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February 18, 2021

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Multifamily Case Study: 30 Units in Tampa, FL

This complex is in the Tampa Bay MSA in Pasco County, Florida. Located...

Highlights:  This complex is in the Tampa Bay MSA in Pasco County, Florida.  Located 20 minutes North of Tampa, Florida, Wesley Chapel is one of Florida's (and The United States') fastest-growing communities. The area is filled with various amenities for tourists and residents alike. There are multiple shopping malls, such as the Shops At Wiregrass and The Grove, as well as diverse dining options.

The complex consists of (3) buildings, each housing (10) residential units.  All unit feature (2) bedrooms and (2) full baths laid out in three different configurations from 850 – 985 SQFT.  The units have a mid-range finish which includes standard appliances, tile flooring and laminate counters. Built in 2016 the units and the grounds need general maintenance, but no major improvements are required.  The current owner self manages the property and is liquidating in preparation for retirement.

Repositioning:    The complex will be acquired for $ 4,660,000 and an additional $60,000 will be invested in converting the current office / owner’s suite back to (2) residential units as well as addressing the deferred maintenance issues and improving the signage and landscaping.   Converting the office back to residential space the monthly will translate into an annual increase of $40,200.00 in additional rental income.  Based on the current market CAP rate this change will not only improve cashflow but will yield an increase in property value in excess of $500,000.00.

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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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