Month: July 2020

Buyer Beware: Common Mistakes in Underwriting Multifamilies

Buying multifamily real estate involves addressing many variables. Underwriting is the process of accounting for those variables in order to determine an appropriate price based on the identified value. Recognize that multifamily real estate (5 units or greater) is considered commercial real estate, and is valued differently from residential (single family homes and small multi […]


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What is Multifamily Syndication?

If you have listened to the lingo in the investing world, you likely have heard talk of real estate syndication. If you have never invested, the term can be even more intimidating. In this article, I provide an intro to the subject of syndication for simple understanding. To start, I will explain two ways to invest […]


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Why I Chose To Invest In Multifamily

As a single family investor, I was proud to have obtained  cash-flowing single family homes in less than a year. Both rented immediately, generated instant equity and have proven to me that real estate is a real wealth building tool available to any average person like myself. I enjoyed the idea of “having 3 homes,” as […]


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Getting Started: Self-Manage or Property Management

When you have a small rental portfolio, it may not make as much sense initially to hire a property management company. And I say this for two reasons: 1. I believe that you should learn and appreciate the process of marketing and property management 2. Even if you hire property management, you still have to […]


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Why Everyone Should Have Real Estate in Their Wealth Portfolio

 For most Americans, especially those in the lowest income class, the majority of their wealth is tied to their primary residence.  While they can do so much better, at least these individuals are participating in home ownership and hopefully increasing property values, while simultaneously  having already locked in a low interest rates obtained in previous years […]


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