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All Forum Posts by: Olu Efunwoye

Olu Efunwoye has started 8 posts and replied 61 times.

Post: Just closed THREE cash out refinances on three of our Multifamily rentals!

Olu EfunwoyePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Springdale, MD
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 24
Quote from @Jay Hinrichs:

good work..  if thats what you want is debt.

keep in mind refi proceeds are NOT tax free.. they are tax deferred newbies reading this might not know that.

Hands on is great way to safeguard your investments. 

I am confused. how is cash-out refinance proceed tax deferred. Can you clarify that please?

Is there a change in the tax code that the general public is not aware or is there some old rules somewhere? Even the blog post below agrees that cash-out proceeds are not taxable income.

https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/cash-out-refinance-tax-im...

Post: 12 Units apartment building in Martinsville, VA

Olu EfunwoyePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Springdale, MD
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 24

Needs some general thoughts and inputs on this deal: 

12-unit apartment all 1Bed/1Bath, 2 buildings (within the same complex), built 1965 and 1974, listed in April 2024, listing shows it is 100% occupied, but found some recent listing for rent for some of the units for $595/month. 

Actual T12 goes thus: income $54,930, operating expenses $22,305 and NOI $32,625 as listed. With this T12 I am suspecting the apartment wasn't fully occupied in the preceeding 12 months, hence the low rental income.

I am very concerned with over 40% operating expense. Although the broker is claiming it is under-rent and a pro-forma NOI can be as high as

$52,883. Asking price is $699k

At 75% LTV in today's current rate scenario, this yields a negative cashflow. What are your general thoughts about tackling this deal?

Thanks

Post: Knob & Tube Wiring 🔌 💡

Olu EfunwoyePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Springdale, MD
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 24
Quote from @Max Ferguson:

Push out inspection objection (or whatever you call it in your state) and get an electrician in there for a full quote. Could be an absolutely gigantic cost and ruin the deal for you, or could be small. Ask for that off the purchase price or however you see fit, or kill the contract. Appraisal will not flag that, but the inspection will. 

Good luck and let us know what you decide!


 I agree, the appraisal will not flag that as this is outside of their scope. If inspection does not flag it then there is something wrong with that report. I'd say get an electrician there asap and factor the cost of re-wiring into the re-negotiation.

Post: HELP!!! - I found 2 off-market apartment complex deals

Olu EfunwoyePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Springdale, MD
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 24
Quote from @Andres Garcia:

This might be a workable scenario for me.

Lack of experience would not kill this deal for us but it would depend on a few things.

Usually the biggest challenge for newer investors is in the amount of equity you have available to infuse into the project.

You need to have a cash down payment to secure financing.

With 25% Down you would be in a multiple financing offer situation where we're just fighting to get best deal possible and batting off Wholesale Account Execs left and right. We could overcome just about any challenge and still secure funding.

With 20% down you would have a variety of solid options but some lenders would turn down the deal... which is fine, you only need one loan.

With 15% Down you have an outside chance. The seller would like have to carry back 5% - 10% and it would be unlikely to work for the property that is 68% occupied because the DSCR would probably not support an 85% LTV loan, unless you are getting an absolutely screaming deal.

Do the 140 units need rehab? This property may not be quite ready for permanent financing. I do have a Commercial Fix and Flip Program that will provide cash for the acquisition and to Rehab the property.

Once it's stabilize we can secure Permanent Financing and take out the bridge loan.

Multifamily has, by far, the most interest in CRE Financing world, if it's a good enough deal we can get you the financing but I refuse to make bogus promises about what is and is not possible.

If you DO NOT have the cash to put down on the property there a few creative financing avenues which may be possible if you have a motivated seller that is willing to work with you on terms.

The 68% occupied property would be most fit for creative financing because there is clearly something going on there with the current owner.

You can look at a master lease with an option to buy or doing a wrap combined with a seller second... the only thing is that the seller is highly unlikely to accept those scenarios.

Now... there is one "highly unlikely to happen" scenario where you could technically get 100% financing but, again, the seller would have to be out of his mind to say yes.

It entails a Hard Money FIRST MORTGAGE of less than 50% of the "Quick Sale" value as determine by a BPO... this would serve as your down payment. The seller would have to carry a very large second mortgage and this point will stop many deals in its tracks... but it's not impossible and it would definitely work if you can get the seller to agree to carry a large second.

The other high LTV scenario would also involve a hard money lender and instead of cash we can cross collateralize with other real estate you own assuming there is sufficient equity in said holdings.

The challenge in this scenario would be the cost of the hard money... it may be workable on the 140 units, assuming you are getting a good enough deal on place. The reason it may work is because as you lease the property up the value will increase making it possible to refi into a Perm Loan after the property is stabilized.

I don't know if this is what you want to hear, but it is the truth and that is what you'll always get from me.

I love talking shop, you can reach out anytime and we can discuss the scenario and your qualifications and I'll give you the real deal on what is and is not possible.


 This is a very detailed response. I will be in touch soon.

Post: How Do You Define Cap Ex

Olu EfunwoyePosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Springdale, MD
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 24
Quote from @Zach Knoll:

As a property investor or manager, it's crucial to grasp the concept of capital expenditures (CapEx) in multi-family properties. CapEx refers to significant investments made to maintain, improve, or upgrade a property over its lifespan. In the multi-family sector, these expenditures can vary but typically include:

1. **Roof Repairs/Replacement**: Ensuring the integrity of the building's roof is vital for tenant comfort and property value.

2. **HVAC Systems**: Upgrading or replacing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems improves energy efficiency and tenant satisfaction.

3. **Exterior Renovations**: Enhancing curb appeal through landscaping, painting, or facade repairs attracts tenants and maintains property value.

4. **Interior Renovations**: Upgrading kitchens, bathrooms, or flooring can justify higher rents and attract quality tenants.

5. **Common Area Maintenance**: Keeping common areas like lobbies, hallways, and recreational spaces well-maintained is essential for tenant retention.

6. **Safety Upgrades**: Installing security systems, fire alarms, or sprinkler systems ensures tenant safety and compliance with regulations.

Understanding and budgeting for these capital expenditures is crucial for long-term success in multi-family property investment. It's not just about maintaining the property; it's about enhancing its value and providing a better living experience for tenants. #RealEstateInvesting #MultiFamilyProperties #PropertyManagement #CapitalExpenditures


     I agree with #1, 2, 4, and partially #6. I don't think #3 and #5 qualifies as "capital" expenditure at all. Those should fall under routine maintenance. For #6, when it comes to alarms, i.e. smoke detector, for example, those should be routinely maintained and not wait under a "capital" expense is needed on them. Just my thoughts.

    Post: Cap rates in determining MF property value

    Olu EfunwoyePosted
    • Rental Property Investor
    • Springdale, MD
    • Posts 65
    • Votes 24

    I understand the concept of the Cap rate as a factor in the asking price and NOI. But I still need to understand how the cap rate can be justifiably fair. How can I safely put a cap rate just based on my asking price and NOI?

    I understand the equation for asking for the price is NOI/cap rate. While NOI is a given number that can be derived easily, how is the cap rate derived? I have seen some rely on cap rates based on community/area, but how safe is that for both the buyer and the seller in agreeing on the sale price? What is the function of age, structural defects, community, population, etc. on the cap rate?

    Post: New to MF investment, coach wants 50/50 profit split. Should I do it?

    Olu EfunwoyePosted
    • Rental Property Investor
    • Springdale, MD
    • Posts 65
    • Votes 24

    Thank you everyone for your thoughtful contributions. The sales guy almost got it, but my wife repeatedly said no and same is everyone here. I later found out that when I declined their protege program, they tried to sell me a "pre-protege" program, which is basically wholesaling for $1k. I realize that they were just trying to sell me something at all cost and been chasing me with phone calls/text messages.

    On that note, I wouldn't mind to have someone more experienced than I am to run my deals through and pick their brains from time to time. By the way, I posted my first potential MF deal here, if you want to take a look: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/432/topics/1188181-12-u...

    Thanks again for the contributions.

    Post: 12 units apartment deal in Virginia

    Olu EfunwoyePosted
    • Rental Property Investor
    • Springdale, MD
    • Posts 65
    • Votes 24

    I have a deal I am currently looking at in Chesapeake Virginia, and I would love your thoughts on this:

    12 units 1bed/1bath apartment built in 1912 (renovated in 2018). 9536 SF, the asking price is $995,000 at 8.07% cap rate with a NOI of $80,106. The broker is also the property management company, and they believe there is some room for a rent increase. The owners are out of state, and they are selling to move to a bigger deal. The property has been on the market for over a year. According to the broker, the current loan is assumable (the rate is 3.35% or so), but he isn't sure how that works. The sellers may also be open to carrying a portion of the mortgage.

    Questions for the BP family are: is this a good deal? The broker has sent the rent roll (in the form of a P&L showing what comes in for each unit and a breakdown of the expenses). How can I negotiate a lower asking price? What are the questions I should be asking? I plan to travel down there next weekend (about 3.5 hours away), so I am gathering all the necessary info.

    If I did cashout refi on my current property, i can pull out $155k towards this but will be left with an additional 45k or so if doing 80 LTV, which is why I am leaning toward seller carry a second mortgage.

    Lenders out there, now you have my deal, can you do it? Let's talk.

    Post: Need to pull out equity to fund the next deal

    Olu EfunwoyePosted
    • Rental Property Investor
    • Springdale, MD
    • Posts 65
    • Votes 24
    Quote from @Cassidy Burns:

    The very important question, is the property a property that you want to own for the foreseeable future? If the answer is yes, I would suggest the HELOC.

    If the answer is NO, then sell and execute a 1031 exchange into the next asset. 

    Good luck! 

    I have held it for almost 14 years and I would like to hold it for the foreseeable future.

    Post: New to MF investment, coach wants 50/50 profit split. Should I do it?

    Olu EfunwoyePosted
    • Rental Property Investor
    • Springdale, MD
    • Posts 65
    • Votes 24
    Quote from @Joe S.:

    Several things come to mind.
    1. The mentor is wanting you to focus on the split instead of the high entrance fee.

    2. The mentor wants you to assume that you will be getting a lot of work out of them for such a percentage.


    Yes, both summary points are accurate.