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All Forum Posts by: Rob Birch

Rob Birch has started 3 posts and replied 16 times.

Post: Reasons why syndication fails: stories

Rob BirchPosted
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Quote from @Taylor L.:
Quote from @Rob Birch:

I'm just adding my two cents here in light of the recent downturns in the market with the increasing interest rates.  The three syndications I am in right now, two are doing okay and the the other is doing great. 

The two  multifamily deals I am in are having a cash crunch from their bridge debt due to rates, and will need to raise funds to remain solvent if and when they get fixed debt. They are in great markets (Houston & Austin) and the operators are doing a great job getting occupancy into the 95% range so there is potential to refinance out in 90 days. It's just a little nerve wrecking because I lived through 2008 and I'm somewhat shocked that neither syndication didn't buy extended rate caps. Glad they did buy the shorrt term rate caps. Each deal is expected to be held for 5 years.

The last syndication I am in is a homerun. It's a land development deal in Mustang Ridge near Austin. It is doing well, the city is giving us great work when it comes to utilities. The interest rate on the debt is mostly fixed it seems. The great thing is the exit is in three years. 


 Thanks for sharing Rob. What were the original debt terms on the deals that are struggling?


Taylor, I can't disclose too much specifically, other than that they are two interest only loans due within three to four years for $30M due to confidentiality. Both are doing capital calls and both seem to be very well run. 

Post: Reasons why syndication fails: stories

Rob BirchPosted
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I'm just adding my two cents here in light of the recent downturns in the market with the increasing interest rates.  The three syndications I am in right now, two are doing okay and the the other is doing great. 

The two  multifamily deals I am in are having a cash crunch from their bridge debt due to rates, and will need to raise funds to remain solvent if and when they get fixed debt. They are in great markets (Houston & Austin) and the operators are doing a great job getting occupancy into the 95% range so there is potential to refinance out in 90 days. It's just a little nerve wrecking because I lived through 2008 and I'm somewhat shocked that neither syndication didn't buy extended rate caps. Glad they did buy the shorrt term rate caps. Each deal is expected to be held for 5 years.

The last syndication I am in is a homerun. It's a land development deal in Mustang Ridge near Austin. It is doing well, the city is giving us great work when it comes to utilities. The interest rate on the debt is mostly fixed it seems. The great thing is the exit is in three years. 

Post: Xeriscape Multifamily ROI

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Thanks for the info Matt! I don't know about the water usage but there are few green lawns maybe an an acre or two.

Post: Xeriscape Multifamily ROI

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I'm looking at buying a multifamily complex in Robstown, Texas and doing xeriscape to increase the ROI. What have you all tried in this space?

@Kevin McGovern & posters...if you all are pissed about this...run for office. Austin Energy is a government agency. It's not TXU.

Government tends to be very inefficient...exhibit A in Austin Energy.

Also please DMing any deals in the Austin-area. 

Post: Buy Your Home from Yourself

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I was wondering what is the most tax-efficient way to transfer money from your 401k to yourself in the present if you have a large balance. I was thinking of buying a house with my 401k and then selling it to myself at a loss to my 401k using Quest IRA. Could that be done? Why or why not?