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| Subject | Date Asked |
| NO MONEY | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: brian, is there such a thing of really buying comm'l income producing prpty with NO MONEY??????? we ... A: Yes you can start with small multi family deals. The best no money down strategy is to find burned ... | |
| NO MONEY | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: brian, is there such a thing of really buying comm'l income producing prpty with NO MONEY??????? we ... A: Yes you are right there is a lot of hype, is it possible yes, how difficult is it quite. Before the ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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... ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Commercial Real Estate Investment
Answers by Expert:
Brian Bocchieri
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Expertise
Brian's expertise is specialized in commercial real estate financing. The majority of his experience is in the Multi family arena, Specializing in apartment building/complexes, new construction, rehab, acqusition and refinancing. Brian can also assit in most types of commercial transactions such as triple net properties, retail centers, and office complexes.
Experience
Brian was an experienced developer of both commercial and residential projects before entering the commercial financing business. His knowledge comes form real world hands on experience.
Education/Credentials
BS in busines management, Commercial Real Estate,
real world experience as a commercial real estate owner and developer.
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