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S Dawoud — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:23:30 -0000

yeah i got that into my list of things im just worried i
missed something. i was wondering if theres any way i could show you a mock
hand out i have received asking how to value a commercial property. it has a
range of information but nothing that i can see that will allow me to work out
the value of it today, i have tried getting the cap rate, Gross rent multiplier
and all sorts but im just lost and wondering if you could space a few mins? Would
be amazingly grateful

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Joe Stampone — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:19:13 -0000

This depends on many factors including the borrowers credit and relationship with the bank. Generally speaking, banks are more willing to work with distressed borrowers in today's economic environment.

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S Dawoud — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:53:13 -0000

Hey Joe how u doing hope u well, i have a question if you dont mind on something i need clarification on so thought you would have some good wisdom

If a borrower has no additional cash to invest and is
requesting a modification of the Loan on a commercial property, what types of
options should the Lender consider?

I have been hard pushed to find any sort of information
regarding this, could you help at all please?

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S DAWOUD — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:12:46 -0000

Hey Joe,

Thanks for the info that’s super kind of you, I really
appreciate the time and advice. I will defo take a look at the book and the
training site. Hope all goes well with you and best of luck. P.s. I might
bother you again for info in the future, sorry lol. If I can return the favour
in anyway please do hesitate to ask.

Kind regards

Sharif

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Joe Stampone — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:19:56 -0000

I think the best book for you to get an overall grasp of the US market is Peter Linnemans Finance and Investments. Also check out the training here - http://www.getrefm.com/

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S DAWOUD — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:59:24 -0000

Hi Joe, Thanks for the swift reply. Ok well I am planning on
doing the MSc in Real Estate and getting a bit worried about the difference in
the valuation systems and a few other aspects between the US and UK property
markets. The module Real Estate
Valuation and Feasibility Analysis / REAL1-GC1055 particularly jumps out to
me, as well as Real
Estate Valuation and Feasibility Analysis / REAL1-GC1055. I am already a
graduate from the Bartlett School of Architecture of UCL
in London and have gained I would say a reasonable understanding of how the US
property market works, however enough to know that I may struggle if I don’t come
to grips with the terminology, processes and laws of the US property market.

Once again thanks for the help.
sharif

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Joe Stampone — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:10:02 -0000

Hi, thanks for reaching out. Of course I don't mind. Let me know which course in particular are you interested in so I can tailor my reading list.

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S DAWOUD — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:45:35 -0000

Hello Joe, Great page btw. I am a student from London UK, would it possible to get the reading list for the course you took. i am saving up for the same course and wanted to get a head start. Hope you dont mind me asking just thought you would be a good person to ask.

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Emily Parrr — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:38:13 -0000

Wow!! In reality I‘ve discovered a perfect platform to find out exact information

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George — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:53:23 -0000

Hi Joe,
Thank you for creating such a great website. Maybe you can help me with some doubts: I am an architect, born in Spain, and worked in London for a top architecture company for 4 years. In Spain architecture market is not good now, and construction and development are the same. I have always liked real estate and my intention (or hope!) is to develop my own buildings in a future. So after doing some research I applied to NYU and Columbia and Harvard. I haven't got a response yet, but maybe you could give some advice on the different programs, and maybe suggest a good route to follow as you have been student of NYU and also work on a RE company. Thank you very much! George

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Neil Williams2009 — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:32:37 -0000

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Free Bets — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:59:35 -0000

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Joe Stampone — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:29:21 -0000

Hi Carey, thanks for getting in touch. I just had the chance to look through your blog, it seems like a great resource (not to mention I love the title). Let me know if you have any questions regarding anything related to CRE.

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Carey_PA — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:54:34 -0000

Hey Joe,

Just learned about your blog from bp.com top 20 list.

I'm glad they listed it on there because you've got some awesome information on here. I was actually born and raised in Philly.

Now I'm living in Oxford, PA (Southern Chester County) absolutely nothing like you living in New York lol

I just started to get into commercial real estate this year but I've been a sfh and mh investor for 11 years now (plus I do have my real estate license.)

Perhaps we can help each other on our journeys through real estate. My blog is GoinFlippinCrazy.com I blog about what I'm doing in regards to commercial real estate (and other things. I own an ATM business too and talk about that and other forms of passive income.)

Well it was a pleasure meeting you in the blogosphere. I'm going to book mark you now :-) As a matter of fact, I will add you to my blog roll on my blog.

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Joe Stampone — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:06 -0000

Hey Marcus, I'm glad you discovered the site and I hope you found it useful. I don't really know your situation and I'm not an expert by any means, but I'm not entirely sure that an MBA is the right route for you. In general, I'm pretty skeptical about MBA's. I think the best way to learn about real estate is to get a job in real estate, no matter what part of the business it's in. I think working full time and pursuing a masters in real estate on the side is probably your best bet. Feel free to email me if you'd like to discuss this further.

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Marcus — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:02:41 -0000

Joe,

I am glad I have come across your blog. I saw it listed on a post on BiggerPockets.com.

I guess you could say I am new to the real estate world. I graduated college a few years ago with a bachelor's in something on the other end of the spectrum, started a family and went downhill when the economy went, liberal arts degrees, well what can I say. Being out of work and down and out gives someone an opportunity to rethink things. I've always enjoyed real estate and paid attention to the market. Currently I am in the process of getting things worked out to start an MBA program in fall of 2011, with focus on real estate. After that I wouldn't mind working for a small investment firm where I can wear many hats. Eventually I want my own company, and knowing myself I will probably skip the working for someone else for a few years and just go for it.

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Joe Stampone — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:06:51 -0000

Eric, thank you so much for the kind words. Feel free to shoot me an email, I'd love to learn more about what you're doing. joe [dot stampone [at] gmail [dot] com

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Eric Amzalag — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:53:20 -0000

Hey Joe,
I just stumbled upon your blog this evening while cleaning up my twitter following - turns out I've been following you on twitter for a while now. I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of your blog (especially compared to some of the self serving trash many "knowledgeable" tweeple). As such, I wanted to shoot you a quick email but I thought it might be more polite to introduce myself here first, then ask your permission.

I'm an undergrad at UC Santa Barbara studying Business Economics with Accounting and Technology Entrepreneurship. This past year I have been extremely involved in the entrepreneurship and technology community in Santa Barbara. At the same time I have been studying Real Estate and recently have decided that Real Estate might be a better avenue for me to focus my hunger for knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit. I saw many similarities between what I have been doing in Santa Barbara with my education and energy and what you have been doing (although experientially you are 4 years my senior). Would you mind if I sent you an email? I'd appreciate the opportunity to connect and hear your experience how you have juggled your studies and extra curricular passion, and how you have gotten to this point... Also, feel free to shoot me an email at ericamzalag at gmail dot com if you'd like and I'll email you back.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Eric Amzalag

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Sejinro — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:45:56 -0000

Hey Joe - Thanks for the reply. I am leaning toward JHU. Can you connect me with some relevant folks? Thanks.

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Joe Stampone — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:20:30 -0000

Congrats! I think a large part of your decision will come down to where you want to live and work after the program. Once you narrow it down be sure to contact me and I can put you in touch with students/alumni from each program who can better answer any questions you may have.

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sejinro — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:54:12 -0000

In at NYU and JHU so far. Waiting on UMD, GT and Cornell. I did not apply to USD.

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Joe Stampone — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:22:36 -0000

I've heard rumors that NYU may require everyone to take the GMAT in the future. Not sure when it will be enacted, but something to keep in mind. Thanks for that response, Tim.

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Tim — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:20:23 -0000

Matt, jagRE is right on this one, NYU only requires a GMAT or GRE if you graduated less then two years prior to your application.

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Raj — Fri, 21 May 2010 20:51:06 -0000

Hey Joe,
In the NY Post yesterday there was an article about two young guys who started (what seems to be) a private real estate acquisitions/management company....both are NYU-RE grads. I think it would be great if you could get them to participate in a Q&A article on the website. Specifically though focused on how they obtained capital for all of these acquisitions that they made in such a short time, especially in this market....it seems as though nobody ever goes into detail in regards to how to they obtained their capital, whether it be high-net worth individuals, inheritance, or institution investors, etc. Check out these two links to the post article and the company website, possibly you may know these folks personally. Whatever the case, I have a feeling they have a really interesting story to tell on how they got capital to start this company.

http://www.nypost.com/p/new...

http://bmregroup.com/

Your website is great. Keep up the hard work....who knows, google might just buy you out one of these days.
-Raj

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Joe Stampone — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:42:20 -0000

joe [dot] stampone [at] gmail [dot] com