February 6, 2009
Issue: 16.2
Welcome to the Nietzsche Market of 2009
 
Greetings!
This week I attended the ICSC Idea Exchange in Tampa, FL. The recurring theme I kept hearing over and over from Retailers, Developers, Investors, Brokers & Bankers is SURVIVAL. This got me thinking about German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.



Nietzsche said, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger".

The financial world shook on September 15, 2008 when Lehman Brothers filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This firm was founded in 1850 and is the largest bankruptcy in US history. The ripple effect in the financial markets has made it difficult for even the most experienced investor with strong net worth, liquidity, character and track records to obtain financing.

While many lenders are no longer originating real estate loans, there are others who are looking at this as an opportunity to build market share. Since 1994 Bison has been the "go to" resource for real estate entrepreneurs in need of debt & equity capital for compelling investment opportunities. We are optimistically looking for opportunities to help our clients survive the Nietzsche market.

Let us know how we can be of service.

Best wishes,
David Repka
Bison Arranges Loan on Tampa Student Housing Property
 
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - The Tyvek was torn and shredded and flapped forlornly in the breeze. Another unfinished townhome community baked in the Florida sun when buyers canceled their purchase contracts in the global financial meltdown and the bank stopped funding.

The developer remembered seeing a copy of Bison Tales and that Bison Founder, David Repka, spoke on a panel at  the Multi-Housing World conference in Orlando, FL on the topic of "Conversion/Reversion: Where Does the Condo Market Go From Here" (available on request). The panel focused on discussing creative financing solutions for developers with projects in various parts of the pipeline to get through the current bumps in the road and live to fight another day.

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Grave Dancing for Fun & Profit in the Financial Apocalypse

Want to know the secrets to how we are still structuring deals that will close in the Global Financial Meltdown?

Follow this link for a complimentary copy of our recent White Paper: Grave Dancing for Fun & Profit in the Financial Apocalypse (A common sense guide to structuring commercial real estate loans that will close & fund in this crazy economic climate)

 
In This Issue
Student Housing Loan
Free White Paper
Family Dollar Loan
Opportunity Funds are Buying
Sarasota Business Park
We Have Sources of Capital
Bison Track Record
Bison Secures Loan on Family Dollar
 
 
A 1031 buyer needed certainty of closing... 

Opportunity Funds

We have several funds looking to acquire OREO assets and distressed debt. Will consider investment opportunities in Tampa Bay as small as $500k. Please contact David for more information.
 
Sarasota Business Park Starts Construction

A new LEED Certified business park is under construction in Sarasota, FL on US301 just North of University Parkway. The property is near the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport and is available for sale or lease.
 
Our Loan Checklist

Since 1994, the founders of Bison Financial Group, brothers David and Jared Repka, have been working with existing and new clients to arrange the necessary financing to make real deals happen. If you or anyone you know has been burned, or turned down on a financing request give us a call or send us an email. Just 3 pieces of paper allow us to analyze a transaction: An Executive Summary, a Proforma and a Source and Use of Funds. Don't let this crazy market get you down. We can help!

Contact David Repka at 727-289-4400
Bison Track Record
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No Maybes
Tired of being told "maybe" by your current lenders? At Bison Financial Group we say Yes! or No! on the first phone call. Our deal flow has increased substantially in the last couple of months. Underwriting criteria and regulatory scrutiny has tightened down considerably. Our track record at closing complex transactions in as little as 8 days speaks for itself. When you are tired of the run around... please call or e-mail. We typically just need 3 pieces of paper to sniff test a new opportunity: Executive Summary, Proforma and Source/Use of Funds.