Investor Alert! Syndicator Wants Your Money, But Not Their Own

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, a new apartment syndicator wants me to invest into her deal, but she was...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

Michael shares his opinion of a syndicator that doesn’t put any of their own funds into a deal, but wants you to invest your money. Some new apartment syndicators or new managing members are under the impression that they do not need to put any of their own money into a deal that they are putting together. Michael, gives a lending war story or two from years ago when he was a banker.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, tell me about a RECENT SUCCESS STORY.

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Michael shares a success story of an investor that sold a NEGATIVE CASH FLOWING four-plex in California and replaced it with a large apartment building in Texas that produces a LARGE CASH FLOW stream. Can you do that?

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 reports should I be receiving from my apartment management company?

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 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 - Michael, I just recently sold a property that I owned 100%…and did a 1031 Excha...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

In structuring transactions; there are somethings you can do and not do…per the IRS guidelines. Michael discusses some of the in’s and out’s of doing a TENANTS IN COMMON structure.

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

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 2 years 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 - Michael, I am thinking of buying a $1 million apartment building and should I put...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 years ago

Michael gives an example on apartment loan structuring and what you should consider BEFORE you lock yourself in with a future large prepayment penalty. When you are buying your first apartment building and it qualifies for a long term Freddie Mac loan, you may want to consider additional financing options if you are thinking of selling within the next 5-7 years.

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

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 3 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...

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.