashford University with a B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting with a Finance concentration, where he was awarded Outstanding Accounting Student for his class. Kevin is a CPA.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Director of Asset Management and Senior Controller

Tim currently serves as the Director of Asset Management and Senior Controller at ExchangeRight. He joined the company in 2021 as Senior Controller and expanded his role to oversee asset management in 2023. Tim is focused on leading his team to proactively manage ExchangeRight's assets by overseeing tenant relations, strategic leasing initiatives, and stewardship of the physical properties. Tim began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the private company services audit practice, where he served family-owned and private equity-backed organizations in the Minneapolis, MN area. He later spent six years at McCoy Group, where he led the accounting function for the transportation division and contributed to strategic acquisitions and divestitures. Tim holds both B.A. and Master degrees in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 2013. He also earned national recognition with the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award for outstanding performance on the May 2013 CPA exam.

Quarterly Reports

Date
Description
11/25
EIR Quarterly Update - Q3 2025
8/25
EIR Quarterly Update - Q2 2025
4/25
EIR Quarterly Update (Class A) - Q1 2025
4/25
EIR Quarterly Update (Class I) - Q1 2025

Historical Monthly Returns

Year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
YTD
2026
0.53%
0.53%
0.53%
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
1.59%
2025
0.53%
0.53%
0.53%
0.53%
0.53%
-0.20%
0.53%
0.53%
1.01%
0.53%
0.53%
1.12%
6.70%
2024
0.54%
0.54%
1.09%
0.54%
0.53%
0.98%
0.53%
0.53%
0.64%
0.53%
0.53%
0.82%
7.80%
2023
0.51%
0.51%
-2.15%
0.51%
0.51%
-0.88%
0.52%
0.52%
-0.53%
0.53%
0.54%
0.28%
0.88%
2022
0.55%
0.54%
0.86%
0.54%
0.52%
1.82%
0.52%
0.52%
1.41%
0.51%
0.51%
-1.88%
6.43%
2021
0.57%
0.57%
0.65%
0.56%
0.56%
0.77%
0.56%
0.56%
0.77%
0.56%
0.56%
2.96%
9.64%
2020
0.57%
0.57%
0.57%
0.57%
0.57%
0.72%
0.57%
0.57%
0.65%
0.57%
0.57%
0.76%
7.28%
2019
--
--
--
0.54%
0.54%
0.54%
0.54%
0.57%
0.57%
0.57%
0.57%
0.57%
5.02%

All information is as of 12/31/25 unless otherwise stated. Class S historical returns are hypothetical based on Class I actual returns adjusted for the Class S upfront and ongoing fee structure as no Class S shares had been issued as of 12/31/25. Class D historical returns before August 2025 are hypothetical based on Class I actual returns adjusted for the Class D upfront and ongoing fee structure as no Class D shares had been issued until August 2025. Class A historical returns for April, May, and June of 2019 are hypothetical based on Class I actual returns adjusted for the Class A upfront fee structure as no Class A shares had been issued until July 2019. Past performance of the Sponsor, Tenants, and any past offerings does not guarantee future results.

SEC Filings

Date
Filing
Description

Tax Information

1099 “Box” Year
1A - Total Ordinary Dividends
3 - Non-dividend Distributions (Return of Capital)
5 - Section 199A Dividends
1099 "Box" Year: 2025
1A - Total Ordinary Dividends: 37.95%
3 - Non-dividend Distributions (Return of Capital): 62.05%
5 - Section 199A Dividends: 37.95%
1099 "Box" Year: 2024
1A - Total Ordinary Dividends: 37.76%
3 - Non-dividend Distributions (Return of Capital): 62.24%
5 - Section 199A Dividends: 37.76%
1099 "Box" Year: 2023
1A - Total Ordinary Dividends: 42.76%
3 - Non-dividend Distributions (Return of Capital): 57.24%
5 - Section 199A Dividends: 42.76%
1099 "Box" Year: 2022
1A - Total Ordinary Dividends: 43.02%
3 - Non-dividend Distributions (Return of Capital): 56.98%
5 - Section 199A Dividends: 43.02%
1099 "Box" Year: 2021
1A - Total Ordinary Dividends: 43.13%
3 - Non-dividend Distributions (Return of Capital): 56.87%
5 - Section 199A Dividends: 43.13%
1099 "Box" Year: 2020
1A - Total Ordinary Dividends: 44.60%
3 - Non-dividend Distributions (Return of Capital): 55.40%
5 - Section 199A Dividends: 44.60%
1099 "Box" Year: 2019
1A - Total Ordinary Dividends: 30.45%
3 - Non-dividend Distributions (Return of Capital): 69.55%
5 - Section 199A Dividends: 30.45%