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Alexandre Boustany Feedback on Profitability on a Commercial Development in West Africa
29 May 2025 | 2 replies
I’ve newly joined our family business in developing commercial buildings and would appreciate your advice if the following potential project is considered as a strong long-term hold.Project Summary:40-year ground leaseInitial investment: $USD 930,000 (which includes the 10 years of prepaid land rent and all other costs  such as permits, contracts, engineering, geotechnical studies, etc.)Revenue & Occupancy:Annual rental revenue (Year 1): the equivalent of $USD145,000 (at 100% occupancy)7% shop rent increase every 5 yearsOperating Expenses:Recurrent yearly expenses total USD$20,000, covering: Security, maintenance, generator upkeep, insurance, taxes, repairs, and contingenciesLand rent restarts in Year 11 with a 10% increase every 10 yearsFinancing:With loan (USD$550,000 at 7%, over 6 years) → Break-even in Year 12After breakeven, the project produces pure cash flow for 28–32 years.
Sam Leon Tenant claims health issues
16 June 2025 | 15 replies
Examples, "my child is coughing and getting sick from mold", " I've developed symptoms my doctor says are from mold inhalation/exposure".You want to keep communication in writing at this point (if relationship is sour/mold related), also document everything regarding vendors and more.
Wes Reed Wholesaling Mentorship or Coaching
17 June 2025 | 27 replies
The concept of wholesaling is so simple a child could do it.  
Theodor Chung West Seattle New development (5 Town homes)
20 May 2025 | 7 replies
Hey BP community,I’m currently in a deal to develop five townhomes in West Seattle (Seattle, WA) and would really appreciate any feedback, insights, or questions from those of you with development experience.This is my first ground-up development project, although I’ve been in commercial real estate (specifically retail) for some time now.
Nemorio Sarmiento jr Development networking near austin tx areas
20 May 2025 | 1 reply
I want to start networking on develop With someone from these areas anybody that is available just so i could get some advice ?? 
Alexandre Boustany Commercial Development in West Africa – Feedback on Profitability & Financing
23 May 2025 | 0 replies
I’m developing a commercial building in a country in West Africa, and would love your insights on its profitability and financing approach.Project Summary:- 950 sqm corner plot under a 40-year ground lease- G+1 commercial building with 36 shops, a prayer room, and rooftop ad panels- Located in the capital's market zone — very high foot traffic- Initial investment: the equivalent of $USD 930,000 in local currency which includes the 10 years of prepaid land rentRevenue & Occupancy:- Annual rental revenue (Year 1): the equivalent of $USD145,000 in local currency- 7% shop rent increase every 5 years- The annual revenue assumes 100% occupancy, which is typically reached within 1–2 years in this area due to high demand and visibilityOperating Expenses:- Recurrent yearly expenses total USD$20,000, covering: Security, maintenance, generator upkeep, insurance, taxes, repairs, and contingencies- Land rent restarts in Year 11 with a 10% increase every 10 yearsFinancing Scenarios:- With loan (USD$550,000 at 7%, over 6 years)   → Break-even in Year 12- All-cash (no loan)   → Break-even in Year 8After breakeven, the project produces pure cash flow for 28–32 years. 
Justin Steubs Palm Desert Mixed-Use Development – Equity Raise in Progress (Land Lease Model)
22 May 2025 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment in Center. 3-story mixed-use development (80% residential, 20% retail) on leased land in Palm Desert.~152,000 RSF total, with a projected stabilized value of $40M.Project is in early predevelopment phase with GC already secured.Capital raise currently underway for lease structuring and entitlement costs.
Rodrick Madaraka Real estate developers and house flippers
2 June 2025 | 3 replies

Hope you all are doing well, I have a couple homes under contract in the Charlotte Monroe and Mathew’s area would love to shoot some ideas back and forth to see if we can get the ball rolling.

Raghavendra Pillappa Real Estate Partnerships for 2 STRs
31 May 2025 | 10 replies
It won't if your share is a guaranteed payment.BTW an attorney for liability reasons might advise you guys to set up a mothership LLC which owns two child LLCs each of which owns a property.
Grace Frank Farmcation Investment Development
27 May 2025 | 0 replies

Investment Info:

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Purchase price: $73,000

Cash invested: $350,000

I have created a sustainable farm with short and mid term rentals

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