FAQs
What Types of Real Estate Do You Invest In?
We currently solely invest in multifamily apartment complexes, one of the most recession-proof segments of the real estate market, particularly with the United States population continuing to grow. Even with continued advancements in online marketing (particularly Amazon) and “work from home” which threatens the retail and office markets, people will always need a place to live. Within this segment, we focus on B+ to C+ class multifamily properties and prefer B class in A markets and C+ class in B markets. We believe this positions us in the market segment that is shielded most from the ups and downs in the economic cycles.
What Types of Real Estate Do You Invest In?
We currently solely invest in multifamily apartment complexes, one of the most recession-proof segments of the real estate market, particularly with the United States population continuing to grow. Even with continued advancements in online marketing (particularly Amazon) and “work from home” which threatens the retail and office markets, people will always need a place to live. Within this segment, we focus on B+ to C+ class multifamily properties and prefer B class in A markets and C+ class in B markets. We believe this positions us in the market segment that is shielded most from the ups and downs in the economic cycles.
What is an Accredited Investor?
To qualify as an accredited investor, a person must demonstrate an annual income of $200,000, or $300,000 for joint income, for the last two years with the expectation of earning the same or higher income. An individual must have earned income above the thresholds either alone or with a spouse over the last three years. Or, a person is also considered an accredited investor if their net worth exceeds $1 million, either individually or jointly with their spouse, excluding personal home.
Can I Invest If I Am Not an Accredited Investor?
Yes. Depending on the project. Please contact us for more information.
How Does QMJ Properties Find Properties?
We have relationships with commercial brokers who bring us deals often before they go on the open market. We also occasionally engage in direct marketing campaigns and are constantly building relationships with banks to get access to their REO inventory. Once presented with an opportunity, our team then underwrites every single property to the highest standards and eliminates those that do not qualify. We then send each property to a team of mentors and coaches to ensure long term sustainability.
What Kind of Return Can I Get With Your Company?
All our investment and private placement memorandums are based on individual properties, and every property is different, and will therefore offer different returns. Our current investors are realizing a 7-8% preferred return rate and expect to more than double this return upon the sale or refinancing of the property for overall investment lifecycle returns of 16-18%. Our returns consist of three parts.
1. Preferred Return from Cash Flow: Each investment is selected such that it pays a minimum average annual preferred return of 7% (depending on the individual property deal, this could be higher) which is paid out quarterly via direct deposit into your bank account or by check. In other words, the investors get paid first before we (the sponsors) get paid anything. This protects you as an investor and makes sure we only pick projects that have strong cash flow outlooks.
2. Refinance Proceeds: On select properties, we purchase the property using a short term bridge loan then refinance based on the new property value into a traditional loan after 1-2 years. We use this option when we can greatly increase the value of the property in the first year of ownership. In these situations, it is our goal to return 100% of the initial invested amount to each investor with the funds received when refinancing. The investor then receives “infinite” returns because they continue to receive cash flow payments even though all of their capital has been returned.
3. Profit Share: Upon the sale of the property, the outstanding initial invested amount is returned to each investor and then profits from the sale are split between sponsors and investors based on the equity split as defined in the private placement memorandum that was signed before the initial investment was made. A sample split would be a 75/25 split which is 75% of the cash flow and profits to the investors and 25% of the cash flow and profits to the sponsors.
How Much Do Your Leverage In Your Real Estate Investment Deals?
Over a 5-year period, it is our goal to have our properties not more than 50-60% leveraged. While we start out with a 75-80% leverage based on purchase price, we decrease that ratio rapidly by actively paying down the loan and by forcing appreciation of the property through value-add improvements, superior management, and rent increases, leading to a 5-year loan to value ratio of no more than 60%. This conservative approach provides additional buffer from the ups and downs of the real estate market.
How Do You Structure Your Real Estate Deals With Investors?
Great news. You will be a limited liability owner of the property which comes with all the benefits like depreciation and cash flow, meaning the property is owned by a “Property LLC” for which that property is the only asset (reduces liability). You in turn will be a direct shareholder in this property LLC so in essence you are part owner of the company that owns the property. This allows for a direct flow-through of cash flow, depreciation, and allows you upon sale of the asset to realize long term capital gains … PLUS, you get to tell your friends you “own” an apartment complex, because you do.
Can I Invest In Real Estate Using My IRA or 401K?
Yes, investing in multifamily properties in a structure like ours is perfect for retirement plan investing because your involvement is by definition passive. All you need to do, if you haven’t already, is set up a SELF-DIRECTED IRA with an independent custodian, like www.QuestTrustCompany.com and once that is done you can invest using your retirement account funds. If you have questions about how to do that, please contact us through the Contact Us form.
How Do You Manage Your Properties Once Acquired?
Our company works with a highly qualified property management team with vast experience in leasing, maintenance, on-site and regional management.
- Oversees and executes our strategy for the property
- Stabilizes the property
- Adds value
- Maintains growth and occupancy
- Manages revenue
- Implements repositioning strategy, if appropriate