Ask Mike Mondays: Challenges of Deal Flow

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael Becker is interviewed by SVN’s apartment agent Mark Allen

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 6 years ago

Mark Allen is with SVN’s office in Dallas. He is a licensed apartment Realtor and has a podcast focused to apartment buyers. Mark interviews Michael Becker on the challenges of deal flow.

Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast with Michael Becker & Paul Peebles: ASK MIKE MONDAYS: “M...

Nationwide Commercial Real Est... Nationwide Commercia... | 1 year ago

As you can imagine, with interest rates rising, many apartment investors have been pencils down. Investors are concerned with lower asset value & higher debt service. Is there any good news out there? What are some of the positive ideas that are occurring in apartment investing? Mike is starting to see some positive “green shoots.” Mike discusses some of those encouraging thoughts on what he is seeing in apartment investing. Listen to the guy that has acquired over 14,000 apartment units. Ar...

Nationwide Commercial Real Est... Nationwide Commercia... | 1 year ago

Mike gives us an update on what to expect when you are raising capital to fund a transaction. First- it was higher interest rates, Second- it was the seller and the buyer not knowing the current value of property because cap rates have expanded, And Now, its raising equity to fund a deal. Are there LP’s wanting to invest? Michael chats about how a typical capital raise is going today. Listen to the guy that has acquired over 14,000 apartment units. Are you interested in learning more about h...

Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast with Michael Becker & Paul Peebles: ASK MIKE MONDAYS: “S...

Nationwide Commercial Real Est... Nationwide Commercia... | 1 year ago

Boy, it is hot out there! We know the outside air temperature is red-hot during a Texas summer; but is the apartment investing market starting to cool off- is a deep freeze coming? Mike confirms that the fundamentals of apartment ownership are still very strong. Great occupancy and good rental growth are still being observed with apartments… but the head winds within the capital markets- through higher interest rates and lower loan leverage- have made a few potential apartment buyers uneasy. M...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, What is a LURA?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

To promote affordable housing, some older properties may have an income restricted LURA. A LURA is a LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT. It runs with the deed. This recorded regulatory agreement may restrict the amount of rent you can charge a tenant, based on the tenant’s income. If you rehab a property and are expecting to increase rents to justify the cost…a LURA may prevent you from being able to raise rents in the future. Make sure you ask the seller’s agent if the property has a LURA.

Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast with Michael Becker & Paul Peebles: ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Mic...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 6 years ago

A timely question; Michael and his team are currently assuming a FHA loan. FHA is a federally guaranteed program under the government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). FHA Loans can be used for the purchase/refinance as well as the construction/ substantial rehabilitation of multifamily or healthcare properties. Loans are non-recourse (except standard carve-outs) and rates are very competitive with 35-40 year fixed terms and amortizations. FHA are available nationwide and ar...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS: Michael, how do you DE-RISK an apartment transaction?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Today, many sellers and listing agents require buyers to put a substantial amount of NON REFUNDABLE earnest money up front…BEFORE they do certain due diligence analysis. As you can imagine, the seller wants to make sure you are financially committed to the transaction without the risk of a future re-trade. Michael explains how he gets comfortable on putting significant hard earnest money upfront on an apartment acquisition.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, can you define what KEY PRINCIPAL is?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Michael discusses and defines the term: KEY PRINCIPAL and how it applies to commercial real estate lending. The lender makes the loan to the Borrower. The Borrower is not typically an individual; but typically a limited partnership. Generally, where the Borrower is a limited partnership, the general partners are the managers of the Partnership. Thus, individuals general partners are potential Key Principals. For any general partner of the Borrower which is an entity, the Lender must identify as ...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Michael discusses and defines the term: KEY PRINCIPAL and how it applies to commercial real estate lending. The lender makes the loan to the Borrower. The Borrower is not typically an individual; but typically a limited partnership. Generally, where the Borrower is a limited partnership, the general partners are the managers of the Partnership. Thus, individuals general partners are potential Key Principals. For any general partner of the Borrower which is an entity, the Lender must identify as ...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, when is the economic slowdown coming in apartments?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Michael discusses some recent economic information that Greg Willett from RealPage has shared with investors. Possible slowdown coming in 2020-2021 and the impact it will have on apartment leasing and ownership.

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ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael Becker is interviewed by SVN’s apartment agent Mark Allen

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael Becker is interviewed by SVN’s apartment agent Mark Allen