ASK MIKE MONDAYS - “Michael, I want to be a syndicator. Does offering a PREFERRED RATE of return to investors make it easier to raise money? BONUS CONVERSATION Top Producer Danny Baker with CBRE

Structuring investor returns is critical for your success. With tons of capital on the side lines…the historical apartment investor yields are falling. Lots of new investors are living in the past when it comes to investor yields. If you GUARANTEED a higher rate of return to your investors- than what the property is currently earning- you are going to be in trouble. Michael discusses those challenges today and what you should consider.
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 is now a large “owner- of commercial real estate.”
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.
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ASK MIKE MONDAYS - “Michael, what is ‘ACHECK’ with Fannie Mae? How serious is that? BONUS CONVERSATION with Top Producer Pat Jones with Newmark- Austin & San Antonio, Texas

Uh-oh...do not find yourself on the Fannie Mae Bad List of apartment operators. If you get on that list…you can be temporarily or permanently stopped from borrowing with Fannie or Freddie. Both Fannie and Freddie are very, very serious on how you operate and maintain your apartment building. They are your largest partner and require you to continually maintain the asset. If you are black balled from being able to use Agency debt, you will severely handicap yourself from being an apartment syndicator.
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 is now a large “owner- of commercial real estate.”
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.

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Episode 241 - Atlanta has tremendous growth! Want to buy an apartment building in Atlanta? We speak with Atlanta’s top apartment broker Sean Henry

Sean Henry sells apartments in Atlanta for Capstone-Companies. He has decades of experience in commercial real estate brokerage and is someone you want to listen to. Sean gives you the inside information on what is going on in Atlanta. Like- Where are the jobs being created? Where are the largest rent growth submarkets? Never invested in Georgia; what should you know- about the ‘martini glass’ growth pattern in Atlanta? Do you need “hard earnest” money when offering on a deal in Atlanta? Also…Sean gives great insight on how new develop deals are getting done and how the capital stack is put together.
To contact Sean Henry: sean@capstone-companies.com
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.
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ASK MIKE MONDAYS - “Michael, LIBOR is being phased out; what impact will SOFR have in commercial mortgages? Should I be concerned?” BONUS CONVERSATION with JP CONKLIN with Pensford

Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is the new index that both Fannie, Freddie and some bridge lenders use for their adjustable rates. Remember, index + profit margin = interest rate. The more stable the index…the more stable the rate. In the last few years, the London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) was the preferred index. BUT…regulators thought that LIBOR could be manipulated and now we have: SOFR. SOFR is consider a ‘less risky’ index.

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 is now a large “owner- of commercial real estate.”
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.

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Episode 240 - Mike Hardage shares his REAL STORIES in apartment ownership. The Good, the Bad & the very Ugly. You want to listen!

Seven years ago, Mike Hardage left the HIGH TECH world and now owns thousands of units either as a passive investor or a sponsor. He speaks from experience after owning and investing in over 58 apartment investments with over 12,000 units…WOW!! Everyone likes to talk about winners, but not everyone likes to talk about the challenges in apartment investing. Mike shares with us real stories on what can go wrong in apartment ownership. A fire, a hurricane & then a large cash call became the ‘trifecta of investor problems’. Hopefully, you- like Mike Hardage- will have more winners than losers in your apartment investing.

To contact Mike Hardage: Mike@BradSumrok.com

Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.
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ASK MIKE MONDAYS - “Michael, I was thinking of attending and joining an educational and mentoring group; do you suggest that I do that? BONUS CONVERSATION with John Griggs from Presidium.

Michael believes specific education is important before apartment investing. Compressing the learning curve can benefit you as an apartment investor. A mentor can certainly help you. Today, there are lots of education options when it comes to apartment investing. BUT…not everyone that says they are an expert…is an expert. Sometimes, it can be confusing on what program is the best. Michael gives you some inside information that you should be looking to gain from these programs.

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 is now a large “owner- of commercial real estate.”
Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory LLC.
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Episode 239 - Do you want to INVEST in apartments? You need a SUCCESSFUL APARTMENT TEACHER and MENTOR first. Now… Go Get One!

Airlines will not give an INEXPERIENCED or a NEW PILOT- a 737 airplane to fly- with a bunch of passengers in the back...if they have only flow a Cessna 172. BUT…How many folks do you know-that are trying to buy apartments without first using a qualified and successful instructor and mentor? Hopefully, those investors are NOT learning on your investable dollars. Do not trust someone with your hard-earned dollars if they have not had specific education in apartment investing. Even limited partner investors need to be educated on the “rules of the road” BEFORE they invest. Brad Sumrok has been teaching and mentoring apartment buyers and investors for almost 20 years. He has made his students financially independent by investing in apartments. Don’t risk your money; talk with Sumrok.

To contact Brad Sumrok: www.bradsumrok.com

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