Avoid Apartment Transaction Pitfalls with Mike

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, what are the worse case scenarios as a General Partner or Limited Partne...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Michael gives examples on what can go wrong when investing in an apartment transaction.

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 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.

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...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, are all lender TERM SHEETS the same?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 6 years ago

Typically, your lender brings in 75-80% of the capital needed to purchase an apartment property. Obviously the lender is very important to helping you complete the transaction. A lender term sheet gives you a rough indication of what rates and leverage could be. Michael discusses the basics of a lender term sheet. Paul also discusses the challenges of the GREEN PROGRAM in the future. FIND OUT-UP FRONT- if the seller has already implemented a utility savings program on the property. The GREEN PRO...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, the holidays are upon us…what should we do for our investors?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Investors will only invest with you when they know, like and trust you. Perhaps a holiday party would be a good opportunity to build a deeper relationship with your investor. The guys discuss a “relationship building” activity that some investment groups use around the holidays.

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

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 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 - Michael, what are the LIQUIDITY & NET WORTH requirements from a lender to qualify...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Buying a large apartment building is NOT a NO CASH/ NO NET WORTH/ NO CREDIT business model. The lender needs to see the depth of your balance sheet. Your lender is going to loan you thousands of dollars and wants to make sure that they are comfortable with your balance sheet. Michael breaks down what typical apartment lenders need.

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 ...