All Forum Posts by: Katie Linder-Jesse

Investment Info:

Condo buy & hold investment.

The Greenhouse on Gregg is a great investment that often serves the University of Arkansas visitor population. This 1 bed 1 bath condo is rented out 162 nights a year and covers all the costs of running the unit and debt services. This property has been a great experience and we have learned a lot from it over the last several years.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

With the University of Arkansas just blocks away we knew there would be a great need for rental houses. We realized the data indicated there was a gap in short term rental housing in the 1 bed 1 bath category. We found this existing short term rental just needed a few tweaks to help it make more money.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Because I'm a licensed real estate agent, I found this opportunity through my weekly searches and knew it was in a prime location and held a coveted short term rental license, which has become a hot commodity in the area.

How did you finance this deal?

Conventional loan

How did you add value to the deal?

When we purchased the property it was being listed as only a one bedroom with maximum of two occupants, we knew with a few fun features to help the photos pop and a very nice hide-a-bed couch we could charge more and get more nights rented.

What was the outcome?

Those simple adjustments increase our rental income by $8,000 that year.

Lessons learned? Challenges?

Use a few extra tools to maximize profit with dynamic pricing and automatic emails. These services are huge savers of time and increase your returns in the long run.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Absolutely, contact me and I'd be happy to help you find the perfect rental near the University of Arkansas when you are ready.

Investment Info:

Industrial commercial investment investment.

Small Bay Solutions is a premier provider of commercial rental spaces in Northwest Arkansas, specializing in move-in-ready and customizable workspaces designed to support small businesses. Small Bay Solutions offers flexible leasing options tailored to meet the unique needs of each tenant. With a commitment to creating a collaborative environment, Small Bay Solutions not only provides physical spaces but also fosters a network of resources and support to help businesses thrive in the region.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

We looked at the data! At the time of construction their was 3% vacancy in small bay warehousing and we knew that indicated a significant need in the area. When the project was finished there were a lot of other developers noticing that statistic so we decided to make sure that our property stood out among the competition. We have a 64% vacancy rate now a year and a half later and our unique property management style ensures that we are renting our spaces 2 x faster than the competition.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

As an experienced real estate agent I found the land, rezoned it and my husband's general contracting company, Mountainside Properties LLC, developed and built it.

How did you finance this deal?

We used an excellent local bank that helped us to get everything we needed for the construction loan and we were able to fund the entire project without investors.

How did you add value to the deal?

We are the real estate agents, developers, builders and property managers. That's a lot of value, not to mention our experience with other deals we have negotiated and built for many clients.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Absolutely, contact me to support you with your real estate investments in NWA and I'll be happy to share who we used to make this deal come together so seamlessly. It takes boots on the ground, local resources and experienced agents to help a deal like this come together so quickly. Let Mountainside Realty Solutions and Mountainside Properties LLC get you there.