Steady cash flow is the holy grail of Real Estate investing. Stable, predictable cash flow with tax advantages is what investors are seeking. Nothing fits this description better than highly sought after, well-located NNN ret...
Amidst the distress in commercial Real Estate, one asset class that’s striving is neighborhood retail. There’s been almost no new construction since 2008-09 and the tenant demand for space has been incredibly strong. National...
If you bought a multifamily property in 2022, it is likely worth considerably less now because higher Interest rates have driven prices down. Additionally, new supply has negatively impacted rent growth in many markets, which...
Even though average occupancy can be decreasing in a market, it doesn’t mean a well-managed property needs to experience lower occupancy. If you maintain the property, communicate effectively with tenants, and handle maintena...
Buying a great property at a fair price beats buying a poor property at a cheap price. When buying property, it’s essential to do enough due diligence on the property and the market to determine the future prospects for that …
One asset class that has stood the test of time is Mobile Home Parks. As the housing shortage in this country persists, and the price of single-family homes continues to rise, mobile homes remain the most affordable housing o...
Although gateway and other primary markets are difficult to find compelling value in, secondary, under the radar markets exist where you can still find great value, especially in smaller, non-institutional Flex Industrial pro...
As loan maturities come to fruition over the next couple years, great deals will emerge for experienced operators who can raise capital and secure financing. One asset class where there will be an inordinate amount of distres...
We may be near the bottom of the market on Commercial Real Estate. As the Fed continues to tame inflation, interest rate reductions may result that creates cap rates compression and escalating prices. This may be a once in a …
Making a lot of money in Real Estate doesn’t require actively operating or directly investing in assets. Top-performing brokers can make a lot of money without any of the risk or brain damage of dealing with operations. As a ...
Maintaining properties efficiently and managing expenses can make the difference between making or losing money. Many operators of multifamily properties spend way too much on supplies and labor and don’t have effective proce...
The best Real Estate in the world has historically appreciated through good times and bad. With the right properties, demand has always exceeded supply and values have increased over time. These properties rarely come on the ...
Class C value-add projects are a rite of passage for most new multifamily investors. These assets generally have a lower barrier to entry than newer properties and promise higher returns. What most operators learn, however, i...
Once you turn a property into a profitable, cash-flowing asset, it makes sense to keep it indefinitely. If it’s built enough value, you can refi out and redeploy the capital into another asset and continue to benefit from the...
Consistently passing on deals requires unusual discipline. It’s too easy to rationalize they work when they really don’t. It’s this lack of discipline and lack of underwriting knowledge that’s currently costing a lot of opera...
Many multifamily operators avoid C Class properties built in the 70’s or 60’s in tougher neighborhoods. These properties often have issues with crime and delinquencies, not to mention deferred maintenance. In the past, these ...
Investing in private credit is growing at a rapid clip as traditional lenders are getting increasingly restrictive in their lending practices and investors are looking for safe havens for their money. One of the most conserva...
Buying properties in satellite markets within short driving distance to secondary or even tertiary markets can produce alpha returns, especially when buying them from older owners. Often times, these owners aren’t current on ...
One of the ways to become successful in Real Estate is through the path of brokerage. There’s almost no barrier to entry and unlimited upside. You can be successful as a broker if you develop a niche, passion, and discipline....
Investing in Real Estate syndications can be risky, especially if you don’t have the necessary years of experience and the knowledge to effectively vet the operator and the specific opportunity. As a result, many investors ha...
Although core gateway markets have the highest appreciation for multifamily over time, secondary markets also offer tremendous growth and stability, and they have smaller barriers to entry. Bobby Larsen, Principal and Founder...
Maintaining high occupancy levels in apartment complexes can be an ongoing challenge, especially in highly competitive markets. This is why affordable, government-subsidized housing can be a great option for investors. If the...
One of the hottest asset classes right now is neighborhood retail. Although it was out of favor just a few years ago because people thought ecommerce would replace it, it has proven to be not only resilient, but incredibly st...