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All Forum Posts by: Ronald Rohde

Ronald Rohde has started 17 posts and replied 4955 times.

Post: 10 Year Treasury Keeps Going UP!

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wow, surprised to hear you sell so much! I sold 1/8 of my properties, similar motivations, but I think overall Trump will be good for real estate

Post: Needing Advice on Commercial Project

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Quote from @Melissa Odom:

@Ronald Rohde

Thank you for your response.  The current rents are really low because the tenants are responsible for doing any and all repairs on their buildings (which in my opinion contributes to the poor condition of the buildings).  So, I don't think they would be able to stay.

There is currently no loan on the property.  I am thinking construction loan, but how to pay for it while the construction is going on is a different story.  


 You need to review your lease. tenant may be responsible for interior, but common areas and building facade should be LL.

what is the current rate? There is only one listing on market for $24/ft. If you hit that, what would your new NOI be? could it service the debt on $1m?

During construction you'd have minimal payments, either IO or accrued. Or taken in escrow.

Free and clear you have an asset, you need to answer some numbers, before you make a decision.

Post: Connecting with Canadian Investors Buying Properties in USA

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Quote from @Bob Judge:

@Ronald Rohde 

Thank you for the response. I'm interested in understanding how the LP structure works for foreign investors. Specifically:

1. What are the key benefits of investing as an LP compared to direct ownership?

2. What is the typical minimum investment requirement?

3. Are there any tax implications or considerations for Canadian investors investing in the U.S. through an LP?

4. What does the process look like from start to finish?

Looking forward to your guidance.


 1. Ill defer to canadian tax experts

2. $50k

3.Yes

4. Find a sponsor, reach out, tell them you're Canadian, they approve, review and sign LP docs, wire funds. Sit back and collect checks *(or no checks).

Post: SEC registration and exemptions

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Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella:
Quote from @Anthony Klemm:

Newbie here with some questions...

I've been reading a bit about syndications and how they function as a whole. I understand that they operate in real estate under one of a few exemptions from registering as a security with the SEC. However, as curiosity prodded, I looked into the degree that it is prohibitively expensive to consider just filing as a security anyway, irrespective of the pros and cons.

Basically, I searched for "what are the costs for registering a security with the SEC" as well as "what are the costs for registering a syndication as a security with the SEC"

Most the results produced explained something to the extent that the fee was about 150 bucks per million offered, without any other information on what would validate the explanation that filing a syndication as a security is prohibitively expensive. My assumption is that this means that in order to raise 50 million as a security, the fee for said shares would be just 7500 dollars. I couldn't really find much else in my search. What exactly is it that I am missing from my search? What about my search is producing such limited information? What other costs are actually there that aren't coming up in my search that don't exist when simply filing for exemption?

Is it not so much the fee for filing that makes it prohibitive but that the equity offered rules out the viability of being a GP in a registered security this way? 


The filing fees with the SEC are usually minimal, as you’ve found. The real prohibitive costs come from the legal, compliance, and reporting requirements of registering a security. These include drafting offering documents, adhering to ongoing disclosure rules, and audits, which can easily run tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. That’s why many syndicators rely on exemptions like Reg D (506(b) or 506(c))—it’s not about the filing fee, but avoiding the regulatory burden and costs of full SEC registration. If you're serious about this, it's probably time to reach out to an attorney for more nuanced advice.
Thanks for the reply Dominic. It makes sense now seeing that its more about ongoing duties after registration.

Were I in a position to pursue syndication, I would certainly follow your advice and seek an attorney. For the moment though, I am just trying to gain a more robust understanding of all things real estate that I could reasonably see in my future.

Look at the application, start pricing third party flat fee services for each step. Whats the benefit to registering? REIT? Non traded public REIT?

Post: Needing Advice on Commercial Project

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Quote from @Melissa Odom:

@Ryan Kelly Thank you for the response.  I had not thought of that since I am not buying or selling anything.  Do they charge a fee since there is no commission on their end?  


 Melissa, I think you're in the right area. You're asking all the correct questions. You need answers before you can calculate the return. 

A broker may or may not charge, if they do it may be $1,500. You need to know exit rents if you renovate. Would your existing tenants stomach that much of an increase?

Your best option would be to refinance your loan (if any) and get a construction loan for the improvements. Please review anything before signing agreements!

Post: How did YOU get into your first commercial multifamily deal?

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I started in residential, had 6 units. Sold everything to pivot into industrial. I did an "LP" type small investment $200k. Then bought my own deal the following year 37.7k sq ft warehouse on 4 acres in Plano.

Been buying industrial for last 6 years.

I think your plan is right, I'm a big proponent of joint venturing on commercial deals. Extra set of eyes, second opinion and diversity of your own investments

Post: Connecting with Canadian Investors Buying Properties in USA

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Hi Bob, We work a lot with foreign investors. As an LP, its much simpler than a direct investment.

What specific questions do you have?

Post: 10 Year Treasury Keeps Going UP!

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Quote from @John McKee:

I'm done buying inflated NNN rents at 6-7% caps. Mortgage notes at 12% with no headaches are the way to go.


 Non performing asset? Foreclosure? 

Post: Commercial Real Estate - Franchise (Owner Occupied) Seeking Financing

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Since this is a real estate forum, I'd just clarify what someone could buy the real estate for and what your lease terms would be.

How many sq ft? free standing subway?

Post: Any active self-storage investors looking for off-market deals in TX?

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You want money or deals?