ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, interest rates are incredibly low; should I lock in a long term fixed rate or an adjustable rate? What would you do?
ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, interest rates are incredibly low; should I lock in a long term fixed rate or an adjustable rate? What would you do?
Michael explains that todays low rate environment can benefit many apartment buyers with lower debt costs, BUT will exponentially increase the yield maintenance prepayment penalty costs for sellers. Lower rates may mean more loan assumptions in the future to avoid the yield maintenance cost.
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Michael explains that todays low rate environment can benefit many apartment buyers with lower debt costs, BUT will exponentially increase the yield maintenance prepayment penalty costs for sellers. Lower rates may mean more loan assumptions in the future to avoid the yield maintenance cost.
Michael explains that todays low rate environment can benefit many apartment buyers with lower debt costs, BUT will exponentially increase the yield maintenance prepayment penalty costs for sellers. Lower rates may mean more loan assumptions in the future to avoid the yield maintenance cost.
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 โgreen shoots.โ 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...
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 โgreen shoots.โ 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...
Interest only can certainly help the cash-on-cash returns on your investment. If you are purchasing a broken property- deferred maintenance, bad management, bad occupancy; you need some type of payment relief during times of weak cash flow. Having an interest only period during the renovation is certainly typical for a BRIDGE type of loan. Banks typically donโt like to do lots of interest onlyโฆbecause the bank regulators don't like interest only. Most community banks on bridge loans will onl...
Interest only can certainly help the cash-on-cash returns on your investment. If you are purchasing a broken property- deferred maintenance, bad management, bad occupancy; you need some type of payment relief during times of weak cash flow. Having an interest only period during the renovation is certainly typical for a BRIDGE type of loan. Banks typically donโt like to do lots of interest onlyโฆbecause the bank regulators don't like interest only. Most community banks on bridge loans will onl...
Interest rates have been steadily rising over the last 6 months. Michael discusses the impact of what rising interest will have on underwriting apartment transactions.
Interest rates have been steadily rising over the last 6 months. Michael discusses the impact of what rising interest will have on underwriting apartment transactions.
Nobody wants to sound like a rookie when they first enter the apartment business. Especially when having an initial conversation with an important listing broker. Michael, gives you some preliminary questions to ask. Also, when should you bring in your property management company or the lender to review the deal? Finding the right balance on WHEN you should bring in your advisors is critical to your success. In addition, Michael offers you a few examples of when he stumbled in operating apartmen...
Nobody wants to sound like a rookie when they first enter the apartment business. Especially when having an initial conversation with an important listing broker. Michael, gives you some preliminary questions to ask. Also, when should you bring in your property management company or the lender to review the deal? Finding the right balance on WHEN you should bring in your advisors is critical to your success. In addition, Michael offers you a few examples of when he stumbled in operating apartmen...
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.
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.
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 MANAGERโฆ. 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...
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 MANAGERโฆ. 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...
Michael explains the reality of investing in apartments today and what you can expect in the future. Investment expectations for investors have changed in the last few years. โLonger and Lower,โ are the general themes of todays apartment investing market. Longer investing hold times with a lower rate of return can be expected.
Michael explains the reality of investing in apartments today and what you can expect in the future. Investment expectations for investors have changed in the last few years. โLonger and Lower,โ are the general themes of todays apartment investing market. Longer investing hold times with a lower rate of return can be expected.
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 apartmentsโฆ 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...
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 apartmentsโฆ 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...
Wellโฆ.you need to find deals and find money! Building relationships with brokers, equity investors, contract attorneys, lenders, physical engineers, & SEC attorney should be your first course of action. Some folks may use LOOPNET to find their first deal and that is OK, but most SERIOUS BUYERS contact listing agents in the market. Donโt be a jerkโฆthis is a small business and word will get around. Sound advice in any business. Michael Becker has purchased over 10,000 apartment units between...
Wellโฆ.you need to find deals and find money! Building relationships with brokers, equity investors, contract attorneys, lenders, physical engineers, & SEC attorney should be your first course of action. Some folks may use LOOPNET to find their first deal and that is OK, but most SERIOUS BUYERS contact listing agents in the market. Donโt be a jerkโฆthis is a small business and word will get around. Sound advice in any business. Michael Becker has purchased over 10,000 apartment units between...