Question 1

How is your fee structured?

Accepted Answer

Brokerage services are tailored to the property and your objectives. Discuss the proposed scope and compensation with a principal and review the written engagement agreement before proceeding.

Question 2

How long does a sale take?

Accepted Answer

The 120-day marketing program is a framework, not a guarantee. Contract diligence and closing timing vary.

Question 3

How do you price my property?

Accepted Answer

We assess income, leases, condition, comparable transactions and the likely buyer pool.

Question 4

What happens if a buyer tries to re-trade?

Accepted Answer

We apply the No Re-Trade Mandate and the signed contract’s remedies.

Question 5

Do I need an attorney?

Accepted Answer

An attorney advises on legal rights and documents. Lumicre does not provide legal advice.

Question 6

Can I sell part of my interest?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, subject to governing documents, approvals and buyer demand.

Question 7

How do you handle off-market buyers?

Accepted Answer

We profile buyers and contact those whose requirements fit the asset.

Question 8

What does the Pre-Marketing Audit cover?

Accepted Answer

Leases, contracts, estoppels, title, surveys, environmental and property details.

Question 9

What documents should I prepare?

Accepted Answer

Rent roll, leases, financials, title, survey and condition information.

Question 10

Will providing a mobile number enroll me in texts?

Accepted Answer

No. This seller request does not enroll you in marketing texts.

Question 11

How does the Lumicre Strategic Fund I operate?

Accepted Answer

The Mechanics of the Strategic Fund Partnership The Lumicre Strategic Fund I is structured as a traditional private equity partnership designed to provide accredited investors with a turnkey solution for institutional real estate exposure. Under this model, Lumicre acts as the General Partner (GP), assuming full responsibility for the executive management, while investors join as Limited Partners (LP). This structure allows investors to participate in large-scale industrial developments that would typically be inaccessible to individual buyers. The fund manages the entire asset lifecycle: identifying undervalued land, navigating the complex municipal entitlement process, overseeing ground-up construction, and securing national credit tenants. By centralizing these operations, the fund creates a passive income stream for LPs through quarterly cash distributions, while Lumicre focuses on the “heavy lifting” of asset management and value creation. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 12

How does this compare to investing in a publicly traded REIT?

Accepted Answer

Private Equity vs. Public REITs: A Study in Volatility and Tax Efficiency While many investors look to Publicly Traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) for real estate exposure, there is a fundamental difference between owning a stock and owning an asset. Public REITs are often highly correlated with the broader stock market, meaning their value can fluctuate based on daily market sentiment rather than the actual performance of the underlying properties. The Lumicre Strategic Fund provides direct ownership, which typically offers a lower correlation to stock market volatility. Furthermore, the tax advantages of a private fund are significantly superior. Through cost segregation and accelerated depreciation, private fund investors often receive Schedule K-1s that show “paper losses” even while the investment is distributing positive cash flow. This allows for the shielding of distributions from immediate taxation—a benefit that is generally lost in the dividend structure of a public REIT. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 13

What is your track record and experience in the commercial real estate sector?

Accepted Answer

29 years of Texas Real Estate Expertise Success in commercial real estate is predicated on local market knowledge and the ability to navigate multiple economic cycles. The leadership behind the Lumicre Strategic Fund brings a 29 years track record to the table, having managed over five million square feet of commercial space and executed more than 300 transactions. This experience is particularly vital in the Texas market, which requires a deep understanding of local zoning, drainage requirements, and utility infrastructure. With a current pipeline of 400 acres and three million square feet under review, the firm leverages its institutional credibility to secure off-market deals and favorable financing. This history of performance provides a foundation of trust for partners looking to deploy capital into the Texas industrial sector. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 14

What is the anticipated lockup period and your overall exit strategy?

Accepted Answer

The Seven-Year Optimization Window and Liquidity Strategy The Lumicre Strategic Fund is designed with a clear terminal value in mind. The core strategy utilizes a seven-year optimization window, which provides sufficient time to entitlements, construct, stabilize, and maximize the Net Operating Income (NOI) of the assets. This duration is strategically chosen to align with the peak value-creation phase of industrial development. However, recognizing that investor needs can change, the fund incorporates flexible exit pathways. While the goal is a strategic recapitalization or sale at the seven-year mark, the fund includes provisions for liquidity in as little as 30 days under specific conditions. This “evergreen” approach ensures that while the assets are managed for long-term growth, the fund remains responsive to the capital needs of its partners. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 15

How does your underwriting mitigate the risk of an economic recession?

Accepted Answer

Defensive Underwriting in an Uncertain Economy In a fluctuating economic environment, the “Texas Triangle” represents one of the most resilient economic zones in the world. Lumicre’s underwriting process is built on a “defense-first” philosophy, prioritizing capital preservation. This is achieved by focusing on assets that serve inelastic demand. Even during a recession, the movement of goods remains a fundamental necessity of the economy. By building warehouses that are specifically equipped for the next generation of logistics—featuring massive power and modern clear heights—Lumicre ensures that its buildings remain the most desirable in the market. This competitive advantage allows the fund to maintain high occupancy and strong rental rates even when general market demand softens, providing a reliable hedge against a broader economic downturn. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 16

How does the General Partner align its financial interests with the Limited Partners?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating "Zombie Fees" Through Financial Alignment A common criticism of the private equity industry is the prevalence of “zombie fees”—management fees charged on committed capital that has not yet been deployed. Lumicre’s fund structure explicitly rejects this model. Fees are only assessed on capital that is actively working in the market, ensuring that the firm is incentivized to deploy capital efficiently and effectively. True alignment is further solidified by the General Partner’s $5 million co-investment. When the GP’s own capital is at risk alongside the LPs, the scrutiny applied to every acquisition and construction contract is significantly heightened. This “same side of the table” approach is a hallmark of the fund, ensuring that every management decision is made with the goal of maximizing the total return for all partners. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 17

What are the primary tax advantages associated with this investment?

Accepted Answer

The Power of Cost Segregation and Tax Deferral Real estate is often cited as the most tax-advantaged asset class in the U.S. tax code, and the Lumicre Strategic Fund is structured to fully exploit these benefits. Through the use of cost segregation studies, the fund identifies components of the property—such as specialized electrical systems, paving, and equipment—that can be depreciated over a much shorter timeline than the building shell. This front-loading of depreciation creates substantial tax deductions for investors. In many cases, these deductions can completely offset the income generated by the fund’s quarterly distributions. Furthermore, by holding assets for the duration of the seven-year window, the fund aims to transition the eventual profits from ordinary income into long-term capital gains, significantly increasing the net wealth retained by the investor. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 18

Do you compromise financial returns to achieve environmental or social governance goals?

Accepted Answer

Financial Returns and the Logic of Industrial Solar The Lumicre Strategic Fund operates under a strict mandate to prioritize financial performance above all other considerations. This financial-performance framework ensures that every development decision is scrutinized for its impact on the bottom line. While environmental and social trends often influence the real estate market, Lumicre only adopts initiatives that drive “operational alpha.” A primary example is the integration of proprietary solar arrays on warehouse rooftops. This is not done for the sake of a social mandate, but rather as a highly profitable secondary income stream. By generating surplus electricity on-site, the fund can sell power directly back to heavy-industrial tenants. This reduces the tenant’s reliance on the grid while creating a “utility-like” revenue stream for the fund’s investors, proving that sustainability is most effective when it is utilized as a tool for profit. Conservative underwriting 29 years Aligned capital partnerships The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 19

What is the minimum investment?

Accepted Answer

The standard minimum capital commitment for Class A Interests in Lumicre Strategic Fund I, LLC is $250,000. However, the Manager (Lumicre GP LLC, Series LSFI) reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to accept lesser amounts from certain investors to accommodate strategic portfolio needs or specific capital allocation goals. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 20

Who is eligible to invest (accredited investors only)?

Accepted Answer

This offering is conducted under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D, meaning it is exclusively available to Accredited Investors. As required by SEC regulations, all prospective investors must undergo a third-party verification process to confirm their status before being admitted as a Member. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 21

What type of investment structure is this (fund, syndication, REIT, or partnership)?

Accepted Answer

The Fund is organized as a Texas Limited Liability Company. This structure provides institutional-grade asset protection by allowing for the segregation of assets and liabilities between different holding companies and series. Legally, the entity operates as a private equity real estate fund, offering the tax benefits of a partnership with the liability protections of a corporate structure. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 22

How does the fund make money for investors?

Accepted Answer

The Fund generates returns through a dual-pronged strategy: current income and capital appreciation. Income is derived from monthly rental payments from high-credit commercial tenants, while appreciation is realized through strategic asset management, "warehousing" of opportunistic properties, and the eventual disposition of assets at a higher valuation. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 23

What types of properties does the fund invest in?

Accepted Answer

Lumicre focuses on a diversified portfolio of primarily Texas-based commercial real estate, with a primary emphasis on industrial/flex space, "warehousing" opportunities, and development raw land, including the energy infrastructure thereof. We target properties with strong fundamentals in high-growth Texas submarkets to ensure stability and long-term upside. B. Returns & Cash Flow The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 24

What returns should investors expect?

Accepted Answer

While real estate involves inherent risk, the Fund targets a competitive risk-adjusted return profile of 15-17% IRR. Our strategy is designed to provide a balance of consistent monthly cash flow and significant back-end growth, typical of institutional Texas commercial real estate portfolios. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 25

How often are distributions paid?

Accepted Answer

Distributions are generally paid quarterly after property stabilization, subject to available cash flow and the Manager’s discretion. This provides investors with a regular income stream, mirroring the rent cycles of our underlying commercial assets. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 26

What is the targeted internal rate of return (IRR)?

Accepted Answer

We target an institutional-grade net IRR of 15% to 17% over the life of the fund. This figure accounts for both periodic cash distributions and the "harvesting" of equity upon asset sales or refinances. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 27

What is the preferred return for investors?

Accepted Answer

Class A Members are entitled to an 8% cumulative preferred return. This means investors receive 100% of available cash flow until they have achieved an 8% annual return on their unreturned capital before the Sponsor participates in "carried interest" or performance-based splits. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 28

How are profits split between investors and the sponsor?

Accepted Answer

After the 8% Preferred Return is satisfied and initial capital is returned, remaining profits are typically split 80% to Class A Members and 20% to the Sponsor (Class B). This aligns the Sponsor’s incentives with investor performance, ensuring we only succeed when our investors do. C. Risk & Downside Protection The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 29

What are the risks of investing in this fund?

Accepted Answer

Investments in private real estate involve risks including market volatility, interest rate fluctuations, tenant defaults, and illiquidity. As a Rule 506(c) offering, this is a speculative investment. However, we mitigate these risks through rigorous due diligence and the institutional experience of the Lumicre team. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 30

What happens if a property underperforms or loses money?

Accepted Answer

The Manager utilizes the LLC structure to ring-fence assets. If one property underperforms, its liabilities generally do not attach to the other assets within the Fund. We also maintain cash reserves to weather market cycles and tenant turnovers. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 31

How is investor capital protected?

Accepted Answer

Protection is baked into the legal and structural DNA of the Fund. We utilize TBOC §101.602 to ensure liability separation, maintain conservative loan-to-value ratios, and provide significant exculpation and indemnity protections for the Manager to ensure focused, aggressive asset management without the threat of nuisance litigation. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 32

Do investors have personal liability?

Accepted Answer

No. As a Member of a Texas LLC, your liability is strictly limited to the amount of your capital contribution. Investors are not personally liable for the debts, obligations, or liabilities of the Fund or its underlying properties. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 33

How diversified is the portfolio?

Accepted Answer

Diversity is a core pillar of our strategy. By investing in a Fund rather than a single-asset syndication, your capital is spread across multiple Texas properties, various tenant industries, and different geographic submarkets, reducing "single-point-of-failure" risk. D. Liquidity & Timeline The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 34

What is the expected hold period for investments?

Accepted Answer

The Fund is designed for a 5 to 7-year investment horizon. This allows sufficient time to execute our value-add strategies, stabilize occupancy, and exit at an optimal point in the Texas real estate cycle. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 35

Can investors exit early or redeem shares?

Accepted Answer

Commercial real estate is inherently illiquid. While the Operating Agreement contains strict transfer restrictions to protect our regulatory status, the Manager will, at its sole discretion, consider redemption requests or facilitate "secondary" transfers to other accredited investors, given investors’ 30-day notice of early exit. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 36

When will investors get their original capital back?

Accepted Answer

Original capital is typically returned upon the sale or refinancing of underlying assets. Under our distribution "waterfall," proceeds go toward first returning investor capital until they are "whole" then the 8% Preferred Return is paid to the investor. E. Tax Benefits The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 37

What tax benefits do investors receive?

Accepted Answer

Investors benefit from pass-through taxation, meaning the Fund itself pays no federal income tax. Instead, items of income, gain, loss, and deduction flow through to your personal tax return, often allowing for "tax-shielded" distributions. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 38

Will investors receive depreciation or cost segregation benefits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We aggressively utilize accelerated depreciation and cost segregation studies on all acquisitions. These non-cash expenses are passed to investors, often creating a "paper loss" that can offset the actual cash income received, significantly enhancing after-tax yields. Speak with your CPA to see if you qualify. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 39

What tax forms will investors receive (K-1 vs 1099)?

Accepted Answer

As a partner in a Texas LLC, you will receive a Schedule K-1 annually. We strive to deliver these in a timely manner to facilitate your tax filings. F. Sponsor & Track Record The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 40

What experience does the sponsor or management team have?

Accepted Answer

The Lumicre team brings over 29 years of multidisciplinary experience in Texas commercial real estate, including brokerage, asset management, and construction. We have navigated multiple market cycles and managed millions in transaction volume. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 41

Does the sponsor invest their own capital in the fund?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We believe in "skin in the game." The Sponsor and its affiliates, typically co-invest 10% alongside our Members, ensuring our interests are perfectly aligned with yours. G. Investment Process The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

Question 42

How do I invest and what is the onboarding process?

Accepted Answer

The process is streamlined through our digital investor portal: Review: Access the PPM, Operating Agreement, and Subscription Agreement. Execute: Sign the documents electronically. Verify: Complete the 506(c) accredited investor verification. Fund: Wire your capital commitment. Once accepted by the Manager, you are officially admitted as a Member. Please email us at [email protected] if your question is not answered above. Terms for Investments This is not an offer to sell or solicitation to purchase any security. An offering is made only by the applicable Confidential Private Placement Memorandum, including any exhibits, amendments, and supplements related thereto (collectively, the PPM). This material must be read in conjunction with the applicable offering documents, which entirely qualifies the information contained herein, in order to understand fully all the implications and risks of the securities to which it relates and must not be relied on to make an investment. All descriptions of experience, expertise, and standards are provided as descriptive 'puffery' only and do not create a contractually binding standard of care. References to technology or AI are for descriptive purposes and do not guarantee investment success or mitigate risk.NO FIDUCIARY DUTIES: Pursuant to TBOC §101.401, all fiduciary duties of the Manager, Advisor, and Key Persons are completely and permanently eliminated. Market statistics and industry data contained herein are subject to uncertainty and are not necessarily reflective of market conditions. Information contained herein has been derived from third-party sources believed to be reliable; however, such information has not been independently verified by Lumicre, LLC (Lumicre) or its affiliates, agents or representatives. Neither the delivery of the information, content and materials provided in connection with this Presentation shall, under any circumstance, create an implication that there has been no change in the affairs of Stratiq since the date hereof. The information contained in this material is not intended to be utilized as the basis for any investment decision, nor should it be considered as advice designed to meet the specific needs of individual investors. The images within this material are for illustrative purposes only. Stratiq does not directly own any of the pictured properties. The images represent similar potential assets that may be purchased by Lumicre or its affiliates. Investments in offerings of securities being made by Lumicre in reliance upon an exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 are suitable only for persons who are able to evaluate the risks of the investment and are able to bear the risk of, and to withstand the total loss of, their investment. NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, NOR ANY OTHER STATE SECURITIES REGULATOR HAS PASSED ON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF ANY OFFERING OF Lumicre LLC-SPONSORED INVESTMENT PROGRAM SECURITIES. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. ACCREDITED INVESTORS ONLY THE PURCHASE OF THE SECURITIES INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ONLY BY PERSONS WHO CAN BEAR THE RISK OF THE LOSS OF THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT. THIS DOCUMENT IS ONLY FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND SHOULD NOT BE SHARED WITH ANYONE. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL. The reader of this document understands that Lumicre, LLC is offering an investment opportunity only to accredited investors in a private placement under Regulation D. This offering is made pursuant to the Offering Memorandum. The purchaser further understands that the offering is being made without registration of the securities under the Securities Act of 1933 or any securities law of any state of the United States or of any other jurisdiction. The offering is being made only to “accredited investors” (as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act). An “accredited investor” is: a bank, insurance company, registered investment company, business development company, or small business investment company; an employee benefit plan (within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) if a bank, insurance company, or registered investment adviser makes the investment decisions, or if the plan has total assets in excess of $5 million; a tax exempt charitable organization, corporation or partnership with assets in excess of $5 million; a director, executive officer, or general partner of the company selling the securities; an enterprise in which all the equity owners are accredited investors; an individual with a net worth of at least $1 million, not including the value of his or her primary residence; an individual with income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent calendar years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year; or a trust with assets of at least $5 million, not formed only to acquire the securities offered, and whose purchases are directed by a person who meets the legal standard of having sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment. Purchasers receive “restricted securities” in a Rule 506 offering. Therefore, they may not freely trade the securities after the offering. We recommend contacting your attorney, CPA and financial investment advisor, if you have any questions regarding this document. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This material contains forward-looking statements relating to the business and financial outlook of investment programs sponsored by Lumicre, LLC (or its affiliates) that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as “may,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “would,” “could,” “should,” and variations of these words and similar expressions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on any such statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this material. Such factors include those described in the Risk Factors section of the applicable offering document. Forward-looking statements in this material speak only as of the date on which such statements were made, and we undertake no obligation to update any such statements that may become untrue because of subsequent events. The applicable PPM controls economic terms, eligibility and liquidity. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances; consult your adviser.

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