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Intentionally growing your professional network allows you to meet people who are a few steps ahead in their investing journey. They’re investing in the types of assets that you want to invest in and making the money you want to make. By surrounding yourself with people like this, you put yourself in a position to succeed, even if you aren’t sure where to start.
Read MoreTax awareness becomes even more important as your income increases, you branch into new investments and/or new business ventures. That’s why we love investing in real estate - there are several tax laws designed to give you a boost when you invest in this arena. That’s why we partnered with real estate and business focused CPA Eric Freeman on this article to share the top tax benefits and changes for 2023 that every investor and business owner needs to know about.
Read MoreAs with any investment, risk can not be entirely avoided. You’re making an educated and informed decision to put your money into a project that you hope will return a high reward, though the unexpected is sometimes unavoidable. Markets, plans, and situations inevitably change. However, there are strategic ways to mitigate the risks associated with multifamily syndications to lessen your chance of exposure to the unknown.
Read MoreFinding a good deal is the easy part, but choosing who to invest with is where the real work comes in. Generally, most multifamily investment properties will look similar on paper. It is always important that you research the property and the neighborhood, but it’s even more critical to research the sponsoring syndication team.
In this article, you will learn the three main qualities to look for in an apartment syndicator and why these qualities are so important when it comes to deciding who to invest with.
Read More“Everything has a life cycle…and currencies are no different” according to Lynette Zang, who is currently the Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading and has been studying currencies and the stock market since the 1980’s. Economies, businesses, and even currencies have a life cycle and follow patterns. It’s important, especially as an investor, to understand where we are in that cycle and the different strategies you should consider employing as things change. Because they will change.
Read MoreThere is an age-old debate about whether owning a house is considered an asset or a liability. Many will argue that because you’re building up equity in your home, it’s an asset. Yet for many real estate investors who have applied for a commercial loan will tell you that the lender regards your primary home as a liability, not an asset. Below are just a few examples of ways to generate cash flow from you primary home.
Read MoreReal estate professional status is a code set in place by the IRS to benefit high-income investors when tax season rolls around. While REPS may not be for everyone, as it requires a great deal of documentation and specific requirements, it is a commonly used tool for investors looking to minimize their tax burden.
Read MoreVacancy can be a total net operating income (NOI) killer when it comes to managing apartment rentals. If you're an active multifamily investor like me, you know that it is critical to get your units filled and keep them filled with happy tenants. That's where technology comes in...
Read MoreIf you’re paying attention to economic news these days, you’ve likely heard the phrases “yield curve,” “inverted yield curve,” and “recession” on repeat. So, what does it all mean? This blog is intended to give you a high-level understanding of what these macroeconomic terms are, how yield curves work, and what signals they provide for our economy.
Read MoreThe competition for landing solid deals has never been higher for active real estate investors. This is especially true for those of us doing business in a market that’s on fire right now like Texas or Arizona. Most properties don’t even make it onto the market before they already have multiple offers on the table. So how can you as an investor actually win deals in a cut throat environment like this? The answers might surprise you. It has nothing to do with your market research, underwriting process, or the size of your team. It has everything to do with how you treat people.
Read MoreLet’s face it; Goal setting usually feels like a massive chore that you just keep pushing to the bottom of the to-do list and hoping that all the things you want to accomplish will magically manifest without you having to write them down.
Read MoreCan simply reading books really make that much of an impact on your life? The short answer is yes, but with an asterisk*.
Read MoreNearly two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, the health of our economy is top of mind for everyone, but especially for us as investors.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been on a deal scouting trip, you know the drill: you book a ticket last minute, line up your days back to back with property visits and broker meetups, power through a couple of days of non stop on the go activities, hop back on a plane 2 days later and crash. It can be mentally and physically exhausting. If you’re a road warrior like many of our members who've done this hundreds of times, you know exactly what and how to pack for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Read MoreMinimalism has sparked joy for me as my family and I have traveled incredibly light in our 5-month long road trip. Not only have I found relief in less time doing laundry and deciding what to wear, I have also had more freedom in my mind to think of more important things, like how much fun it is sitting in the white sands of Cabo with the ones I love the most.
Read MoreConstruction and renovation can sound daunting for some of us who work in the tech industry. Afterall, we are in the business that does not require swinging a hammer. What you may not realize is that the numerous skills they already possess could very easily translate over from the tech world to the syndication world. Read the article to find out exactly which skills and strengths I had as a techie that come to life daily as a team leader in apartment investing.
Think that paying $750 in tax is outrageous?! How about paying ZERO income tax, legally? I want to share 5 steps I have taken to leverage my real estate investments so I pay ZERO in income tax.
Read MoreDon’t have money to invest in apartments? Multifamily investment financing is as diverse as the people who structure these types of deals. We want to share 7 ways we have financed our multifamily deals to help you think outside the box.
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