Apartment Market Concerns in 2nd Quarter 2018

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, do you see any concerns at the beginning of the 2nd quarter for 2018?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 6 years ago

Michael discusses some basic real estate economics that he is observing in the apartment marketplace.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Do you see an end to the GOLDEN AGE OF APARTMENTS?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 6 years ago

Michael comments on his personal beliefs on apartment ownership. He points to a few factors that keep his outlook positive. According to a new study commissioned by the National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association, delayed marriages, an ageing population and international immigration are increasing a pressing need for new apartments in the U.S., to the tune of 4.6 million by 2030. Currently, nearly 39 million people live in apartments, and the apartment industry is...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, we just entered 2020; ANY CONCERNS with investing in apartments these da...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Michael gives you an update on what is happening today in the apartment market. He reflects back on 2019 and what to expect in the future when investing in apartments. As you can imagine, finding and purchasing a value added apartment in 2020 will continue to be a challenge.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, you mention that on half of the deals you see, you do a BACK OF THE NAPK...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Michael gives a high level breakdown on what you should focus on when presented with a potential real estate opportunity. Do not go into great analysis on every deal…you are just wasting precious time. Listen to what is important on the initial deal review.

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...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, what is the state of the apartment market today and any pro-tips you can...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Michael discusses the status of the capital markets that he is seeing as a deal sponsor. Today, to be rewarded with a lower interest rate, Agency lenders want to see energy or water savings by apartment owners and/or tenants. This year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac made a change that calls for borrowers using their green-lending programs to commit to saving 30% on their energy and water consumption, with half of that reduction having to be in energy use.

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, 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, how do you prepare for a TAKEOVER of an apartment building?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

After you have spent over 90+ days in the acquisition process…its time for you to actually own and operated your building. Michael discusses a PRE- and POST- apartment takeover strategy. If you self-manage or have a third party management team; a transition plan is critical for your immediate success.

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...