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Updated almost 6 years ago,

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Rich Somers
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Currently negotiating first multi family deal and have questions

Rich Somers
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  • Investor
  • San Diego, CA
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So I'm currently in negotiations for my first multi family property (5 units & up). I wrote an offer yesterday, and today the seller countered. Before I counter the seller, I am trying to more accurately nail down my pro-forma numbers. Right now the owner pays the majority of the tenants' utilities (gas & electric/water & sewer). When the current tenants' lease agreements expire I plan on implementing RUBS to push those utility costs on to the tenants. Currently tenants go off site to do their laundry, I plan on cleaning out the basement and adding coin operated laundry and installing storage cages for the tenants to rent if needed. I also plan on installing key phob entry for the lobby, and some security cameras in the common areas to better secure the property and help the tenants feel safe. I also plan on swapping out all the units older appliances for brand new appliances when I take over the property. All of the lease agreements expire within 60 days of our scheduled close date so with these minor upgrades and savings it looks like I can conservatively increase the NOI by 30-35%. Have any of you guys implemented RUBS when you took over a property, and if so could you tell me about your experience using it? Also, has anyone used any of these other techniques mentioned above personally and if so any feedback would be awesome! Thanks guys!

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