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Step 1: Sign Up for Weekly Deals

Review the pre-vetted properties we send over weekly, complete with inspection, photos, financials, comps, and more. Sign up when you like one!

Step 2: Become a Priority Client

"All cash" sign-ups will be invited to our A-list up receipt of proof of funds. You'll get personal attention from a dedicated account manager & first choice!

Step 3: Lock In the Right Deal

Make your criteria clear, stay in touch, ask questions, and express confidence when you like a property- these are the people we offer properties to with very little wait.

Step 4: The Guided Escrow & Closing

Our deals are pre-inspected, so escrows are pretty easy.. but our transaction team still helps you set up insurance, title, and property management to simplify your closing

About buying from ACE

How do i get selected for a deal sooner?
- Squeaky wheel gets the grease! Communicate your criteria clearly & give us regular feedback on new deals.
- Join the priority list by telling our investor relations team that you're ready to purchase & include a proof of funds.
- Cash is king- most of our deals are sold to cash buyers that plan to refinance later on.
- Be confident & have the right expectations. Review the inspections, financials, etc.. and ask us questions. Just remember that no property is perfect, and no investment is without its inherent risks.
What kind of due diligence is included with these deals?
- Detailed pro-forma financials including income and expenses in both current and fully stabilized state.
- Complete third party inspection report from a reputable licensed, bonded, and insured property inspection company including interior photos, 3D tour of the property (if available), ACE's summary of property condition & inspection findings, notes from conversations with the inspector on matters of concern, and a breakdown of credits we give you at closing to address inspection items.
- Description of tenant situation, leases, rent roll, and estoppel letters as needed.
- Evaluation & discussion of comparable listings, sales, rental listings, the local market & specific neighborhood where the property is located.
- A quick blurb from ACE's owners with our thoughts on the deal and suggested game plan.
Does ACE help us find property managers & contractors?
- Every property we offer our investor comes with ACE-vetted referrals for third party property management companies.
- These management companies are full service, meaning they coordinate and fulfill maintenance, repairs, and upgrades from leaky pipes to paint & floors to new roofs.
- Most of our properties offered are in markets where we've used preferred managers extensively for client & ACE owned properties, so we've got a lot of historical data on them & an affiliate relationship we can use to help support your experience with them.
- We do have access to back up managers & contractors in most of the markets we operate in the rare case they're requested.
- ACE is not compensated by referred management companies, we offer these relationships as a value add to your acquisition experience in hopes of enhancing your investment's success.
Will ACE help me after the closing?
- Yes, within reason. If you'd like our opinion on your refi, a second set of eyes on a rehab quote, or support in resolving an operational issue that could benefit from our expertise.. we are happy to discuss under most circumstances.
- Don't let problems with your property fester. Address them yourself immediately to the best of your ability, and if you cannot resolve the problem do not delay reaching out to us.
- We do this as a courtesy, and are not obligated or bound by any service agreement to offer asset management services.
How does ACE make money?
- It's pretty simple. We buy the property at some discount from market value then sell it afterwards for market value. Some properties are ACE owned for longer periods of time, while others are sold immediately after our purchase.
- We do not charge a commission or acquisitions fee to the client at closing. Just the sale price & the nominal costs of title and escrow.
This is a big purchase. How do we know we can trust buying from ACE?
- The beautiful thing is that you don't have to. Everything is third party. Our entire process is designed so that no part of this transaction relies on a handshake, client testimonials, our online presence, etc..
- Inspection companies are licensed, bonded, insured, and available for you to discuss their report with directly.
- You are not required to use our referred property managers, and you are encouraged to vet them as you would any other.
- Rents are verified by documentation provided by the landlord of the property (not ACE).
- Expenses such as property taxes and utilities are generally available to you for verification by public organizations.
- Comparable sales, listings, and rental listings provided are selected from public records that you can access as well.
- We receive no compensation when you use our referrals.
- We will have real client testimonials on this page for you very soon anyways :)
If these deals are SOOO good, why doesn't ACE keep them all?
- If we had an infinite supply of money we probably would. We created the property sales business years ago so that we could generate revenues that would pay for our own properties.
- We sell some, keep one, repeat. The decision to keep a property is usually tax driven- if selling a deal would incur substantial short term capital gains, then we hold onto it as a rental to avoid realizing those gains.
- Which means, no, we don't just "keep the best properties". In fact we've kept a lot of the most difficult ones to sell. Super low rents, foundation rebuilds, challenging neighborhoods.. but at a good price.

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What's the best way to refinance my property?
- Most clients use either residential, commercial, or private loans to refinance properties after purchasing prom us.
- With all 3 types we recommend waiting 6 months to "season" the purchase before refinancing. This reduces the risk of an appraiser giving you a conservative/low valuation, unless you really want your loan ASAP.
- Residential refis work well for 1-4 unit properties that are not yet held in an LLC. Some clients are able to transfer the property to an LLC after the refi, but it's important to check with your lender.
- Commercial refis work well for 5+ unit properties, although some do take on smaller properties. We have some strong connections in this space to share with you.
- Private lenders are the best option for clients that do not traditionally qualify for a loan. These loans are usually more expensive for the borrower. We advise caution getting a loan on a rental property if your income, cash reserves, or total debt are a matter of concern.
Should I buy houses, or multi-family?
- There are pros and cons to buying both assets, and we have had success with houses, duplex/triplex, and 4-20 unit properties in our portfolio.
- Houses are nice because they tend to draw families. We generally see single family home tenants stick around for longer, and rent collection can be more consistent.
- Houses are tougher to scale. The one-unit-per-purchase nature of houses makes acquisition a bit slower, and they're often too inexpensive for commercial lenders to bother with. They may also offer lower cash flow, as owner occupants are willing to pay more than investors in many cases.
- Small multi-family offers more units per purchase, and generally slightly higher pro-forma returns since they are purchased primarily by investors rather than owner occupants.
- The more units per building, the more you have to manage turnover. Management, location, maintenance, etc.. should be closely monitored by the investor. There are also fewer large properties than they are small, so sometimes you compete with more investors for them.
- The duplex or triplex behave like a hybrid of the house & the multi, sharing a bit of pros and the cons of both.
Do these affordable properties actually appreciate?
- We will never promise you appreciation based on our own speculation, but we have seen several of the affordable midwestern and southern markets we operate in outperform the market over short and even multi-year intervals.
- We target markets and properties that we would expect to be generally nonvolatile in value due to the commodity-grade nature of working class rentals.
- We also seek out relative undervaluation in these markets- do they seem "cheap" compared to other, similar products in other affordable cities.
- Recent rent growth with reasonable cause to continue in the near future is a huge plus that we jump on when we recognize it.
- We have historically seen this type of property to be relatively recession resilient & believe they will continue to behave this way; however, it's important to recognize that like any other investment there is no way to guarantee that a specific type of property's value is immune to market volatility.
How much property do I need to live off the cash flow?
- More than you think you do. Properties take money to operate properly and we take on the mentality with our own portfolio that of "spend the cash flow on improving the property" until it is exceptionally stable.
- Once your property maintains a high level of stability, allow the cash flow to build your reserves to a point that you feel there is sufficient surplus for you to draw the profits for other uses.
- We always suggest the use of surplus goes towards additional investments. If you're interested in dabbling in more complicated projects, this may be a good time to gradually add these to your portfolio and let your stable properties pay to bring them up to snuff.
- Invest conservatively, and be disciplined in building and strengthening your safety net over time so that your real estate business, affiliates, tenants, and YOU do not have to suffer in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Should I buy in an LLC? How do I set that up?
- Look, we're not your lawyer. We're not anyone's lawyer. You should consult with one to make a final decision on your own, but here's what we have seen other investors do:
- If they're adamant about using conventional rental property loans, investors will often hold in a personal name or a land trust. Otherwise, an LLC is also a popular option.
- We see many investors hold several properties per LLC. As they grow, they modify their corporate structure to include multiple LLC's.
- Other ways to reduce liability include but are not limited to appropriate insurance policies for property liability, umbrella liability, and business liability policies. We also see some business interests owned by trusts rather than the officer themselves. The extent to which these additional measures are used depend on the size, risk, and legal counsel the business has received.
- Some investors form their own LLC's online, directly with state government websites. This can be cheap and fast, but you may make an error in formation without proper counsel.
Can rentals reduce my tax bill?
- We're not your accountants either. In fact, we're not accountants at all, so consult with yours..but we do know that under particular conditions rental properties can reduce your tax bills in the following ways.
- Depreciation. This can sometimes be accelerated as well, leading to substantial deductions if the investor is qualified to deduct these losses.
- Unrealized gain. Under the right conditions, equity that is not liquidated may not be taxable. Appreciation, organic or forced (i.e. improving a property) are common means of unrealized gain.
- Debt. A check you deposit from a cash-out refinance is, under many circumstances, not a taxable event.
- We're gonna say it one more time.. execute your tax strategies under the guidance of a CPA.
Is owning rentals really passive?
- Hell nah. Well, not as passive as owning index funds. You've got to monitor your business operations, even with a good manager in place.
- Once you build a good relationship with management & fully stabilize your property, your portfolio will likely be pretty uneventful. Still, monitor every monthly statement for unusual income or expenses.
- Even though it takes a bit more effort and expertise, the income & overall returns of well acquired, well managed real estate portfolio can be very rewarding.

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Off Market, Cash Flowing, Pre-Vetted, Out of State

Rental Property

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Case Studies

Real Deals Sold to ACE Clients

Your Path to An Ace Deal

How it works after you join our investor list

Step 1: Sign Up for Weekly Deals

Step 2: Become a Priority Client

Step 3: Lock In the Right Deal

Step 4: The Guided Escrow & Closing

Investor Testimonials

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Frequently Asked Questions

About buying from ACE

How do i get selected for a deal sooner?

What kind of due diligence is included with these deals?

Does ACE help us find property managers & contractors?

Will ACE help me after the closing?

How does ACE make money?

This is a big purchase. How do we know we can trust buying from ACE?

If these deals are SOOO good, why doesn't ACE keep them all?

About General Investing

What's the best way to refinance my property?

Should I buy houses, or multi-family?

Do these affordable properties actually appreciate?

How much property do I need to live off the cash flow?

Should I buy in an LLC? How do I set that up?

Can rentals reduce my tax bill?

Is owning rentals really passive?

You Bring The Funds

Off Market, Cash Flowing, Pre-Vetted, Out of State

Rental Property

Join our private investor network for access!

ACCESS OUR OFF MARKET DEALS

Case Studies

Real Deals Sold to ACE Clients

Your Path to An Ace Deal

How it works after you join our investor list

Step 1: Sign Up for Weekly Deals

Step 2: Become a Priority Client

Step 3: Lock In the Right Deal

Step 4: The Guided Escrow & Closing

Investor Testimonials

Screenshots aren't pretty, but they're real

Frequently Asked Questions

About buying from ACE

How do i get selected for a deal sooner?

What kind of due diligence is included with these deals?

Does ACE help us find property managers & contractors?

Will ACE help me after the closing?

How does ACE make money?

This is a big purchase. How do we know we can trust buying from ACE?

If these deals are SOOO good, why doesn't ACE keep them all?

About General Investing

What's the best way to refinance my property?

Should I buy houses, or multi-family?

Do these affordable properties actually appreciate?

How much property do I need to live off the cash flow?

Should I buy in an LLC? How do I set that up?

Can rentals reduce my tax bill?

Is owning rentals really passive?

You Bring The Funds

ACCESS OUR OFF MARKET DEALS