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PROVIDER PROFILE over 25 years’ experience in Residential and com- mercial real estate. We have successful businesses in China in Manufacturing, Real Estate development and Tourism. Our core infrastructure will make Asam grow into a large property development company. C urrently Tampa is one of the most enticing cities; it lures investors from around the nation and the world. ASAM Properties is serving this Florida hot spot. The company offers complete turn-key service, minimizing man- agement headaches for investors and making the real estate investment process simple and profitable. ASAM Properties even has construction crews ready to complete any renovation work necessary. Once a property is made ready for tenants, Asam finds quality tenants to place in the home, reducing losses from vacancies and ensuring a steady income stream. Whether an investor is just getting started, or is looking to expand their existing portfolio, the investment experts at ASAM Properties are ready to help them take the next step. We recently interviewed the owners of Asam, Yinan (Angela) Zhao and Yan Chen, who are both originally from China and now live in the U.S., to learn about the opportunities in the Tampa market. Q: How long has Asam been in business? A: We started Asam about a year ago, as we saw the market in the Tampa area rapidly growing and bounc- ing back from the recession. Although our firm is only about one year old the principals of the firm have Q: How many partners consist of Asam? A: There are two partners in Asam Properties, my- self, Yinan (Angela) Zhao and my partner, Yan Chen. We are both originally from China and now live in U.S. We both bring years of real estate and business experience to Asam. We have already operated nu- merous successful companies. We know what it’s like to manage employees and run day-to-day operations to make a company successful. Q: When was the last time you made an investment? A: Just last month Asam purchased an 18-unit apart- ment complex that will undergo a complete and total gut renovation and gear the building towards student housing. For 2017, we are planning on keeping ap- proximately 20% of all our purchases as investment properties for our own portfolio. Q: Why should I invest in Asam Properties? A: We have experience in the local market we sell properties in and we have a team in place that han- dles everything for our clients, including acquisition, different financing options, sale, construction and management. Asam Properties has the right team in place to make your property acquisition successful. Q: Do you co-invest with others? A: We do invest with others, most of our investments have been with family members and close friends, but as more and more opportunities present them- selves we are open to joint ventures with clients that we get to know and have the same goals in mind. Q: What’s the market like in Florida? A: The Florida market is very hot right now and is in high demand. The rental and sales market is strong. A year ago, we were buying properties listed on the MLS, now that is far and few because of higher prices and supply and demand. We must go back to > Realty411Guide.com PAGE 63 • 2017 reWEALTHmag.com