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Ep. 82 Mark Nathwani: Just Do It! Real Estate Investing

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AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAmAAAAJGU2ZDRjNTU3LTY0N2YtNDRlMC1iMjFmLTI3ZTZkZDJiMzc4OQNobody said real estate investing was an easy business. Aside from the hard numbers and financial side, commercial and residential real estate investing requires dedication and perseverance from investors and a certain ability to thrive under pressure. For many, these pressures prove too great of obstacles to find success as real estate investors. Invest Florida Show aims to provide its listeners of all investment levels with the tools and resources necessary to make actionable investment decisions. In addition to providing educational resources to our listeners, we also want to inspire would-be investors to make the first big step and invest!

This episode our guest is all about inspiration. Mark Nathwani is a real estate investing specialist and international entrepreneur. Mark has assisted in the growth and development of many businesses and currently serves as CEO of RAMS Real Estate Holdings, a U.S./U.K. based firm focusing on foreclosure properties and other sensible Florida real estate markets. Above all else, Mark believes the first step is the biggest one: want to get into real estate investing? Just do it!

Mark’s Tips for Beginning Investors:

  • Single-Family Residential
    • SFR properties are relatively stable, secure markets for those looking to begin real estate investing
    • Florida has many strong SFR markets:
      • Tampa, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Orlando
  • Investment Strategies
    • Tailor strategy to investment type:
      • Fix-and-flip, wholesales, holds
    • Invest based on yield as opposed to price and valuation
      • Yield is generally higher in complicated markets i.e. low-income housing
    • Choose a market and apply strategies that suit that market, don’t cherry-pick strategies from other real estate markets
    • Cast a wide net to find deals
      • Brokers, letters, bandit signs, banks, etc.
    • Never lose confidence in your deal!

To contact Mark with any potential investment opportunities or to find out more about his real estate investing services, visit his website!

Ep. 81 David Campbell: Buying Notes Can Be a Great Way to Invest in Real Estate

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david-campbell-blog-photo-200x300Normally, our episodes focus on making strong, equitable real estate investments but as investors feel the restraints of a tightening lending market, they are looking for alternative financing options. Mortgage notes represent a secure and a stable income market. Buying and selling mortgage papers can yield sizable returns that can supplement an investor’s income-base.

David Campbell is a jack-of-all-trades in real estate investing. He is an experienced real estate investor and developer, he handles property management, and he buys and sells mortgage notes and offers private financing options. David, who made the transition from high school band director to real estate investor in 2001, began buying and selling mortgage papers in 2012 and has manged an increasingly profitable debt portfolio since. This episode, David discusses his multi-transitional career in real estate and how buying mortgage notes can be a great way to invest in real estate.

  • Market demands alternative financing options
  • Private lenders + Seller financing
    • Self-Directed IRAs – about 60% of alt. lending market
    • Used for non tax-efficient assets like mortgage notes
  • A significant mortgage/debt portfolio can be stable and lucrative income-base
    1. Happy to make $ on deal by end term?
    2. Deal still profitable w/ out loan payment?
    3. Predatory loan claims risks?
  • Mortgage notes and Dodd-Frank
    • Work with Registered Loan Mortgage Originator – creates ‘Qualified Mortgage’ papers
    • Loan can be guaranteed against inconsistencies with Dodd-Frank regulations
  • Ensure notes are good before buying
    • Borrowers – debt-to income ratio 45% or lower; no higher than 6.5% above average prime offer rate; 15 + 30 year terms (9.5% rates)

David’s website www.hasslefreecashflowinvesting.com is loaded with materials and resources for real estate investing, development and financing. Visitors can find out more about David’s enterprises as well as check out his blog for even more information! For other inquiries, David can be reached directly by email: david@hasslefreecashflowinvesting.com

Ep. 80 Cuban Immigrants – Coming to America & Discovering Real Estate Part 2 of 2

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AR-150819374“Inventar”: last episode, we were introduced to this phrase by our guests, Josue Romero and Juan Nunez. The hardships faced in Cuba as young men and as immigrants to Florida instilled in them an invaluable determination to thrive and to make the best out of any situation given – to invent success out of nothing through hard work. This episode, we learn how Juan and Josue applied these principles to Florida real estate as we trace their success stories from their introduction into the real estate industry to where they are today.

Josue was introduced to the financial side of real estate in 2009, at the peak of the financial crisis that crippled Florida’s real estate markets. We learn how he was able to find success as a mortgage broker despite the dire state of real estate financing. Juan, with Josue as his mentor, entered the investment side in 2011 and quickly found success in the single-family residential markets fixing and flipping. Together, Juan and Josue formed a dynamic, cooperative relationship founded on principles of hard work and perseverance and are now leaders in Florida’s single-family markets. Josue is the owner of MyLendingHub.com, a mortgage calculator website and Juan is owner of Zenun Enterprises, a real estate investment firm. This episode, they discuss their approach to lending and investing as well as the current state of Florida and Hillsborough’s real estate markets.

  • Focused on Single-Family Markets
    • Majority fix-and-flip deals
    • Emerging in development and construction
  • Hot Hillsborough SFR Markets
    • Carrollwood
    • Citrus Park
    • Town ‘n’ Country
    • Northdale
  • Appreciations not really a problem for next couple years, but investor pool diminishing
  • Lending markets moving from FHA to conventional institutions (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac)
    • 3% down for qualified investors and lower premiums than FHA
  • Tips for Investors
    • Focus on single market and expand only after well-established
    • Large portfolios are difficult to manage alone
    • Have a team; network with agents and brokers
    • Due diligence is key
    • Stay in budget

For lending inquiries or solutions, contact Josue by phone – (813) 802-6970 or visit www.mylendinghub.com

For any investment inquiries or potential investment opportunities, contact Juan by phone – (813) 766-2959

Ep. 66 Bruce Kirsch – Don’t Make These Mistakes When Making Financial Projections on Real Estate Investments!

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178150_d81d_3Real estate investing requires making sound financial decisions. Investors must base deals on accurate, comprehensive assessments of the property to ensure a successful return on investment. While making financial projections prior to any deal is an imperative step, building financial models can prove a complex and arduous task for many. Many investors are inexperienced in creating and manipulating financial models or simply attempt to cut corners when making financial projections.

Bruce Kirsch, founder and CEO of Real Estate Financial Modeling (REFM) has been providing investors with knowledge and resources for making financial projections on real estate investments. Through his company, Bruce has been providing investors expert advising and tools for web and excel-based financial models. Bruce has also contributed hundreds of blogs to inform investors on making financial projections. This episode, Bruce covers three common mistakes to avoid when making financial projections on real estate investments.

  1. Stale Deals
    1. Caused by recycling a previous financial model on a new deal.
    2. Applying irrelevant data to a model affecting an investments projection
    3. Physical errors (executing incorrect function, entering wrong key, etc.)
  2. Incorrect Forecasting Formulas
    1. Mostly caused by investing blindly in a property and/or making misinformed projections.
  3. Missing Line-Items
    1. These are data that may have been omitted or excluded from entry in a financial model. Missing line-items cause inaccuracies in financial models

REFM is a great resource for investors. Not only do they offer professional financial model template services, they also provide investors with web-based tools and certification resources. Bruce has also personally contributed over 500 blog-posts providing expert advice for investors on financial modeling and the importance of making sound investment decisions.

Vist REFM’s website: www.getrefm.com to learn more

You can also contact Bruce directly through email: hello@getrefm.com

Ep. 64 – Justin Ford: Florida Investor Knows How to Work the Vacation Market and Remain Flexible

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justin-ford-bio-picFlorida investors are familiar with the vacation real estate market; Florida is a strong, tourist-driven economy and seasonal and vacation real estate represents a large investment sector. Florida investors know that the vacation market has always offered prime investment opportunity. Despite it’s potential for success, the vacation market is a challenging and fast-paced market and many beginning investors often get caught in financial quagmires of bad investments.

Justin Ford, President of Pax Properties LLC, understands the “Florida market“. With over a decade worth of experience investing in Florida’s seasonal and vacation market, Justin has mastered real estate investing. Pax Properties currently owns and manages 30 properties (500 units) along Florida’s east coast, from Ft. Lauderdale to Jacksonville. Pax Properties has thrived due to Justin’s flexibility and ability to adapt to changes in the market. This episode, Justin shares with us his approach to marketing and investing in the Florida and shares tips and advice for beginning investors.

  • Florida is a strong vacation rental market
    • Hotels, condos, single-family/multi-family long-term and short-term seasonal rentals
  • Transient Apartment Licensing
    • Required license for operating vacation rental properties
    • Applies to hotels, apartments, single-family vacation rental, B’n’Bs, Airbnb, VRBO rentals
    • Dept. of Business and Professional Regulations
  • C.A.P.A. – Fundamentals of Real Estate
    • Cash-flow; Amortization; Positive-leverage; Appreciation
    • Investors can control all but Appreciation
    • Structuring deals around C.A.P. ensures more positive returns for investors than relying on Appreciation
  • Tips
    • Choose tenants carefully; good tenants can be difference between a good investment decision and a financial headache
    • Take advantage of Amortizing-loan finance options
    • Always be marketing and networking
      • Conventions, cold-calls, mailers

Justin also offers a course for investors that covers the fundamentals of investing. C.A.P. Strategy: Bubble-Proof Real Estate Investing for Lifelong Cashflow provides investors with in-depth insight into Justin’s investing philosophy. For more information, visit the website!

You can also check out Pax Properties’ asset portfolios here:www.paxproperties.com and www.beachpads.net

Justin can also be reached directly by email at justin@pax-properties.com

 

 

 

Ep. 63 Amir Korangy: NY & South Florida Real Estate Investors Will Want to Know the Real Deal!

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3a2b8b6One of the hardest things for new investors is finding a current and accurate source of real estate information; a place to find up-to-date and informative data on market trends and conditions. Even for seasoned real estate investors, it is difficult to stay on top of market research.Thankfully for real estate investors in New York and South Florida, Amir Korangy has solved this problem.

A real estate investor himself, Amir Korangy began The Real Deal magazine in 2003. At first focusing only on New York real estate markets, The Real Deal has long since established itself as an authority on South Florida’s real estate markets as well. By providing current, informative and actionable real estate data on a variety of asset classes in both New York and South Florida real estate climates, The Real Deal has become a go-to source for real estate investors. This episode, Amir shares The Real Deal’s mission as well as his personal investing process and he gives tips to new real estate investors.

  • The Real Deal
    • New York and South Florida real estate news publication
    • Est. 2003 – Amir Korangy, Founder
    • Up-to-date market reports on variety of asset classes
    • Updates monthly with some specific day-to-day developments
  • Investing tips
    • Know your neighborhood or the area where you are looking to invest in
    • Familiarize yourself with the market; movements and trends
    • Due diligence is imperative
    • For beginning investors, buy within means
    • Don’t overthink a good investment – no such thing as the “perfect deal”

To find out about all of the The Real Deal’s services, visit their website www.therealdeal.com/miami (South Florida); www.therealdeal.com (New York)

Questions for Amir? He can be contacted through social media on LinkedIn and Twitter (@mrkorangy)

Ep. 61 Jean Francois Roy: Staying Flexible is the Key for Residential Developers

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Jean-Francois-Roy-687x1030Real estate markets are entering a new phase. Nationally, investment markets are evolving to suit new demands from consumers. Here in Florida, theses changes are causing ripples of concern for investors and residential developers. What does the generational shift mean for the future of residential real estate and what can investors and and residential developers due to anticipate and adapt to these changes?

Jean Francois Roy, Founder and President of Ocean Land Investments shares with us his story and discusses the importance of flexibility as a residential developer and investor to find success in the market. Beginning his foray into residential real estate in his native Quebec, Canada, Jean Francois focused on developing high-end retirement living spaces. Following the American economic recession in the early 1990s, Jean Francois moved his venture to Florida, focusing on Ft. Lauderdale markets. Jean Francois quickly realized that flexibility and understanding the demands of the market was imperative for the success of any residential developer or investor. Ocean Land Investments continues to be a leading residential real estate firm due to Jean Francois’ drive and flexibility.

  • Staying Flexible
    • Residential Developers: Purchase land during market/economic slumps
    • Markets with high populations reduce vacancy risks
    • Adapt to market demands
      • In Ft. Lauderdale, high retirement-age demographic good for multi-family residential (apartments, condos)
    • Recognize consumer trends
      • “Going green” – buyers and tenants willing to pay premiums for environmentally-geared projects/renovations
      • Shift towards “conservative” structures from “extravagance” of 2000s
    • Be amenable to joint ventures and refurbishment projects as opposed to new developments
    • Be wary of overambitious or amateur developers straining the market

To contact Jean Francois Roy or to find out more about investment, leasing, or purchasing options with Ocean Land Investments, call the office at (954) 558-3187 or visit their website

Ep. 58 Jefferson Lilly – Things You Should Know About Syndicating Real Estate

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361ee06A big concern for new real estate investors is the question of how to raise financing and build capital. Many investors are intimidated by traditional methods; using institutional debt-equity options and financing. Many who are hesitant about financing are unaware of alternative financing options. We have discussed alternative financing previously on the show, but this episode focuses on a specific method: syndicating real estate.

Jefferson Lilly also has a special focus when it comes to real estate investing. Jefferson specializes exclusively in mobile-home park property markets. Through his own company, Lilly & Company as well as through his co-partnership with Park Street Partners, Jefferson owns and manages 10 mobile-home parks from Wyoming to Ohio. Park Street Partners specializes in syndicating real estate deals, operating through a registered blind fund as opposed to raising financing through singular deals.

Things to Know About Syndicating Real Estate:

  • “Fundraising takes a life of its own”
    • Reputation and word-of-mouth marketing produces a snowball effect in syndicating real estate
    • More successfully executed deals translates to a greater willingness from investors to devote capital
  • Costs
    • Roughly $7500 to establish offering memorandum template in syndicating
    • Roughly equivalent in legal costs per deal for one-off financing
  • Syndicating
    • Blind funds- investors pool capital and allow broker/agent to make executive investment decisions
    • Largely adaptive to outsourcing options for financing and fundraising
    • Investors may conduct due diligence on broker/agents existing transaction records
  • Stipulations to Syndicating Real Estate
    • SEC requires strict operating stipulations for funds
    • Accredited investors permitted only
      • Private net-worth of $1,000,000 excluding home
      • Annual income of $200,000 (Individual)
      • Annual income of $300,000 (Married)
  • Advice
    • Due diligence is key
    • Generate customized contracts, tailored to specific investment goals
    • Provide enough time for both parties to process deal requirements
    • Seek guidance from a mentor

Jefferson Lilly got his start just like any other investor. He sought tools and resources to become informed in his market type. Some of Jefferson’s key mentors and resources are:

www.mobilehomeuniversity.com

and

George Allen – Mobile-home park industry specialist, author of How to Find, Buy, Manage and Sell a Manufactured Home Community

To contact Jefferson with any questions regarding mobile-home park investing or syndicating real estate, contact him by email at jefferson@parkstreetpartners.net

For any other Investment opportunities with Jefferson’s company, join the mailing list on the company’s website: www.parkstreetpartners.com or join the LinkedIn group: Mobile Home Park Investors

 

Ep. 53 – Ken McElroy: Tips on Investing in Multi-Family Property

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ken-mcelroy-1Investing in multi-family property has its definite upsides. Investors who have considered multi-family investing know that it is an intimidating process: the stakes are much higher. Our guest this week has made calculated investments in multi-family properties…and it’s paid off big.

Ken McElroy may be the expert on investing in multi-family property. As founding partner of MC Companies, Ken oversees day-to-day operations of a nearly 10,000-unit portfolio of multi-family properties. With over 20 years experience in the field, Ken covers the key tips on investing in multi-family property.

  1. What to Know About Multi-Family
    1. Bigger is better
      1. Higher return rate than single-family
      2. Easier to finance
      3. Enables support staffing
      4. Does not require as many deals as single-family
    2. Requires long-term investing
      1. Unlike “flipping” single-family properties
    3. Familiar market landscape
      1. Single-family investors will recognize the similar processes in terms of due-diligence, lending and raising capital
    4. Multi-family debt market options
      1. Ken advises agency debt options for financing such as FANNIE MAE
        1. Tedious underwriting, but offers favorable rates and pricing
        2. Non-recourse
        3. Supplemental pieces available (not forced to sell existing properties before purchasing new ones)
        4. Not taxable
  2. Advice to Investors
    1. Due-diligence is key
      1. Track upcoming cities and neighborhoods
      2. Follow market trends and economic trends
      3. Tailor search for specific markets (e.g. retirees, single-family homeowners, renters)
    2. Real estate is cyclical
      1. Look to where the market is heading not where it is at present
    3. Good property management is a must for multi-family
      1. Use local, knowledgeable, responsive PM firms
    4. Finding deals
      1. Look for properties that are mismanaged
        1. Mismanaged properties may be holding unrealized “value-add potential”
      2. Stay focused on specific areas
        1. Do not expand to quickly or invest in remote locations
      3. National and local brokerage firms, in-house acquisition teams good resources for finding deals

More about Ken:

Ken is the author of The ABCs of Real Estate Investing as well as several other books covering all aspects of investing in multi-family property and property management.

He has also partnered with Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and serves as an adviser for Rich Dad

To find out more about Ken or MC Companies, visit their website – www.mccompanies.com

To find out more about Ken’s books or other informational resources he offers check out his website – www.kenmcelroy.com

 

 

 

E36 – Jason Hartman – Building and Diversifying Your Real Estate Portfolio

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jason-hartman-speaking A common difficulty for real estate investors is making the jump into diversification: diversifying one’s investments can lead to larger returns and can provide supplemental support or income if one market fails, but it may prove intimidating to manage investments in several different market types. Investors are usually more comfortable investing in a single market rather than risk a loss in unknown markets.

For Jason Hartman, its all about diversification. Jason has been involved in the brokerage of several thousand real estate transactions and owned investment properties in 11 states and 17 cities. In his long career, Jason has championed diversification of investment markets and his company, Platinum Properties Investor Network assists investors with acquiring income properties in diverse markets. Jason joins us on the podcast to discuss his strategies for building and diversifying your real estate portfolio.

  • Diversify – Investors should be involved in about 3-5 different real estate markets
  • Be a Direct Investor – Starting investors should experience full control and ownership of property
  • Educate Yourself
    • Learn Your Markets
    • Podcasts, blogs, info products, and home study provide inexpensive and valuable Information
  • 3 Market Types
    1. Linear
    2. Cyclical
    3. Hybrid
  • FL is Good Hybrid Market
    • Good appreciation potential
    • Decent cashflow
    • Good diversification opportunity
  • All Real Estate is Local
    • No single “housing market”
    • About 400 local markets in U.S.
  • Top U.S. Markets
    • Memphis, TN – stable rental market
    • Little Rock, AR – landlord-friendly state
    • Indianapolis – strong industry, commercial growth
    • Atlanta, Birmingham, Kansas City also good markets
  • “Don’t Wait to Buy Real Estate…Buy Real Estate and Wait”

To find out more about Jason’s company or for more resources on building and diversifying your real estate portfolio, visit: jasonhartman.com

Contact Jason on Twitter at: @JasonHartmanROI

Also, tune in to Jason’s podcast for great advice and information on diversify your investments as well as increasing your financial literacy.