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Real Estate Investment In Detroit for REIA Detroit by Leor Barak. THANK YOU for being part of positive change in Detroit!. CONTACT INFORMATION. Leor Barak, Esq., M.B.A. Detroit Solutions 313-909-9340 leoribarak@gmail.com. Areas of Expertise (1). Real Estate Law
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Real Estate Investment In Detroitfor REIA Detroit by Leor Barak THANK YOU for being part of positive change in Detroit!
CONTACT INFORMATION Leor Barak, Esq., M.B.A. Detroit Solutions 313-909-9340 leoribarak@gmail.com
Areas of Expertise (1) Real Estate Law * Buying, Selling, Leasing * Land Use/ Zoning * Property Tax Appeals
Areas of Expertise (2) Business Law * Forming LLCs * Forming Nonprofits * Drafting Contracts
THE AGENDA I. Introductions II. Detroit Landscape III. Acquiring Property IV. Ownership Structures V. Due Diligence VI. Contractors VII. Asset Managers and Property Managers VII. Question and Answer session
I. Introductions • Who I am – Problem solver, troubleshooter, boots on the ground • Purpose of this presentation • I want to hear from you!
II. Detroit Landscape • More positive press • Better political leadership • More attractiveness • More investment
III. Acquiring Property (1) Finding Property • Online (zillow, auction.com, etc) • Governmental entity • Broker/ agent • Word of mouth
III. Acquiring Property (2) Varied Assets and Entry Methods • Structure type (single family, multi, commercial) • Long-term vs. short-term • Entry methods (Development, Build Up, Turnkey)
III. Acquiring Property (3) Purchase Agreement • Critical Document • Ensure due diligence period • Ensure proper contingencies
IV. Ownership Structures (1) In a nutshell • Sole Proprietorships • Partnerships • LLCs • S Corporations & C Corporations • Nonprofit Corporations • L3Cs • Community owned
IV. Ownership Structures (2) Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) • Created in early 1990s • Formally created and filed with State • Hybrid between partnership & corporation • Taxation like partnership (default) • Liability like corporation
IV. Ownership Structures (3) Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) • Filing • Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) • Limited liability • Flexibility • Single-member vs. multi-member • Operating Agreement
IV. Ownership Structures (4) Nonprofit Corporations • File special corporate form with LARA • Nonprofit Corporation vs. 501(c)(3) • Also protects liability, but provisions needed
IV. Ownership Structures (4) Nonprofit Corporations • Advantages: • May apply for tax-exemption • Good PR • Broad support • More accountability • But...moves slower
IV. Ownership Structures (5) Alternative Models • L3C – Low Profit Limited Liability Company - Hybrid of LLC & Nonprofit - Created to encourage foundations to make gifts and loans to for-profit - To be have a tangible effect, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) must be revised • Community Ownership Model
V. Due Diligence General • Title • Survey • Physical Inspection (including environmental) • Financial Inspection
V. Due Diligence Sample Considerations • Inspectors • Rent & Deposits • Insurance • Utilities
VI. Contractors General • Often very difficult to find • Often difficult to manage • GC model vs. Project manager model • Word of mouth recommendations are best
VII. Asset Managers & Property Managers General • One or both may be necessary • Underestimated by small investors • Contract as percentage of gross revenue (often 10%) • Should be tied to performance
VIII. QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION Let 'em roll....
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS AND THANK YOU!!!
CONTACT INFORMATION Leor Barak, Esq., M.B.A. Detroit Solutions 313-909-9340 leoribarak@gmail.com