Lessons I Learned from Running an Apartment Syndication Business
Sunday, March 22
Not everyone knows what a real estate syndicator does. I’ve learned this from some of the quizzical looks I get when people ask me what I do, and I respond, “I syndicate multifamily properties.” Fortunately, people who are passive investors do know what a real estate syndicator does, an...
The Top 3 Questions You Must Ask a Property Manager Before You Hire Th
Tuesday, March 17
I’ve been syndicating multifamily properties for years, and I’ve watched other syndicators and investors make the same mistake over and over again: they try to manage their properties on their own. I’m sure you’ve heard the expression “penny-wise and pound foolish,” and it’s never been more acc...
Multifamily Investment Process From a Passive Investor’s Point of View
Monday, March 09
I’ve worked with many passive investors on a variety of multifamily properties over the years, and I’ve noticed that those who are new to multifamily investing aren’t aware that there’s an actual process to follow before agreeing to the deal and submitting their funds. To make it easier for new ...
How to Evaluate a Deal in 10 Minutes
Monday, March 02
As a passive investor, you probably receive many different investment offerings from syndicators. Going over the deals takes time and effort, especially since an average offering is 50 pages long. What if there was a way to review a deal and evaluate it in just 10-minutes time? There is, and I’...
Top 10 Cities with the Highest Forecasted Net Migration for 2020
Monday, February 24
Net migration, in its simplest form, is simply the number or people expected to move into or out of an area. A positive net migration is an important factor to take into consideration when assessing a market to invest in, as it indicates an expected increase in demand for housing. A market with a...
How I Make My Offers Stand Out When Buying an Apartment Building
Monday, February 17
When an apartment building that interests you comes on the market, you do your due diligence and if it meets your investment criteria, you prepare to make an offer. The only problem is that you’re not the only one who will be making an offer, as sound multifamily investment properties attrac...