Especially these last few years with interest rates being so low for so long, every decent asset class has seen cap rate compression for several years.

Business Growth: As I’m focusing on multifamily, industrial, and retail assets, any advice on how to position my company to stand out in a competitive market?

These products allow you to purchase a home that may need some work and roll the renovation costs into your mortgage. 

I haven’t seen many value-add products, but there are solid options on the DSCR side.

If you are looking to be very active and run like Mid or short term rentals yourself, or do flips, then you can, but this does not come without risk. if you are looking to pull money out and put it to work in other real estate so it can appreciate over time so you have a larger base of assets that are paid down or off in the future with some cost now, then I do think that is possible. 10% returns as a passive investor, especially in the first couple years is not likely. 

This works with any type of appreciating property such as real estate, stocks, etcDepending on the appreciation rate, you can potentially see asset values double every 7-14 years.Likely around 7 years if the appreciation rate is 8%Likely around 14 years if the appreciation rate is 4%If you buy something for $100,000 and it appreciates to $200,000, you can potentially take a loan on the $100,000 appreciation which would not be considered a taxable event.However, be mindful that you are paying interest on the loan and you have to payback the loan but yes, it would not add on to your taxable income.

And you’re absolutely right: underwriting isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s understanding the moving parts of an asset, the market, and how to navigate uncertainty.

These show the contractors how the space should look once completed, so if a subcontractor goes in to do work on a specific room, they can see how the finished product should look!

Niche- to me it is a Niche product from both location/market and also prospective buyers. 

Or if the property is not performing well you can switch out the asset.