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All Forum Posts by: Percy N.

Percy N. has started 23 posts and replied 1996 times.

Post: ITS THE WEEKEND NO EXCUSES.

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900

Goes with my observation that at 9am most of the cars in the office building's parking lot belong to employees and owners of the companies. After 5-6pm only a handful of cars remain and wanna guess whose cars those are? 

My agenda for this weekend is to review draft docs on a 244-unit Multifamily opportunity and PPM docs for a $50mm fund we are raising so that I can get them back to the attorneys by Monday so that we can close before the end of the year.

Post: To sell to scale or to build capital/equity to scale

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900

@Stephen Jones, first, congratulations on your success thus far!

Where are these properties located? Are you and your wife 100% owners (gives you more flexibility).

In addition to the 1031 option, there is a 453/453a Different option if you want to sell.

If you want to continue to operate the existing properties and scale, maybe look into an "invest in kind" to a fund.

Post: Contractor looking to get into apartment buildings

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900

@Nick Russo there are Meetups and REIA meetings in the Philly area you can attend.

We are owner/operators of multifamily but our properties are outside of Philly.

If you have some general questions, you can send me a message.

Post: HELP! Utilities not separated in this apartment building

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900

@Jennifer T. check local laws first and if allowed, you can bill utilities back to the residents based on a percentage of their square footage, number of residents, etc or a flat fee based on their floor plan type. Some localities do not allow the flat fee especially if you go over the utility expense.

There are also companies who will do the monthly calculations and billing for you but that may only be worth it if the complex is over 100 units.

Have you checked with the utility company to see if they can give you as flat monthly cost for electric?

Post: Capital Raising Tips and Challenges

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900
Quote from @Kwame Searcy:

@Percy N. honestly it was a bit of inexperience on my part. Initially I had fully confidence that I had the time and network, however it wasn't until I started having serious conversations about putting money up that people either backed out or didn't have the money. I had been working on building my network previously for about 4 months, however I didn't realize that it was a numbers game. To add to the complexity I did find partners to help me raise capital, however due to interest rates our deal kept getting re-traded requiring us to put up more capital than we originally anticipated. Also the deal isn't a huge deal (32 units).


 Understand. This is a tough time to be raising funds. Were you able to terminate the PSA without much harm (or assign it to someone)? Talk to the broker and seller and explain that the capital markets are crazy and that investors are nervous. Ask for more time at the very least.

Post: Delinquencny coverage funds sent to previous PM and cashed

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900

@Alex Khodnev, as @Brian Adams stated, this scenario is typically covered in the PSA under funds received post-closing. We even added a clause specifically for rental assistance programs.

If nothing else, have your attorney draft a letter and send it to the seller.

Post: Capital Raising Tips and Challenges

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900

@Kwame Searcy if your network is limited, I am curious what made you go down the 506(b) route vs the 506(c) route?

With 506(c) you could at least advertise the deal and attract accredited investors and not rely on an existing relationship.

Post: Cap Rates for Huntsville Multi-Family?

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900

What size? Assuming 100+ units.

It's a bit tricky right now as everything seems to be in flux in the last 30 days but I would say

Class A - Sub 4 to 4.5

Class B - 4.5 to 5

Class C - 5 to 6

Post: How to trust new syndicate

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900

In doing a TIC, it is not only the "sponsor" you need to be well acquainted with but all the other Tenants in Common, otherwise, they could derail the deal (unless you or someone else is in control via a master lease or co-tenancy agreement).

Why is he doing a TIC structure? Is it because of 1031?

Why are you looking to invest if the return is similar to other deals?

Post: Is Philadelphia a good place to buy a rental for the long term?

Percy N.Posted
  • Developer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2,067
  • Votes 900

@Vashist D. it all depends. 

What are the goals for your investment?

Are you looking for cash on cash or appreciation?

How actively do you want to manage the property?

Philly is very neighborhood specific, so take your time to get to know the areas.