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All Forum Posts by: Alex J.

Alex J. has started 17 posts and replied 307 times.

Post: Paying over asking in Houston and making a profit?

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130

those type of homes are all throughout houston... id believe the agent 

i went to see a house once that was listed 100k, it got done 105k ... about the same 1600 sqft 3 bed 2 bath ... the house had a tarp on the roof, it was raining and leaking in, foundation problems all over... whoever bought that would need to put in 50k at least if not more.

but if it rents for say 1350-1400 a month, then there will be an investor willing to do that deal and roll with the risk

cap rates in houston are pretty low and in most major metros are much lower while there is still a ton of money everywhere looking to find yield

Post: Blanket Loan advice on 9 properties

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130

@Nick D.

i am interested as well 

Post: Looking for 16+ multi unit

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130
Originally posted by @Cody L.:
Originally posted by @Chris Ha:

Hi there!

I'm new to multifamily investing (currently own 2 single family homes and 1 duplex).

I'm looking for some direction on the market in Texas.

I found a 16 unit on loopnet (http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2501-Delano-St-Hous...) and was wondering if there were any similar types of property available since this is 1) within my budget, 2) brings in the cash on cash numbers, and 3) has the range of units I'm looking for.

Is this just a rare diamond in the rough or are there more off-market properties like this?

Side note: Will something like NeighborhoodScout help me with this question?

That proeprty is not worth $60k/door. It’s listed for about 2x what I’d pay.  People who don’t really want to sell are listing at fantasy prices hoping one of the crazies that have entered this market and overpay will bite. 

I have 100s of units near there I’ve bought in the last few years for 20-30k/door 

just my thoughts... if its a 9-10cap rate as advertised... it doesnt seem terrible in terms of roi.... 

when you say you wouldnt pay more than 30-40k a door you are ref to completely remodeled? or are you saying 30-40k that you need to rehab... I think if it was like 800k i would think its a decent deal

Post: Looking for 16+ multi unit

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130
Originally posted by @Josh Jenkins:

@Chris Ha Are you set on the Houston market? Are you looking to pay cash? If you are planning to finance, you might be able to get a pack of 4-plexes with more attractive terms. I know that in my market (about 90 miles from Houston), you can get four 4-plexes with same C-class building as shown in the LoopNet listing for around same price. I would be happy to send you a few listings.

chris i am interested!  please send me a msg or email id appreciate it

Post: I find houses for investors!

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130
Originally posted by @Amber Cole:

Hi Everyone! My company specializes in finding distressed real estate for investors who are looking to fix and flip or rent and hold. We offer financing and can help throughout the flipping process by answering questions and recommending contractors. If you are interested in hearing more about what my company does, please PM me! I would love to work with you and find your first or next project!

Add me to the list

Post: CLOSED on a 98-unit TODAY!

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130



Originally posted by @Ben Leybovich:
Originally posted by @Alex J.:

@Ben Leybovich

First off congratulations on the deal very impressive 

But I have to say This peaks my interest ..... I always thought of you as the guy who has said all the smart money has already made the big moves back in 2013 or whenever it was in your original few podcasts 

Why are you going so big this late in the cycle esp with mf which many have said is very overheated... also if there is a previous post on this I apologize for redundancy I have not read it

Maybe it’s an add value force equity play or something?  I personally don’t do large mf but I am very interested and will possibly be working with a lot more capital this time next year so I’d love to hear your thoughts 

Alex - good question.

I tend to learn in real time, and since 2013 I've seen people making money hand over fist. I mean, there I was saying - you are buying at 8 cap - what? Are you stupid?! And then, they weren't so stupid...

So I started asking myself questions, and doing research. Doing my best to get into the heads of smart folks.

I've come to several realizations:

What we experienced in 2010 - 2013 was brilliant, but also a once in a lifetime opportunity. That's likely to never, ever, ever happen again. Just based on this, if you are waiting for those conditions to occur again, you'll not be a buyer ever in your lifetime.

Additionally, the economics today are more favorable in so many ways for multifamily than ever before, from cost of new construction, to home-ownership levels, to mortgage financing, to attitudes, to pure and simple demographics.

I don't look at real estate in the same way I did in 2012. I've evolved. Am I wrong? Could be, but I don't think so, and I believe my desire to buy large-scale assets is rational.

That’s awesome!  Wishing you nothing but success 

I look forward to hopefully connecting in the future 

Post: CLOSED on a 98-unit TODAY!

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130

@Ben Leybovich

First off congratulations on the deal very impressive 

But I have to say This peaks my interest ..... I always thought of you as the guy who has said all the smart money has already made the big moves back in 2013 or whenever it was in your original few podcasts 

Why are you going so big this late in the cycle esp with mf which many have said is very overheated... also if there is a previous post on this I apologize for redundancy I have not read it

Maybe it’s an add value force equity play or something?  I personally don’t do large mf but I am very interested and will possibly be working with a lot more capital this time next year so I’d love to hear your thoughts 

Post: Would You Buy a Rental Property with Negative Cashflow?

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130

if i didnt need the cash i would consider doing 15 year loans and if it was a net flat or even -100 bux a month i would consider it if i liked the area because the equity build on the property would very likely put me in the black for whatever deal i am looking at.  almost like forcing me to save

Post: Houston is stronger than ever!!! - Did you see HAR Report?

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130

The rebound of oil and gas coupled with effects of Harvey are making Houston market very interesting.  I think pre harvey it was def turning to a seller's market and actually anything above 600-700k and up are still lagging 

But anything sub 300k...man it has been active!

Tells me a lot of work out there for mid to lower income categories which is great

Post: Anyone get close to the 2% rule renting 2-4 multifamilies in HTX?

Alex J.Posted
  • Investor
  • Tarzana CA and Houston, TX
  • Posts 326
  • Votes 130

Not really...I've had trouble finding it...I am trying to find deals that offer at least 10% cash on cash returns and it's a challenge