Opportunity Knocks
Are we reaching the bottom of the market cycle? Trends seem to point towards some great opportunities in the short term for those that can spot the trends.
What happened to all the jobs?
Recent data from Indeed shows that number of job postings are declining across almost all States and almost all Sectors of the economy.
Lies, Damned Lies and (Unemployment) Statistics
Official unemployment statistics ado not tell the full story. What investors should know about unemployment and the state of the economy.
Catching falling knives: When to buy in a declining market
2023 has been a difficult year to find new real estate investments, and the market is struggling to reach price discovery amongst rapidly changing market conditions. 2024 may be the time to start looking for opportunities that others may be overlooking.
Insurance makes the (multifamily) world go round
Insurance is having a material impact on commercial real estate valuations. Are higher insurance prices here to stay? Or do temporary high insurance premiums create a unique buying opportunity?
Head down, eye on the ball
We have always considered asset management to be the most important element of our investment strategy. Sure, it’s important to be able to buy right, find good deals and not overpay. It’s also really important to finance right and seek the most efficient debt for any given strategy. But great asset management can be the difference between […]
The Cold Hard Truth About Multifamily Investing
Many investors are invested in multifamily real estate with the preconceived idea that multifamily as an asset class is completely impervious to the effects of a recession and will continue to perform through any economic conditions. Given the amount of content dedicated to multifamily investing circulating in the ether, it is easy to understand why […]
Defensive Strategies for Multifamily Investing
Defensive strategies are important for both passive investors and active sponsors. Active sponsors need to proactively manage risks to ensure that they anticipate and adjust plan as necessary to ensure long term returns for investors.
Insurance: the new elephant in the room
Insurance is a necessary evil, in almost any business. More often than not, it makes economic sense to pay a premium to an insurance company for them to protect you against economic loss from extreme scenarios that could adversely affect the business. In multifamily real estate, lenders require that we buy insurance to protect their interests. So, […]