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All Forum Posts by: Charles Dobens

Charles Dobens has started 41 posts and replied 81 times.



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"The Five Things Every Syndicator and Passive Investor Should Know About Their Investment When Interest Rates Rise” ... and what opportunity awaits you now!

Interest rates are on the rise, and it's time to take concrete steps to protect yourself and your investments. Join Charles Dobens, Esq., and David Peters, two renowned experts in the field, at their Live Webinar on Monday, October 30th at 8pm ET where they will teach you the impact of rising cap and interest rates, and how to handle them.

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You will learn:

Risk Mitigation Strategies: Learn how to develop effective strategies for multifamily investments, ensuring stability and profitability despite market fluctuations.

Cash Flow Management Techniques: Understand how to manage cash flows to maintain property performance and ensure sustained profitability.

How to Navigate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Policies: Gain insights into the specific policies and guidelines of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, particularly concerning multifamily investments, to make informed decisions and maximize potential opportunities.

Alternative Financing Options: Explore alternative financing options beyond traditional Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans that can provide flexibility and financial resilience.

How to Adapt Investment Strategies: Discover adaptive investment strategies to adjust to changing market dynamics and leverage Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs effectively to optimize multifamily property investments for long-term success.


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Don't miss out! This webinar is TONIGHT at 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST!

Post: Hotel to Apartment Conversion Summit Nov. 3-5

Charles DobensPosted
  • Duxbury, MA
  • Posts 84
  • Votes 67
3 Day LIVE Event!


Please join us for three action-packed days of in-person intensive learning that will help you stay ahead of the curve in the multifamily real estate space:
Hotel to Apartment Conversions are a hot opportunity in the multifamily world!
Do well by doing good!

With the increasing demand for affordable C Class/workforce housing and the desire for multifamily investors to make a positive social impact, Hotel to Apartment (H2A) Conversions have emerged as the newest opportunity in the realm of real estate investing.

In the midst of this housing crisis, Charles Dobens, Esq. and David Peters, renowned experts in the field, are hosting a groundbreaking three-day seminar November 3-5 in Las Vegas to educate multifamily investors about the incredible potential and profitability of H2A Conversions.

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Here are just five compelling reasons why 2023 is the year of the hotel to apartment conversion:

1. The Rise of Single Person Households: The ever-growing trend of single-person households has created a substantial demand for studio units. Currently, only 11% of the national inventory consists of studios, leaving a significant gap that H2A Conversions can help bridge.

2. Mounting Pressure on Affordability: Rent growth in traditional apartments and inflation have placed immense pressure on housing affordability. H2A Conversions provide a viable solution by repurposing existing hotel structures into affordable housing options.

3. Prime Locations with Limited Development Opportunities: Many hotel properties suitable for conversion are located in areas where new construction is no longer feasible. By leveraging these existing structures, H2A Conversions not only provide valuable housing units but also preserve the charm and character of these sought-after locations.

4. Favorable Market Conditions for Buyers: The current market presents a unique opportunity for investors to acquire hotel properties at significantly reduced prices. These acquisitions well below replacement cost allow for completed units at half the price of traditional apartments, creating substantial value and potential returns.

5. A Triple Win Investment - H2A Conversions offer a win-win-win scenario: Firstly, they address the pressing need for affordable housing without relying on government subsidies. Secondly, by transforming declining assets into valuable apartment complexes, these conversions contribute to crime reduction and increased property tax revenues, benefiting the community at large. Lastly, investors enjoy the advantages of buying low and forcing substantial appreciation, generating substantial returns on their investments.


The world of real estate is constantly evolving, and H2A Conversions represent a cutting-edge strategy that combines profitability with social impact.


Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to gain actionable strategies from industry masters and embark on your journey to financial freedom!

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Here's what attendees of our LIVE H2A Summits have to say:

"I cannot speak highly enough about Charles and David, and what they've put together so that you can learn how to do this from start to finish and convert a hotel that's not performing into an asset you will not want to sell."

"A whole new world from regular multifamily... the numbers make sense when you see how everything comes together ...mindblowing"

"So much energy, education and abundance this weekend. I cannot be more appreciative of everyone and thankful to connect with so many like minded leaders."

"By far the BEST conference I’ve ever been to. What a group!"

"The Hotel to Apartment Conversion event provided a wealth of information about the opportunity that exists in this investment space. I’m so excited about what David and Charlie generously shared with us over these two days. I’m really looking forward to taking this information and putting it to use in my business."

"There's nobody else doing this. There's nobody else talking about it."

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS EXCLUSIVE LERANING OPPORTUNITY AND CHANCE TO MEET AND NETWORK WITH FUTURE PARTNERS!

Register at https://hotel2apartments.com/ today!


Why is 2023 the Year of the Hotel Conversion?

Let’s face it, over the last several years, the price of multifamily properties has gone crazy, resulting in many tenants being priced out of the housing market. The demand for lower cost housing has NEVER been stronger than it is now. Recycling existing buildings creates a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to the housing situation.

WHAT OTHER INVESTMENT VEHICLE GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO REDUCE THE CAP RATE (THUS INCREASING THE VALUE) SIMPLY BY CHANGING TTHE ASSET CLASS?

Do not miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn from experts in the H2A space: Charles Dobens, David Peters, and Dr. Alex Cartwright!
Learn More and Register Here!

In this intensive, 3-Day LIVE in person training, you will learn:

Learn the Terms
If you think you are knowledgeable about multifamily investing and can talk shop with the most experienced sophisticated owner/operator, you would be surprised at the new language you will need to know to hold your own at the negotiating table. We will make you fluent in this new language.

Where to Find the Conversion Deals
We will share with you the usual cast of characters to find opportunities but we will also share with you our special places to uncover hotel conversion deals before anyone else can find them. Utilizing the MultifamilyOS marketing tools, we can have you up and running in no time.

What’s the Perfect Conversion
 Understanding what types of hotel properties are the best conversion opportunities will speed up your efforts and make best use of your time. We will show you what properties work and what properties never work. Just focus your efforts on the right properties and close your first deal in months.

Capital Sources
Funding and financing a hotel conversion is a different world. We will show you the different debt and equity sources that can help you get across the finish line as well as the ways that we have structured our deals with lenders and investors.

Due Diligence for Hotels
What is your first step after you have successfully negotiated a purchase and sale agreement and are ready to get started? The process for evaluating the property is entirely different. Now you have to take into consideration the zoning laws, the building codes and maybe event the elected officials in that city. We will walk you through the entire process so you are confident when you get started making offers.

The Acquisition Process
Just like many things with converting hotels versus buying a multifamily property, even the contracts are different. Will you use a purchase and sale agreement of is an asset purchase agreement the right contract to use. Do you have to take into consideration the “flag” (see ‘Learn the Terms’ above) or are you dealing with an independent. What about non-compete agreements. The last thing you want to do is to have the seller move his operations across the street along with all his key employees the day after the closing. Trust us, it happens.

And Much Much More . . . .

All Jam-Packed in three-days.

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Post: Build/Occupy/Lease Contractor Bays

Charles DobensPosted
  • Duxbury, MA
  • Posts 84
  • Votes 67

Michael:

I had lunch the other day with a commercial broker in Southern NH. He said the hottest product on the market right now are commercial contractor bays. HE sells them as condos and moves them in no time. Demand is high. I know you originally posted in 2020. How did things work out for you?

Post: Criminal background check

Charles DobensPosted
  • Duxbury, MA
  • Posts 84
  • Votes 67

@gina 

@Gina Nicolas I thknk your first mistake was asking for more information. What would your criteria have been when you received the additional information? If it was one type of manslaughter then that's OK but if it's another type of manslaughter then forget about it. Now you are being incredibly subjective in your decision making and that is when opposing counsel will have a field day with you on the witness stand.

We use CoreLogic for our applications and the criteria is baked into the system. WE DO NOT DECIDE - THE SYSTEM DOES! 

And as an attorney, I am qualified to give legal advice. HIRE A LAWYER! It will be the best money you have spent.

Let me give you a couple of potential sources that may help. Check out this company if you are looking to get your water bill under control: https://www.econservellc.com/. I think they are located in Houston but will come to your property. Also, I did a podcast with this guy whose company is set up to reduce utility expenses for your properties. Here's a link to the podcast here: https://www.multifamilyinvesti...

Hope that helps.

I wonder if this will end up in court as a takings clause action. What other businesses have to put up with this kind of BS? And the cities and towns will wonder why there are nothing but C-class properties left in their communities. Oy.

Post: Apartment is a modular

Charles DobensPosted
  • Duxbury, MA
  • Posts 84
  • Votes 67

HECK NO!!!!! I am looking to build now and modular is the way to go. The only caveat I would add to my advice is that the modular that I am investigating is new and yours is 2014. There may have been some advances in quality since then but overall, you should have no problem. Also, find out what modular company built them then go and research their products.

Justin, one of my clients has done this successfully and was interviewed on CNBC about it. YOU can see it here:

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/0...

His name is David Peters and is in the Minnesota area. You should reach out to him. Great guy and incredibly knowledgeable.