Nuts and Bolts...of the loan process
by Anita Huedepohl
What makes an underwriter approve a loan package? Most clients I meet for the first time have spent years, sometimes decades with the ability to walk into their local bank and sign on the dotted line for millions of dollars based upon the 'relationship' they have built up over the years.
It's a Smart Time to Sell
by Shawn R. Hill
Reflecting on the past several years of tremendous upheaval in the financial markets, I find myself going back to a prevailing though...now is a great time to sell. Not for everyone, but definitely for some. By nature I am not a contrarian, and as a mortgage broker that makes a living earning fees by financing assets - not selling them - this position is certainly not selfserving. Nonetheless, the bottom line is that for some investors the stars are aligned and right now would be a smart time to sell.
Why Do I Need a Mortgage Broker?
by Anita Huedepohl
Over the years, I have received countless calls from commercial property owners and potential investors all asking the same question... "Why do I need a mortgage broker? Aren't you a direct lender?"...and so on. Although we have strong correspondent lending relationships with many financial institutions, we also offer many other diverse property programs not covered by a "one size fits all" approach used by many local banks.
2011 Outlook: Self Storage Investment and Financing Management
by Bruce Bahrmasel and Neal Gussis
As we enter 2011 we are settling into what everyone has been referring to as the "new reality" of the real estate market. Gone are the days of 7% cap rates and we are now learning the new rules of self storage financing. I have asked two industry veterans and self storage owners to share their thoughts on ways self storage owners can capitalize on today's market conditions and what they have been doing to maximize and protect their investments.
The Changing of the Seasons...and the Real Estate Market?
by Ben Vestal
In the last issue of the Market Monitor I described what I believe to be an improved real estate investment market for self storage properties. You might recall that we are seeing a substantial bifurcation in the market, where large properties and portfolios are demanding a premium to smaller, one-off self storage properties. There are some very good opportunities that have been popping up over the last 6 months but I am here to tell you that these favorable conditions won't last.
It's Time to Understand Your Objectives
by Argus Self Storage Sales Network
Self storage is no longer a sleepy little industry that goes unnoticed. Therefore, it is important that you manage your objectives and understand how to execute them in order to maximize your investment. Below I have outlined three possible situations that you might find yourself in and some things to consider as you start to understand your objectives.
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