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December 4, 2020

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Multifamily Case Study: 24 Units in Pensacola, FL

This property is situated in the Pensacola MSA and consists of 24 luxury...

Overview: This property is situated in the Pensacola MSA and consists of 24 luxury apartments. Each unit features a 2br/2bath layout with large panoramic windows facing a private courtyard that houses the complexes pool and spa. Each unit has its own laundry facilities as well as a gourmet kitchen featuring granite counter tops, glass time backsplashes and stainless steel GE Monogram appliances. The grounds are well maintained, and the complex is gated for security.

The property was originally completed in 1999 and the current owner acquired the property in 2016 and did major improvements to all of the units including new cabinetry, luxury vinyl flooring, fixtures, and appliances. The property is being liquidated as part of a corporate restructuring.

Repositioning: The property will be acquired for $2.4 Mil. Unfortunately, the property has suffered from over a year of poor maintenance while under the control of a court appointed trustee. This led to the current 75% occupancy rate. We estimate that an additional $50,000 to $60,000 will need to be invested in exterior repairs, maintenance, and landscaping to bring the property back to an acceptable standard. Once repairs are completed, and our professional management team is in place we will be able to fill the vacancies immediately due to the quality of the units and the high level of demand in the market.

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November 29, 2017

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An Overview of Core, Core Plus, Value-Add and Opportunistic Investments

If you spend any time around commercial real estate...

If you spend any time around commercial real estate, you’re bound to hear the terms core, core plus, value-add and opportunistic real estate thrown around. These terms are used to define the level of risk and return potential of an investment property. Not only are the physical attributes of the property used to define an investment but the amount of debt financing to support the project is also imperative.

To explain why the debt financing has such an important role, I find it easy to understand if you look at a single-family property. If a property has a long-term lease in place, it can sound attractive to a conservative investor who wants to play it safe. However, if the same property has been primarily financed through debt with very little equity, it can paint a very different picture. Should the property value decrease, the owner could end up owing more on the property than it’s worth.

As a commercial real estate investor, you should know about each of these terms. Let us take you through them one by one to help you understand them better.

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