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I would like some input and direction, I have been considering making an offer on the apartment complex that I am currently living in, but I would like to get some advice and maybe some direction as to the best way to approach. I would be open to criticism and maybe some step by step approach. Thanks



More details will follow about the apartment. Just wanted to get a post on here. If you have specific questions I am willing to share. Personal info on a per basis.

[ Edited by johnls on Date 03/20/2009 ]

Comments(15)

  • cjmazur21st March, 2009

    In cold calling I have had a better response having my atty write a letter.

  • cjmazur31st March, 2009

    BK court is a source, but takes alot of education.

  • cjmazur2nd April, 2009

    have you ever lived in s.e MI or Detroit. I was born and raised there.

    The economy is problems are hitting there more than anywhere.

  • commercialking2nd April, 2009

    Well there is a standard list of questions here:

    How do you know its a 12 cap? Are you using the sellers numbers, your own, some other source?

    Does it stay a 12 cap if rental rates drop 10 or 15 percent in the next couple of years?

    I am sure there must be some parts of Detroit that are acceptable but everything I hear is ghetto. Figure in extra expenses for ammunition and medical bills (only partially a joke-- actually figure higher vacancies and especially collection problems).

    It looks unlikely that the auto industry is going to turn around anytime soon and Detroit is still basically a one industry town.

  • cjmazur2nd April, 2009

    people make millions out of being slum lords, but know what your getting into.

  • oroper4th April, 2009

    I use to live in Detroit and know that some areas are still good areas to own. Are you going to have property management in place? I am pretty sure you are getting the property for a good price. I receive deals from Michigan all of the time and know some investors that are doing pretty well. I am trying to get my sons involved.
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  • cjmazur27th July, 2008

    this is complicated enough and risky enough (you fix the place up and the owner keeps it) to hire an atty.


    Out of curiosity, what do you plan on offering for the master lease, and for the option? What would you use as the "in 3 yrs" value.

  • jstrishak00728th July, 2008

    Incentive for owner...(1) higher sales price, (2) tax free payments, (3) guaranteed rental payments while not having to manage the building a the term of the lease.

    Best,
    jon.

  • cjmazur28th July, 2008

    Quote:
    On 2008-07-28 13:09, jstrishak007 wrote:
    Incentive for owner...(1) higher sales price, (2) tax free payments, (3) guaranteed rental payments while not having to manage the building a the term of the lease.
    .


    How on all of these? Tax free? guaranteed?

  • jstrishak00729th July, 2008

    Well, not guaranteed, nothing is truly guaranteed but depends on your ability and experience as an asset manager.

    Best,
    jon.

  • cjmazur21st August, 2008

    I like the bond for deed.

    If you can get him to understand how a zero coupon works, that would be great.

    I actually like this idea. I was pitched a REO APT in TX that this might work well for.[ Edited by cjmazur on Date 08/21/2008 ]

  • NewKidInTown321st August, 2008

    I would also like to hear how the payments are tax free.

  • omicron300022nd August, 2008

    I have heard of a master lease in the past, what is it?
    What kind of building is it?
    Would the master lease be under a Delaware Statutory Trust?

  • Hundredfold25th February, 2009

    Jason Gilbert claims to have patented these techniques, however, he sometimes comes off to be a lying, money hungry type of individual.

    Has anyone utilized his techniques successfully?

  • broderick038521st August, 2008

    Because of the area it could be possible.. Homes could range from 600-1000 depending the location(E or W). where on gaston?

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