The rookies say there is a "slow down" during the winter seasons and I exist to tell you that this is certainly not the case when you have the right real estate firm representing your interests.  In this email, you will find the following: 

1. An economic snapshot of the Lehigh Valley with an article stating highest GDP in history surpassing 40 Billion.

2. 7 off-market properties

3. 6 on market properties

4. 2 on market gas stations

5. The announcement of our commercial newsletter, soon to be in your inbox.

6. I have attached my custom designed financial analysis excel sheet for you to use when analyzing a potential investment property.

We are in the midst of a groundbreaking time in the Lehigh Valley. Economists are saying that our market is in a recession-proof environment due to the various demand generators and close proximity to metropolitan regions. Properties are selling within record time because of the low inventory and rising interest rates, which is said to continue rising for the next ten years. Click here for a 09/18/2018 article stating, "The $40.1 billion regional gross domestic product, or the official measure of the total output of all goods and services in the four-county metropolitan area, is up about 5 percent over the previous year"

https://www.mcall.com/business/mc-biz-lehigh-valley-gross-domestic-product-20180918-story.html 

OFF MARKET:

1. Commercial Plaza in Allentown, PA: Next to CVS (easement shared). $180,582 NET INCOME, 90% occupancy, 13,000 square feet of commercial space with 75 parking spaces, up to all codes with ADA compliance and elevator.  Built-in 2000 using steel and concrete construction. Asking price 3.2MM based on 6.5% cap rate. Owner financing available @ 4.5% with 20% down.

2. Catasauqua, PA: 7-unit, fully occupied, turnkey, multi-family/commercial investment property with 63k gross, 50k net, 8% cap @ 625k asking. Immaculate property ideally located in Catasauqua has been very well maintained with long-term tenants occupying the property between 3-4 years with a remaining 6-8 months left on all leases plus all tenants have confirmed renewal. 

3. 103 Main Street, Walnutport, PA: 11-unit, fully occupied, turnkey, multi-family investment property with 75k gross, 49,200 net, 15.6% cap @ 315k asking. Long term tenants with leases and security deposits in place. "AS IS."

4. 145 W Hamilton, Allentown, PA: PROJECTED $232,254 gross, $162,577 net. The owner is currently drafting plans to create 12 residential units on the second floor and keep one commercial storefront on the ground floor. 25,000+SQFT, 2-story building located in the heart of the commercial revitalization district of Allentown, only .5 miles from the PPL Center boasting significant frontage, heavy traffic flow, & B-5 Commercial zoning. Click here for video flyby, https://youtu.be/4JEzGxQdIQs Next, to this property, there is a multi-million dollar luxury apartment building almost completed, here is the article https://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-allentown-zoners-0123-20170124-story.html

5. Allentown, PA: 50,000 SF warehouse/office complex near St. Luke's Allentown Campus with 25,000 SF per floor and over 16,000 SF of office on the 2nd floor including full serving kitchen, assembly room, open space, executive conference rooms, washrooms, large open reception area, president's suite and more. Warehouse, parking, distribution space on 1st floor. Three docks with levelers, 2 additional drive-in doors, freight elevator, auditorium room. Some 1st class office space. The building provides an excellent location convenient to services, overlooks park areas, has easy access and sufficient 60 car parking lot.

6. Easton, PA: 19 unit complex, cap rate 8.78 % at asking price of 1.8M and located in the Historical City of Easton which has been restored from top to bottom. Walking distance to all downtown Easton amenities. Detailed financial information will be provided upon request.  

7. Easton, PA: 6 unit, fully occupied, turnkey, cash flowing, multi-family investment with 7.48% cap @ $700k asking. located in the heart of Easton within walking distance to multiple amenities. 

ON MARKET: 

1. Poconos, PA: 6 Unit, fully occupied, turnkey, multi-property, multi-family investment with 87,000 gross, 67,860 net, 10% CAP @ ASKING with a massive 30k discount to buy all. MLS link here: https://matrix.lvar-mls.com/matrix/shared/5mcTj81v0XDd/808SarahStreet

2. 104 Schuylkill Avenue, Schuylkill County PA: 12-unit multi-family investment, 10 units occupied, 83,400 gross, 55,820 Net, 14.9% cap rate.  Another buyer of mine out of Texas had this under contract and backed out because the property was too far away. This property needs around 50k minimum to become what it should be.  This is why the cap rate is so high.

3. 2343 Route 611, Poconos, PA: 8,000 SF commercial building on 5.76 ACRE lot with 175 parking spaces and 355 FT of frontage. The property is currently undergoing a complete facelift as the owners have begun significant renovations to reposition the property for acquisition. The building can be utilized as a retail plaza, professional complex, restaurant, automotive shop, car dealership, plus many other uses based on zoning. https://matrix.lvar-mls.com/matrix/shared/7fDnXwjB0XDd/2343Route611

4. 2477 Route 611, Poconos, PA: Eat n Sweets Restaurant - 1.25-ACRE corner lot w/ 450FT+ FRONTAGE on main artery Route 611 only 1500' from the Interstate 80 Scotrun on/off ramp. Attracting over 75,000 cars per day & rising, this commercially zoned property is in a prime location & surrounded by heavily trafficked Pocono area businesses, The Crossing Premium Outlet Mall, state parks, casinos, lake communities, PA's best ski resorts like Camelback & top-rated water parks, specifically w/in eyesight of Great Wolf Water Park & near Kalahari/Aquatopia. Currently utilized as a turn-key restaurant with a permitted drive-thru lane, restaurant license, 2 driveway entrances, 3 large revenue generating BILLBOARDS & an artesian water well available w/ purchase. When fully operational the current business generated more than 700K yearly. Many potential other uses include bar & restaurant, fast food, craft brewery, retail, auto sales, etc. Building in great condition, well maintained, and structurally sound.  MLS listing here: https://matrix.lvar-mls.com/matrix/shared/b5wMngQr0XDd/2477Route611

5. 701 Northampton Street, Easton, PA: 5-units, 2 billboards, Projected 80k net* and over 375k invested in remodeling & upgrading this 3 luxury apartments + 2 com storefronts in center city Easton. Located 1.5 blocks from Centre Square. W/ commercial rent is $7,750/mo gross including billboards after 2020. Ownership of both billboards which could generate a projected rent of $3,000 per month. *Sidewalks being redone as well *All NEW HQ Hardwood *repainted & weatherized brick *Owners putting in 20k+/mo. Perfect building. All foundation sound. No leaks in the roof or basement. *Projected. MLS link here: https://matrix.lvar-mls.com/matrix/shared/DkCTb9Gp0XDd/701NorthamptonStreet

6. 423 Nazareth Pike, Nazareth, PA: Projected $111,240 gross, $77,911 net, 14% cap @ 557k asking.  (3/4 units occupied). Cash-flowing, 4-unit asset located on route 191 Nazareth Pike with 445 feet of frontage on an almost one-acre corner lot at a 4-way intersection w/ traffic lights. MLS link here: https://matrix.lvar-mls.com/matrix/shared/48L7d9mC0XDd/4358NewburgRoad

1. Valero Gas Station in Summit Hill, PA: PROFIT bearing with 1.7MM gross and 135k net at 550k asking. Award-winning VALERO franchise. This offering includes both the land with 250' frontage and turnkey Valero franchise which is cash flowing and completely remodeled with mini-mart and brand new restaurant increasing sales year over year. The property has excellent curb appeal being located on very heavily traveled State Route 902 and next to the city center with massive foot traffic. ALL financials are available upon request. Roughly 150k in recent upgrades including all new pumps installed in November 2017, new roof, led lights, interior upgrades, restaurant buildout, etc. All certificates up to date, environmental completely clean, and site inspection passed. With Valero contract, the owner makes 1.5 cents per gallon in rebates. The mini-mart includes a full kitchen which generates over $25,000 per year. Confirmed best-rated gas station in a 5-mile radius. Close to route 209, 309, 476 and 81.  MLS link here: https://matrix.lvar-mls.com/matrix/shared/fnV6TWTs0XDd/250AmidonStreet

2. Shell Gas Station, Allentown, PA: Profitable gas station with 1MM gross, 100k net, 20% cap @ 490K asking. Turnkey cash flowing Shell Gas Station plus mini-mart with increasing lottery commissions year over year. LAND+BUSINESS. Thousands in upgrades. Approved tank certifications & all EPA certification for ground clearance & testing samples. All certificates up to date & site inspection passed. Inventory negotiable. Interior office space & interior customer bathroom. Pavement/blacktop redone 11/2013. NO Franchise agreement, can go unbranded for higher profit margin or re-flag to another franchise. Strong upswing with either decision.  MLS link here: https://matrix.lvar-mls.com/matrix/shared/p7hKlm3NBXDd/14024thStreetS