ASK MIKE MONDAYS - What do lenders look for when approving...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 6 years ago

70% of the lending decision is based on the building operations (historical and future) and 30% is based on the sponsor (liquidity, net worth, past ownership experience of apartments) Listen to Michael explain what’s important in apartment financing.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - I want to a buy an apartment building. What do I look for in the numbers?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Michael explains to a potential apartment buyer on what is important in the operating statement. Do you look at the trailing 1, trailing 3, or trailing 12? What is important? Michael talks about the importance of analyzing the trend line of income and expenses.

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

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 - Do I need a buyer’s broker when acquiring an apartment building?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Buyer brokers are not common in multifamily. If you are fairly new into apartment investing, you should have a buyer’s broker represent you. If you are a seasoned apartment buyer, buyer brokers are an extension of your team and will add value. They are out looking for specific transactions that meet your vision. As a general partner you should be focused on 1) raising new equity, 2) finding new transactions. Buyer brokers can assist you in finding the right transaction.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, what should an ASSET MANAGER do?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

An asset manager oversees the property on behalf of the investors. They report any financial or physical changes (good or bad) to the general partner. They help in managing a solution. When you own a small property (10-30 units) you are the ASSET MANAGER…. When you purchase a larger property or own more apartment communities, you may need to hire an asset manager. Remember, your job, as a general partner is to find more apartment purchase opportunities and find more equity. An asset manager wi...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Mike, when considering at a possible apartment acquisition; what is the first thi...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

You may have to look at several apartment opportunities BEFORE you find the right one. The ability to underwrite a transaction quickly will help you make swift decisions on whether to pursue with additional analysis time or drop the deal. Mike discusses the specific documents the seller needs to provide you to analyze the transaction correctly.

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.