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November 28, 2020

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Multifamily Case Study: 18 Units in Fort Myers, FL

This property is a perfect representation of a core plus asset. This...

Highlights:  This property is a perfect representation of a core plus asset.  This property is located in a quiet, upscale neighborhood within the Fort Myers/Naples MSA.    Built-in 2010 the complex consists of 18 garden units and is situated on a 2.5-acre parcel that is located on a Gulf Access canal with a private boat ramp.  The property is also within walking distance to a historic downtown area that provides an attractive blend of small shops, cafes, and restaurants.  Within a five-minute car ride residents have access to a variety of chain stores and restaurants as well as nearby golf and tennis facilities. These factors have allowed current management to maintain a 95% occupancy rate since acquiring the property in 2014. The property is coming to market as part of an estate settlement.

Repositioning:  The property target acquisition price will be $3,005,000 and we will plan to invest an additional $30,000 into property improvements to include improved signage, updated landscaping and limited exterior paint.  These improvements will restore the complex to its first and best status and provide the opportunity to maintain the current tenant base that will provide excellent continual cash flow.

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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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