Real Estate: Real Money And Real Problems
ALTERNATIVE INVESTING, REAL ESTATE, REITS, ETFS, INVESTING, MORTGAGES, HOUSING
CNBC.com | 31 Aug 2009

But the market was strong, and soon it seemed they could sell the house for $899,000, so they decided on more improvements.

“By the time we got to market, people were going crazy,” he says. “Some said we could get $1.2 million.”

In the summer of 2006, the house sold for $920,000—more than they initially expected, but at little or no profit.

“If we had stuck to the original plan, the thing would have sold in a week and we would have ended up in the same or a better financial position,” Isaksen says. “After we backed out the carrying costs, it was within dollars of where we originally planned to be.”

The lesson, he says: “Plan your work and work your plan.”

Real estate is a common means of diversifying a portfolio and hedging against inflation.

“As inflation occurs the value of your property will go up,” says Todd Huettner, president of Huettner Capital, a Denver-based real estate financing brokerage. “Then there’s the financing. You’re borrowing dollars when they’re cheap today and paying them back when they’re worth less.”

But depending on how you get into real estate, it can be a time consuming, complex and (as the recent bust proves) risky proposition.

There are many ways to invest—in properties or funds; in commercial, residential or industrial; in single-family homes or condos. Each strategy has advantages and disadvantages, but experts say there are a few principles that hold true across the board.

First, do your homework. “Don’t feel obligated to do the deal if you don’t have all the information you need,” advises Gregor Watson, managing partner at McKinley Capital Partners, a $30-million dollar real estate fund in Florida. “Just because it’s free doesn’t mean it’s a good deal.”

That means examining market dynamics for the segment you’re considering, knowing how financing works, understanding all the aspects of the deal. “If it’s outside your area of expertise, hire professionals,” Watson says.

Be skeptical of deals that seem too good to be true.

“Be careful of the real estate agents—they’re out to make a sale,” says Marty Sumichrast, an entrepreneur, venture capitalist and real estate investor.

And finally, expect things to go wrong. “What if you had a vacancy and needed a new roof and a water heater, all in 30 days?” Huettner asks. “If you see all the things that could go wrong, you’ll usually end up being okay.”

With those principles in mind, you need to figure out how you want to invest. That choice will depend on your personal and financial goals and predilections.

REITS And ETFS

George Van Dyke, an independent financial consultant in Towson, Maryland, advises his clients to use real estate investment trusts, EITS, and exchange-traded funds, ETFs, to diversify into real estate. The vehicles are fast and easy ways to get into different properties, geographical areas and real estate classes.

“With publicly traded securities you can remain liquid,” he says. “If you can’t tolerate the risk, you’re not forced to go and sell a physical piece of real estate, which could take months.”

It’s also relatively simple to limit risk by using a trailing stop loss order, which automatically sells an asset if it drops below a certain predetermined price.

“If the real estate investments we utilize go up for an extended period of time, it is possible to lock in years of gains,” Van Dyke says.

With REITs and ETFs, you don’t have any of the hassles or liabilities that come with being a landlord or a property owner. But some investors are looking to be more hands-on. And, Van Dyke notes, you may be missing out on some money.

“The returns that you would get on a physical piece of real estate would exceed what you would get on a publicly traded security,” he says.

Residential: Single Family

For many, the next step up is investing directly in a property.

“Residential is the easiest and lowest risk,” Huettner says. “You don’t have to have a few million bucks to get involved, and you can get a 20-year fixed-rate loan at a really low rate, putting down 20 or 25 percent.”

The simplest approach is to buy a house or apartment unit to rent, especially since most of us are familiar with home ownership.

“If you’re starting in single family, buy in the neighborhood you’re working in,” Isaksen suggests. “You’ll know about the area. You’ll be able to get there easily.”

When looking for properties, consider how the home fits into the neighborhood and the current housing market. If a property is dirt cheap, ask yourself why.

“Is it because it’s a three-story townhome in suburbia?” Watson says. “Don’t just look at price. Make sure the product matches the market.”

Isaksen advises making sure you’re in the middle tier of the neighborhood in terms of size and price.

“You don’t want to be the highest end home on the block,” he says. “You don’t want to have to lead the market.”

Keep in mind that single-family homes require hands-on management, and so are difficult to run from afar. Also, make sure you’re okay with being a landlord.

“Some people aren’t cut out for it,” Huettner says. “They don’t feel comfortable telling someone they’re behind on their rent.”

Another potential downside: cash flow is all or nothing. If you lose your tenant, it drops to zero.

Residential: Multifamily

On the other hand, if you have 20 tenants and one moves out, you still have 19 others paying the rent, Isaksen says.

Other pluses of investing in this category: your rentals are all in one location, so there is one lawn to mow and one roof to repair; if the property is large enough—over 80 or so units—you can hire a professional manager.

“Then you’re not in the landlording business—you’re in the property ownership business,” Isaksen says. “You’re not getting called at two in the morning to fix that toilet.”

On the downside multifamily properties are often more expensive than single family homes, and the financing is different.

For one, loans are based on debt service ratios—an assessment of the cash flow rather than an appraisal of the resale value. There are more financing options for loans over $1 million, Huettner says.

Local bank loans will typically be portfolio loans, and be 10- to 15-year fixed rate loans, which means high payments, or 20-year loans with balloon payments.

Commercial

“A lot of the residential investments on the market are foreclosures,” says Tim Grizzle, author of Creating Wealth in a Turbulent Economy, a CPA and a commercial real estate broker, registered investment advisor. “I just don’t want that karma.”

Another reason he invests in moderate-sized commercial properties is that the rents are generally higher than with residential properties.

Lending for commercial properties is based on the income the properties produce.

“Generally the income the property produces needs to be 1 1/4 times the debt service,” Grizzle says. Financing can be difficult to obtain these days, but private investor groups are a common option. “Basically you call everybody you know and ask if they know anyone who has money to invest.”

When seeking out potential properties, research local market dynamics—the commercial real estate saw is, “Retail follows rooftops.”

Shari B. Olefson, author of “Foreclosure Nation” and an attorney with Florida-based law firm Fowler White Boggs, suggests strip shopping centers as an investment.

Though retailers are not doing well currently, grocery stores, discount stories and drugstores are.

“Look for a local strip venture that you’re familiar with and has local businesses that people use and need,” she says. Also be aware that they need to be renovated every five to ten years.

But no matter what you’re considering, don’t be afraid to walk—for any reason.

“The best investment decisions are usually the properties that you turn away,” Huettner says. “There will always be other great deal.”

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• Applicant/end-buyer pays 10% cash down from their own funds

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• Tax benefits (all or shared) 

• No management costs 

• 100% of all the Maintenance and Repair costs are paid by the end-buyer/lessee 

 

Depending on the Credit Partner’s particular credit an investor loan may be obtained for 80% or 90% of the purchase price.

 Credit Partners qualifying for 90% financing will realize a zero cash investment (since the Buyer contributes a 10% cash down payment) receiving a minimum of 11% in cash immediately after closing. The obvious benefit here is the immediate upfront cash profit.

 With a qualification for 80%, the Credit Partners need to pay 10% cash down (which will be combined with 10% from the end-buyer for a total 20% down payment). With the upfront compensation the Credit Partners realize a net zero cost investment (since the 10% down payment is fully recovered by payments to the Credit Partners after closing), receive a minimum of 1% cash at closing plus receive an immediate 10% equity position in the property. The benefit is an almost 13% higher profit over three years compared to the 90% financing.

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1.

A typical transaction with 90% financing has the following profit points:

 Upfront compensation (at closing) 11% of 90% = $29,700

Annual additional compensation 3.5% (of 90%) = $ 9,450 with $787.50 monthly payments. Over 3 years that amounts to $28,350 (10.5%)

 Total = $58,050 = 193.5% based on 10% Credit Partner down payment over three years (21.5% based on 90% – 80% financing plus 10% down)

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A typical transaction with 80% financing has the following profit points:

 Upfront compensation (at closing) 11% of 90% = $29,700 (1% compensation is cash, 10% is the equity interest which will be cashed out after 3 years)

 Annual additional compensation 3.5% (of 80%) = $ 8,400 with $700 monthly payments. Over 3 years that amounts to = $25,200 (10.5%)

Interest on 10% Credit Partner down payment (estimated at 12% per year) equals 1.2% of the transaction = $3,600 with $300 monthly payments, over 3 years 3.6% = $10,800

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Real estate with zero down? Why would a seller walk away from closing with nothing? They wouldn’t, and that brings an important point about real estate investing with no downpayment: The seller almost always needs to get cash at closing, but it doesn’t have to be YOUR cash.

Zero Down Example

I’m selling a rental property right now, with payments of $400/month. The buyer has good credit, and his $5,000 downpayment covers closing costs and even a foreclosure, if necessary. At this point, I don’t care where he gets the downpayment. A $6000 cash advance on a credit card for example, would cost him about $135 per month, and provide enough for the downpayment and his closing costs.

In this case, with rent around $600 per month, he’d be okay. In many cases, however, the extra $135 would cause negative cash-flow. However you do it, just be sure the numbers work. By the way, I would have accepted payments of $350, if he had asked, because it’s the price and the interest rate that are important to me.

More Zero Downpayment Methods

While some sellers (like myself) are able to offer terms and low downpayments, most need or want at least 70% of the price in cash. This means you need to think in terms of how to get a primary loan, then how to raise the money for the remainder. Some examples follow.

Some banks do “no doc” loans, meaning they don’t require verification of your income, source of downpayment, etc. They’ll generally loan 70% to 80% of the property value, so if the seller is willing to take a second mortgage from you for the other 20% to 30%, you’re in with no money down. The seller gets 70% or 80% now in cash, plus payments for years to come. You’ll have two payments, of course, so be sure that the numbers work.

You can borrow against your home or other property you own to come up with downpayment money. You can borrow from friends and family. You can borrow against your car if you owe nothing on it. If you borrow for a “vacation,” and leave whatever you don’t spend in your checking account for a while, you can use it without violating bankers rules about borrowing for a downpayment.

There are usually a few “note buyers” around, even in smaller towns. These investors buy land contracts, mortgage loans and other “notes” at a discount. Say a seller takes a purchase money mortgage from you for $100,000, for example. A note buyer might pay him $85,000 for it. How does that help you or him?

An example: A seller prices his property at $194,000, but expects to sell it for about $180,000. You offer $205,000 (making sure you’ll still get cash flow) in the form of a mortgage for $160,000, and another for

$50,000. You arrange for the sale of the first mortgage at closing for $136,000 to a note buyer. The seller gets $136,000 cash, plus payments from you on the second loan for $50,000. Notice this adds up to $186,000, which is more than he expected to get out of the deal.  

These are some of the ways you can buy with zero down. Real estate investing is about making a deal work for all parties. Find ways to get what you want, and get the seller what he wants. That’s more important than having large amounts of cash on hand.

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This translates into 5 to 6 figure profits for each transaction.
The homes selected for this program are new or in excellent condition, in nice neighborhoods and have a qualify tenants with a lease in place. and with a management team to take care of the home on your behalf.
Section 8 Tenant on a New One Year Lease @ $1350 a Month- Massive Cash Flow on this One!!
Appraised value $165,000
Price and loan amount $105,000 (instant equity $60,000)
Cash in your pocket at closing $5250
Money out of your pocket $0.00
Stories: 1.5
Beds: 5 Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1,800  

Your benefits as a Credit investor…
* No money out of your pocket. NEVER (not for down payment and not for closing cost)
* instant equity of 25% to 45% ($25000 to $80,000)
* instant cash at closing for you to spend freely ($5,000 to $30,000)
* Huge 5 to 6 figure profits for each transaction
* Positive income every month
* All tax benefits
* 100% of all the Maintenance, Tax, Management and Mortgage payment are cover from the rent.
* 100% of all Net Operating Income
* 100% of the future appreciation
* 100% of Principal Paydown
* Investment fully secured by property
* Great management team to deal with tenants and maintenance
* One Year Home Warranty.
* One Year management FREE.
The loan to the Credit investor for that purchase is a full doc. Minimum credit scores are presently 700+.
For more information please e-mail to above address with your name, phone number and your credit score.

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We offer Real Estate investors the opportunity to maximize their investment dollar while minimizing the hassles that are often associated with investing in real estate in Florida and New York. We do this by specializing in selling “Turn-Key” Investment Properties. These properties come fully rehabbed and rented to quality Tenants. Our team of proven service professionals are with you every step of the way after the sale to ensure your investment is a successful one. We sell high quality, turn-key, cash flowing properties with built-in equity. Our service allows the savvy investor to purchase a property with high cash flow and equity, maximizing their portfolio and minimizing the normal headaches that accompany being a landlord.

In today’s harsh economic climate, speculative real estate investing can lead to financial disaster. We do not sell appreciation or speculation. These investment properties are designed to provide long term income as high cash flowing investments. You will not see the value of these properties skyrocket in the next several years but, you will not see dramatic value drops either. The boom/bust bubble market is not in play in Florida and New York. This allows for very low risk investment opportunities.
There is no better time than now to invest in Real Estate. The incredibly low prices due to the foreclosure boom now allows investors to purchase property for less then before. This creates better cash flow and long term capital appreciation. Volatility in the stock market makes investing on Wall St trickier and riskier than ever before. Even traditionally safer, lower risk investment vehicles such as CDs and Treasury Notes can be perilous in today’s market. This makes investing in real estate the best way to increase income, build wealth and achieve long term financial security and independence. However, it is not easy…..

We specialize in Dealing with Out of Area Investors…….

It is difficult, if not impossible, for an out of area investor to locate, rehab, rent and manage property effectively. Just finding a property in a good neighborhood is tricky enough if you are unfamiliar with the area. Couple this with finding an honest contractor, coordinating the rehab work , finding a reliable and honest property manager and dealing with other service professionals and you can see how daunting a task this truly is. You could purchase a property unknowingly in a bad neighborhood, spend tens of thousands on repairs, shuttle bad tenants in and out and learn a very hard (and expensive) lesson.

Our entire business is based on keeping our clients out of these types of situations. Our Properties are all in the better neighborhoods of the City. We urge you to check out the Our Rehab Process page for more on our philosophy regarding the repair work we do. The Our Investment Pros page will introduce you to our proven Property Management Teams as well as our other service professionals.

Another service we provide for our customers is our Preferred Lender Program.

We do as much of the legwork for you as possible by working with many different lenders and staying on top of the ever-changing mortgage programs and underwriting guidelines in today’s market. We promise to find you the best interest rates, and the lowest loan costs that are available today. Interest rates are at a 40-Year low. Take advantage of these great rates now!!

In addition, our customer service before, during and, especially after the sale is unparallel in the industry. Our goal is to build a long term relationship with each of our clients. We realize that our success is contingent on your success in investing through us.

We urge you to see why we are Florida and New York’s leader in Investment Property Sales. With over 770 properties sold and a nearly 80% return buyer rate, come see how we can assist you in your journey to building wealth through investing in real estate.

Please give us a call, send us an email or use one of the special forms on our website to request any additional information. Have a great day and thanks for visiting!!

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 Looking for Investment Opportunities? We have Income Properties …

Our properties gives you the power to be financially comfortable with NO money out of your pocket. This translates into 5 to 6 figure profits for each transaction.
The homes selected for this program are new or in excellent condition, in nice neighborhoods and have a qualify tenants with a lease in place. and with a management team to take care of the home on your behalf.
Section 8 Tenant on a New One Year Lease @ $1350 a Month- Massive Cash Flow on this One!!
Appraised value $165,000
Price and loan amount $105,000 (instant equity $60,000)
Cash in your pocket at closing $5250
Money out of your pocket $0.00
Stories: 1.5
Beds: 5 Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1,800

 

  Your benefits as a Credit investor…
* No money out of your pocket. NEVER (not for down payment and not for closing cost)
* instant equity of 25% to 45% ($25000 to $80,000)
* instant cash at closing for you to spend freely ($5,000 to $30,000)
* Huge 5 to 6 figure profits for each transaction
* Positive income every month
* All tax benefits
* 100% of all the Maintenance, Tax, Management and Mortgage payment are cover from the rent.
* 100% of all Net Operating Income
* 100% of the future appreciation
* 100% of Principal Paydown
* Investment fully secured by property
* Great management team to deal with tenants and maintenance
* One Year Home Warranty.
* One Year management FREE.
The loan to the Credit investor for that purchase is a full doc. Minimum credit scores are presently 700+.
For more information please e-mail to above address with your name, phone number and your credit score.

 

If you’re looking for excellent investment properties to add to your investment-portfolio this year, look-no-further than the beautiful Florida properties I’m presenting on this site!Hi my name is Mel Kim – and I specialize in helping regular people (just like you) to build wealth and prepare for retirement by investing in real estate…  

As a real estate investor myself, I know how important it is to you to make investment decisions that will increase your net worth (without “breaking the bank” or taking too much time to manage) and that’s why I’ve chosen Florida as one of my top-picks for investing!

I’ve taken a great deal of time and effort to study, compare, and appraise these properties for their wealth-building potential – so that you don’t have to.

 

Positive Cash Flow

Many investors are looking for investment properties that produce positive cash flow. The Florida Investment Properties on this website are very affordably priced – and depending on the type of financing you choose – they can easily produce positive cash flow for you (if that is what you want). But there’s something even more impressive than the potential for monthly positive cash flow – and that is…

Appreciation

Certain areas of Florida are know to be among the highest appreciating markets in the nation! This is due to a number of factors – all of which I take into careful consideration for each of the properties I’m presenting to you on this site. Experience-investors know the value (and long-term cash flow benefits) of owning properties that are in highly-appreciating markets – and that’s exactly what I’m committed to bringing to you here.

…Another important factor for real estate investors – is being able to keep your properties rented out – and Florida is great for this because of it’s history of…

High Occupancy Rates

On average, there are nearly 600 people moving to Florida every day (that’s more that 2 and a half times the amount of any other state in the nation)! Many of these people are baby-boomers entering into the first phase of retirement (of which there will be about 18 more years of) and they ALL need places to live.

Now consider all of the jobs that exist for the entertainment and technological markets. This jobs provide many, many employees who make great and stable renter for your properties.

Hands-Off Management

Another one of the things I look for in Mel Kim Florida investment properties is onsite management. This means that your investment is cared for by an association that is always around – supporting you by maintaining your investment and keeping it consistently rented out. My Florida income properties are managed this way – and I love it because all I have to do is collect the rent, pay the mortgage, and watch my net-worth increase!

Tax Benefits

We can’t really talk about real estate investing without mentioning one of the most favorable aspects – the tax benefits!

Beware Of “Shady Agents”!

Some agents, companies, and brokers will try and “steal your sunshine” by telling you “how nice” the properties they represent are – and “what a great buy they are” – without even seeing or actually inspecting them in person! People like this don’t care about your success (or failure for that matter) – so don’t let them fool you into making poor investing decisions…

 

I’m committed to your success and to bringing you only the finest investment properties on the market today! That’s why I drove over 1000 miles across the sunny-state of Florida to personally inspect every property featured on this site.

You have my word that all of the properties presented on this site are only those that I would invest in myself!

Let Me Do The Hard Part For You!

With all of the factors to consider when buying investment property – you don’t need to let yourself be bogged down or discouraged by the endless supply of literature, websites, brochures, and otherwise useless-information on the market these days. I know what to look for in finding high-quality developments (it’s something I’m very passionate about)

You can easily download this information in a convenient .pdf file that will answer all your questions about these developments (as well as a bunch that you probably haven’t even thought of yet)…

Use this FREE-information to make wise investment decisions – and get on with the process of Building Your Wealth - instead of being stuck in “analysis paralysis”!

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Looking for Investment Opportunities? We have Income Properties …

Excellent Positive Cash Flow Income Property in Florida, Connecticut, New York and beyond

We offer Positive Property Management:

Our properties gives you the power to be financially comfortable with NO money out of your pocket. This translates into 5 to 6 figure profits for each transaction.
The homes selected for this program are new or in excellent condition, in nice neighborhoods and have a qualify tenants with a lease in place. and with a management team to take care of the home on your behalf.
Section 8 Tenant on a New One Year Lease @ $1350 a Month- Massive Cash Flow on this One!!
Appraised value $165,000
Price and loan amount $105,000 (instant equity $60,000)
Cash in your pocket at closing $5250
Money out of your pocket $0.00
Stories: 1.5
Beds: 5 Baths: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1,800

 

 

 Your benefits as a Credit investor…
* No money out of your pocket. NEVER (not for down payment and not for closing cost)
* instant equity of 25% to 45% ($25000 to $80,000)
* instant cash at closing for you to spend freely ($5,000 to $30,000)
* Huge 5 to 6 figure profits for each transaction
* Positive income every month
* All tax benefits
* 100% of all the Maintenance, Tax, Management and Mortgage payment are cover from the rent.
* 100% of all Net Operating Income
* 100% of the future appreciation
* 100% of Principal Paydown
* Investment fully secured by property
* Great management team to deal with tenants and maintenance
* One Year Home Warranty.
* One Year management FREE.
The loan to the Credit investor for that purchase is a full doc. Minimum credit scores are presently 700+.
For more information please e-mail to above address with your name, phone number and your credit score.

Real estate with zero down? Why would a seller walk away from closing with nothing? They wouldn’t, and that brings an important point about real estate investing with no downpayment: The seller almost always needs to get cash at closing, but it doesn’t have to be YOUR cash.

Zero Down Example

I’m selling a rental property right now, with payments of $400/month. The buyer has good credit, and his $5,000 downpayment covers closing costs and even a foreclosure, if necessary. At this point, I don’t care where he gets the downpayment. A $6000 cash advance on a credit card for example, would cost him about $135 per month, and provide enough for the downpayment and his closing costs.

In this case, with rent around $600 per month, he’d be okay. In many cases, however, the extra $135 would cause negative cash-flow. However you do it, just be sure the numbers work. By the way, I would have accepted payments of $350, if he had asked, because it’s the price and the interest rate that are important to me.

More Zero Downpayment Methods

While some sellers (like myself) are able to offer terms and low downpayments, most need or want at least 70% of the price in cash. This means you need to think in terms of how to get a primary loan, then how to raise the money for the remainder. Some examples follow.

Some banks do “no doc” loans, meaning they don’t require verification of your income, source of downpayment, etc. They’ll generally loan 70% to 80% of the property value, so if the seller is willing to take a second mortgage from you for the other 20% to 30%, you’re in with no money down. The seller gets 70% or 80% now in cash, plus payments for years to come. You’ll have two payments, of course, so be sure that the numbers work.

You can borrow against your home or other property you own to come up with downpayment money. You can borrow from friends and family. You can borrow against your car if you owe nothing on it. If you borrow for a “vacation,” and leave whatever you don’t spend in your checking account for a while, you can use it without violating bankers rules about borrowing for a downpayment.

There are usually a few “note buyers” around, even in smaller towns. These investors buy land contracts, mortgage loans and other “notes” at a discount. Say a seller takes a purchase money mortgage from you for $100,000, for example. A note buyer might pay him $85,000 for it. How does that help you or him?

An example: A seller prices his property at $194,000, but expects to sell it for about $180,000. You offer $205,000 (making sure you’ll still get cash flow) in the form of a mortgage for $160,000, and another for

$50,000. You arrange for the sale of the first mortgage at closing for $136,000 to a note buyer. The seller gets $136,000 cash, plus payments from you on the second loan for $50,000. Notice this adds up to $186,000, which is more than he expected to get out of the deal.  

These are some of the ways you can buy with zero down. Real estate investing is about making a deal work for all parties. Find ways to get what you want, and get the seller what he wants. That’s more important than having large amounts of cash on hand.

If you are investing in single family homes, and want to do so with zero down, you may also want to read the article on