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All Forum Posts by: Neal Bawa

Neal Bawa has started 89 posts and replied 105 times.

Post: Evaluating Multifamily Properties: Reading Financials & Pitfalls

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

Join us online as we show you behind the scenes our investment property selection process. We will go through the stages involved in assessing a property, the questions that we ask, the assumptions we make, and how they influence the property analysis process.

During This Live Webinar, You Will Learn
~ 4 important metrics you need to know when evaluating a property and what values to look for
~ The first "make or break" filters to analyze a deal, so you don't waste time and resources
~ The "Holy Trinity" - what it is and why it's important
~ 5 specific things you must look for in an operating memorandum
~ Operating memorandum information to be cautious about, and validate externally
~ 3 costly but common pitfalls to avoid

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Thursday, March 21st 6PM Pacific
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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If you want a proven system for buying multifamily properties, then this live training is for you!

You Will Discover:

Prefacing an Assessment: Identifying your goals
Reading the Property Package: Keywords to watch out for
Vacancies: Understanding economic vacancies vs physical vacancies.
Avoiding Surprise Expenses: Asking the right questions can save hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Team: Resources and partners you need on your team.
Numbers: The nitty, the gritty, numbers game.
Understanding Value-Add: The different types of value adds, costs vs returns
Capital Stack: financing and assumptions
Assessing Returns: Tying in with your goals


Meet our presenter:

Anna Myers
Vice President
Grocapitus Investments

Anna works very closely with Neal to underwrite properties and make offers for Neal’s clients. Her background as a software developer gives her a distinct edge when it comes to data-rich financial analysis. She is a graduate of Neal’s Apartment Magic boot camp.

Important: This is a live virtual online event. You only have one chance to join us LIVE. Don’t miss it!

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Thursday, March 21st 6PM Pacific
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Post: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BOUT YOUR INVESTORS BEFORE ACCEPTING INVEST

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR INVESTORS BEFORE ACCEPTING INVESTMENTS

Friends & Family Investors v. Crowdfunding

Join us online as Corporate Securities attorney Kim Lisa Taylor, Managing Attorney of Syndication Attorneys PLLC will discuss what you need to know about Your Investors Before Accepting Investments, including who you can legally ask to invest with you, what kind of advertising you can or can’t do based on the securities exemption you select, how to know if your investors are suitable for a Rule 506b Offering, how crowdfunding works, and how to deal with non-U.S. Investors.

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TUESDAY MARCH 5th 6:00 PM PST
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You Will Also Learn:

- Securities Exemptions overview
- Rule 506(b) v. Rule 506(c)
- Crowdfunding
- Non-U.S. Investors
- Blueprint for Developing Investor Relationships

Is This Training For You?

If you would like to discover what you need to know about Your Investors Before Accepting Investments, you will benefit from this information.

Raising money to fund your multifamily deals legally is the key to bigger deals and accelerated wealth creation.

Don't miss out on this critical knowledge!

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TUESDAY MARCH 5th 6:00 PM PST
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About our presenter:

Kim Lisa Taylor, Esq., is the founder of Syndication Attorneys PLLC, a boutique corporate securities law firm that helps clients nationwide with their federal real estate securities offerings.

Kim focuses on helping small business owners/developers structure and convey their investment opportunities in a way that will attract private investors, both domestic and foreign. More than a law firm, Syndication Attorneys PLLC helps entrepreneurs create successful investment companies.

Licensed as an attorney in California since 2002, Kim has made corporate securities law her primary focus since 2008. She has been licensed as an attorney in Florida since 2012.

Post: 2019 Real Estate Trends: Best Cities and States For RE in 2019

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

The Best Cities and States For Real Estate in 2019

(Including Surprising Top 10 'Shoot-Out' Results)

Neal Bawa once again delivers a power-packed talk about key trends you ABSOLUTELY MUST know about before you start planning your 2019 and beyond investments. This is a not-to-be missed investment presentation for both the analytical and the opportunistic investor. Hold on to your seat because the presentation is fast, fact-driven, and entertaining.

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Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
9:00AM Pacific | 10:00AM Mountain
11:00AM Central | 12:00PM Eastern
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The Booming US and World Economies, Jobs, Inflation, Unemployment, Consumer Confidence
Can they support more growth? What to expect in 2019, and beyond...

The Looming Impact of Rising Rates
including how many interest rate hikes are likely in 2019 and when the shockwaves will hit real estate the hardest. This is an important consideration for making buy, hold, and sell decisions.

The Story of Apartment Trends in 10 Dynamic Charts
Why does workforce housing rent growth continue to be far above both the 10 year and the 30 year trend lines, this late in the cycle?

Best Cities in the US for Real Estate in 2019
Single Family, Multifamily and New Development. Top picks from Forbes, Realtor.com and Yardi.

What are the best markets to invest in 2019, in Neal's opinion?
...which city and the reasons why it was chosen.

NEAL WILL REVEAL THE "TOP 10" CITIES SHOOT-OUT RESULTS
Rankings from Forbes, Realtor.com and Yardi Matrix will make city and state trends crystal clear. Before you leave, you will know the best cities in the U.S. to invest in, according to the analysis from the top Real Estate companies in the country.

TOP 10 Cash Flow
These areas are poised for strong rent growth, providing excellent cash flow in 2018 and beyond.

TOP 10 Metros For Fix & Flip
These hot areas are known for having a lot of cash buyers. One of the CA cities on this top 10 list was a big surprise.

TOP 10 Appreciation Metros
If you are a buy and hold investor looking for price growth, check out these strong metros.

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Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
9:00AM Pacific | 10:00AM Mountain
11:00AM Central | 12:00PM Eastern
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PLUS, NEAL GOES OUT ON A LIMB AND MAKES 2 BOLD PREDICTIONS

Discover His Top Underperforming city that could go supernova this year...
Neal's top pick is a top market for new construction and with a 52% YoY growth in new development spend, it means this city is poised for a good year ahead....

And his pick for #1 city in the U.S. to Invest in...
This metro has been Neal's pick for #1 market in the U.S. for Single Family and Multifamily investing - 2nd year in a row!

MEET OUR PRESENTER:

Neal Bawa is CEO / Founder at Grocapitus, a commercial real estate investment company. Neal sources, negotiates and acquires Commercial properties across the U.S., for 300+ investors. Current portfolio over 1800 units/beds, projected to be at 3,000 in 12 months. The portfolio includes Multifamily and student housing properties in 8 U.S. states.

Neal speaks at Multifamily events, IRA events &&meetups across the country. Nearly 4,000 students attend his multifamily seminar series each year and hundreds attend his Magic of Multifamily boot camps. Neal is the co-founder of the largest Multifamily Investing Meetup network in the U.S. (BAMF), a group of investors that has over 4000 members.

Neal is a backyard tomato farmer and a protein diet health nut. He believes in positivity and Karma, is passionate about cricket and about the enormous potential of self-driving electric vehicles to solve the global climate crisis.

Post: Multifamily Financing For New Investors with John Brickson

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

Join us as our guest presenter, John Brickson provide a brief overview of financing options for multifamily investors. He will go in depth on financing multifamily investments through Freddie Mac’s Small Balance Loan Program.

NOT ALL LOANS ARE THE SAME: Discover which financing sources are the best fit for your investment.
THE FANNIE & FREDDIE FACTOR: Learn why the financing options available make multifamily the best asset class in real estate.
FINANCING DRIVES RETURNS: The loan funds 75% to 80% of your investment and can make or break your deal.

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Tuesday, February 26 6PM Pacific
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What You Will Learn:
- The three most common loan sources for multifamily investing and when and why to finance with these sources
- The BEST financing source for new multifamily investors and how to qualify for financing with this source.
- Which markets qualify for the lowest pricing and highest loan proceeds.
- How to obtain loan terms BEFORE you submit your offer on property.
- The timeline for closing your loan – from when you receive the Offering Memorandum from the listing broker to funding.

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Tuesday, February 26 6PM Pacific
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MEET OUR PRESENTER:

John Brickson is based in Dallas, TX and has more than seven years of experience in commercial real estate financing and investing. In his current role with Old Capital, John is actively involved in financing commercial real estate assets in Texas and across the country for both new and experienced investors.

John has experience working with a variety of Commercial Real Estate lenders, including banks, life companies, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, debt funds, and CMBS conduit lenders. Prior to joining Old Capital in February of 2018, John was based in Dallas and originated new commercial real estate debt investments at two different national real estate funds.

John began his career in commercial real estate financing at BMO Harris Bank in Chicago, where he completed the Bank’s formal credit training program. Originally from Kansas City, John earned a B.A in Economics from DePauw University.

Post: Multifamily Show and Tell Workshop

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

Join Neal Bawa for 60 minutes of the most eye opening (and potentially lucrative) real estate learning of your life.

THE "DOUBLE IN 5" METHOD
Discover how multifamily experts consistently double investor money in 5 years, and leverage their approach for your own investments.

LOCATION MASTERY
Real-time location analysis. Thousands of students have been amazed by the elegance and simplicity of Neal's city and neighborhood picking method.

PERSUASIVE FUND RAISING
The most influential charts and stats to show investors, proving the investment is lucrative (and have them asking to give you money before you even ask.)

Please check the schedule of the event below on 3 locations:

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:30 PM PST
Recreation Park 18 Golf Course - 5001 Deukmejian Drive Long Beach, CA
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019 6:30 PM PST
Four Points Sheraton - 5115 Hopyard Rd Pleasanton, CA
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Saturday, March 9, 2019 11:15 AM PST
Panera Bread - 1706 Oakland Rd San Jose, CA
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WHAT THE WORKSHOP WILL BE LIKE
- Follow along as Neal performs a simple series of high speed web demos that will allow you to become an expert on ANY city or ANY neighborhood in the U.S. in just 60 minutes flat.

- Neal will take you on a fascinating and eye opening map-driven journey through the U.S. where you will learn how to use critical metrics like household income, poverty level, and unemployment levels to select cities and neighborhoods, in a graphical, simple to use way.

- Watch in amazement as Neal shows you the path of progress as it flows like a river through a city, visually identifying the best investment locations.

- By the end of the workshop, you will be able to pull up any city in the U.S., and confidently pick the fast growing portions of the city, point out the path of progress, and outline the zero-growth (and negative growth) areas of the city.

- All demos will be performed using free tools that you can access without a subscription.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT NEAL'S TRAINING

"Neal's presentations are fantastic, always extremely informative, detailed and well organized. He is always happy to share his knowledge and great tips with group members and this is very helpful" - Peter B

"Neal's presentation was filled with invaluable information that is not readily available to the average investor. Many many hours of research must have gone into this presentation! Thank you guys for sharing it with me!!”
- Carlos Molina

"Super Meetup event. Neal is an expert in real estate and rentals. He is the best teacher I have met in the last 3 decades and he is willing to share his knowledge to all attendees, including some potential competitors down the road. Thank you, Neal” - Eugene Sussli

Post: Evaluating Multifamily Properties: Reading Financials & Pitfalls

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

Join us online as we show you behind the scenes our investment property selection process. We will go through the stages involved in assessing a property, the questions that we ask, the assumptions we make, and how they influence the property analysis process.

During This Live Webinar, You Will Learn
~ 4 important metrics you need to know when evaluating a property and what values to look for
~ The first "make or break" filters to analyze a deal, so you don't waste time and resources
~ The "Holy Trinity" - what it is and why it's important
~ 5 specific things you must look for in an operating memorandum
~ Operating memorandum information to be cautious about, and validate externally
~ 3 costly but common pitfalls to avoid

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Tuesday, February 12th 6PM Pacific
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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If you want a proven system for buying multifamily properties, then this live training is for you!

You Will Discover:

Prefacing an Assessment: Identifying your goals
Reading the Property Package: Keywords to watch out for
Vacancies: Understanding economic vacancies vs physical vacancies.
Avoiding Surprise Expenses: Asking the right questions can save hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Team: Resources and partners you need on your team.
Numbers: The nitty, the gritty, numbers game.
Understanding Value-Add: The different types of value adds, costs vs returns
Capital Stack: financing and assumptions
Assessing Returns: Tying in with your goals


Meet our presenter:

Anna Myers
Director, Acquisitions
Grocapitus Investments

Anna works very closely with Neal to underwrite properties and make offers for Neal’s clients. Her background as a software developer gives her a distinct edge when it comes to data-rich financial analysis. She is a graduate of Neal’s Apartment Magic boot camp.

Important: This is a live virtual online event. You only have one chance to join us LIVE. Don’t miss it!

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Tuesday, February 12th 6PM Pacific
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Post: Massive Value-Add Multifamily Investment Opportunity

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

We are super excited to present you with our latest value-add multifamily investment opportunity, Arbor Villas, with projected average annual returns of 20.5% and average cash-on-cash returns of 10.58%.


This property is exactly what we look for in a tremendous value-add play. It is under-performing due to poor management, deferred maintenance, and dated interiors, yet big ticket items such as roofs and pools are in great shape. Finding a property like this today is like finding a needle in a haystack.

But what really sets this investment apart is our team's innovative renovation and leasing process which is a perfect fit for this property.

Having engineered and optimized every step of the renovation and leasing process in a truly revolutionary way to minimize costs and maximize net operating income without sacrificing quality. This process is brilliant!

The resulting units are truly stunning, giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace, and making them super easy to lease even with above average rent rates.

The overall plan for the opportunity is to implement innovative and efficient interior and exterior renovations, substantially improve the curb appeal of the property, and re-position the asset from its current Class-C ranking up to a solid Class-B in line with the desirable sub-market/location.

Signup for the the investor call to discover exactly how we reduce redevelopment costs 30% or more to boost investor returns.

Note: This project is for ACCREDITED Investors only.

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Register for the online investor information session:
Tomorrow, February 7th
6:00 Pacific | 7:00 Mountain
8:00 Central | 9:00 Eastern
CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT
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We love, love, love the value-add play for this investment, and we also love it's location in a strong sub-market in an up-and-coming metro.

Not only does this metro have numerous top rankings, such as #3 for rent growth, but it is ranked the 2nd best small american city, and it is in the top 5 for best cities for millennials.

High-quality jobs are nearby with many large employers in various industries.

The best part is there is a low supply of apartments, and there is very little planned or new construction of market-rate apartments, so high rent growth is expected to continue.

It really doesn't get much better than this...
With the super high projected investor returns and unique value-add approach to this opportunity we are expecting very high demand and will be receiving commitments on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our last 4 projects sold out almost immediately so please be prepared to act quickly if you have any interest in this project.

In the information session not only will you hear the captivating story of how our exceptional renovation process reduces costs by over 30%, we will also reveal all the essential details on this investment opportunity:

- An intro to the management team
- How we select markets, and why we love this specific market so much
- How we selected this property
- The metro and how it ranks against other metros
- The all-important neighborhood factors
- The property... critical insights into why it has so much potential
- A fascinating case study about an apt. building, same age, same metro, that we completely turned around
- Detailed financials - assumptions, loans, splits, returns, ...
- Minimum investment amount and time frame

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Register for the online investor information session:
Tomorrow, February 7th
6:00 Pacific | 7:00 Mountain
8:00 Central | 9:00 Eastern
CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT
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Note: This project is for ACCREDITED Investors only.

See you there!!!

Sincerely,
Neal, Anna & The Grocapitus Team

Post: Multifamily Fundamentals - Awesome Introduction to Apartments

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

Join me for an eye-opening, jaw dropping, fact-based presentation as I expose the harsh reality typical investors will likely face in the near future. Then we'll dive into the wonderful world of multifamily where you'll discover how actively or passively investing in apartment buildings could be a game changer for you.

The Multifamily Fundamentals is, unquestionably, the best place to start their apartment investing journey. This is NOT your average boring sales pitchy seminar. This POWERHOUSE training is all content, no fluff. Expect to be entertained and educated. Expect many 'wow' moments. Expect to say "this is how all seminars should be". The Multifamily Fundamentals will give you the foundation you need to develop your multifamily skills.

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When: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM PST
Where: Harry's Hofbrau 1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS ACCELERATED HOUR OF MULTIFAMILY TRAINING:

- The pros and cons of single family vs multifamily (and which is best for you)
- Macroeconomic trends and whether it is a good time to buy multifamily (including a huge mega-factor trend no one is talking about)
- The best way to buy high cash flowing apartment buildings without putting millions down
- How a small increase of $25 in rent increases your net worth by $750,000
- Simple steps for identifying emerging metros and confidently buying quality apartment complexes (including whether to invest in CA)
- Important lessons and strategies learned by purchasing over 1,000 units in 7 states with a value over $70 million
- How much cashflow and appreciation you should expect, and how much (or little) of your time is required
- A step-by-step walk through of the lifecycle of a multifamily project, from beginning to end, with valuable tips for each phase
- The risk to your financial future of only investing in traditional investments such as stocks and bonds, and what you must do to get ahead

"Wow! The thoroughness of the presentation was exceptional. Regardless of where you ae in your real estate investing career, you would have learned something at this presentation. I left knowing how to better analyze markets, which will leave me making smarter and more profitable investments! Thank you." - Leslie Plettner



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When: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM PST
Where: Harry's Hofbrau 1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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Meet your Presenter:

Anna Myers works very closely with Neal to underwrite properties and make offers for Neal’s clients. Her background as a software developer gives her a distinct edge when it comes to data-rich financial analysis. She is a graduate of Neal’s Apartment Magic boot camp.

Post: Opportunity Zones: Unprecedented New Real Estate Tax Strategy

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

Join popular presenter and multifamily expert Neal Bawa for 60+ minutes of eye opening real estate learning.


WHAT IT IS
An eye-opening, research driven look at one of the best tax deductions for real estate investors ever. This tremendous new tax incentive is paving the way for gigantic profits for savvy investors.

HOW INVESTORS BENEFIT
If you are facing capital gains of any kind (stocks, business sale, or real estate) we'll show you how this new tax law can help you defer, and in some cases completely erase, federal taxes... legally.

WHAT AREAS QUALIFY
The size of the opportunity zones is absolutely enormous. In fact, we are already investing in some of the designated areas because they are attrative even without the huge tax incentives.

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Monday, February 4th, 6PM PST
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***Can't attend live? No worries! Sign up and get the video replay via email.***

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
~ The in's and out's of this relatively obscure tax incentive hidden in the tax reform package, and the recent change that is causing it to take off.
~ How you can legally pay absolutely ZERO federal capital gains taxes when you take advantage of this huge tax incentive designed to encourage investment in specific communities.
~ Best strategies for unlocking maximum tax savings for real estate investors and apartment syndicators.
~ How you can sell highly appreciated properties in high price areas, and exchange them tax-deferred for high-income properties.

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Monday, February 4th, 6PM PST
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Meet Our Presenter:

NEAL BAWA
Founder and CEO, MultifamilyU

Neal owns and manages an extensive real estate single family and multifamily portfolio in 7 U.S. States. Neal often speaks at Multifamily events, IRA events & meetups across the country. Nearly 2,000 students attend his multifamily seminar series each year and hundreds attend his Multifamily boot camps. He is the co-founder of the largest Multifamily Investing Meetup in the U.S. (BAMF), with 3000 members. He leads the company and is driving the syndication and acquisition of multifamily properties. Neal's past experience includes 17 years of revenue (P&L) experience as the senior-most executive in a California education company with over 350 employees and $40MM in revenue.

Neal is a backyard tomato farmer and a protein diet health nut. He believes in positivity and Karma, is passionate about cricket and about the enormous potential of self-driving electric vehicles to solve the global climate crisis.

***Can't attend live? No worries! Sign up and get the video replay via email.***

Post: BEST EVER Conference – Feb. 22 & 23, 2019 in Denver, Colorado

Neal Bawa
Pro Member
Posted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Fremont, CA
  • Posts 122
  • Votes 104

Hello Best Ever team,

Super delighted to attend and to be on a panel representing student housing. I am an apartment syndicator and equity partner, 1800 units, $150 million portfolio. Looking for experienced operating partners who have properties in contract in strong growth markets. Also love networking in general. 

What would you like to learn about student housing? I will be sharing some forward looking forecasts, and some of the areas where student housing strongly differs from Multifamily housing.