ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, what reports should I be receivi...

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.

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

Nationwide Commercial Real Est... Nationwide Commercia... | 7 months 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 - What should I be aware of when applying for BANK financing?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Not all Lenders are the same; some Banks are not real estate lenders. Not all Lenders like Apartment loans Not all Lenders like older properties that need to be rehabbed and repositioned Not all Lenders like non-recourse loans; most will not even offer non-recourse loans Not all Lenders will like the part of town that you want to invest in. Not all Lenders will give you maximum leverage to acquire and rehab with your loan Not all Lenders will amortize apartment loans greater than 15 years Y...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, I’m a PASSIVE INVESTOR and I am reviewing someone else’s underwritin...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

IF you are a passive investor you want to review a realistic PROFORMA before you invest. Michael discusses line items on the operating statement such as rental rate growth, loss to lease, property tax step-up costs, and future labor costs. Are the assumptions from the SPONSOR too aggressive?

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- “Michael, I don’t want to SOUND LIKE A ROOKIE; what questions should I ask the...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 1 year ago

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...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Mike….I am a fairly new real estate operator….what should I do first?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 2 years ago

Well….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. Don’t be a jerk…this is a small business and word will get around. Sound advice in any business. Michael Becker has purchased over 10,000 apartment units between...

Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast with Michael Becker & Paul Peebles: ASK MIKE MONDAYS: “S...

Nationwide Commercial Real Est... Nationwide Commercia... | 9 months 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, What is a LURA?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 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, I am buying an apartment building, what due diligence items should the se...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

ASKING and GETTING are two different things when dealing with a seller. Michael explains what critical financial and physical information you must ask the seller to produce before your earnest money is at risk. Make sure you download Michael’s “DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST” at the Old Capital Podcast website at OldCapitalPodcast.com. This CHECKLIST gives you the best breakdown of items you need to review.