Had an insightful session with Angie Gill, VP of Real Estate Investments at
Miller Valentine Construction at the Miami University Real Estate Club.
Here are my key takeaways from the event:
Interest Rates and Lenders:
1. Lenders are currently offering loans at an 8% interest rate. This affects the overall cost of financing and emphasizes the importance of strategic financial planning.
2. Analyzing the long-term impact of the interest rate on the project's profitability is essential.
Loan-to-Cost Ratio and Equity:
1. The suggested loan-to-cost ratio is capped at 65%, meaning developers need to bring more equity into the project.
2. Exploring alternative sources of equity, such as friends and family or institutional equity from entities like insurance companies, can help meet the equity requirements.
Construction Costs:
1. The discussion highlighted the current challenges with high construction costs. Understanding these costs and exploring strategies to reduce them is crucial for the project’s success.
Debt Management:
1. Advised to maintain debt levels at 70% or lower. This emphasizes the importance of balancing leverage to avoid overleveraging and associated risks.
This week, the Miami University Real Estate Club (MUREC) had the privilege of hosting Angie Gill of MV Investment. Huge thank you to Angie for joining us!
It was an excellent discussion covering the fundamentals of multifamily and self-storage development, real estate capital markets, and the current interest rate environment.
Thank you to all who attended!
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