Testimonials

We knew we could make more money and work less hard if we had larger buildings that could be professionally managed. But we could never figure out how all the moving parts fit together. We worked with a lot of real estate brokers who never could show us how to meet our goals. They just seemed to want to do a quick deal and cash a commission check.

Northstar was the answer to our prayers. They showed us how to bridge finance the equity out of our smaller properties, buy larger ones, get them financed, and do a hybrid 1031 reverse exchange to help us avoid all our capital gains taxes.

The level of service was incredible, and all along the way we could tell they were working hard to get the best overall result for us, first and foremost. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to grow their property holdings.

C.G. - Gresham Oregon

We've been investing in real estate for many years, and now, we've decided to liquidate and enjoy our retirement. We tried selling all our buildings ourselves, but found no one we could count on to help us get top of market prices. We dealt with a lot of low-ball offers from unqualified buyers before we found Northstar.

First they helped us improve our rents and expense results to show the highest net income. Next they showed us how to fix up our properties for sale without spending an arm and a leg. Then they found the best loans for new buyers to help make the sales. Lastly, they showed us how to structure our sales so that the buyers paid most of our capital gains taxes.

Thanks to Northstar we're off travelling without a property care in the world.

K.H. - Vancouver Washington

I sold my building and was sure I'd find a replacement property within the 45 time limit for 1031 exchanges. But I was wrong. My first broker showed me a few properties, mostly tired and overpriced. Then he stopped returning my calls.

I was staring at a major six figure tax bite if I couldn't find something to nominate in a hurry. But I didn't want to end up with an overpriced property full of problems in a location I didn't like.

Thank goodness for Northstar. They know of virtually everything on the market in their trade area. They were able to show me hundreds of properties I had never seen before. Then they helped me evaluate each of them and pick the best three to nominate.

I got a great property at a fair price, with an exceptional loan, all because Northstar dropped everything and came through for me. I'd strongly recommend them to anyone before they start to sell their property, so they don't get into the box I was in at day 45.

A.G - Portland Oregon

Over the last 17 years I've done 12 transactions with Northstar. Some Acquisitions, some Sales, Some Refinances. They never tried to make a quick deal, but instead helped me see how each step fit into an overall strategy for building my net worth in real estate.

I started with a high six figure portfolio, and ended up with a low eight figure array of properties that provide me great cash flow while being managed by others. I couldn't be happier with their service, and their loyalty.

M.L - Encino, California

Every broker in town has called me in the last five years, all wanting to sell my building. But I've put a lot of work into it and wanted to keep it, so I always said no.

The Northstar agent was different. She listened to my goals and helped me develop a strategy that involved refinancing and reinvesting, instead of just selling. Now I'm making more cash flow and getting more appreciation from my properties.

Five years from now, I'll combine all three of my properties into one large one. I know that Northstar will be with me every step of the way to get the job done right, when I'm ready.

D.K - Gresham, Oregon

I've been investing in rental houses and plexes for the last ten years. I've been doing great even though I get no cash flow, because values have gone up so much over time. But the workload of all those properties was wearing me down, when I called Northstar.

Northstar showed me how to double my gross income, and dramatically increase my cash flow, by using some of my equity in the houses to buy larger properties.

Now I'm managing fewer properties and making more money... what could be better?

Thanks, Northstar. I couldn't have done it without you.

G.H - Portland, Oregon

Northstar's stable of repeat buyers is impressive. I've always said I would sell my buildings if I got my price, but no one ever offered what I asked.

Northstar took my information, found a better-than-market loan, then targeted a motivated group of 1031 buyers in their nomination period. One of them made the offer I was looking for, and I sold the building.

Along the way Northstar managed every step of the transaction process in a way I've never seen before. They were on top of every detail, and coordinated every party to insure a smooth and prompt closing.

Thanks, Northstar.

L.P. - Beaverton, Oregon

I recently inherited $400,000, and wondered how to best invest it. I'd been previously hammered in the stock market, and couldn't accept the low returns from fixed income investments.

Many of my friends had become wealthy in real estate, and I knew that was where I could get the most bang for my buck. But I didn't have the first idea on how to go about it.

Northstar helped me define my goals, my risk tolerance, my willingness to manage, my geographical preferences... everything I'd never thought of. Then they showed me hundreds of properties that fit my goals. They helped me compare them to each other, and pick the best ones to make offers on.

After that Northstar took care of my every interest, helping me understand the market, inspect the property, review the books, and get a great loan.

Now I own a 30 unit building with an on-site manager, and I'm making almost 30% after tax total return per year. What a home run !! Thanks Northstar for everything you did to make this possible.

R.B. - Salem, Oregon