So you're not really comparing apples to apples here.Also, most likely the syndication/crowdfunding deal you are comparing to is a completely different real-estate asset class than single family (i.e. probably multi-family,office, self storage,mobile home parks or something else).

Bottom line is they are worth more independantly than together as they are apples and oranges and tougher to sell when bundled together- when you do decide to sell.  

Listen to The David Greene Podcast on YouTube or Spotify or Apple.

Now I know this isn't an apples-to-apples comparison but to me I would seem to think that Class A properties would have a lower cap than a C+ value add property.

As the bad apples make everyone look bad and be presumed guilty of malfeasance, which ultimately means less investment $$$ and longer due diligence cycles and legal costs. 

Apple , Tesla, Google, Samsung amongst other Tech giant companies have chosen Austin TX as thier city.

Comparing Equity with debt is kind of apples vs. oranges. 

That will chase away some of the bad apples or lookers.2.

The cap rate is used to get an apples to apples comparison across commercial properties.

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