Someone asked me today whether there are any deals to do right now. My response, as always, was a question: “What are your return requirements?” If you need to get to an 8% / year unlevered yield, then I can probably put out $3-5MM / year (eg not very much). If you’re willing to live … Continue reading “Are there deals?”
Category: Buying
How leasing impacts acquisitions
“Hey Jacob. What did we get for the last 2/1 we rented at X?” I think I ask that question of Jacob, who runs our management business, 4-5 times per week. Why? Because we’re constantly recycling the market information we glean from leasing back into our acquisitions underwriting. The go/no go decision on each deal is … Continue reading “How leasing impacts acquisitions”
What happens to Adaptive in a downturn
“What happens to you guys in a down-turn?” A contractor with whom we do a LOT of business asked us this question yesterday. He’s concerned, because he’s basically given up working with anyone else in order to handle the volume we’re sending his way. (Incidentally, he’s not the only one: We have three contractors now … Continue reading “What happens to Adaptive in a downturn”
Another off-market deal
We just went under contract to buy a reasonably large non-rent control building in an area we like. The price isn’t a steal by any means, but it’s fair. The reason is that there was no auction. The broker, a reader of this blog, has been managing the building for the seller for a long … Continue reading “Another off-market deal”
Using a tenants-in-common structure for 1031 proceeds
Over the past six months, we at Adaptive have got a crash course in tenants-in-common deals and I think this may open a new avenue for growth in our business. To understand why, you first need to understand what a TIC deal is: A tenants-in-common situation is one in which multiple owners possess a property … Continue reading “Using a tenants-in-common structure for 1031 proceeds”
Always always always check the estimated closing statement
Always, always, always check your Buyer’s estimated closing statement. Why? First, you have to understand what a Buyer’s estimated closing statement is. It’s a piece of paper that shows escrow’s calculation of how much money needs to come in from the buyer to get the deal closed. But wait, you ask, why do we need calculations? … Continue reading “Always always always check the estimated closing statement”
Truly insane appreciation expectations
Oh man, the brokers are at it again. Got a set-up a few days ago on a smaller, rent controlled apartment deal where the broker is pricing in 8% annual appreciation in order to estimate the profit a buyer can expect on the deal. To understand why this is so ridiculous, you need to understand a few … Continue reading “Truly insane appreciation expectations”
A new kind of deal for our brokerage
Today, one of the clients of our brokerage is closing on a really interesting fourplex deal. The minute I saw this one on the MLS, I liked it… it’s big, (mostly) non-rent controlled, in an interesting area, on a large lot (so plenty of parking and outdoor space), etc. The reason I’m writing about it … Continue reading “A new kind of deal for our brokerage”
Winning an auction by losing
Just had an interesting experience at probate court. Jon and I had signed a non-contingent deal to purchase 229 N. Burlington St., which is a triplex south of the 101. It’s on a big lot that’s zoned for six units. We were intending to renovate the existing building and build two more units… the numbers would … Continue reading “Winning an auction by losing”
An interesting deal we won’t win
I got a call about an interesting building in Highland Park a few weeks ago. Ordinarily, these are the types of calls I love… an interesting deal, a broker with whom I’ve done plenty of business, etc. But this one is almost definitely not happening, and here’s why: Because it’s a bankruptcy sale conducted under … Continue reading “An interesting deal we won’t win”