Understanding Tax Benefits and Bonus Depreciation in Apartment Investments

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, I keep hearing about the tax benefits on buying apartments; can you expl...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 3 years ago

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, 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.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS: Michael, I am buying an apartment building, what due diligence items should the se...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 5 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.

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, 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?

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, I am starting to see activity in buying apartments; what additional prot...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 3 years ago

Michael shares with you his thoughts on negotiating a potential purchase sales contract and what protection language you should or should not add into the terms of the transaction. Michael gives you the insight on what is happening today in apartment investing. 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 est...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Mike….I am a fairly new real estate investor….I keep hearing that I should be...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 3 years ago

BUT my real question is …should you only focus on investors that want no cash flow - in the immediate future- and then eventually get a capital gain in the future…..OR should you pursue investors that need monthly cash flow today to supplement the lowering of their returns on fixed income? What say you? 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 mon...

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, how can I negotiate with the lender on a PCA report? (Property Condition...

oldcapitalpodcast oldcapitalpodcast | 4 years ago

When you purchase an apartment building, your lender typically requires a PCA. (Property Condition Assessment). The PCA is the eyes and ears for the lender. Yes, the appraisal verifies the value, but the PCA identifies health and safety issues on the property. Can someone get hurt on your property because of the existing deferred maintenance. It also determines the amount replacement reserves that the lender will need to collect with your monthly payment. Michael, discusses items that you need t...

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...