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10 Cap Investment Properties

As a real estate investor if you’re going to take on the risk of owning property, you need to have a shot at getting a very nice return. Most people getting into real estate usually have enough extra cash for one additional acquisition. Therefore, if you’re going to tie up a bunch of your cash in an investment property, you better be getting a solid return. Enough of a return so that if something goes wrong, you can still get by with a lesser return.
For real estate investors it is …

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Birmingham Alabama Investment Property – Turnkey Apartment Building

This 12 unit multi family Alabama investment property if fully rehabbed with tenants in place.  This is a solid arm chair investment opportunity with double digit cap rate.  The apartment complex that has 3 separate buildings on one lot. Each building consists of 4 units. Each unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bath, with approximately 800 sq ft.
All the units in this Birmingham Alabama Investment Property were 100% rehabbed inside and out. This complex is 100% turnkey.
Call today for more info on this cash flowing 12 unit property that would be a …

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Off Market Apartment Buildings For Sale By Owner

If you are an investor looking to acquire an off market apartment building or if you are a seller considering selling your apartment building by owner,  there is no question the by owner real estate marketplace is still a place where hundreds or millions in sales volume take place annually. Some estimates show that nearly 1 in 4 transactions are off market apartment buildings sales.
Many real estate investment brokers will try to lead you to believe that you can’t do an apartment building for sale without them. The numbers however prove …

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Apartment Building Refinance

An Apartment Building Refinance can not only increase your cash flow in the short run with today’s favorable rates, but also if done correctly help with your future exit strategy.   Apartment Building Owners can today get Non Recourse Loans that are also assumable in the future.
Eligible Properties: Existing multifamily structures that are at least 3 years old, with market rate, moderate income or subsidized rents.
Commercial Space:  Limited to 20% of net rentable area and 20% of effective gross income
Borrower:  Single asset, special purpose entity, either for profit or non-profit
Loan Amount:  …

Acquisitions »

Triple Net Lease Restaurant Buyers

The Buyers Utopia Networks investors are  actively looking for Single Tenant Triple Net Lease fast food restaurant locations.  Our current investment needs are for properties priced in the $1 Million to $2 Million dollar ranges.  The locations can be either franchisee or corporate stores.
Please note our network is currently only acquiring fast food locations only ! We are actively looking for the following single tenant triple net leases:

Wendys Triple Net Leases
Burger King Triple Net Leases
Dunkin Donuts Triple Net Leases
Arbys Triple Net Leases
WhatABurger Triple Net Leases
Taco Bell Triple Net Leases
Jack In The Box …

Acquisitions »

Apartment Building Buyers

Multi-Family apartment buildings are in demand by Ideal Location, Inc  and Buyers Utopia investment group clients.   In 2012 over $35 million in inventory has been acquired and in the coming years our apartment building buyers will be looking to add additional units.  Our current acquisition criteria is preferably larger buildings in the $5 million to $40 million range. Smaller apartment buildings considered on a case by case basis.
Our current target markets ( subject to change)  are strong apartment metros in the western Unites States as well as sites in south east Florida. …

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Apartment Investment Property Cap Rate Targets

In commercial real estate, apartment building investors continue to be the most optimistic sector especially as net job growth seems to be on the rebound.  Although it’s anticipated that investment property values will hold up in the multi family sector the same can not be said for retail, office, mixed use and epecially hospitality as further declines in valuation are anticipated.
Apartment investor demand is rebounding and although capital is reentering the market, much capital remains on the sideline as investors are treading carefully.  This is due to a number of factors  including the combination of stiff …

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BU 2.0

Chicago Home Buyers Utopia is the premier online search service for home buyers in the Chicago Area. Since 1996 we have assisted thousands of home buyers and real estate investors with their Chicago Real Estate needs. Simply select the type of property, size, price and areas you’re looking in. We will show you all the active property listings and keep you updated of new listings with e-mail’s. This includes everybody’s listings in the Chicago Real Estate markets — not just ours. When you register for the service you will receive …

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Invest in Commercial Debt not Properties

When you invest in commercial debt properties, you can earn a significant return and the initial investment is far below the par value. In some transactions, you can buy first and second mortgages with higher returns than you could get if you invest in the building and you do not have to concern yourself with issues associated with ownership of the property because you buy the paper. It does not make a difference if there is equity in the property or if the creditors will be the only one who …

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The John Hancock Building Architect

Bruce Graham, the iconic architect of the Willis Tower, once the world’s tallest building, and the John Hancock Center, the X-braced giant that became a symbol of Chicago’s industrial might, passed on Saturday March 6, 2010 at his home about 100 miles north of Miami. In his later years he made his home  in a low-slung modern house, set on stilts, in the Florida town of Hobe Sound. Marshes, pines and palmettos made up his “front yard.” but his work forever shapes the skyline of the city of big shoulders …