ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, the holidays are upon us…what sh...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 3 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: “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 - 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...

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, should we still invest in apartments in 2022?”

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 1 year ago

Michael gives a RECAP of 2021 in the apartment business. He shares the challenges and the successes for 2021. Michael gives you his opinion on what the tea leaves are sharing with him for 2022. Are rents going down? Are cap rates rising? Do you think interest rates are going up and what type of impact will that have on your apartment investments? Listen to the guy that bought over 10,000 apartment units. Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit ww...

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.

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

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 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 - How do I avoid getting my apartment foreclosed upon? What are the BEST OPERATING ...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 6 years ago

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, can we expect inflation in apartment buildings in the future?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 3 years ago

With so much money spent by the government to keep the nation going during the pandemic; will we see inflation in the values of apartments in the future? Michael Becker has purchased over 10,000 apartment units between Dallas and Austin Texas. He is a former commercial banker and has a unique perspective of being of a former ‘loaner- of money’ and now a “owner- of commercial real estate.” Please leave us a 5 STAR RATING on iTunes; if you enjoyed this podcast.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, what reports should I be receiving from my apartment management company?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Michael discusses the different reports that a management company should be providing to the managing member every month. Obviously, it is better to overly communicate with investors and partnerships with detailed monthly operating statements.