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17 September 2024 | 2 replies
This article outlines the benefits of alternative financing to support struggling but fundamentally sound projects and discusses the current market conditions and trends in mezzanine and preferred equity investments.Market ContextIn July 2024, the distress rate for multifamily properties securitized with CMBS financing rose by 100 basis points to 8.4%, continuing a trend of increased distress across the sector.
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19 September 2024 | 13 replies
**Private Money Lenders**: If traditional lending sources aren’t providing favorable terms, private money lenders can be a viable alternative.
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21 September 2024 | 19 replies
Alternatively when the defendant is a whale where insurance is not the sole avenue to recovery plaintiff's counsel may be less inclined to pull punches when drafting their complaint.
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20 September 2024 | 73 replies
Does any one have experience with alternate pay structures?
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18 September 2024 | 67 replies
I am currently exploring alternative options.The accounting system on the platform is completely messed up and thinks I owe $12k while in reality they owe me a few thousand.
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19 September 2024 | 8 replies
Keeping 5-10% in cash or alternatives provides liquidity and diversification.
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20 September 2024 | 14 replies
Ask the neighbour using that app in neighbourhood dot com to find out if one has a solution or cheaper alternative to fix.
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18 September 2024 | 19 replies
Alternative deposit solutions only have a small adoption per building.
16 September 2024 | 6 replies
While this simplifies billing, it may not be the most transparent or equitable solution.I'd greatly appreciate any insights, experiences, or alternative solutions that members of the community have to offer.
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18 September 2024 | 21 replies
In areas that are very tourist-desirable, like coastal/beachfront resorts in FL tiny homes can provide an alternative to higher priced hotel rooms and attract a younger clientele that is not looking to book the large (sleeps-12-at-a-time) condos.