Acquisition and Appraisal
Acquisition services involve the identification and purchase of investment properties. Real estate specialists work with client to specify and refine the investment objectives, including type of property, price range, cash down payment, location, and expected yield. As negotiations are conducted by the investor, real estate specialists provide ongoing review and analysis of the terms and conditions of sale. Physical inspection is conducted using an outside engineering firm or inspection company. Appraisal services are recommended in evaluating properties for purchase, and are generally required for real estate financing. Real estate specialists can recommend qualified appraisers and arrange for the appraisal to be conducted with the least cost and time.
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Financing and Feasibility Studies
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The availability of financing is an important aspect of real estate investment. For existing income properties or building to be purchased, real estate specialists can arrange for long-term standing loans through various lenders. Assistance will be provided in preparing loan applications and in following them through the approval process. Residential loan can also be provided by numerous residential lenders. Special arrangement can be made for foreign resident who cannot provide U.S. credit history. Market studies can be conducted for properties already owned by the investor or which may be acquired or constructed in the future. Such analyses can project the supply and demand for leased space in various types of properties. General property evaluations can be used for existing buildings which have difficulties or about which questions have arisen.
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Property Management
The ongoing management of real estate in the United States is of paramount important to the foreign investor who cannot personally supervisor his property. California Property Advisory Services is licensed to manage property in California. Property management services can be tailored to fit the specific project. Generally, these include collection of rents and other income, payment of all operating expenses such as property tax, utilities, repairs/maintenance, payment of loan, negotiation of new leases, and ongoing relations with tenants.
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