$20M Shopping Center in the Washington DC MSA - Equity and Debt

I am interested in buying a $20M Shopping Center in the Washington DC MSA and looking for Equity and Debt.  My background is Financial Analysis and Commercial Real Estate Modeling.  I’ve been doing analysis and modeling for 25 years and this is my first deal as a solo lead or independent entrepreneur after years of working either with M&A buyers to purchase companies or Real Estate Developers. 

I’ve been watching them in action, and deeply understand the business and financials, and certain I can manage the deal, yet have not been the lead or lived the reality of operations and deal making. The ups and downs are anguishing…even for the most psychopathic and narcissistic owner operators.

More on the psychology and near dark Triade I’ve witnessed later.

I’ve run the numbers and have a buyer broker on my side to work with the seller broker to purchase this NOI generating property.  The idea is to fix it up, and then sell it in 2-3 years for $21.25M.

First question – How do I raise 5% Equity from outside investors/LP’s.

Second question – How do I acquire a loan for 95% from banks/others.

The thing that really scares me is that I saw the financial and real estate pro’s thrash about and around trying to entice equity investors and secure a loan/debt. From UK to USA.

I have a good feel for the whole process, but in all honesty don’t have the experience in looking eye to eye at the seller and money people, though I know this deal can work for all.

Steeling Myself,,,and love the monkeys and bananas and other stuff.

Peace

Robb

9 Comments
 

This deal is a loser if the numbers you have quoted are accurate.  You are looking at 19M + value add in debt costs.  The origination on that will be more than your proposed profit. I seriously doubt you have 25 years of modeling experience if you think these numbers make any sense.

 

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