Discover how to buy your first multi family small apartment building. You'll also learn the personal benefits of owning small multi family apartments, the investing advantages of going "small", how to find the best deals, why you should start with 5 plexes and NOT 4 plexes or below, and finally, 5 different ways to finance your first deal, including if you are short on cash or credit. This is an extremely powerful training that may have a lasting impact on your financial future. Here's how to buy your first multi family small apartment building:
Here is a summary of what you learned in the video above:
How to Buy Your First Multi Family Small Apartment Building
Personal Benefits of Small Multi-Family Apartments (1:27)
- It is easier to wrap your mind around an 8 unit apt vs a 100 unit apt
- A smaller apartment requires less equity
- Easier creative financing
- Single investor
- Smaller property equals smaller mistakes
Investment Benefits:
- Less competition
- Less sophisticated
- No large ownership approval
- Higher cash-on-cash, IRR
- Easier to wholesale
How to Create Your Own Deal Flow: (6:10)
Real Estate Agents
- Ask yourself what you are looking for?
- Look for 5-20 unit apartment with some sort of upside
- Search for small apartment buildings in your areas
Make the Call
- Call the agent and develop a relationship with them
- You are not after the property you are after the relationship with agent
Thank the agent for their time, exchange information
Ultimate Goal
- When the agent gets a deal they send it to you first
- The best deals come from good relationships
Precision Direct Mail: (11:49)
- Develop a list of property owners and periodically send them letters so that they call you when they have a property for sale
- This is how you get the best deals
3 Unique Advantages:
- No real estate agent involved
- There is a perception that the deal is good because it is coming directly from the owner
- Simpler to wholesale these deals because of perception that it is a better deal
Keys (14:00)
Target absentee and out of state owners first
- These type of owners tend to have problem with cashflow, repair issues, and property management
- They are often mentally and spiritually detached from the property
Use a fresh list from a reliable source
- It is a campaign
- You must remain in the minds’ of property owners.
- Send out your letter every 4-5 weeks, 3-5 times.
Why Start with 5 Unit Apartments not 4 (16:30)
4 unit apartments
- Considered a residential property
- Its value is constrained by the sales comps in the area
5 unit apartments
- Considered commercial property
- Its value is based off sales comps AND NOI
- NOI is your income minus your expenses
- As NOI goes up your property value goes up
- Value equals NOI increase divided by your Cap rate
Financing Your First Small Multi-Family Apartment Deal (21:33)
Conventional Financing
Take loan package to a local bank or loan broker
- Local bank:
Salary person
They submit your loan package to a board for approval or denial
- Loan Broker:
Works off of commission
Submits your loan package to 20 or more lenders to find financing
Creative Financing
- Seller financing
The seller becomes the bank for you and finances the loan
- Seller-carry
The lender might require 25% down that you do not have so the seller carries a second loan to cover what you do not have
- Master lease
You do not need a lot of experience or cash down
Do not have to go through a bank
I have a 20 minute video about “Master Leases” here
- Wholesale
A great way to make money if you do not have a lot of funds or experience
Find a great deal, get it under contract, then assign the contract to an investor buyer for a fee
You collect the fee at the closing and the investor buyer takes over ownership
Thanks, for the wealth of informative knowledge.
Hi Peter,
I watched the video with great enthusiasm. The knowledge and experience you shared are very helpful and great.
Thank you so much.
James Mebupe
Thanks for the inspiration that may set me on this path. To try something new
I am so amazed at this wealth of information that you provided and it answered all the exact questions that I was next for me.
How do I get involved with you as my mentor?
You can apply to my Protege Program.
Thank you Mr. Harrish for sharing this powerful lesson.hope to see more videos from you.
Thanks again.
Mahesh Gurung.
This sounds like a great strategy.
I want to know more about your system. I’d like to discuss the specific actions you need from me and what your programs offers to assist me in becoming a more consistent real estate entrepreneur in all aspects of ownership and buy / sell small apartment buildings.
You can start the process by apply to my Protege Program
I’ve been looking at your video and I’m looking forward to getting into commercial real estate 5 units or more I would like for someone to coach me like you so I can learn more about this business.
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EXCELLENT MY BROTHER !!!!! YOU BREAK IT DOWN MORE AND SIMPLIFY IT. NOT SAYING THAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE GOOD, BUT THEY MAKE IT TOO OVER WELLING TO CATCH ON QUICKLY. I AM NOW READY TO GET STARTED. JUST GOT DONE WITH YOUR VIDEO TODAY, WILL GET STARTED TOMORROW. THANK YOU AGAIN
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Mr. Harris, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Mr. Harris, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
“A teacher plants the seed of knowledge, sprinkles them with love
and patiently waiting to reap a valuable harvest of blessings”
Great video Peter. Thanks
Peter,
Where’s all the successful outcomes at. I would like to see someone say, I purchased these units using your systems.
Best Regards,
Wayne
I would like to know about your system it sounds interesting sounds so successful after reading the testimonials I would like to learn how to participate in your plan
Hi Mr. Harris,
I’m 22 yrs. old and currently reside in Houston, TX. I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks now & I’ve learned so much from you already. My girlfriend and I are getting ready to build some four-plexus in the Houston area, but my real dream is to own a 40+ unit apartment complex within two years from today. I hope to continue learning from you. Thank you for taking the time out to educate people on how to achieve financial freedom! You are a blessing to many.
God Bless,
Michael
Peter thanks so much for all the great information you share. I have learn so much from your video on commercial real estate. I have your book which have given me so much on commercial real estate. Thank you so much and keep up the wonderful videos
Mr. Harris, thank you for providing opportunity information. I’m at the beginning side of REI, and this is the first of your training videos I listened to.
Thanks Peter! Your a great inspiration!
Your videos make things look very easy!!! Im so excited.
Peter, im excited about becoming a commercial real estate investor of multi-unit apartment buildings i have read the entire book commercial real estate investing for dummies, this week i will be getting stated on your next book that i recently purchased the apartment consultant just want to say thanks for all this information and motivation that you provide.
I really appreciate all the info you give out. You are one of my favorite youtube mentors. Thanks for the new videos
Peter,
About half-way thru our Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies book and just finished your video above ( how to buy your first multi-family small apartment building. Thanks for the info. Keep it up !
Mike