Saturday, September 29, 2018

Business Presentation

September 29, 2018 Saturday 7:30PM PST

Everyday, I get someone that needs help. They either want  help with their presentation with investors or they simply want help with funding resources at the click of a button. Often times, their numbers are off. And more times, their presentation is NOT up to par. Psychologically, I have wondered what are people thinking. People who have a brand smacking idea. Folks who have gone to the extent as to say they are ready for the next step. They could be a construction company looking for capital. They call me, message me, and then as I ask them a series of questions they tell me that they are in debt. They need help getting out of debt. It is like someone is going to wave a magic wand and be of help. Additionally, they may have won a government contract and now need working capital to get it going. But, when I ask what does their presentation look like... What do they have to entice the investor or a lending company? They are unable to provide such documents. Furthermore, they act as though they never heard of a contract, which would be between them and myself. In the business of the world and the world of business, what in the world is wrong with people? Psychologically, I wonder are people are okay. 

If a presentation is not ready, why doesn't a business simply say we need help. Why do people think it is okay to simply round off numbers that do not add up or make any sense? Why do they feel if someone, like myself, is providing a service... then I should work for FREE, correct? No. Another example, a business gives me their Internal Rate of Return. But, fails to provide what the Return on Investment will be for the Investor. I always re-calculate and send back what they said in order to have a clear understanding. Once I figure out what they are trying to do, I ask, "What is the Rate on Investment for the investor?" The answer, "All the above, and another 5%?" Are you seriously kidding me. Yes, waste of time. You and a host of other businesses do not answer the questions I ask. 

The presentation needs to have at least the basics either in a deck or business proposal. Here is a few: executive summary, exit strategy, budget, ROI (Return on Investment), projections, principals (if applicable), and more. If you would like to discuss your project or need information, only contact me if you are willing to pay for the services I provide, which includes editing and reviewing your presentation, investigating investors, helping to prepare documents, registering with Security Exchange Commission (for example), outsourcing, research, and much more. Again, I accept any industry, and all depends on what industry you are in will vary with what services I provide. 

Thank you!

Funding

Saturday, September 29, 2018 7:10PM PST

It takes quite a bit to have working capital. Some would even say get a merchant loan, a small business loan, a hard money loan, and the list goes on. What if none of those tend to work for your business? Then what do you do? I have no answers. Post below for alternative funding solutions. Many people out there are wondering. If you have a start up type business, then folks say to borrow from friends and family. What if you have no one to borrow from? Now, what... Always beware of scams and acts of fraudulent persons. Do not take anyone with a gmail, yahoo, or hotmail account offering funding... serious. You will be scammed. You should NOT ever have to pay an upfront fee for a loan. If you hire a broker, consultant, account, or someone that can help you, this is different. They may be able to help you get your papers in order or to find resources for you. For funding that comes directly from a company, you should NOT be paying anything upfront. There is funding where you have to pay a closing fee but that depends on the industry. Send me an email at: diosaLLC@gmail.com

Monday, May 7, 2018

Top Real Estate Trends

#1
Downtown Los Angeles used to be unsafe, but in the past three years, the city has taken huge steps to make it safer. There are guards patrolling the streets on bicycles. With the Olympics coming to Los Angeles in 2028, tech companies moving to LA because of price rise in the Bay Area and shortage of space in other parts of LA, the gentrification of DTLA is inevitable. - Nikhil Choudhary, Zenith Engineers Inc

#2
Austin, Texas-
Austin has a relative low cost of living, educated workforce and enviable quality of life. With over 2 million residents and people flocking, Austin has a critical mass to withstand the test of time and, along with it, some serious mojo. Commercial real estate is on fire. Those who allow extra time for approvals, and room for property taxes, should be well positioned for the future. – Stephen Clark, Clark Investment Group

#3
Houston And Dallas
Houston and Dallas are both seeing rental growth in B and C class product. However, available inventory of investment properties is limited at the moment — and that’s all the more reason to have your alerts set and be on your local brokers’ mailing lists. - Caroline Kane, CKR Property Management, LLC

#4
Miami
Foreign buyers have dropped $7.5 billion on homes in the U.S. costing over $1 million, with 40% of those purchases in Miami, Los Angeles, and Manhattan, according to The Real Deal. A whopping 25% of the total was in Miami, the reason being Miami’s tax advantage and, most importantly, the price per square foot, which is substantially lower than average. I would advise considering South Florida. – Gabriel Souza, Ictus Group at Decorus Realty