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AFA Investments is committed to high-end real estate investment consulting services to deliver the highest level of satisfaction and client experience. Acting as strategic partner, AFA Investments analyzes how property acquisition, ownership and disposition can accelerate the success of clients’ financial portfolios. The company collaborates with specialists in a variety of service areas at each stage of the property ownership cycle. Investment real estate varies widely in risk profile, yields, the amount of management involvement, value-add potential and liquidity. Therefore, the first step in any engagement is to fully understand client’s objectives and property specifics. 

Market Research

Understanding the current market conditions and foreseeing future is the foremost element of real estate investment analysis. Our market research services will:

• Assess current conditions within target market and submarket
• Evaluate future market conditions (supply & demand)
• Provide demographic and economic data for the target location
• Advise on local political environment, as well as legal barriers

Feasibility Studies

Feasibility study will assess the practicality of a project or acquisition. To evaluate the proposed actions, feasibility study will uncover the:

• Strengths and weaknesses of the proposed project
• Financial analysis and projections
• Risks and rewards associated with the project
• Resources required to be invested

Valuation

Accurate and reliable property valuations are critical to the success of any real estate venture. Real estate appraisals play a pivotal role in today’s business climate. A true and well supported real estate appraisal can make the difference between success and failure of the project.  AFA Investments works with the leading appraisal professionals to provide a full range of expertise across all commercial property types, including:

• Property’s fundamentals
• Competition and the overall market dynamics affecting value
• Property’s unique characteristics and the big picture
   
  
  

Investment Analysis 

AFA Investments provides an extensive range of investment analysis using financial modeling of projected performance and historical data to assist client’s decision making, including:

• Lease-or-buy and sell-or-hold decision
• Market conditions and risks
• Property or portfolio cash flows,
• Investment values and returns (long term yield, IRR, net present value)
• Leasing strategies and management and marketing plans

Due Diligence

The due diligence process is a necessary step of the acquisition process which is complex. Until the condition of the project is fully researched, no acquisition should take place.  AFA investments matches each project with property inspection professionals to complete the due diligence phase in the most cost and time effective manner.

• Zoning and use restrictions
• Environmental issues
• Structural integrity and physical condition
• Financial data verification

Acquisition

AFA Investments guides its clients through the process of acquisition by assisting with all aspects of purchasing real estate from the Offer to Purchase to the deed signing. The company works through property’s documentation to understand current and future obligations and incumbrances

Management

AFA Investments provides consulting to its clients to optimize asset management and property management to increase value, enhance returns and optimize operations and achieve investment objectives.   As your strategic partner, the company assists with:

• Identifying underperforming management aspects to control expenses
• Uncovering new income streams
• Communicating goals to employees and contractors
• Short- and long-term strategies of maximizing
• Communication approaches to enhance tenant experience and maintain reputation

Disposition

Exiting investment property is about determining the best time frame and marketing strategy. AFA Investments helps clients navigate through disposition process to meet their exit objectives by proper planning and execution of the following aspects:

• Timing the sale according to the market cycle
• Targeted marketing strategy for the best exposure
• Analysis of potential tax consequences
• Handling negotiations and due diligence process 

Legal Services

Property acquisition, ownership and disposition requires specialized services by legal professionals. AFA Investments understands the legal needs of clients and provides access to project-specific legal services, such as:

• Corporate structure and operating agreements
• Contract drafting and review
• Landlord representation
• Litigation support
• Expert witness testimony