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

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 apartments. Learn from someone else’s mistakes.

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 247 - Find the problems upfront: Golden Nuggets of WISDOM from seasoned Apartment Property Inspector/Engineer- Bryan Amos

You don’t want to make a large mistake when buying a large multifamily property, but many investors will not hire a qualified apartment inspector or engineer to uncover any physical problems on the asset. Problems like a blocked or broken sewer line; or old electrical panels that won’t trip and will have the potential to spark a fire; or how many older HVAC units must be replaced in the next 2-3 years. These costly problems will destroy your estimated operating budget. Bryan Amos gives you examples on what you can expect when calculating a budget.

To contact Bryan Amos: BryanAmos@theomnigroup.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- “Mike, IS multifamily still a good place to invest in?”

Michael gives you his opinion on where the apartment industry is today. Rents are UP, Values are UP, and Cap Rates are DOWN. Is it going to last? TODAY is the 'golden age' of apartment ownership. Michael goes into detail where he sees the opportunities and challenges in the next few months with apartment investing and ownership. Also, the guys discuss the ramifications of being on the wrong side of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and how it will impact you on doing future business with the Agency lenders.

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 246 - RENTS ARE UP HUGE in most markets! Apartment Economist Greg Willett has all the answers

Chief Economist Greg Willett gives us the latest updates on rents, vacancy, & cap-rates. Throughout the country many apartment renters are going to need deeper pockets. After a slowdown during the early days of the pandemic, rents are rising again; the biggest such increase since 2016. Nationwide, average apartment rents were up 4.2% last month from May 2020 levels. In Phoenix apartment rents were almost 16% higher year-over-year, and rents rose at an annual rate of almost 15% in Riverside, Calif. Gateway cities, like New York and San Francisco have not been successful in moving rents up and are well below pre-pandemic norms.
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 245 - Where are interest rates going? Listen to JP CONKLIN - INTEREST RATE EXPERT

How much does it cost to borrower money? Interest rates are one of the key benchmarks for overall costs. The interest rate market is a constantly changing environment and strategies need to adapt to these changes. JP CONKLIN with Pensford gives you insight on where interest rates are today and where they are going. If you are going to borrower money to purchase an apartment building…you need to listen to JP CONKLIN. Managing interest rate exposure and maturity risk are two of the most critical components to the success of a project.

To contact JP CONKLIN: pensfordteam@pensford.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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Episode 244 - 2nd Quarter Loan Officer Roundtable; Is there TOO MUCH MONEY to lend?

The Old Capital Loan Officer Roundtable discussion brings incredible value if you are new to multifamily investing. Listen to some of the most active loan officers in the nation share real lending stories on what is happening today. You and your investors bring in the equity…and your lender brings the majority of the money. Your lender is your biggest partner. Listen to what you can expect from your multifamily lenders today. Should you pursue a BRIDGE LOAN; a FANNIE MAE or FREDDIE MAC LOAN; or a BANK LOAN? Listen to their insight to help you.

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, when you first got into multifamily- What was the biggest MISTAKE you made?

Michael explains the LARGEST and COSTLIEST mistake he made in buying multifamily: mismatching his mortgage debt with his business plan. The future is not clear- so you must use past experiences to make future business decisions. Michael thought choosing a longer-term fixed rate loan, with the expectations of interest rates rising in the future, would be a prudent business decision. Unfortunately, it was not. His loan was 10 years…but his business plan was to only keep the property for 3-5 years. Rates remained low and the loan came with a significant prepayment penalty called yield maintenance when they went to sell the apartment building. If he had chosen a shorter loan term with a less onerous pre-payment penalty… he would have saved millions. HE WON’T DO THAT AGAIN!
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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