All Forum Posts by: Brent Romeo
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Post: QOTW: Are natural disasters affecting your investment strategy?

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- Seattle WA
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Quote from @Alicia Marks:
If you didn't catch the "Seeing Greene" episode recently, an excellent question was presented that I thought would be worth discussing. Every area you invest in has risks of natural disasters of all kinds, but these disasters seem to be more common and stronger than ever. While we all know that investments always have risks, it may be worth considering in regards to your strategy. Are you concerned about issues such as droughts, fires, and hurricanes when looking at properties?
Please remember that political discussions are acceptable in relation to laws and policies only, not political positions.
Am I concerned? No not really. The market that I am investing in doesn't have these risks. Personally I like it that way. Most investors in my area are concerned with the political climate.
Post: Someone please explain the eviction moratorium in LA County

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- Seattle WA
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Do you have any specific questions regarding it? Personally I would suggest speaking with your eviction attorney
Post: First Time Investors, Don't Know How to go About This

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- Seattle WA
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You are definitely out of your league. I love where your mindset is at though. A Multifamily apartment complex over 5 units is a commercial property. The way you are approaching this if from a single family mindset. Biggerpockets has about 50+ hours of multi family mentor podcasts. I would start there if you are interested in learning more about large multi family. Also consider purchasing the biggerpockets multifamily millionaire books. The first one is for smaller multifamily and the second is about larger multi family. There are a number of other great books. Joe Fairless Apartment Syndication book is probably the goal standard
Post: Commercial Property Mentorship Program (apartments)

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- Seattle WA
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Quote from @Kurt Baltutat:
All, I am hoping someone has a recommendation for a mentorship program for CRE in small apartment buildings. I have experience with a duplex, but would like a step by step 'program' to accelerate my growth, avoid pitfalls, etc. into the 5-20 unit category. Books and video training is important, but I am also looking for an expert that is accessible as the deal evolves. Peter Harris's content is excellent, but his screener just told me it is $15-$40k up front and 50% of all your net cashflow until he gets paid $500k. Yes, $500k! I realize a good program will not be cheap, but the $500k took the wind out my sails. Thanks in advance! Kurt
I had the same conversation with his screener about 6 months ago. I get it... if he helps you make $1M then you have $500k more than if you had nothing but that cut is crazy. I've talked to a handful of people from these "mentorship" programs and it seems like they are all very expensive ($50k+).
The best thing I ever did was to get out and meet people locally. I read every book and watched hundreds of hours of content online but nothing accelerated my learning as much as talking to people. If I could give you advice I would say go to meet ups. This is the same advice you will find in a lot of the Biggerpockets podcasts but if you can find someone who has experience, build the relationship and see if you can partner with them as a GP on their next deal. I bet you have a deal of your own under contract before you close on the one you partner on!
Best of luck!
Post: QOTW: What is your “dream property”?

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- Seattle WA
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A nice 100+ unit well maintained stabilized apartment complex in a primary or secondary market. Dream is same as everyone. Enough cashflow to retire. I don't want to worry about several buildings.
Post: Best cities to invest in multifamily properties

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- Seattle WA
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Sunbelt is fairly popular right now in terms of growth. There are a lot of great markets right now though. Personally I am partial to Seattle and Portland areas but 10-20 units under $2M can be difficult to find out here.
Post: First off market apartment looking for creative financing advice

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- Seattle WA
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congratulations on being able to close on your first Multifamily! Now the real fun begins!
Post: $10,000,000 to deploy -- where would you put it?

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- Seattle WA
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As a PNW local I would be investing in secondary markets around Seattle. Seattle is expanding their Lightrail over this decade and properties within walking distance of the lightrail stations are quickly increasing in value. With $10M I don't think I would even bother looking at a value add or buy land value. I would just buy a stabilized renovated property and live off the cashflow.