Real Estate Investment Stories & Tips

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - “Michael, any good deal stories these days?” BONUS CONVERSATION with NICK FLU...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 3 years ago

Investors learn many ways. Books, Podcasts, & YouTube videos are great; but listening to apartment investors tell real stories is the best. Today, Michael shares with us some insight on how new managing members start to scale their business. Also listen to a recent challenge that Michael and his group faced with doing a TIC structure. BONUS: Super Broker Nick Fluellen chats with Michael Becker. Michael Becker has purchased over 10,000 apartment units between Dallas and Austin Texas. He is a for...

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 - “Can you still evict tenants for non-payment these days?”

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 3 years ago

Perhaps. Obviously, it depends where your property is located at and the different state and local laws that are in place with Covid19. Today’s podcast speaks about the updated CDC eviction rules for landlords. 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 is now a large “owner- of commercial real estate.” Please leave us a 5 STAR RATI...

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, insurance is a huge annual cost; any solutions to

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 2 years ago

Is there too much money in the market chasing too few deals? Michael gives you a few examples on how sellers are reacting to this market. Today, Michael is selling a few large apartment communities. Michael shares with you on how they picked the buyer. Was it only the highest price? Did he check references from other brokers for certainty of close? Michael, explains what is important and what should you know. Listen to the guy that bought over 10,000 apartment units. Are you interested in learni...

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, insurance is a huge annual cost; any solutions to help me?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 2 years ago

Michael gets into the weeds with apartment insurance. Inflation on building materials, labor, and the supply chain are having a direct impact on annual insurance premiums. When buying a property, don’t use the seller’s annual premium on costs on the PROFIT & LOSS. It could be off my several thousands of dollars. Make sure you get a updated & realistic insurance quote. BONUS QUESTION: Self-Management versus third party property management; what is better? Are you interested in learning more a...

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, 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.

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...