Alexander Szikla
Rockson Advisory’s Year In Review: Thriving on the Real Estate Rollercoaster into 202
1 January 2025 | 0 replies
This included some landmark deals including Rockefeller Center’s $3.5B loan and Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau $1.2B refinancingAlternative lenders filling traditional banking gaps with short-term solutions which has already begun a cycle of consolidation that will likely continue and accelerate in 2025The Office Sector Divide:CBD property values are down 50.7% from 2021 peaksClass A office properties seem to be in their own vacuum of prosperity with trophy properties commanding premium rents ($100+ PSF nationally, up to $247 in top markets) with strong occupancyHybrid work continues impacting older building valuations which have not faired as well, but this may begin to rebalance as more companies are instituting mandates to return to physical officesChallenges & Opportunities:$1 trillion in loans maturing by 2026Interest rates up from 3.5% (2021) to 6.74% (2024)Experts such as AEW’s Michael Acton and Blackstone’s Nadeem Meghji see the best entry point in the last 15–20 years and we agreeMarket Outlook:Current market conditions present unique opportunities, with inflation-adjusted prices at historic lows and yields at decade highs.
Tiffani Hollis
Appliances - New or Used?
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
Look for shops that test and offer guarantees.For valued tenants or premium units: New appliances might be worth the investment for their reliability and long-term durability.Ultimately, your decision depends on your goals.
Rich Davis
More Insurance tightening
22 December 2024 | 2 replies
Quote from @Rich Davis: I know there have been posts regarding the ever increasing cost of insurance.
Christopher R.
Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
26 December 2024 | 14 replies
Quote from @John Mocker: ChristopherBelow is some info that I posted in the past.
Willie J Baxter
Creative financing tips?
9 January 2025 | 3 replies
You also need to consider that at a lower percentage of money down you will be paying a Mortgage Insurance Premium or MIP.
Robert Lindsley
Tenant with two pitbulls
6 January 2025 | 25 replies
So much so that insurance actuaries agree they cannot charge a premium high enough to meet with the risk of those "vicious breeds."
Jason B.
Suburban Chicago: One of the Hottest Rental Markets in the U.S.!
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
I probably should have pointed out in my earlier post that there were these other factors that influenced my decision not to own in that area again.
Gregory Beaty
FreedomSoft Scam!
27 December 2024 | 22 replies
(2) You can also use Lead Swiper to target buyers online.Private Lender Leads: (1) Lead Swiper can easily target private lender leads (2) Nationwide Private Lender database (although this is 1-time payment premium feature, it's cheap), if you want access to capital, quick and easy, it's a no brainer.Hope that helps.
Kyle Carter
Role insurance plays
3 January 2025 | 5 replies
This is so my premiums don’t go up or I don’t get cancelled.