Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE: APTS) functions as a real estate investment trust, primarily concentrating on the acquisition and management of upscale (Class A) apartment complexes. In addition to its core multifamily holdings, the company also makes targeted investments in retail centers anchored by grocery stores, prime office buildings, and student housing developments. The overarching goal of Preferred Apartment Communities is to deliver consistent and appealing returns to its shareholders.