There are a number of companies and individuals, like Andrew Jubelt, that offer commercial real estate investing services to lessees, property developers and others. If you are looking to flip a property or get out from an underwater development, here are some key things you should look for before you sign a contract.

Skill in Financing Various Types of Properties 

Most commercial real estate firms can provide financing to cover costs of improving properties or as a stopgap during lease turnovers on properties with strong ratings. However, if you need flexibility or are looking to make significant repairs, funding can dry up quickly.

Investors like Andy Jubelt have decades of working not just with banks but other financial outlets and interested individuals to offer the best options for funding at more attractive rates. This can speed up the time to sale, or improve forecasts on capitalization of earnings due to increased growth possible on "value add" properties that increase in value. Experience in looking for money is also key, and Jubelt has used debt and equity on more than $1,000,000,000 in funding.

In-House Subsidiaries for Property Management 

Working with a commercial real estate developer can open the door to a wide variety of investment opportunities. However, many have to work with outside property management firms, so you have to pay that company in addition to someone like Jubelt and Avant Capital Partners. They have relationships with property managers so that you have one-stop investment options with people who know what properties are worth researching up and down the East Coast.

If you do decide to work with a company that contracts out management services, then be sure to look at what kind of terms they offer to lessees in each contract. The most adept groups are willing to be flexible with tenants on certain aspects of a transaction without affecting the bottom line of investors and property owners.

Experience Turning Around Less Desirable Properties and Complex Transactions

It's a lot easier to make a good property better, but the return on investment can also be a lot lower because of the reduced risk. Top commercial real estate developers know where to find the slightly distressed properties that just need a little bit of work. Along with skills in financing, look for companies that can show examples of improvements that generate dividends for investors.

For most commercial real estate properties, the goal is to have the net operating income (gross income minus operating expenses) positive in the first year, but that might not be possible depending on a number of factors from existing debts to volatility in the local real estate market. Understanding what steps one can take that account for those factors is a key selling point for an investor looking for the best fit.

They should also make sure that whatever plan for development is offered by a company, that it is tailored to their needs and financial capabilities. There are some cookie cutter property investment opportunities, but there can be a significant difference in trying to make them work if you want to cash out after five years or after 10.

Excellent References and Testimonials

As with any major contract or agreement, it is important to find out a commercial real estate firm's track record. While it does not have to be spotless, it helps if the principals can point you to successful projects, happy tenants and/or significant returns on investment. This is especially true for those who deal with complex transactions. If they do not know how to explain what will happen in plain English, you may not be able to make a decision that accounts for any risks or benefits of going down a specific path.

In terms of references, there should also be some among each group of people that a firm works with on a day-to-day basis. That can range from commercial tenants or seniors at a retirement community to investors who help support projects of developers like Andrew D Jubelt. If every stakeholder is satisfied, then it offers a strong likelihood that your own project will have success.

Whether you are a newcomer to real estate investment or a seasoned professional, you will want to be able to bounce ideas off of the firm's principals from time to time. Find out how often you can contact staff and gauge their answers to any initial questions that you may have to see if it fits your personal style before you sign on the dotted line.

Andrew Jubelt is an experienced developer, owner and operator of commercial estate and is a Principal at AVANT Capital Partners. He brings his years of broad based experience to the process of acquisition financing and recapitalization of under-water projects to this real estate advisory firm and lender.

AVANT Capital prefers land entitled for residential-focused, mixed-use developments in gateway markets. Loans are $2M to $10M and 9% to 11% rates. Leverage is between 50% and 60%.

For example, this passed summer AVANT Capital Partners originated a $2.5 million bridge loan, secured by a development site, in Manhattan, New York. The site is approved for the development of a seven-story mixed-use condo building. The 18-month loan carries an interest rate of 10%. The site, located on the Lower East Side, lies on Grand Street, between Orchard and Ludlow Streets.

Construction is expected to commence at the site in the very near future, as approved architectural plans were already in place at the time of the procurement. When completed, the site will have two retail units and 20 residential condo units. The property sits on a 4,369 square foot lot and has rights to construct 18,693 buildable square foot.

Are you interested in securing financing for a stabilized or transitional commercial real estate nationwide? Contact Andy Jubelt at (212) 23109779 or email Avant Capital Partners at info@avcapital.net to learn more about refinancing your commercial real estate.

By definition, money that is invested in a firm by its owners or holders of common stock, but which is not returned in the normal course of the business, is an “equity investment”. Investors recover their investment only when they sell their shareholdings to other investors, or when the assets of the firm are liquidated and proceeds distributed among them after satisfying the firm's obligations.

Although investments on equity don’t give immediate returns, in the long run they are safer bets than many other types of investments.

Many investors, nervous about making poor decisions, are avoiding the stock market entirely. If you are nervous about the stock market, but looking to earn income in today's low-yield environment, you may want to consider this investment strategy by taking a step back into equities.

Avant Capital Partners provides attractive risk-adjusted returns on structured debt and equity investments that provide investors diversification outside the public markets. Qualified investors include:

•  Accredited Investors
•  Family Offices
•  Hedge/Private Equity funds
•  Other Institutional Investors and Advisors

Investing in AVANT Capital Partners equity means that you will own a share of the company, in form stock certificates. Avant Capital Partners’ team of analysts and originators, in conjunction with locally based, affiliated investment sales firms, will work with you to uncover investment opportunities in select markets that provide significant value. The local knowledge and presence of our affiliate investment sales partners can provide you with access to off-market transactions and the on the ground support you need to make investments work.

Contact Andrew Jubelt about how to use AVANT Capital Partners in your portfolio. E-mail him at ajubelt@avant-capital.com or call at (212) 231-9779 for more information.

Andrew Jubelt is an experienced developer, owner and operator of commercial real estate including more than 10,000 multifamily and senior housing units. His experience includes over 25 years of financing, development, ground-up construction and property management of medium to large-scale projects nationwide.

Mr. Jubelt is a principal at AVANT Capital Partners, bringing his years of broad based experience to the process of acquisition financing and recapitalization of under-water projects to this a real estate advisory firm and lender.

AVANT Capital Partners is a commercial real estate lending firm that offers bridge and conventional financing from $500,000 to $30,000,000 nationwide, with an origination and underwriting process that protects the interests of investors, correspondents and partners, while also providing flexible capital solutions to borrowers and referral sources.

This fall, AVANT Capital Partners will start rolling out its “NYC Neighborhood Reports”, serving parties to multifamily deals, as well as industrial and office projects. These reports will include:

•  A map of the neighborhood
•  Income metrics of area residents
•  Data on the value of both condominiums and multi-family units

AVANT also will offer up valuation information, showing an area’s average asking rents and average sales figures, on a per-square-foot basis. This information will likely come from brokers and developers in the various communities, who have agreed to share their opinions on the areas.

At this time, NYC Neighborhood Reports, shares data on approximately thirty portions of Manhattan, and slightly more than thirty areas in Brooklyn. Eventually the report will cover the remaining boroughs — along with Fairfield County, Connecticut, and some of the towns within it, as well as the Gold Coast in Florida.

Understanding a vital need for such reports in the recovering real estate market, the company plans to release two such studies every few weeks, for some time to come.

Andrew Jubelt and AVANT Capital Partners specialize in financing real estate that includes development sites, vacant properties, and those being repositioned. Mr. Jubelt can offer his local expertise helping you and your lender to understand your particular property, expediting the financing process.

For more information about the AVANT Capital, or the “NYC Neighborhood Reports”, contact Andrew Julbelt at ajubelt@avant-capital.com or call at (212) 231-9779.

Andrew D Jubelt recognizes that while the economy is strengthening, commercial real estate can still seem like a millstone for many who had to use it as collateral to keep it afloat after the financial crisis beginning in 2008. With more than 25 years of experiencing in financing and development, Jubelt is ready to help investors, developers and business owners take the next step in managing their debt. Whether investors or property owners are looking to improve on an existing property, or take advantage of Jubelt's resources to begin new construction projects, the capabilities of Avant Capital Partners are a good match for many investors' needs.

Experience in "Value Add" Real Estate Investing

While many real estate investment firms can provide access to "core" properties that include buildings with recent renovations and strong occupancy rates, that is not the case for many properties. Whether there are concerns regarding tenants or the need for capital improvements, Jubelt and Avant Capital can stabilize properties in numerous real estate investment categories and still minimize the risk to investors.

In addition to "core plus" projects where tenant rollover can be an issue smoothed out with temporary funding, he has experience in "value add" properties. By keeping an eye out for properties that have certain risks but can be rehabilitated, Jubelt can improve the odds of strong returns without taking the gambles on "opportunistic" investing that can get all parties into trouble.

Aquisition and Recapitalization Financing

Most real estate projects revolve around cashflow and financing. With more than $1 billion in funding obtained for his projects, Andrew D Jubelt has worked with numerous financial service providers and investors to keep projects large and small on track, improving more than 10,000 multifamily and senior housing units.

As a result turnaround projects like "value add" properties can get started quickly, providing a return on investment for all stakeholders in the project. It also enables Jubelt and Avant Capital Partners to find some of the best possible rates for those looking to get out from underwater properties and using equity to cancel out any real estate and other capital debt. That includes using traditional sources for attractive financing rates as well as from private sources developed during his more than 25 years in the real estate investment community.

Property Management Capabilities

Whether you are looking to improve an existing property for a future sale or considering your options, Andrew D Jubelt offers access to an in-house property management company that can handle day-to-day management so that owners and commercial real estate advisers can focus on the financials. This is a unique advantage to working with Jubelt and Avant Capital Partners that expands on extensive experience getting credit or cash for improvement projects.

Property owners and investor groups also benefit because a captive management group limits the impact of tenancy issues in ongoing complex transactions, increasing the likelihood of bad results following a lease roll turn over that can improve the return on investment while other problems or concerns are resolved.

Focusing on Multiple Communities / Leveraging Past Experiences

Part of that desire to give businesses a fresh start is that Andrew D Jubelt has received his own. Now working with Avant Capital Partners, he has used past problems as a learning experience. For investors and businesses, that means emphasis on leveraging his experience in rehabilitating properties and adding value to new construction projects. On a personal level, it means using the lessons learned from various personal issues to focus on the needs of others. Using his real estate experience, he now works with Sunrise Kids Nepal, a nonprofit organization that works with orphanages and orphaned children overseas.

As a result of the work of Jubelt and Avant Capital Partners in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Oklahoma, Illinois and Texas, he has been invited to speak on behalf of professional organizations and educational institutions throughout the United States. While many real estate investment firms now benefit from the tips and tricks Jubelt has developed, his focus on creativity and innovation continue to help creat new strategies that help his varied clients around the country get the best possible results regarding properties they are assessing or looking to sell in the very near future.

The current credit climate has made it more difficult for many investors to obtain commercial real estate financing. Capital is not as widely available as it had been in the past and many assets are over-leveraged and require recapitalization. Avant Capital Partners offers a range of loan programs that can provide your clients with the funding they need to improve their current cash flow, recapitalize under-water assets or acquire new commercial properties for business or investment purposes.

Mr. Jubelt and Avant Capital Partners provide bridge and permanent debt financing for multifamily and commercial properties nationwide at competitive terms to meet your clients' needs.

General loan program guidelines and terms include: 

• Senior mortgages from $500,000 to $30,000,000
• Property types include multifamily, industrial, office, retail & hospitality
• Owner Occupied real estate of all types are considered
• Fixed interest rates starting at 3.50% and up
• Low up-front costs

Why choose Andrew Jubelt and Avant Capital Partners to obtain commercial real estate financing?
We offer specialized services for developers, owners, brokers, and investors and structured solutions for all types of commercial properties. With flexibility and speed of execution, we offer a broad range of financing capabilities. The principals and directors of our firm have completed debt and equity financings in excess of $5,000,000,000.

Contact Andrew Jubelt at ajubelt@avant-capital.com or at (212) 231-9779 to discuss financing for land acquisition and development, as well as construction of residential housing and commercial properties.

Mr. Andrew Jubelt is a Principal at Avant Capital Partners, a real estate investment bank, advisory firm and correspondent lender for several institutional investors. Avant Capital can help your clients navigate the current market. For example, fractured real estate markets represent great opportunities for profit, but only for those with professional guidance. Mr. Jubelt and Avant Capital Partners can provide bridge and permanent financing for multifamily and commercial properties nationwide at competitive rates and terms that meets your clients' needs.

A mortgage broker is basically a middleman between the borrower/investor and the bank or mortgage lender. The broker works directly with both the consumer and the bank to help borrowers qualify for a mortgage, whether it is a purchase mortgage or a refinance.

What does a mortgage broker do? 
A mortgage broker gathers important information, such as income, assets, and employment documentation, along with a credit report, that are necessary to assess the borrower’s ability to obtain financing. Based on this information, the broker can determine what will work best for the borrower. This may include setting an appropriate loan amount, loan-to-value ratio and determining which loan type loan would be best for the borrower.

What is the advantage of working with a mortgage broker?

• A mortgage broker can find the best (i.e. lowest) mortgage rate available because he/she has the ability to shop with numerous banks and lenders concurrently. Most borrowers typically only obtain a single mortgage quote, which certainly isn’t the most efficient method to obtain the best rate possible.
• Mortgage brokers work with borrowers throughout the entire loan process until the deal is closed, and are more available than loan officers at retail banks, since they work with fewer borrowers on a more personal level.

AVANT Capital Partners protects brokers without exception, but does not consider co-brokered loan requests.

Please contact Andrew Jubelt at ajubelt@avant-capital.com or at (212) 231-9779 to discuss specific loan requests.