Multifamily syndications can be great for those looking to invest in real estate in a passive manner. However, in an eagerness to jump in and realize the benefits, there are two major mistakes that investors can sometimes make in multifamily syndications. 1. Not Properly Vetting the Sponsor As investors, we invest in people first and…
Leveraging the equity in an investment property is one of the primary strategies used by investors to scale up in their real estate assets and access capital for other investments. Three of the most common ways to gain access to the equity in a property include cash-out refinancing, home equity loans, and home equity…
Not just anyone can invest in any type of real estate deal. There are certain real estate investments that are restricted to only those who meet the specific criteria of an Accredited Investor. Now that’s not my own rule or that of particular investment managers. Rather, its the securities laws of the federal government, regulated…
When reviewing a potential real estate investment opportunity, or the performance of an existing investment, one of the indicators that should be considered is Cash on Cash Return. The formula for Cash on Cash Return is the Cash Flow divided by the total Cash Investment. Cash Flow / Total Cash Investment = Cash on Cash…
In a recent article from National Real Estate Investor, John Ahern, a commercial loan underwriter with Alliant Credit Union, provides the following five tips on “telling your story” as a borrower when securing financing: 1. Share Your Story 2. Know Your Market 3. Articulate Your Long-Term Strategy 4. Prioritize Your Debt Needs 5. Know Your…
A major factor that mortgage lenders will review when evaluating whether you qualify for a loan is your Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI). As the name implies, your DTI is a factor of how much debt you pay compared to how much income you make. Its determined on a monthly basis. More specifically, DTI calculates how much…
Both turnkey single-family rentals and multifamily syndications are great strategies for the real estate investor who wants to be passive. Both can mitigate the risks of owning real estate long-distance and provide healthy returns without requiring investors to be landlords. A closer look, however, reveals certain features in which multifamily syndications can be a more…
A recent article by Multi-Housing News highlights the message points given by a panel of experts on data security and privacy at the National Multifamily Housing Council 2019 OPTECH Conference. The panel discussed four key areas for Apartment Operators related to protecting residents’ data privacy: 1. Know the Access and Security Vulnerabilities in Your Community…
According to recent news from National Real Estate Investor Online, 2019 could be a record-breaking year for sales volume in multifamily real estate. Here are key reasons why: The volume of multifamily acquisitions in the U.S. was higher in the first nine months of 2019 than in any other comparable period in the last decade.…
The Forbes Real Estate Council Expert Panel recently listed 15 books their members believe are essential when starting out in real estate investing. You can find the entire article here https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2019/11/04/15-essential-books-to-read-before-starting-in-real-estate/#165c8132c021 Listed below are my top five from that list. The ones which, in my experience, are a “must read” for every aspiring real estate…