WS121: How to Acquire and Manage a Value Add Real Estate Property with Robert Couture

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Summary:

Robert Couture, Managing Partner, S&C Homebuyers reveals a systematic workflow for acquiring and managing a value add property.

What are some strategies for scouting out a lucrative value add deal? And, how do you gauge your capital requirements to prepare a well-thought-of business plan? Once you acquire a property, how do you carry out property rehab? You will learn how you can spend the least amount of money to extract the greatest value addition.

Tune in for some excellent insights!

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:29 – Whitney introduces Bob to listeners
01:02 – Bob shares his background information; how did he transition to real estate investing?
01:46 – Bob gets introduced to real estate syndication
04:00 – How to form a successful partnership in real estate syndication
05:18 – How to overcome some common problems in real estate syndication
06:16 – Robert shares details about his most recent deal
07:47 – Was it difficult to convince lenders to finance a fractured condo?
08:33 – Why did Robert come back and buy a property nearly 2 years after looking at it the first time?
09:33 – Right property size and attractive location are critical in real estate investing
10:33 – Robert reveals the current status of his recent acquisition
12:13 – Does Robert plan on holding onto the property for the long term?
12:52 – How much capital did Robert raise for his recent deal?
13:30 – Will additional units result in significant value add?
14:51 – How much additional capital was put into each unit? Specifically, where was this capital allocated?
16:02 – Get your tax queries answered by the Real Estate CPA
17:35 – What kind of properties is Bob planning on acquiring in future?
18:19 – Tips and Tricks for using Direct Mail to scout out potential investments
21:18 – What has been the most challenging aspect of the syndication business? Robert reveals some great Capital Raising Tips
22:33 – How is Robert systematizing his business?
25:08 – What is the number ONE thing that has contributed to Robert’s success?
24:47 – Bob shares his contact information
25:13 – Schedule a call with Whitney now!
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