Episode 148 - What you need to know BEFORE investing your HARD EARNED DOLLARS. Hans Box, CPA breaks down common investing terms and structures

Hans Box is a talented, top producing commercial loan officer for Old Capital; but also is an investor and a CPA. Hans has been a deal sponsor or a passive investor on many real estate transactions over the last few years. Hans shares his experience in real estate investing and breaks down some common jargon into easy to understand terms. Hans also coaches passive investors to be proactive with deal sponsors. He wants you to recognize that you are making an investment not only on the jockey (deal sponsor) but also the horse (the apartment building). Can the deal sponsor clearly articulate what the goal of the transaction is all about? Are they buying a value-add property or a yield property? How much rehab is needed? What is the expected rate of return? When can I expect a return on my investment? How much “skin in the game” are the deal sponsors co-investing into the transaction? What CAP rate are they using on the sale? Listen to this comprehensive discussion on how passive investors make money in apartment syndications.
To contact Hans: HBox@OldCapitalLending.com or HBOX@BoxWilson.com
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Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn about Michael's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Investing in an apartment syndication? What PASSIVE INVESTORS MUST ASK DEAL SPONSORS.

Are you looking to invest into an apartment syndication? Most syndicators or deal sponsors will have a PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORADUM detailing the risks involved in investing in an apartment transaction. BUT, when listening to the deal sponsors pitch, you must ask a few questions also. Michael explains some of the simple questions that passive investors MUST ask the managing member or deal sponsor. Your money is important to you; so you need to understand the deal sponsors past track record in apartment investing, the economics of the deal story, when is your money going to be returned and what is the expected rate of return on the investment, and finally what level of rehab or renovation will be needed to increase NOI.

Episode 147 - NEVER TOO LATE to buy apartments. A real estate broker becomes an apartment owner.

Rick Stilovich has been a commercial real estate broker for over 30 years. He represented OTHERS in purchasing and selling all types of commercial real estate. He made many of his clients very rich in real estate ownership. After retiring from real estate sales a few years ago, it was NOW time to focus on his own financial goals. Rick wanted to buy apartments for himself and his family. He wanted to buy a much larger apartment building than what his personal balance sheet dictated. He found that syndicating a transaction (raising equity with others) gave him the ability to buy a 64 unit building in Denton, Texas. Rick discusses the journey to get him into the position to buy a building.

To contact Rick: NOISEVentures@gmail.com

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Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn about Michael's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - I want to a buy an apartment building. What do I look for in the numbers?

Michael explains to a potential apartment buyer on what is important in the operating statement. Do you look at the trailing 1, trailing 3, or trailing 12? What is important? Michael talks about the importance of analyzing the trend line of income and expenses.

Episode 146 - Could you learn something from a guy that manages over 19,000 apartment units?

Ryan Wehner manages over 19,000 units in Texas and Oklahoma. His third-party property management company provides the day to day management of apartment properties. Ryan discusses the reasons to have a management company oversee your asset. Ryan then explores the state of the apartment market in annual rental growth and what to expect in the future. On the expense side, Ryan is seeing increased expenses in property taxes, insurance and employee costs. He gives an example on the benefit of being a landlord in Texas. The eviction process is much easier than many states. If you “don’t pay…you don’t stay”…it is one of the advantages of owning real estate in Texas. Ryan then explains the benefits that some property management company’s can offer…a master insurance policy. Michael uses a master insurance policy and the savings that can be achieved.
Ryan discusses the line item expense of water costs. Water cost can be a huge variable expense; from tenant usage and leaks. Carl Wehmeyer is with Niagara Water Conservation. Niagara fights the war against water waste. Carl explains how a simple phone app can save thousands of dollars in water waste on apartment properties. The on-going water monitoring has helped clients save money.
To receive our FREE 15 page WHITE PAPER REPORT on the 2018 FUNDAMENTALS OF MULTIFAMILY FINANCING 101 and to learn more about upcoming events at Old Capital Speaker Series please visit us at OldCapitalPodcast.com
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn about Michael's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.

ASK MIKE MONDAYS - Michael, I just scheduled an appointment with the listing agent to walk a multifamily property; what do I need to pay attention to?

After reviewing the initial underwriting and if you think it works for you and your investors…it becomes necessary to physically walk the property. Most listing agents require you to walk the property PRIOR to submitting a LETTER OF INTENT for purchase. The listing agent wants to make sure that you and your equity have had a chance to understand the physical needs of the property before they will consider LOI seriously. Michael discusses what you need to pay attention to when walking the property with the listing agent.

Episode 145 - Execution Certainty: What to ask your commercial mortgage loan officer BEFORE you hire them.

Not all commercial loan officers are created equal. One size does not fit all. You need to have the best advocate for your lending transaction. In the podcast today we have another episode of “Coaching and Counseling with James Eng.” James provides you with 10 questions that you MUST ASK your commercial mortgage loan officer BEFORE you engage with them. Your money and reputation are at risk if you choose the wrong loan officer. Here are a few questions that you must ask: 1) What is your background in financing apartments? 2) When will I receive approval? When can I lock the interest rate? 3) How many loans have you closed with this lender? 4) What happens if my loan is denied; what options will I have?
To receive our FREE 15 page WHITE PAPER REPORT on the 2018 FUNDAMENTALS OF MULTIFAMILY FINANCING 101 and to learn more about upcoming events at Old Capital Speaker Series please visit us at OldCapitalPodcast.com
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn about Michael's Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.