36-Unit Sky Hill Apartments In Champlin, MN With Ben Michel, Multifamily Investing Expert

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews multifamily investing expert Ben Michel of Ridgeview Property Group as he recounts his impressive journey from a decade as a broker to a successful multifamily investor. Dive deep into the strategic acquisition and transformative renovation of the 36-unit Sky Hill Apartments in Champlin, MN, a C-building in an A-location. Ben shares invaluable insights on navigating the complexities of financing a 50% vacant property with a construction-to-permanent loan, the meticulous due diligence process with a seasoned team, and his effective capital raising strategies, including a 75/25 split and a 6% preferred return for investors. Learn about his long-term hold business plan, the importance of market timing for leasing in Minnesota, and the lessons learned regarding concessions to achieve full occupancy.