Current Portfolio of 475 Properties

5.00%-5.25%
Current Annualized Distribution Rate1
$1.9+B
in Asset Value
as of 9/30/26
BBB
Average Long-Term Tenant S&P Credit Rating2
59.74%
2025 Average Non-Taxable Distributions for OP Investors3
102.92%
AFFO-to-Distribution Coverage ITD through 9/30/264
Industry Allocation
Industry Allocation Chart
Industry Allocation Properties

1721 investors receive customized OP units, the distribution rate for which is determined by the assets contributed by their ExchangeRight DST. 2The 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. 3Distributions treated as non-taxable return of capital are subject to change each year and there is no guarantee that the same level of tax efficiency will be achieved in future periods. 4AFFO refers to “Adjusted Funds from Operations” and ITD refers to “Inception-to-Date.”

Past performance of the sponsor, its principals, its tenants, or its offerings does not guarantee future results. Investing involves risk including possible loss of principal. The retail store fronts depicted are not pictures of properties in any current offering from the sponsor. They are representative of the offering, The Essential Income REIT, and are provided solely to illustrate the real estate asset classes in which the sponsor has historically operated.

Features for 721 Exchange REIT Investors

Upfront Tax Deferral

Upfront Tax Deferral

Capital Gains and Depreciation Recapture Taxes Fully Deferred with Exact LTV Match

Increased Diversification

Increased Diversification

Increased Diversification and Scale That Can Greatly Reduce Volatility and Risk

Increased Depreciation

Increased Depreciation

Additional OP Unit Depreciation May Enhance Investor After-Tax Income

Long-Term Growth Potential

Long-Term Growth Potential

Accretive Acquisitions and Increased AFFO1 Intended to Enhance Investor Value

Dividend Reinvestment Option

Dividend Reinvestment Option

Reinvest Dividends at a Discounted Price to Compound Returns

Quarterly Redemptions

Quarterly Redemptions

Access to the REIT’s Quarterly Redemption Program to Provide Liquidity

Composite State Filings

Composite State Filings

Streamlined Tax Filing Options Due to Composite Tax Filing

Tax Benefits for Heirs

Tax Benefits for Heirs

Retained Benefit of a Future Step-Up in Basis to Eliminate Capital Gains Tax for Heirs

Divisibility for Estate Planning

Divisibility for Estate Planning

Ease of Divisibility of Shares for Estate Planning Purposes

1AFFO refers to “Adjusted Funds from Operations.”

Past performance of the Sponsor and any past offerings does not guarantee future results. Investment, aggregation, liquidity objectives, timing, and results are not guaranteed. ExchangeRight does not provide tax or legal advice. All investors should consult their tax and/or legal professionals regarding their individual situation before making any investment decisions.

Historical Returns

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 depreciation shelter for the REIT’s OP Units resulted in 59.74% tax deferral of the 721 OP Unit income.

Distributions & DRIP Shares
Fully Covered by Operations ITD

Distributions and DRIP Shares Fully Covered by Operations ITD

Industry & Essential Income REIT
Distribution Coverage2

Industry & Essential Income REIT Distribution Coverage

475 Properties Diversified Across the U.S.

475 Properties Diversified Across the U.S.

Cash Flow & Value Diversified by

Cash Flow and Value Diversified

1AFFO stands for to “Adjusted Funds from Operations.” 2Distribution coverage stats are based on Blue Vault’s 2025 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.

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Investor Centered

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

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Macroeconomics

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

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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 9/30/26. 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.

Corporate Governance

The Essential Income REIT Trustees

Warren Thomas
Warren Thomas
Trustee

Warren Thomas, CPA, is a Founder and Manager of ExchangeRight Real Estate, LLC, a position he has held since 2012, and in that capacity serves as a director of the Company. Warren has over 40 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant 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 Administration, 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
Trustee

Joshua Ungerecht is a Founder and Manager of ExchangeRight Real Estate, LLC, a position he has held since 2012, and in that capacity serves as a director of the Company. Together with Warren Thomas, Joshua has overseen the stewardship of over $1.75 billion of client equity in commercial real estate investments since 2006. 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, 65, 66, and 79 Securities Licenses and an active California real estate broker license.

David Fisher
David Fisher
Trustee

David Fisher is a Founder and Manager of ExchangeRight Real Estate, LLC, a position he has held since 2012, and in that capacity serves as a director of the Company. David began his career with KPMG in the Tax department from 1993 to 1996, and then worked in tax, treasury, and acquisitions for Wells Fargo for over nine years from 1996 to 2005. He was North American Head of Asset and Structured Finance for HSBC's Investment Banking division from 2005 to 2012. David and his banking teams executed international financings totaling in excess of $8 billion. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1993, Magna Cum Laude in Accounting, and earned national honors with the Elijah Watt Sells Award on the May 1993 CPA exam. David is primarily responsible for the acquisition, asset management, and financing aspects of the businesses.

The Essential Income REIT Executive Leadership

Dave Van Steenis
Dave Van Steenis
President and Chief Financial Officer

David Van Steenis, CFA, CPA, currently serves as President and Chief Financial Officer for ExchangeRight. David has held the position of Chief Financial Officer since 2015, and the President of ExchangeRight since 2026. David also serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Telos Capital, LLC, a position he has held since 2015. David is focused on acquisitions including the sourcing, analysis, legal, closing, and syndication functions of the business as well as certain aspects of asset management and financial reporting for ExchangeRight and its affiliates. David began his career with KPMG in the financial services audit practice from 2007 to 2011, where he served both private and public banking and investment management clients. Most recently, David was with Kaufman Jacobs Real Estate Investments from 2011 to 2015 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. David is a Certified Public Accountant and a CFA Charterholder.

Susana Dryden
Susana Dryden
Chief People Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

Susana Dryden currently serves as the Chief People Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for ExchangeRight. Susana has been with ExchangeRight since 2016, and also serves as the Chief People Officer of the Company. Susana is focused on the development, training and expansion of the firm’s departments. Susana also serves as a Registered Principal and the Chief Compliance Officer for ERS, that oversees certain wholesale activities of ExchangeRight. Susana began her career in the industry in 2007 with JRW Investments, Inc., where she held the position of Director of Operations. In 2014, Susana was primarily responsible for forming the broker-dealer firm LCG which now oversees JRW Investments. She serves as a Registered Principal and CCO of these firms as well. Susana has been critical to the growth and development of ExchangeRight and its affiliate firms, and assists the various companies with their compliance and regulatory functions under FINRA and SEC rules.

Kevin Steines
Kevin Steines
Chief Accounting Officer

Kevin currently serves as Chief Accounting Officer for ExchangeRight Real Estate and Telos Capital. 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, where he 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
Chief Administrative Officer

Tim currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer 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.

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