Passive Investors should understand the concept of value-add, which is how sponsors create value for investors and residents. This happens from increasing the income potential of the apartment. Usually, these value-add opportunities are found in C-Class Apartments. What is C-Class? In general, apartment class is a subjective rating for the condition or desirability of the […]
When taking down an apartment investment, sponsors raise equity through their investor network and finance the majority. Because the cost of debt is lower than the cost of equity, the majority of the financing comes through debt. Usually, syndicators will raise at least 20% of the value of the asset with equity and finance no […]
As a busy professional, we know the importance of time. It took quite a bit of time for us to learn our craft and get where we currently reside in our careers. Today, we spend quite a bit of time on our professions and what is left is devoted to our families and refreshing activities. […]
One of the primary attractions to my site, blog contents and guest appearances on podcasts is that I am a working professional while also investing in multifamily real estate. It has not been an easy journey, and even today it is not without challenges, but it is easily possible. My goal is to help working […]
Risk is inherent in any investment decision. However, risk can be managed, especially when there are proven models and systems. Just like playing a sport or learning a game, best practices exist and those who follow the proven path are more likely to find success in achieving the goal. When it comes to multifamily investing […]
Wow. For the second time, my insurance policy decided to discontinue coverage of my single family rental, this time saying that I must replace my current roof to continue coverage. During this debacle, I learned a lot about the Florida Home Insurance market and the insights are telling of the current – and potential future […]
If you are new to apartment syndications, I recommend you check out What Is Multi-Family Syndication, which should be a helpful resource and introduction into how this niche works and how many have become financially free by investing in apartments. Now that you are somewhat familiar with how it works, why would any working professional […]
In our latest video, I discuss compounding and how powerful it is on your returns when you both reinvest your income and allow for time for your investment to grow. Short Summary 1️⃣ We explore what happens to your $50,000 investment after 10 years if you reinvest your 8% annual return. 2️⃣ Reinvest and Think […]
Passive investors may hear the team stabilized when investors are describing an apartment’s occupancy. Stabilized assets simply refers to the level of occupancy. Although lenders, brokers and syndicators may all have their own ideal for what is considered stabilized and that term can vary even further by the investment asset relative to the market for […]
Today on the video channel, I share a few compelling reasons for why I selected this growth stock as a personal investment. I also discuss the concept of selling options for passive income. Short Summary 1️⃣ This company is a US EV Startup, but unlike the many other EV startups, it actually produces cars today with plans […]
Multifamily investments have insane scalability and raising net operating income through value-add activities can create immense value for investors. For illustration, I want to provide a hypothetical example. You become a passive investor in an apartment syndication for a 144-unit in a growing neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida. The average rents of $1,050 for the all-two […]
Unfortunately, when it comes to the subject of investing, much behavior demonstrates a lack of differentiation between investment and speculation. Investing Investing, at its core, describes the concept of buying an income-producing asset. In exchange for your cash, you now have an asset that pays you. Examples include dividend-paying stocks, cash-flowing real estate, or note […]