Which of the following does not describe a core-plus investment?

• A. 50% leased multi-tenant property
• B. Moderate leverage on a stabilized asset
• C. Long-term income with some diversification
• D. Development of new property

Answer: (A)

Core-plus deals are built around near-stabilized properties with room to lift returns through modest enhancements, not assets that are still far from fully leased. A property that is only half-occupied carries significant downside risk and inconsistent cash flow, which falls outside the typical core-plus profile that relies on predictable income with a little upside.

Moderate leverage on a stabilized asset fits well with core-plus, since debt is used to boost returns without pushing cash flows into high-risk territory. Long-term income with some diversification also aligns, as core-plus aims for steady, multi-tenant or multi-asset income streams with manageable risk. Development of new property, while higher risk, is generally more associated with opportunistic or development strategies, not core-plus, making the occupancy scenario the clearest mismatch.