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| Finding commercial short sales | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Brian, What are some ways to locate commercial short sales? I have an investor with a large pool ...
A: Helllo Mark; At this time there is a massive shoe about to be dropped in the commercial market not ...
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| New Construction Investors | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I'm interested in starting my own business a daycare - and it requires building and land ...
A: I am guessing you are not going the franchise route like Kindercare, Goddard school or others. You ...
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| Real Estate Investing | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am getting into real estate and I want to start pooling funds together to purchase an investment ...
A: Yes there are rules you will need to follow (ask your attorney) in order to raise money you will ...
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| Thinking | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I never owned property before. I just have been using master card for over 15 years. I know I have ...
A: Congratulations Karam; You are thinking in the right direction as to get your finances in order ...
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| buss VS comm'l lending | 5/15/2009 |
Q: brian, can you please answer a few questions....??? what is the difference between buss loans & ...
A: Business loans are usually from your local bank. The loan is based on your experience, credit, and ...
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| 100% seller financing | 5/13/2009 |
Q: brian, we need a miracle. we are looking for 100% seller financing in ny. for an income producing ...
A: You are truly looking for a miracle. That market has dried up a while ago. There are still ...
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| New Home | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have a question regarding the purchase of a house 5years ago. My father, who was unaware of the ...
A: 5 years is a long time. I am not sure what can be done at this point. I would assume your father ...
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| Durante Parks | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Brian, I've been looking at Durante Parks websites actually i've been looking to invest in ...
A: Yes Durante is for real from my personal experience. As mentioned He is a friend but please make ...
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| Career | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My name is Rashad and I'm actively pursuing a career in commercial real estate. I’m in the process ...
A: Congratulations on your career choice you have selected an exciting opportunity. As to where to ...
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| Start-up not-for-profit residential development | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Background: I am studying ways to start-up and fund a not-for-profit residential development company ...
A: Your question is a bit out of my expertise. You have a very worthy cause and I am sure there would ...
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| need help | 3/4/2009 |
Q: my husband & i are VERY interested in buying multifamily and apt bldgs, but don't see how it turns a ...
A: New York is a very tough market. What you need to be looking at is Bank REO's, or Foreclosures. ...
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| Commercial Multifamily Real Estate Novice seeking a Mentor | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Could you recommend a mentor who is willing to assist and profit (equity and cashflow from ...
A: There are two whom I know personally and can call friends Durante Parks, and Ken Van liew. Durante ...
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| muti-family help | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I'm looking into being a landlord, i own a good business but want to move into the rental market. my ...
A: This is the problem that happens in the residential market. In the true commercial arena the ...
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| sELLING PRIME COMMERICAL PROPERTY | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Brian, We are from the Tourist/olympic community of Lake Placid, NY Through a set of circumstances ...
A: Congratulations on your good fortune David. The first place I would begin would be to check the ...
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| comm'l RE for profits | 1/1/2009 |
Q: can you help us to decide what are the pros & cons between... flipping homes, multifamily apartment ...
A: Darlene Well where do I begin on this one. Flipping homes is a good place to start it is a bit ...
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| im looking to lease commercial property | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have 5 achers of commercial land in Claredon county S.C. along highway 521. Im looking to lease ...
A: Your first step would be to find out what the property is zoned for (what can you build on the ...
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| How to purchase larger multi family properties | 11/24/2008 |
Q: A brief view of who I am. I live near Buffalo NY with my wife of 25 years. About 6 years ago we ...
A: Congratulations on you success you have done well. I am not sure I know what your question is but ...
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| SMALL RETAIL CENTER | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I live in Houston,Tx and would like to invest in a small shopping strip to lease out to three on ...
A: Katrina; I am sorry for the delay I have been away for a funeral. To answer your question. One ...
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| commercial rent | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Sir, can you help me to know how to determine what rent is reasonable for a commercial property? It ...
A: As with any real estate the market will determine what is reasonable. For example a store on Times ...
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| Commercial Leasing - Convenient Store | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have about 4 years of lease left and the business has been down almost more than 50% .... I like ...
A: I am sorry for your position this is happening all across the country. The main question is what ...
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| breaking lease | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I'm on the board of a nonprofit agency that depends solely on donations. We have an office in ...
A: I am sorry for the delay Don; To answer your question the best avenue which I am sure you have ...
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| Purchasing Bare Land | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I am interested in learning if one can make money in real estate by just buying land in different ...
A: Purchasing land is a very good way to profit. The most important item to understand is the zoning ...
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| real estate development | 8/28/2008 |
Q: When someone is in charge of development and acquisitions for a real estate organization, are they ...
A: Usually development and acquisitions is just that the analysis of the project for proper zoning, ...
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| Apartment bundles | 8/27/2008 |
Q: When banks foreclose on apartment buildings, do they sell those assets as part of REO bundles? How ...
A: Go down to the main bank and ask around. Take the manger out to lunch create a relationship with ...
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| Apartment bundles | 8/22/2008 |
Q: When banks foreclose on apartment buildings, do they sell those assets as part of REO bundles? How ...
A: Yes at times they do sell them as part of an REO bundle other times they are sold alone usually ...
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| Construction financing | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a commercial loan request to finance the construction of an owner occupied building. The ...
A: Sorry for the delay I was out of touch for a while. What type of property is it? What type of ...
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| Emerging Markets | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am a new real estate investor in South Carolina. I am having problems finding a good resource to ...
A: Mark Good question, your best source would be your local realtor if you are planning to stay in ...
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| business lease | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have been offered the opportunity to buy a beauty solon the current owner has a five year lease, ...
A: There is a lot to consider in this situation. Are you buying the business, existing clients... ...
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| Issue of Lessee / Furniture | 7/3/2008 |
Q: This is kind of unusual and may be outside of your expertise, but I thought I would try. I have a ...
A: My answer would be if it is not spelled out in the lease it is not enforceable. Your tenant may ...
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| Question | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Hey I have a question. How can I find pre-foreclosures in the commercial facet of the real estate ...
A: Yes banks have the same filing procedure for commercial properties as they do for residential. ...
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| Beginning Investor | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I decided to follow my entrepreneur desire and I am currently trying to become a real estate ...
A: Helo Earl; Congratulations on taking the step to start investing. Yes you are correct there are ...
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| theme park/amusement park | 4/23/2008 |
Q: right now i am just gathering information and then i am going to start putting it into action ...
A: It is a very difficult question to answer. Your first step will be to conceptualize the park. (This ...
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| theme park/amusement park | 4/22/2008 |
Q: right now i am just gathering information and then i am going to start putting it into action ...
A: I would love to answer your question but I do not understand what you are asking. If you are asking ...
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| Reasonable lease improvement allowance | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I own a multi-unit commercial property where I am currently transferring one tenant to another unit. ...
A: It is really up to you as to what you can negotiate. What type of upgrades are required? How ...
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| Right Direction | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I sure hope you are the answer that I've waited years for. I have been wanting to start up a real ...
A: Now that is a very tall order. Of course there are many directions you can go in starting you ...
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| multifamily construction finance | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I currently have land w proper zoning in place. I have equity, but in todays banking climate that ...
A: We have some programs that may be able to help. Where is the project located? What is the size of ...
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| finders fee | 3/25/2008 |
Q: After years of library science experience I decided to locate things for people in exchange for ...
A: That is a very interesting question. Are you working in the commercial or residential field? I ...
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| Real estate finder's fees | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Brian, I am in the process of introducing a wealthy investor to a seller in the matter of a resort ...
A: Congratulations on your adventure. You are correct to assume there are many issues to consider. ...
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| investment property purchase | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I just negotiated a deal for a package of 3 separate medical office buildings for investment ...
A: Congratulations Anil; My advise would be to create a separate LLC for each building. By doing ...
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| mortgage jobs | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of becoming a loan officer, but the idea of working on commission only forever is not ...
A: I do not know what the salary range is it would certainly depend upon experience. If you are in ...
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| mortgage jobs | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of becoming a loan officer, but the idea of working on commission only forever is not ...
A: Architects design the project to proper building standards and codes. They do do site visits from ...
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| mortgage jobs | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of becoming a loan officer, but the idea of working on commission only forever is not ...
A: There are many careers in real estate you may want to pursue. If you like the finance part of real ...
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| commercial real estate purchase | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My friend and I have related businesses and have been sharing rental space for the past 8 years. We ...
A: Congratulations on your pursuit I think it is a great Idea. I am not an expert on this but I would ...
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| Buying a Condo to rent | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am looking at a condo to rent. The question is my payments, taxes mortg, ins., maintenance on ...
A: The answer to your question depends on you investment goals. If you are investing for cash flow ...
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| Commercial pre-foreclosure | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I am about to try to negotiate a deal on a commercial property that the bank is about to foreclose ...
A: Rick this is a great question. If you are familiar with short sales this does work in the ...
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| management fees | 1/11/2008 |
Q: What is a reasonable management fee that a property management company should charge as % of ...
A: Like anything else in real estate everything is negotiable. Depending on the property, condition, ...
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| commercial financing | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I am looking at my second commercial property to buy. I used a bank the first time. I've been told ...
A: Congratulations on your journey you are on your way to independence. I have personally not used ...
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| Corporation Structure and Land Development | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding land development. You see I am planning to build and sell some ...
A: I am glad to see you are thinking ahead. In my opinion you are always best served to use a ...
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| HOE as down payment | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I want to buy a 3-4 units rental property at @750K. Assuming that I put 20% down, would the loan be ...
A: Very good question, In the deals I have been involved with we have always used LLC. One way of ...
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| HOE as down payment | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I want to buy a 3-4 units rental property at @750K. Assuming that I put 20% down, would the loan be ...
A: I am sorry but you will fall into the jumbo rate due to the size of the loan. Because of the size ...
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| commercial estate | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I plan to make an offer for a small strip center @ $750K. How much I should put as honest monies?
A: If you are dealing with an agent they can guide you on this. In most cases an earnest money deposit ...
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| Multi unit properties | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Me an 4 partners are in the process of buying 3 multi unit properties with a total of 300+ units. ...
A: Jay that's a great question, It depends on how the assumable financing is structured. If the loan ...
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| commercial refinancing. | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My husband and I recently purchased a property and have now demolished it and are starting ...
A: Congratulations on your new venture. There are various ways to determine the value of the ...
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| Question | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have to write a essay on this topic, and I very confused, and I would like your help. I would like ...
A: In my opinion Much of the " Real Estate bubble" trouble has come from the sub prime market,meaning ...
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