All Forum Posts by: Kaustubh Johri
Kaustubh Johri has started 24 posts and replied 178 times.
Post: In bound marketing on social media - suggestions needed

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- Atlanta GA
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Fix and Flip is my bread and butter, however, looking to expand operations into wholesaling for internal lead generation and wholesaling the properties to other flippers.
I am seeking recommendations for inbound marketing ( on social media ) service providers. Looked into REI reply but they looked a little flaky. Any other recommendations/suggestions ?
Post: REI Reply - Too Good To Be True?

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- Atlanta GA
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I'm in the market to find a suitable software/service for my wholesaling operations. Spoke to REI Reply a couple of times but when I asked some tough questions, he flaked out. We were supposed to start last week and I am still awaiting his reply.
Just curious if REI reply is legit or not.
Post: Underwriting a Self Storage facility - Help needed

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- Atlanta GA
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It is funny that the broker is marketing this as a 8 cap property on pro forma basis in year 3 :)
Quote from @Henry Clark
Post: Underwriting a Self Storage facility - Help needed

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- Atlanta GA
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Quote from @Scott Krone:
@Kaustubh Johri is correct there could be opportunity. With what you have written, it is impossible to say is this a good deal. Is it a good deal at $500,000 - perhaps. Is it a good deal at $200,000 more than likely. Is it a good deal at $1,000,000 - probably not. There is still more that needs to be determined:
The saturation is a concern:
1. Why is the econcomic 60% and physical 93%. There could be many reasons for this.
2. Expenses at $65,000 is quite high for that type of facility. It is worth digging into the expenses
3. 93% is a good occupancy and if the saturation is 7 sf/capita than I would expect to see 93%.
4. Are there opportunities for additional income (insurance, expansion, truck rental).
These are the areas where we would begin doing more due diligence.
@Scott Krone - I am sorry I missed the price - 1.7M is the asking.
You have made some pertinent points on expenses. I will certainly look into it.
What is a "preferable" saturation rate for you ?
I will look into addtional income streams as well. Great points.
Once you have all the info, how do you assess a good deal ? Is it based on Cashflow per door or cap rate or something else ?
Post: Underwriting a Self Storage facility - Help needed

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- Atlanta GA
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Quote from @Taylor L.:
When I see that big of a difference between physical and economic occupancy in self storage I see opportunity. That may be a sign that the property is mom and pop owned, and is a strong signal that there may be a lot of upside simply through better revenue management. Next up I would call around to all of the local facilities and get a feel for how occupied they are and what their rates are.
My biggest tip is that you go check out @Michael Wagner's Storage Rebellion, and hit up YouTube for basic Self Storage underwriting. There is actually a lot of good content out there that can at least get you started. In order to close on the deal you may need or want to bring in a partner, which is where networking becomes important.
@Taylor L. - Thanks for your inputs. Yes, I am told its mom and pop owned. You have made some good points. I will look into it. Thanks for your time.
Post: Underwriting a Self Storage facility - Help needed

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- Atlanta GA
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Need guidance and direction from the experts here. I am looking at a SS facility in GA. Following are the details -
- 15000 NRSF
- 110 UNITS
- 60 Parking Spaces
- Physical occupancy - 93% , economic occupancy - 60%
- Population - 1 mile : 5000, 3 mile : 35000, 5 mile : 115000
- Supply - 1mile: 20 SF/Capita , 3 mile: 9SF/C , 5 mile : 7 SF/C
- Traffic - 22000 VPD
- Gross Income - 130K/YEAR , NOI - 75K
How would you underwrite this ?
What are the important elements to look out for while underwriting this property ?
What is a realistic physical vacancy in the SS industry ?
What are different ways to reduce Op expenses ?
Is this a "good" deal ?
Any other tips/suggestions would be appreciated !
Post: Grocapitus - Anyone have experience with them?

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- Atlanta GA
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Thanks !
Morris was disappointing. Slick talker, pleasant demeanor and he just fled to Portugal to make you tube videos from 'Morning Invest'
Post: Grocapitus - Anyone have experience with them?

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- Atlanta GA
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Whats the latest on Grocapitus ? Is there still any steam left in the company or is just another marketing gimmick..like Morris Invest. Google Morris Invest and you will be shocked.
Post: How big was your Cash Buyers List

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When starting out as a wholesaler, how big was your cash buyers list ?
Less than 1K ?
5K ?
More than 10K ?
Post: Unstable 8 plex, would you pursue it and how.

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- Atlanta GA
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Quote from @Freddie Williams:
@Kaustubh Johri using the current noi shows a very low number for sales price.
Then just walk away.. good opportunities will come. You have to keep your eyes and ears open and mouth shut :)