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All Forum Posts by: Percy N.

Percy N. has started 23 posts and replied 1997 times.

Post: Turning down tenant requests

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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For those landlords who are not comfortable saying NO, let me suggest an alternative - tell the tenant you need to check with your business partner. This lets you give the issue some thought and come back with a reasonable option or even a "sorry, my partner was not agreeable to that" response.

Post: Trying to choose the right apartment investing mentor. HELLLPP!

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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Stephen Kleyn , I would ask myself what you are looking to get from a coach. There are plenty of free or inexpensive online resources these days. Are you looking for someone to walk you through the process and act as a sounding board or do you want to be part of a group that also sources deals and provides a network of investors? These are very different requirements and groups. Of course the best IMHO is real life experience by partnering with a sponsor or at least doing a few passive deals.

Post: investing in high tax areas outside NYC

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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@Alex Alleva, is this an investment property?

If so, check with your accountant if the $10k deductible limit still applies.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4144891-will-i-still-be-able-to-deduct-property-taxes-on-my-rental-property-under-the-new-law-if-i-already-reach-10-000-salt-cap-deduction-through-personal-home-property-tax

Post: Looking for tips in syndication deals

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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@Anwar Abdul-Hadi, there are many good articles and posts on BP regarding syndications.

As with any asset type, there are pros and cons to evaluate to see if it is right for you.

Post: Private Money terms for 4-plex in FL?

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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@Mike Snyder, I think the general range of 12%-15% with 2 to 4 points is in the right ballpark.

However, be very leery of "lenders" approaching you online offering "great" terms, especially if they require a "deposit" up-front.

Genuine lenders do not require up front fees other than a minor amount for say an appraisal or BPO. All other fees/points should be paid at closing via your title company.

Just a reminder.

Post: Intro to Real Estate Partnership

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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It's easy to envision what you would do if everything goes according to plan. I would recommend spending much more thought on what happens if things don't go according to plan. Come up with a risk mitigation matrix.

Post: How should I start investing in commercial multi-families?

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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@Ray Li, the concepts may be similar, but the experience you gain on a small (under 20 units) MF will not translate well to a larger (over 150 units) one.

Having done both, I can tell you the economies of scale come into play around the 75 unit mark (in middle markets).

PM me if you want some examples with actual numbers on a 101 unit and a 284 unit property.

Post: Pottstown, PA Feedback

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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@Heidi Kloeer is right on.

However, there are surrounding areas where the townships are more investor friendly, school districts much better and thus a slightly better rental base (families), if you ask me.

I owned a portfolio of SFRs in this township and still have a few but have been moving towards larger apartment complexes in out of state markets.

PM me for details.

Post: Quick Agency Debt question...

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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I know portfolio banks and bridge lenders will cross collateralize the properties but not sure about Fannie/Freddie. The term sheet I just got from Fannie on a 101 unit deal specifies that the entity needs to be a single asset entity.

Post: Putting together first syndication deal on a 50 unit- any advice?

Percy N.Posted
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  • Philadelphia, PA
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Rich Thomas , as you may be aware, you cannot 1031 a property into a syndication (with a few exceptions) You can do a Tenant in Common, but the other investors and syndicator may not want that.