 Creating a leading regional market multifamily platform May 2015 Exhibit 99.2 |
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 Transformative combination IRT has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire TSRE – Accelerates IRT’s regional market expansion strategy, creating one of the leading regional market multifamily platforms – TSRE assets provide enhanced geographic diversity within targeted regions; exposure to 8 new high quality regional markets and increased presence in 3 existing markets (a) Pro forma for acquisition of 236-unit property in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 1, 2015. (b) Based on LTM 3/31/2015 financials. (c) Based on 2015E NOI. (d) Based on monthly dividend of $0.06 per month. Source: Company filings – Combined scale will provide an enhanced platform to pursue accretive acquisitions and transformational opportunities – Number of properties increase from 31 to 50 (a) – Number of units increase 55% from 9,055 to 14,044 (a) – Increased market capitalization will improve liquidity to shareholders – TSRE assets amongst the newest in the multifamily REIT space with average property age of 11 years – Increases operating efficiency with pro forma NOI margin of 55% (b) – Improves portfolio diversification with class A assets now constituting 45% of combined company (c) – Improves average base rents from $827 to $902 with additional upside from strong leasing momentum and positive releasing spreads – TSRE same store NOI growth of 9% quarter-over-quarter for Q1 2015 – Expected to be accretive to 2016 Core FFO and AFFO per share, based on management estimates – Significant identified run-rate cost savings and NOI upside from value-add capex – Strong balance sheet and lower cost of capital to drive future accretive growth – Well positioned to continue to grow current quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share (d) 1 2 3 4 Enhanced scale Improved portfolio quality Accelerates market penetration Immediate financial benefit 3 |
 4 Transaction overview Transaction – Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (“IRT”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Trade Street Residential, Inc. (“TSRE”) – Senator Investment Group LP and Monarch Alternative Capital LP, who own ~25% and ~23% of TSRE, respectively, and RAIT Financial Trust, who owns ~23% of IRT, have entered into a voting agreement supporting the transaction – IRT will expand its Board of Directors from 5 to 7 with the inclusion of Mack Pridgen, Chairman of the TSRE Board, and Richard Ross, President and CEO of TSRE Consideration – Cash consideration between $3.80 per share (50% cash) and $4.56 per share (60% cash) (“Cash Consideration”) at IRT’s election – Exchange ratio of 0.411x and 0.329x for 50% and 60% Cash Consideration, respectively, based on the quotient of (i) $7.60 minus the Cash Consideration over (ii) the $9.25 fixed exchange price Financing commitments – IRT has secured $500 million of committed financing for this transaction Dividend and financial benefits – IRT expects to maintain its current quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share (a) – Transaction is expected to be accretive to 2016E Core FFO and AFFO per share, based on management estimates – Pro forma leverage of the combined company expected to be in-line with target leverage levels – Potential to delever post transaction from organic growth and asset sales Improved asset management fee structure – In conjunction with the transaction, the IRT and RAIT Boards have approved a new asset management fee construct – Base asset management fee changed from 0.75% of total assets to 1.5% of cumulative equity issued; expects to result in meaningful savings for the combined company Synergy potential – Significant identified run-rate cost savings and NOI upside from value-add capex Timing – Transaction expected to close during Q3 2015, subject to customary closing conditions including shareholder approval of both IRT and TSRE shareholders (a) Based on monthly dividend of $0.06 per month. |
 5 The combination will provide enhanced scale… ($ in millions) Properties (a) 31 19 50 Units (a) 9,055 4,989 14,044 Markets 16 11 24 LTM Revenues $63 $61 $124 LTM NOI (b) $33 $35 $68 Note: Market data as of 5/8/2015; financial and operating metrics as of 3/31/2015. (a) Portfolio data pro forma for the acquisition of 236-unit property in Indianapolis, Indiana announced on May 1, 2015. (b) NOI defined as as-reported property operating revenues less property level expenses. Source: Company filings Combined company expected to have over $1.4 billion of total capitalization and over $500 million of equity market capitalization 1 |
 6 …and is a continuation of IRT’s regional market expansion strategy Oklahoma Portfolio Purchase Date February 28, 2014 MSA Oklahoma City, OK Average age (b) 31 years Number of Units 1,658 Acquisition Price $65 million Average Base Rent (c) $642 Occupancy (c) 92% Louisville Portfolio Purchase Date December 8, 2014 MSA Louisville, KY Average age (b) 29 years Number of Units 1,549 Acquisition Price $162 million Average Base Rent (c) $879 Occupancy (c) 95% Trade Street Residential Announce Date May 11, 2015 MSA Various Average age (b) 11 years Number of Units 4,989 Acquisition Price ~$650 million Average Base Rent (c) $1,034 Occupancy (c) 96% 1 (a) Pro forma for TSRE acquisition announced on May 11, 2015 and acquisition of 236-unit property in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 1, 2015. (b) Weighted average based on units. (c) As of 3/31/2015. Source: Company filings, Real Capital Analytics Since January 2014, IRT has acquired 40 properties totaling 11,254 units, representing ~4x unit growth (a) |
 7 Average portfolio age of public multifamily universe (b) The combination will result in improved operating margins, portfolio quality and average age Note: Financial and operating metrics as of 3/31/2015, unless otherwise noted. (a) Based on 2015E NOI. (b) Weighted average years based on units. Source: Company filings, CoStar, Real Capital Analytics 2 A 73% B 27% B 47% A 45% C 8% B 62% A 25% C 13% 39 31 25 20 17 14 13 12 11 Property class breakdown (a) Average base rent $827 $1,034 $902 Occupancy 94.0% 95.5% 94.5% LTM NOI margin 52.9% 57.7% 55.3% |
 TSRE’s assets have high occupancy and ABR… Fountains Southend Millenia 700 Location Orlando, FL Year Built / Renovated 2012 Number of units 297 Year completed 2012 Average base rent $1,226 Occupancy 97.0% Average unit size (square feet) 952 Class A apartment building developed in 2012 and located in the South Central submarket of Orlando Strategically located just off Interstate 4, on the ring road of The Mall at Millenia, which consistently ranks as one of the top 10 malls by sales per square foot in North America Orlando is ranked by Forbes as the fourth fastest growing city in America, with record population gains of nearly 34.2% since 2000 (national average less than 10%) 2 Location Charlotte, NC Year Built / Renovated 2013 Number of units 208 Year completed 2013 Average base rent $1,247 Occupancy 97.9 % Average unit size (square feet) 844 Class A multifamily community located just outside of downtown Charlotte, which boasts 65,000 employees and many entertainment destinations Located in one of the most favorable submarkets in the Charlotte MSA Key highlights Key highlights Note: Operating metrics as of 3/31/2015. 8 |
 9 …and will significantly enhance IRT’s portfolio quality Talison Row at Daniel Island Miller Creek at Germantown Location Daniel Island, SC Year Built / Renovated 2013 Number of units 274 Year completed 2013 Average base rent $1,383 Occupancy 95.6% Average unit size (square feet) 989 Class A apartment building developed in 2013 and located in Daniel Island Island town with traditional neighborhoods integrated with green spaces, open water access, highly acclaimed golf courses and a vibrant downtown core filled with fine dining and office space Desirable neighborhood demographics with average household income exceeding $100,000, and an average housing value of $575,000 2 Location Memphis, TN Year Built / Renovated 2012 / 2013 Number of units 330 Year completed 2013 Average base rent $1,117 Occupancy 97.9% Average unit size (square feet) 1,049 Class A apartment community developed in 2013, located in Memphis Widely considered to be one of the most affluent and best performing submarkets of Memphis Strong demographics are driven by Nonchonnah Office Corridor (which includes the FedEx world headquarters), Baptist Medical Complex, and numerous retail locations Great visibility from Winchester Road, with immediate access to Bill Morris Parkway Key highlights Key highlights Note: Operating metrics as of 3/31/2015. |
 10 TSRE’s complementary portfolio increases IRT’s geographic diversification, adding exposure to 8 new high quality regional markets and increasing presence in 3 existing markets Accelerates penetration of high-growth regional markets TSRE market statistics 2015E – 2019E CAGR Market Units Pop. growth Job growth Asheville (a) 252 2.1% 2.2% Atlanta (b) 864 1.8% 2.0% Charleston 518 1.5% 1.1% Charlotte 208 2.3% 2.0% Chattanooga 295 0.9% 1.3% Dallas 734 2.0% 2.4% Greenville 346 1.4% 1.2% Huntsville 178 1.4% 2.1% Memphis (b) 521 0.7% 1.1% Orlando 297 2.7% 2.3% Raleigh-Durham (b) 776 2.1% 2.2% Total 4,989 1.7% 1.8% US average 1.0% 1.4% 3 Note: Portfolio data as of 3/31/2015. (a) Data not available through REIS market research; Raleigh-Durham, closest TSRE existing market, statistics applied. (b) Market with existing IRT properties. (c) IRT markets not shown: Phoenix, Tucson, and Denver. Source: Company filings, REIS Existing Independence Realty Trust properties (c) Trade Street Residential |
 11 The combined company will have one of the lowest G&A costs in the multifamily industry Note: New IRT G&A includes asset management fees. (a) Based on 2014A financial data, except for New IRT, which is pro forma 2015E. Source: Company filings 4 G&A as % of total assets (a) Average: 0.6% As a part of the transaction, IRT and RAIT have agreed to change the base asset management construct from 0.75% of total assets to 1.5% of cumulative equity issued – Expected to result in meaningful cost savings for the combined company Significant identified run-rate cost savings and NOI upside from value-add capex Potential for additional upside from strong leasing momentum, positive re-leasing spreads, and property management efficiencies – TSRE same-store NOI growth of 9% quarter-over-quarter for Q1 2015 1.4% 0.8% 0.8% 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 0.2% 0.6% TSRE CPT PPS AIV UDR HME ESS MAA AVB EQR New IRT Embedded growth opportunities and meaningful synergy potential |
 12 Enhanced scale Improved portfolio quality Accelerates market penetration Immediate financial benefit Transformative combination |