The Deal Flow
From numbers to narrative β real deals, real brokers, and the story behind the deal.
08/11/2025
π§ New Episode of The Deal Flow!
49-Unit Multifamily in Des Moines β halfway renovated with $150K in materials on-site.
We talk with Josh Kirby of Stanbrough Realty about pricing, upside, and how investors can finish this value-add project and cash flow strong.
π§ Listen on Spotify β https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VBrxUYkOmaCXugLXfqwyZ?si=egP7PxHVRxiyWPNQ6Gq-Rg
π Episode Page β https://www.thedealflow.us/episode-3
π’ 49 Units | 51% Occupied | 50% Renovated
π° Mid-$2M Guidance | Exit β $3.3M @ 7.75% cap
Joshua Kirby
04/11/2025
π’ Cedar Rapids, IA β 56-Unit Multifamily | $3.65M | Seller Open to Trade
C-class value-add opportunity in one of Iowaβs strongest multifamily markets.
Heavy two-bedroom mix (900+ sf average) with room for in-unit washer/dryer installs.
π Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
π° Price: $3.65M
π¦ Structure: Seller open to trade for Florida real estate.
π Play: 18β24-month reposition β refinance, syndicate, or long-term hold.
πΌ Broker: Josh Kirby, Stanbrough Realty
π§ Hear the full conversation on The Deal Flow podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Jmo2bDIaON2rzTyosUZLQ?si=4550a523abff443f
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Joshua Kirby
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04/11/2025
π’ The Deal Flow β Episode 1: Ottumwa, IA Retail / Mixed-Use Center
Long-term ownership. Local tenants. Seller carry financing.
This week, we sit down with Josh Kirby of Stanbrough Realty (Des Moines, IA) to talk about a rare opportunity in Ottumwa, Iowa β a fully leased, 3-building retail and mixed-use portfolio at 613β641 E Pennsylvania Ave.
π‘ Highlights:
β’ 3 parcels totaling 3 buildings
β’ 100% occupied β Nucara Pharmacy, local shops, and office tenants
β’ 4 new apartments added in 2020
β’ Offered at $1.8M
β’ Seller will finance with flexible terms (15β20% down, 5-year carry)
β’ Current NOI: $166,000
β’ Local management in place β turnkey for out-of-town investors
This is Main Street cash flow β blue-collar tenants, low turnover, and real stability in a market thatβs been around forever.
π§ Listen to the full conversation on Spotify:
π https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UwnPBDu11zH1hTHw9Iw01?si=DuSRuENRSL24WZyS7fTaow
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