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All Forum Posts by: Jorge Abreu

Jorge Abreu has started 244 posts and replied 346 times.

Post: How to Find Off-Market or Out-of-State Real Estate Deals

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317

Savvy investors find hot commercial real estate investments outside their local market by exploring out of area markets. If you take the initiative to look for commercial real estate outside of your local area, you are more likely to see decreased competition, easier deal negotiation, and you will probably be able to snag the property you had in mind with better terms than if you'd pursued a typical listing. For these reasons, it seems like a no-brainer - You need to find off-market commercial real estate!

Get to know your fellow investors

While most folks will immediately turn to online websites for real estate properties that are listed for sale, you want to buy off-market properties. So, it's important to approach things differently.

First, you want to get to know and make friends with other real estate investors. While at first, this might seem counterintuitive because you might think they are your competition, there's actually a TON of value in having relationships with people who share your interests.

Connect With Area Contractors

A good idea for individual investors is to connect with contractors in your desired market. Contractors often can help you find unlisted real estate because they know what renovations they've quoted and which owners have been considering a change. You might even consider partnering with a contractor to help you buy a distressed property and hit your investment goals.

Use Direct Mail For Investing In Off-Market Properties

A lot of real estate investors use direct mail to find off-market real estate. Direct mail marketing does not require a lot of money and you can help generate off-market leads for years to come.

Whether you are a new real estate investor or you've got some experience under your belt, you should consider direct mail marketing because it's a quick way to get your name out there.

Your first step in starting a direct mail campaign is to figure out your audience. This way you can craft a very well thought out targeted campaign. After you have created your mailing list, send out the mail to residential real estate, apartment building owners, and other types of properties that you’d like to have in your portfolio.

Try Your Hand At An Auction

You can find great deals at an auction as the properties up for auction may be distressed properties at a low price point. Likely, there are regularly occurring real estate auctions in or near any zip code, and this makes it really easy to connect to excellent off-market commercial real estate deals in any area!

Find Off-Market Properties Through Wholesalers

Wholesalers can help you grow your taxable income, add to your net worth, or develop rental income because they often have a lot of information on, strategy around, and insider knowledge about off-market opportunities.

Post: What capital raising tool will work best in an recession?

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317

Hi @Badri Malynur,
We stick what we know and that's traditional syndications. 

The only tool we use is building relationships and trust with our investors and working nearly 24/7 to do what we say we promised after closing a deal. 

Raising capital is not easy! But we strive to maintain transparency with our investors and execute our business plans to provide great returns to our investors. 

Post: What's The Market CAP Rate For Class C Property in Lafayette LA

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317

This will depend on a lot of factors but usually a broker (not agent) will be able to help determine this. Don't solely take their number. Read market reports and ask appraisers as well. 

Post: Looking agent investor

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317

Hi @David Torres

In commercial real estate, it's common to work with brokers, not agents. 

Brokers can be found on Loopnet and they can help you with your search for commercial real estate. 

Agents will USUALLY be focused on residential real estate. 

Let me know if you have any questions!

Post: Looking for investment properties

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317

@Deen Chirug,
2 - 4 units is still considered residential real estate. Your best approach will most likely be contacting several active real estate agents in your area for listings.

Have you ever thought about doing direct mail marketing?

Post: Is now still a good time to sell my 45-unit?

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317

Hi @Lee Yoder,
I think there are pros and cons to each scenario but ultimately it will depend on your goals.

I have personally been in this situation several times throughout my career.

Nothing wrong with holding the asset longer and collecting cash flow. Is the amount of cash flow this asset producing worth it to you (instead of moving to your next project)? Is this asset slightly older vintage and could possibly have some costly repairs coming up? 

On the flip side, if we go back to the time value of money concept, a dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future. Like you mentioned, you could easily move your equity into another project (potentially better) and continue to scale your business. 

At the end of the day, there is never anything wrong with taking a profit!

Post: Multifamily Investment Offering - A Class Property in Houston, TX

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317

Make sure to check out the webinar replay: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u...

Post: Elevate Multifamily Meetup Live Free Event - Lunch & Learn

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317

Make sure to check it out. Free Registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/e...

Post: Multifamily Investment Offering - A Class Property in Houston, TX

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317


Domain at Morgan’s Landing is the newest multifamily asset in one of Houston’s rare barriers-to-entry suburbs. Only nine conventional multifamily properties have been built in the submarket since 2000 due to strict zoning restrictions. As an institutional quality property built to best-in-class standards, Domain at Morgan’s Landing quickly stabilized in the underserved market. The low-density, garden-style community is available at an attractive basis to replacement cost, offering investors a highly differentiated asset with no true competitors and no new supply in a job-rich environment.

Investment Highlights Best-in-Class Product: Domain at Morgan’s Landing reset the standards in its submarket, offering amenities and a quality of interior finishes previously unavailable in the market

Rapid Lease-Up: Averaged 27 new leases a month in 2021 and average leased rent increased from $1,315 in January to $1,524 in December

Immediate Income Upside: New ownership can turn the majority of first generation leases in an improved economic environment

Zero New Multifamily Supply: No new construction within an 8-mile radius of Domain at Morgan’s Landing

Strong Multifamily Rent Growth: 9.7% T12 rent growth in submarket and 9.7% rent growth projected for 2022 (Axiometrics)
Limited Single-Family Inventory: Only 3 homes available in adjacent neighborhood and 74 total in city with 31% year-over-year increased pricing

Job-Rich Environment: 35K jobs within 5 miles and 193K jobs within 10 miles, anchored by healthy and high-paying manufacturing, industrial, and petrochemical industries

Bayport Proximity: Substantial job generators nearby including the Bayport Industrial District (15K jobs) and Bayport Terminal of the Port of Houston (225K jobs), both with multi- billion-dollar expansions underway

High Wages: Median household income in the area is $75K, or 77% higher than the City of Houston and 10% higher than the Houston metro



Property Details Domain at Morgan’s Landing is in Laporte TX, which is home to more than 35,000 residents. The location of the community allows residents convenient access to Highway 146 and 225. This newly constructed community is a 3 story garden style property that consists of one, two and three bedroom floorplans totaling 350 units with state of the art amenities. The community is easy to locate and stands out with a large monument sign and beautifully landscaped winding entrance. Domain at Morgan’s Landing sets in a prime location with award winning schools, state of the art library, spacious parkland, and ease of access to Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay, downtown Houston, and Kemah Boardwalk. The city of La Porte is home to some of the largest petrochemical industries thanks to the Barbour’s cut Terminal and Bayport Terminal operated by the Port of Houston.




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Apartment Features
3-story townhomes with attached garages available
Pool and courtyard views*
Pre-wired for high speed internet
9-foot ceilings
Crown molding
Foyer coat closets
Wood-grain flooring in kitchens and living areas
Two-inch faux wood blinds
Expansive living areas
Ceiling fans in living rooms and bedrooms
Kitchen pantries
Granite countertops
Under cabinet lighting and tiled backsplash
USB ports
Stainless steel appliances
Side-by-side refrigerators w/ in-door water/ice dispensers*
Wine chillers*
Kitchen islands and 42” cabinetry
Single-basin undermount sinks with gooseneck faucets
Brushed nickel hardware and fixtures
Track and pendant lighting
Carpeted bedrooms
Spacious walk-in closets
Spacious, spa-inspired bathrooms with ceramic tile
Framed mirrors
Dual shower heads*
Dual vanities*
Walk-in showers*
Garden-style soaking tubs with curved shower rods
Linen closets
Full-size washers and dryers included
Private balconies and patios
Private yards*

Location Domain at Morgan’s Landing is located in the heart of La Porte, one of the well- known and livable municipalities in Southeast Houston. The community is well-positioned for access to local area employment and lifestyle amenities, as well convenient accessibility to major employers and destinations in Deer Park, Baytown, Pasadena, and Clear Lake.

Post: Elevate Multifamily Meetup Live Free Event - Lunch & Learn

Jorge Abreu
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Dallas, TX
  • Posts 380
  • Votes 317

The Elevate Team is Back! It's Been Over 2 Years Since We Hosted a Multifamily Investing Meetup. We've Got Lots To Share & Can't Wait!

Elevate Commercial Investment Group will be hosting a Networking Meetup at the The Palms Dallas Bar – 2922 N Hall Street, Dallas, TX 75204 on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 11:30AM – 1:30PM CST.

Click Here to Register

In just under 5 years, Elevate has been able to acquire over 6,000+ units with another 1,200+ units currently under contract. Join us as we answer all of your questions about how Elevate has been able to build a strong team to handle everything that goes into being a multifamily operator. We are holding nothing back!

We look forward to seeing you to network, learn, partner, invest, and create deals!

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