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All Forum Posts by: Henry LiChi

Henry LiChi has started 11 posts and replied 104 times.

Post: Commercial Lender - OH

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75
I am also looking to cash out a few commercial properties in Ohio that I owe free and clear. Would also be interested if anyone has suggestions.

Post: Ohio network with out of state investor

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75

@Lane Kawaoka

I am here until Monday 

Post: Ohio network with out of state investor

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75
Hi all, I am in Cleveland for a few days and was wondering if anyone wants to meet up for coffee or lunch to discuss the local market. I currently already own several multi family and a few apartment complexes. Reach out to me if you want to connect, I am here until 3/5 afternoon.

Post: Two 4plex units or is it 8 unit

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75
If the parcel is not subdivided it would be a commercial property. Two buildings on one lot can only be sold together unless parcel is divided.

Post: ADU options in SF East Bay

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75
Jim Meehan I am a local architectural designer and investor and would love to discuss more of this with you if you are interested. I am very familiar with ADU laws and designing for efficient construction methods to reduce cost but maintain high quality/desirability. We can meet up for coffee sometime then check out your backyard for site planning ideas. FYI, I’m not looking for any financial gain, just trying to network with locals and build relationships. It would be a fun project and would maximize the value of your property and get you insane cash flow.

Post: Deal Analysis Advice

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75

@Brian Washburn

85k PP

20% down = $17,000

Debt service of ±$325 @ 4% over 30 year

±$142 per month PT

Gross rent = $925

$90 per month insurance

$93 per month vacancy

$47 capex (typically find 5% average is enough)

$47 repairs (same)

$93 for management (I would account for 10% regardless if you manage it yourself)

Income before debt = $555 (need to account for utilities)

Net after debt service = $220

$220 x 12 = $2,640 or 15.5% cash on cash return

I'm assuming if it's a single family, you'll have the tenants pay for all the utilities and trash.  May want to fix in lawn care for 30-50$ per month depending how much mowing needs to be done.

Post: Analyzing the deal: 55 Unit complex in MA

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75

@Samantha Magina

I don't know the Massachusetts market well enough but a simple Google search averages a class B area to be a 5-6% CAP rate which means at a 11m LP, it should produce a NOI of $550,000 to $660,000 per year before debt payment. That being said at 95% occupancy, based on your numbers, it should produce $1,122,000 (55 x $1700 average) annual gross rent. Safely assume 50% expenses (class B generally are less). You're looking at $561,000 NOI before debt payment. People that are saying it is over priced, this would be considered an average return in the Bay Area (though most investors here that are looking at 5-6% CAP rates are buying property cash and not worry about debt service). A 5-6% CAP is typical for a B area. Not sure where you would get a 90% LTV loan on your first commercial deal, but even if you do, you'll be negative cash flowing monthly. All my commercial loans have an average of 25% down at 4.5%-5% over 20 years. If you were to base it off 25% down at 5% over 20 years, which requires a 2.75m down payment, you're looking at a P&I of $54,446+ per month which would still give you a -$7696 per month ($46750-54446). Not much people can absorb a negative cash flow of $7696, actually I don't know anyone that would want to do such a thing, at least not for a long period of time. But if you can get it at a 6% CAP rate range, you are now cash flowing $554 per month on a 2.75m down payment or a return of .24% cash on cash return per yet... Of course, you'll really have to dial in on trailing 12 P&L and tax returns. Typically for any commercial property, I ask for a minimum of 2 years P&L with tax filing to prove it. It's quite possible you can get your expenses down to around 40% and you'll cash flow better.

Post: New construction cash flow

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75
Not enough information to provide a yes or no answer here. It depends how much you can get the house entitled, permitted and built for. Then how much would it rent for? Most do not build brand new single family homes to rent out. I believe with the low rents Ohio gets, it barely justifies building new apartment buildings in most areas.

Post: Landlord Insurance is too high

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75
Talk to Jason Bott He can get you a competitive quote.

Post: Loan for. Multifamily

Henry LiChiPosted
  • Developer
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Posts 109
  • Votes 75
If you are able to buy with cash completely, you should. Even if it is most your cash. It will be easier to finance out a property you already own free and clear. I am assuming you are talking about 4 units or less. If you are able to find 5+ units, many commercial lenders base their criteria off the cash flow not your personal income.