Apartment Building Investing And Financing Guide Winston Rowe & Associates

March 21, 2012 - PRLog -- Apartment Building Investing And Financing Guide Winston Rowe & Associates

Winston Rowe & Associates a no upfront fee national private capital firm that specializes in commercial real estate purchase, refinancing and construction loans for apartments, shopping centers, office buildings, hospitality. They developed this article to  give prospective clients a better understanding of apartment building investing and financing.

For more information concerning Winston Rowe & Associates and their commercial loan programs, you can contact them at 248-246-2243 or visit them on line at http://www.winstonrowe.com

Apartment Investing Overview:

Over the past few decades, real estate has become one of the most popular investment opportunities. This is probably because real estate prices tend to consistently increase as time passes, and also because market trends are easier to follow. Nevertheless, learning how to invest in apartments can make a significant impact on your investment portfolio. Furthermore, there are many advantages to investing in apartments and other multi-family dwelling, namely that apartments are less expensive to purchase and maintenance costs are usually lower. The following tips should give you some idea of how to invest in apartments in order to make the most out of your investment.

Potential Risks:

Before you invest in an apartment, you want to consider the risks and rewards of such an investment and do the best you can to minimize such risks. One of the first steps in investing in apartments is to find a location that is suitable for tenants. Is the apartment close to amenities such as schools, markets, restaurants, and public transit? Does the apartment offer some selling features such as in-suite laundry, a balcony, or air conditioning? Before you purchase an apartment for an investment, consider whether you would like to live there yourself. If you cannot find tenants for your apartment, you are not going to make money.

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http://www.winstonrowe.com/Free_Real_Estate_Resources.html

Quality of the Apartment Building:

Another important step in how to invest in apartments is marketing. Marketing does not refer only to buying advertising space, or submitting online ads for your apartment. You must also prepare the apartment so that it offers a competitive edge over other apartments in the area. Renovations do not need to be expensive, but a new paint job and a thorough cleaning can make a world of difference. If you have a larger budget, consider installing new carpets or floors, cabinets, and other features if they will improve the appeal of the apartment.

Does It Cash Flow:

When investing in apartments as rental property, you also have to make sure you have solid cash flow. As the owner or landlord, you will be responsible for maintenance costs and you should expect that some months you will have no tenant. Moreover, as a landlord, you will have to deal with different personalities, possible problems from tenants, and a myriad of issues that can challenge your resolve. So, before investing in apartments, you should take some time learning about the practice and exactly what will be required of you as the landlord.

Financing Programs:

Winston Rowe & Associates offers the best in traditional and hard money commercial real estate financing programs for all commercial real estate types. When you call them with a loan scenario, they quickly assess what type of financing is appropriate for your situation. Then utilize their direct access to the most aggressive investor sources in the world to create a customized financing solution for clients.

Winston Rowe & Associates
31408 Harper Ave
Suite 147
Saint Clair Shores MI 48082
248-246-2243


Winston Rowe & Associates has no upfront fee commercial real estate loans in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,   Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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Winston Rowe & Associates is a nationwide commercial real estate apartment financing firm specializing in large commercial mortgage loans over $2 Million.