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- Marketing Property For Investment
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My program gets results. I specialize in marketing
investment and commercial property. First, my assistant and I
collect and verify all pertinent property data and then present it in
a way that provides the investor with all of the information needed to
reach a decision to want to own your property. Second, we
establish the target market for your property; that is, we determine
who the most likely buyer is for your property. Then, we
directly contact the target market employing marketing strategies such
as telephone calls, faxes, email, post card mailings, internet
advertising, multiple listing, newspaper advertising, signage, and
marketing sessions.
- Structuring Tax-Deferred Exchanges
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For clients with changing investment needs, this is an exciting
way to satisfy the life changes while preserving the clients capital
and saving a bundle on federal capital gains taxes. A common
example is illustrated by a recent transaction where my client owned
about 30 single family houses for rental. In his mid-60's, he
wanted a more predictable income stream with less risk and less
management headache. I was able to identify and negotiate a sale
of the 30 houses to an investment group. I then identified a
commercial property in Florida that is absolute net-leased to a
national chain store for 20 years. Rather than selling the 30
houses, the transaction was structured as a tax-deferred
exchange. Thus, the owner achieved a 9.2% cash-on-cash
first-year return on his equity and saved over $250,000 in capital
gains taxes!
- Assisting in the Acquisition of
Property
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Working as a broker on behalf of a client desiring to acquire
additional property requires the broker to be disciplined, hard
working, conscientious, and to hold the best interests of the client
in high regard. A successful property acquisition program begins
with a thorough understanding of the client's needs and
objectives. First, I work with the client to understanding and
agree on the criteria for accepting or rejecting property. My
assistant and I then identify properties most likely to satisfy the
need and begin negotiating with owners. Through my database and
experience, I identify properties currently on the market as well as
those that may be available for acquisition but are not currently on
the market.
- Consulting - Lead Paint Compliance
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Maryland has been a leader in dealing with the national problem
of lead-based paint in housing contributing to the poisoning of
children. For investors and landlords, lead-based paint has
become a litigation nightmare. However, Maryland's Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program, passed into law in 1994, has made huge
gains in the reduction of both lawsuits against landlords and the
poisoning of children. Understandably, many landlords and
property owners have not complied with the law because they are (a)
loathe to succumb to additional regulation by the government, and/or
(b) nobody took the time to explain to them the programs requirements
and benefits. Ben Frederick III, CCIM, with over 10 years
experience in lead-based paint risk management, served on the Board of
the Property Owners Association at the time this law was being formed
and is familiar with its requirements and its benefits. He is
now in a position to assist and educate landlords and property owners
on the practical and economical application of this law. Those
who comply receive the benefit of limited liability in the event of a
potential lawsuit.
- Consulting - Broker's Opinion of Value
and Tax Assessment Appeal
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Ben Frederick III has helped many owners of investment
properties save thousands of dollars on property tax bills through
effective representation at tax assessment appeal hearings before both
the assessor and the Property Tax Appeals Board. If you received
a notice from the state that your tax assessment is being increased
and you are not happy with the increase, Ben Frederick III can help
you appeal the decision and ask for a reduction.
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Many lending institutions and investors desire a quick,
inexpensive way to understand the market value for income-producing
and commercial properties. Ben Frederick III, with over 20 years
experience in marketing, managing, and appraising real property can
perform this service responsibly and economically.
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- For more information, contact
- Ben Frederick III,
CCIM
- Ben Frederick Realty
Inc.
- PO Box 39326,
Baltimore MD 21212
- 410-435-5040
- 410-435-5041 (fax)
- or email:
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