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Real Estate Investment In Detroitfor REIA Detroit by Leor Barak

THANK YOU for being part of

positive change in Detroit!

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Leor Barak, Esq., M.B.A.

Detroit Solutions

313-909-9340

[email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Real Estate Law

* Buying, Selling, Leasing

* Land Use/ Zoning

* Property Tax Appeals

Areas of Expertise (1)

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Business Law

* Forming LLCs

* Forming Nonprofits

* Drafting Contracts

Areas of Expertise (2)

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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

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I. Introductions

Who I am – Problem solver, troubleshooter, boots on the ground

Purpose of this presentation I want to hear from you!

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II. Detroit Landscape

More positive press Better political leadership More attractiveness More investment

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III. Acquiring Property (1)

Finding Property

Online (zillow, auction.com, etc) Governmental entity Broker/ agent Word of mouth

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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)

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III. Acquiring Property (3)

Purchase Agreement

Critical Document Ensure due diligence period Ensure proper contingencies

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IV. Ownership Structures (1)

In a nutshell Sole Proprietorships Partnerships LLCs S Corporations & C Corporations Nonprofit Corporations L3Cs Community owned

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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

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IV. Ownership Structures (3)

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Filing Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Limited liability Flexibility Single-member vs. multi-member Operating Agreement

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IV. Ownership Structures (4)

Nonprofit Corporations

File special corporate form with LARA Nonprofit Corporation vs. 501(c)(3) Also protects liability, but provisions

needed

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IV. Ownership Structures (4)

Nonprofit Corporations Advantages:

– May apply for tax-exemption

– Good PR

– Broad support

– More accountability But...moves slower

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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

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V. Due Diligence

General Title Survey Physical Inspection (including

environmental) Financial Inspection

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V. Due Diligence

Sample Considerations

Inspectors Rent & Deposits Insurance Utilities

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VI. Contractors

General Often very difficult to find Often difficult to manage GC model vs. Project manager model Word of mouth recommendations are

best

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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

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Let 'em roll....

VIII. QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

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AND THANK YOU!!!

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS

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Leor Barak, Esq., M.B.A.

Detroit Solutions

313-909-9340

[email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION


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