Simple Multifamily Acquisitions Model

I own some small multifamily assets and continue to chase a few deals here and there as a side gig. Does anyone have a simple model they utilize for 4-20ish unit deals? I am raising some capital and don't rly feel like building a monthly CF with a waterfall. The ones I use at work also require a RR and T-12 dump/tagging but you're typically not getting detailed reports for the this kind of sub-institutional product, if any reports at all during the initial screening phase.

I know there are resources online, but I don't need or want the 15 page models with 1 million inputs from A.CRE...

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For a straightforward and efficient multifamily acquisitions model tailored to smaller deals (4-20 units), you might want to focus on a simplified pro forma that captures the essentials without overcomplicating the process. Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what you can consider:

  1. Key Inputs:

    • Purchase Price: The agreed or estimated acquisition cost.
    • Down Payment: Percentage of the purchase price you plan to finance with equity.
    • Loan Terms: Interest rate, amortization period, and loan-to-value (LTV) ratio.
    • Gross Rental Income: Total expected income from rents.
    • Vacancy Rate: A conservative estimate for unoccupied units.
    • Operating Expenses: Include property management, maintenance, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
    • CapEx Reserve: A buffer for capital expenditures like roofing, HVAC, or other major repairs.
  2. Outputs:

    • Net Operating Income (NOI): $$NOI = Gross Rental Income - Operating Expenses$$
    • Debt Service: Monthly or annual loan payments.
    • Cash Flow: $$Cash Flow = NOI - Debt Service$$
    • Cap Rate: $$Cap Rate = NOI / Purchase Price$$
    • Cash-on-Cash Return: $$Cash-on-Cash = Cash Flow / Equity Invested$$
  3. Simplified Model Structure:

    • Use a single Excel sheet with sections for inputs, calculations, and outputs.
    • Avoid monthly cash flow breakdowns; instead, focus on annualized figures.
    • Include a sensitivity table for key variables like vacancy rate and rent growth.
  4. Resources:

    • WSO offers 27 financial modeling templates that might include a basic multifamily underwriting model. These templates are designed by experienced professionals and can save you time.
    • The WSO Real Estate Modeling Crash Course provides lessons on underwriting multifamily properties, including how to handle incomplete data during the screening phase.

This approach keeps things simple and effective for sub-institutional deals, especially when detailed reports like T-12s or rent rolls aren’t available. If you’re raising capital, this model can also serve as a clear and concise tool to communicate with potential investors.

Sources: Purchase Multifamily Property as first investment, Lunch & Learn -Ins and Outs of Multifamily, Scaling A Single-Family Rental Acquisition Strategy, Multifamily Development vs Acquisition Fees, WSO's FREE Real Estate Modeling Crash Course Just Released

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