ASK MIKE MONDAYS - What are some common EXIT STRATEGIES that...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

All investors must ask their DEAL SPONSOR at the beginning - How and when, am I going to get my money back? Michael explains that matching your exit strategy to your debt is very important. Also, you must understand how large prepayment penalties on apartment loans play into your decision to sell.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS: “Mike, what POSITIVE things are you seeing today in APARTMENTLAND?”

Nationwide Commercial Real Est... Nationwide Commercia... | 7 months 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...

Common Money Fears That Are Costing You BIG

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With so much going on—a recession, rampant inflation, rising interest rates—overcoming your money fears can be more challenging than ever before. The world is changing, and many of us feel […]

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Interest Only Needed? What you should expect

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Interest only can certainly help the cash-on-cash returns on your investment. If you are purchasing a broken property- deferred maintenance, bad management, bad occupancy; you need some type of payment relief during times of weak cash flow. Having an interest only period during the renovation is certainly typical for a BRIDGE type of loan. Banks typically don’t like to do lots of interest only…because the bank regulators don't like interest only. Most community banks on bridge loans will onl...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - What are you working on right now? Urban or Suburban? What do you like and why?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Mike discusses some of the weaknesses and the strengths of the different property types (A, B, & C) in multifamily.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Can you make money; if you buy a SMALLER APARTMENT building? What are some of the...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Smaller buildings can typically be more challenging to staff and then push payroll expenses over less units. Owning apartments is a scaleable business. Mike explains some of the rules of thumb on how many units you need to own to hire a manager and maintenance person and some of the solutions that are necessary to make money on your investment.

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

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 3 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 | 3 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 - What are the BIGGEST MISTAKES in owning an apartment building?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Michael has seen owners fail in executing their apartment ownership strategy. With that information, he discusses some of the common failures that may paralyze you in apartment ownership and how to overcome those obstacles.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, What is a LURA?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 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.