Risk is a word that is often associated with a negative meaning. It symbolizes something dangerous that should avoided because, like a poisonous snake, it is sure to harm you. However, risk is more like water. Whereas you do not have to live with poisonous snakes, you have to live with water. And like water, […]
Multi-family investing is no easy feat, especially when investors are involved. Accounting for all the variables – market, location, property type, number of units, condition, and more – there are so many choices. Value-Add I previously the 3 Business Models of Multi-Family Investing and why value-add is my favorite. The primary reason is because value-add […]
The Labor Department recently stated that the Consumer Price Index jumped 7% last year. That is a 39-year high! While some say that the inflation will ease soon, we should all recognize it as a part of American life. Today we feel richer because of the greater money supply; but when prices catch up, the […]
Buying apartments is risky. Perhaps, slightly riskier than buying a house or a car. But similar to those purchases, good investors looks for hints and red flags. Aside from due diligence, which happens after an asset is under contract, there is one very simple thing that I do after I have underwritten, toured and/or begun […]
Todayâs multifamily market is tough. The good assets are highly competitive amongst buyers and are bid up to exorbitant numbers that should not make sense from an investment standpoint. Because investors are chasing real assets, attempting dodge inflation and to get away from volatile stocks, they are now in the multifamily space, looking to get […]
Hello, Friends. I am super thankful to have had another great opportunity to be interviewed on a podcast dedicated to help educate others on investing. This time, I joined Allen Lomax on the Real Estate Investing Abundance podcast. What a pleasure it was speaking with Allen and his audience on the what it looks like […]
Since I embarked multifamily investing journey in mid-2020, it has been a wild ride. From forming Robinson Capital, writing over 240 blog posts about real estate investing, passive income and apartment syndication, making my own first passive investment and countless networking sessions, guest interviews and a conference, I am thankful for the traction and the […]
Commercial real estate brokerage Greysteel recently published a Spotlight on Downtown Fort Worth, TX, one of the hottest markets for multifamily real estate in the country. As you will see from the data below, there is reason for the immense interest in real assets in this market. Demand for Housing The demand for housing in […]
We tend to understand vacancy and how it negatively impacts the multifamily investment. For every unoccupied unit, there is a loss of revenue because that unit is not performing. Managers want to fill up their units and limit turnaround in order to avoid costly vacancies as well as the added cost of turnovers. There is […]
Both experienced and new investors are chasing the same thing, real and dependable returns that can beat the threat of inflation. With the increase of trillions of dollars in our money supply and inflation currently hovering at 6% this year, the trend continues to threaten the value of our dollars. This, compounded with the volatility […]
You have likely noticed the skyrocketing prices and âvaluesâ of real estate. Whether it is your personal single-family, your portfolio of rentals, or the multifamily asset class, especially in hot markets, things are through the roof. There are two schools of thoughts on how to navigate this situation. Some advise to sit out and not […]
As passive investors in real estate syndications, the amount of jargon can be overwhelming. Specifically, when it comes to investment returns, there are multiple ways to measure the potential wealth creation from an opportunity. Most commonly are three metrics: Cash on Cash Return (CoC), Average Annual Return (AAR) and the Internal Rate of Return (IRR). […]
Many individual investors struggle with the idea of partnering with others for real estate deals. They may have gotten into real estate as an alternative to stocks and with the same mindset of being an individual investor. For different reasons, they may oppose or may have never considered joining forces with a team to make […]
As an apartment investor, whether active or passive, it pays to know and understand where your capital expenditure dollars are best spent. Realistically, you want to make every investment yield the highest return. 1ď¸âŁ Units Primarily, those dollars are best spent on units, because residents pay for important features that attribute to higher-quality living. These […]
When seeking to passively invest in multifamily assets, one will have to pay special attention to the property characteristics. Recognize that not all multifamily properties are created equal, and as such, based on these characteristics, demand, improvement opportunities and future values will vary accordingly. Below are just three prominent features of multifamily housing that make […]
Just as with any large or small decision in life, when it comes to investing, there are so many choices to choose from and variables to consider. Which asset class to choose; which type of asset within that class; what are your goals and strategies? The list of questions can seem daunting and never ending. […]
A question that I usually get from new investors is how much cash is needed to invest. When investing passively with active syndicators, each will have their own minimums. Usually, the typical minimum is around $50,000. This article is written on the assumption that, as a working professional, liquid cash is not the option. Below […]
What does it take? What does it take to be truly successful in building lasting wealth from real estate investing? Is it finding great deals? What about having great partners? Is it access to capital? All of these are critical assets and resources, but even deeper is something more foundational, and the good news is […]
This past weekend was insanely amazing! I attended the Jake and Gino Multifamily Mastery 4 conference in Orlando, FL, just an hour away from where I reside in Melbourne, FL. What a great treat it was! Actually, it was infinitely more rewarding than I could have imagined. Let me explain. Solidify Relationships For the last […]
I recently had the chance to tour an Orlando apartment complex listed for sale for a team of investing partners looking for assets in Florida. I was hopeful that this 1975 property would be a great fit for their criteria, in wonderful condition and in a solid area. The marketing package mentioned how close this […]
Why I am excited for this weekendâŚ. I am very excited for the upcoming Jake and Gino Multifamily Mastery 4 conference in Orlando. Since beginning this apartment investing journey, this will be my second conference and my first in-person conference. One of the unique characteristics of the pandemic was the ability to do many things […]
Capital expenditures is as much a part of doing business as changing diapers is a part of being a parent. Capex, short for Capital Expenditures, are expenditures made are required to improve a property or maintain its useful life. They are different from operating expenses, which include maintenance and repairs. Whereas operating expenses can be […]
We often talk about wealth building as the most attractive part of being a multifamily investor. But there is great responsibility in this business. As active syndicators, we serve two very important stakeholders: investors and residents. Unfortunately, most content is about the former, and not enough discussion exists about the wonderful service we get to […]
When investing in apartments, the one thing that matters, after the health, safety and welfare of your residents, is income. Income is fundamental to multifamily investing and without it, there is no value or reason to own these types of assets. During the holding period, the ability to increase income through maximizing rental income and […]
Competition for Real Assets This is certainly a competitive time for multifamily investors. During this inflationary period where prices are rising on everything from groceries to used cars, investors are seeking assets that can beat inflation. As a result, the multifamily space is doused with competition from investors who want better returns and downside risk […]