All Forum Posts by: Ronald Rohde
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Post: Probate leads? How to find them?

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Originally posted by @Belinda Lopez:
There are several ways to find these. Do you have more time or money to throw at your lead generation?
If time-you can look through court filings, contact the attorneys handling the estates,etc.
If more money simply subscribe to a service that sends them right to your email.
In my experience, very few probate attorneys will give out client information or even respond to such marketing.
Post: Investing in a Rental with a Partner

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Yes, an LLC would probably be the best way to structure this venture. You can transfer, will it have a mortgage?
You should consider avoiding 50-50 as it can lead to deadlock without an easy mechanism for disputes. How will you handle cash calls? Profit sharing? Who makes the decision to withdraw if construction never begins?
Post: Secretary of State LLC entity formation

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I usually recommend my clients use me for the first one, explain the process, help make decisions. if they want to file subsequent LLCs themselves, they are free to do so. Typically, they end up hiring me for hourly Operating Agreement drafting only.
Post: Medical Office Investments

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I assume you're in Frisco or Collin county?
Lots of competition for Dr. space. If you have connections to tenants, you can make this work all day.
That said, TI buildout (as mentioned) is pricey and holding costs for a vacant unit can be high. deep reserves are needed for vacant commercial.
Post: 5 Unit Commercial building Valuation

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A commercial broker in your area would really help guide you on your first deal.
Roughly it looks like this property has a big risk of losing all tenants. Are you prepared to re-negotiate all those leases?
Post: What to know/do before buying condo ?

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Are you purchasing in an LLC? Be sure to have a good tenant lease agreement, personal guaranty if necessary (students, etc.)
Post: Financing property as a foreigner

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Originally posted by @Brandon Zeng:
Thats not really accurate if you are buying multi unit. Buy value add, partner with rehabber, refinance into a commercial loan base on gain.
Post: Tips for Purchasing Office Building with Tenant Leases Expiring

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Yep, get permission from the LL to contact Tenants and see what they're interested in renewing at. Sign an LOI and plan to execute after closing.
Post: Valuing Commercial Real Estate

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Originally posted by @Jon Mauro:
I would not bother with any cost approach unless it's new construction. I could build a mall in the desert and it isn't worth anything just because I paid $X to build it. Appraiser's include a cost approach to boost their reports.
I don't think anyone is implying that. It is a useful tool where land is available and Buyers can evaluate risk+new construction may be less than purchasing at an extremely high income valuation.
Post: Financing on Commercial Land

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You're not going to finance much maybe 50% LTV...and only to someone that would want the lot.