BUYING: SFH For Co-living, Land For Development, And Waterfront Land.
LENDING ON: Co-Living Investments
Real Estate Experience: Active in real estate since 2000, with 12 years as a full-time realtor and broker.
Investment Background: Personally invested in single-family homes, land, and commercial properties.
Entrepreneurship: Founded and operated a Florida mortgage lending business specializing in residential, commercial, and private loans.
Licensing: Licensed in Florida since 2000; licensed as a broker in Colorado since 2015.
Community Involvement: Member of Owners Club, SubTo, and Gator communities.
Expertise: Specializes in strategic investing, market analysis, and creative financing solutions.
If It Fits, I'll Buy It. If It Doesn't... I'll Still Take a LOOK!!
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Colorado (North of Denver)
Purchase Price: Around $500k
Bed/Bath: Minimum 3 Bed / 3 Bath
Size: Minimum 2,300 sqft
HOA: No HOA
Entry: 10-15% Or Less Entry Preferred
Location: Continental USA (No Hawaii, Alaska, or PR)
Market Status: Off Market or Pocket Listing. We DO NOT Accept Publicly Listed Properties (MLS/LoopNet)
Builder Activity: At least 1 US Top 50 Home Builder actively building within 1 mile of property AND 3 builders building within either the Metro Statistical Area (MSA) or within 10 miles of property.
Proximity to Current Development: Within 1 mile of permits or active development from at least 1 Top 50 home builder.
Area Average Housing Sales Price: $450K and above.
Density: Ballpark Acreage; 5 to 200 Usable Acres Low/Medium Density (Single Family Detached) - 2.5 to 100 Usable Acres Higher Density: Single Family Attached (Townhomes)
Zoning: Zoned or can be re-zoned for Single Family Residential
Utilities: Public sewer and water at or near the property
Access: Parcel touches a Public Right-Of-Way (ROW) – road
Topography: Flatter is better. Slopes cost more to develop therefore reduce value and also can cause utility issues.
Type: Waterfront Frontage On Lakes, Oceans, or Large Rivers
Location: Nationwide
Price: Will Look At Any Price Range
Prefer Vacant Land
I like to lend on investments with a Co-Living model exit strategy, outside of Colorado. Within Colorado I am a buyer for these types of deals.
Term: 1-2 Years
Rate: 10-12% Interest Only
Position: First or Second Position
Equity: 15-20% Equity Participation
Location: Nationwide (Excluding Colorado)
Type: Prefer Co-Living But Will Look At Others With Equity Participation
Rate & Terms Subject To Property Specifics and Borrower Strength
COMMON QUESTIONS
Time Frames, Submittal Info, Etc.
What Are My Typical Reply Times?
I try and reply to all inquiries within 24-48 Hours.
Do I Look at Deals Outside of My Current Buy Box?
YES!! I have partners all over the USA (and internationally) that are investing in deals outside of what I am BUYING or LENDING on. Let me know what you have and I will either buy it or partner with someone else on it! Let's Go!
Do I Meet Individually With Other Investors or People New To Real Estate Investing?
Yes, I love to network with experienced investors and community members, as well as people who are just getting started. Shoot me an email and I will get back to you with availability.
How Do I Handle Turn Down Deals?
If the deal isn't a deal, I will give specific feedback on why not, as well as how to get back to the seller and try and make it a great deal, or how to find another that WILL be a great deal!
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