Inflation, high-interest rates, and a recession will make 2023 a challenging year for real estate. Though inflation softened in late 2022, it was still running at more than 7%. The biggest threat to the housing market in 2023 will be inflation. One of the best strategies savvy investors use to protect themselves from the harmful…

It is no news that commercial real estate development construction materials have increased in price. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown various obstacles at the retail real estate industry; some product types are experiencing record activity while others are coming out of a challenging slowdown.  One hurdle all asset types are grappling with is rising construction…

With inflation persisting incessantly,  some investors are starting to question the strength of real estate’s defenses against higher prices. Investors purchased a record amount of commercial property and bet big on real estate stocks last year, viewing the sector as a hedge against inflation. Commercial properties have long been viewed as inflation protection because owners…

Inflation is the rate at which prices of goods and services in an economy, such as the U.S. economy, rise in a specific time period. For investors, inflation comes with many different advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, multifamily has seen a historic increase in rent nationwide. Many of the key drivers of inflation, higher residential home…

Inflation is the general rise in the price of goods and services over time, resulting in a sustained drop in the purchasing power of money. Generally, in times of high inflation, the best assets to own are “hard” assets like commodities, gold, and real estate because their prices tend to rise in tandem with inflation.…

The San Antonio real estate market is predicted to outperform other Texas cities in 2022, with home prices expected to rise by 3.5% by year-end. San Antonio is ranked by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as one of the top 10 “hidden gem” housing markets for 2022. San Antonio has also been ranked as…

Austin is one of the hottest apartment markets in the country due to its dynamic economic and population growth story. The Austin-Round Rock MSA housing market continued its normalizing trend for the third consecutive month, boosted by a more sustainable rate of price growth and more available supply, according to The Austin Board of REALTORS®…

In Dallas-Fort Worth, the pace of growth in apartment rents continued in the first half of 2022, driven by in-migration and company expansions and relocations.  In the first half of 2022, investors snapped up more than 12 billion in apartments. There was a net absorption of 23,900 units leased in the first half of the…

Apartment and industrial property sales helped make Fort Worth the country’s top real estate investment market in the first quarter. According to a study by Newmark Group, investors snapped up almost $13 billion in properties, which is more than double the investment volume in the first quarter of 2022. Through Q1 of 2022, the apartment…

Multifamily housing is characterized by multiple units in a single building or connected by shared walls. It can be developed at a range of heights and densities, from low-rise duplexes to high-rise apartment complexes, and can be rental or ownership housing.1 Multifamily housing can be built at complementary scales and characters to the surrounding neighborhood,…

Inflation, rising interest rates, and hikes are at the center of the American economic conversation at the moment. And it is for a good reason because any time the Fed raises interest rates, people are uncertain about how the housing market will be affected. This article will be discussing the latest interest rate hike impact…

Due Diligence is the careful, thorough evaluation of a potential investment. It helps the new buyer gain a complete picture of the apartment community’s repair needs as well as its potential for financial performance. It includes the evaluation of the physical asset as well as its financials. Before you make the leap and purchase a…

Texas is one of the most thriving commercial real estate markets in the country. In 2022, commercial real estate in Texas is expected to continue to grow. The state is home to some of the largest and most prosperous cities in the country, and this is reflected in the commercial real estate market. In particular,…

Real estate syndication is the cooperation of two or more investors partnering to raise capital for commercial and residential projects. These partnerships are available to accredited investors who meet specific net worth requirements, as well as smaller investors through various raise types. Using syndications, investors can provide funds to invest in projects and earn a…

Commercial real estate has been a reliable investment regardless of market cycles. The volume of capital that is being invested in commercial real estate further demonstrates its proven worth as an asset. According to research, despite the disruption caused by COVID-19 in other sectors, commercial real estate has once again shown its resilience.  Real estate…

If you are new to the industry or are considering starting a career in real estate, you may have wondered what the difference is between a real estate agent and a real estate broker. When it comes to real estate, an agent and a broker do not mean the same. A real estate agent independently…

2020 brings us into a whole new year, and naturally, we must be prepared for the new wave of changes that will affect the multifamily market. Such changes are always inevitable, especially now that an entire decade has finally concluded. However, one must always be ready for when the market of multifamily decides to change…

Here’s this week’s roundup of the top news and trends in the multifamily investing sector: 1. Market fluctuations Perhaps the most significant risk many multifamily investors face is market performance. We all know that our bottom lines are at the mercy of supply and demand dynamics as well as external factors beyond the control of…

After acquiring a multifamily property, your work as an investor isn’t over yet. You might be celebrating a successful deal over bottles of champagne, but the challenges are getting harder from that point on. Why? Because multifamily investing is a long and arduous process that requires you to keep constant tabs on your assets and make…

The world of real estate investing owes much to technology. In recent years, new tools have been introduced that simplify complex transactions and allow investors to make the right decisions. For multifamily investors, we can never separate ourselves from using new technology. Financing, property acquisition, and management, as well as portfolio management, are just some of…

Location is important in the field of real estate investing. Investors will have to adjust their strategies based on how local markets are performing. It’s a no-brainer that healthy local markets offer opportunities, so it makes sense for investors to move into these areas and leverage the positive fundamentals. All it takes is extensive research,…

Multifamily investors have many options to consider in maximizing their capital for higher returns. Of course, they can use the usual value-add improvements. Recently, however, the Trump administration has rolled a new piece of legislation that aims to benefit commercial investors and revitalize distressed communities. With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of…

Healthy cash flow is every multifamily investor’s objective. Building wealth is the main reason why they’re in business in the first place, at which point, investors will need to use the right methods for securing better profitability. For this week, let’s talk about the best investment strategies to use and how you can generate the…

Commercial real estate is a complex field. And that’s what makes it so intimidating to people who are curious about how it works and why investing in this sector is more lucrative. For one, revenue from commercial real estate comes from tenants. Unlike residential properties in which your income sources are limited, commercial properties let…

If you really want the best deals in multifamily properties, you have to increase your odds by digging deep and finding more deals. Who is more likely to get a cheap apartment building deal, an investor that looks through loopnet.com and calls it a day or the person who has a multi-pronged marketing approach that can generate…

Advantages Of Multifamily Ownership While real estate, in general, is a great choice as an alternative investment, the multifamily sector offers certain significant advantages over other classes of real estate. Apartments have a long track record of having the highest risk-adjusted investment returns compared to other property types. By their very nature and contrary to…

To utilize this methodology successfully, you should trade one property for another property of comparative esteem. In the process you stay away from capital additions, at any rate for some time. A speculator will in the long run money out and pay charges, however, meanwhile, a financial specialist can exchange properties without bringing about a…

What is Self-Directed IRA Having a self-directed IRA simply means that you are allowed to direct the investments of the IRA. Many custodians claim that they allow you to self-direct your IRA investments but then turn around and restrict what you can invest in. A truly self-directed IRA allows you to make the decisions without…

How Employment Trends Affect Multifamily Investments In Emerging Markets. What will shape multifamily property sector this year? Look at some important insights in multifamily investing. OPTIONALITY Optionality is an increasingly popular trend in multifamily property investing because it allows investors to navigate through the market while mitigating risks. It also allows a multifamily infrastructure to…

How The New Tax Law Affect Commercial Real Estate THE ECONOMY IS CURRENTLY GROWING, WITH UPWARD REVISIONS TO REAL GDP GROWTH FORECASTS. The tax incentives and breaks that the CRE industry enjoys are a lubricant (or friction cost) for the transaction market, but often not a key driver of transactions themselves or investment performance. Analysis…

Market Insight On Multifamily In 2018 Year-end hindsight likely cause many multifamily real estate investors to change their focus this year. The primary markets overheated in 2017, especially in the luxury segment. At the same time, the 2018 multifamily real estate market is shaping up to be somewhat more nuanced than that of 2017. As…

The Time To Take Control Is Now!!. Self-Direct Your IRA and Invest In Multifamily As most of you know by now, IRA rules don’t restrict you to stocks, mutual fund shares, bonds, annuities, and CDs. Because of the way the tax code is written, you can use your IRA money to take direct ownership of…

Invest in Apartment, A Good Way to Hedge Against Inflation In economic terms, inflation is defined as a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. When prices rise, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services, eroding real consumer purchasing power. Although…

Forth Worth Area An Emerging Market For Multifamily Overview: The Dallas-Fort Worth metro is in full-blown expansion driven by healthy fundamentals, strong in-migration, a diversified economy and strong job growth. The metro added over 100,300 jobs year over year, as of March 2017, expanding by +3.7 percent, more than doubling the national rate of +1.5…

Very few business opportunities allow investors to build wealth without paying taxes and subsequently pay reduced taxes when the time finally comes to settle up with Uncle Sam. Commercial real estate ownership is a prime exception. There are not many wealthy individuals that are not involved in commercial real estate. They are not in real…

While many real estate markets have cooled off, there are major hot spots throughout the country that are booming due to population growth and urban expansion. These emerging markets are where the next wave of big-time real estate profits will be found. The key lies in knowing how real estate markets cycle through ups and…