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Heated Debate: Will Rent Controls Cause The Next Financial Crisis
Will new rent control trends tip us into the next financial crisis? The economy and property markets appear to have remained resilient to rumors of any recession or downturn. There may be some weak spots in markets like NYC and Manhattan, but they appear isolated for...
The Problem With HUD Secretary Ben Carson’s New Housing Plan
America is facing an affordable housing crisis. Housing prices are high; rentals can be hard to get into. So, what’s wrong with HUD’s new game plan to tackle the issue? Through its sponsored agencies, billions in new commercial real estate loans have been made to fund...
What’s Better For Family Offices Than Investing In Tech Startups?
Early investments in technology startups have become trendier for individual investors, funds, strategic corporations, and even governments. Some have paid off well after a decade. Though what’s even better to invest in for family offices?Patient CapitalThe main...
5 Fixes For America’s Housing Crisis
Some say we are in the pit of a new American housing crisis already. Not a decline, but a widespread lack of housing. Especially affordable housing. How do we fix that? 1. Crash the MarketOne option for those at the top is to crash the housing market again. Tighten...
Taxes: The Big Differentiator In Net Returns
Few people love thinking about taxes. Except for accountants, the IRS and savvy investors who use it as their edge to generate truly attractive returns. It’s not what you make; it’s what you keep.Taxes alone have the ability to make or break an investment. A smart tax...
Realtors, Sellers Helping Force The Next Housing Bubble [Good News for Landlords]
Real estate agents and homeowners seem to be set on forcing the next housing crash to their own demise. That could be great news for multifamily landlords. Unrealistic & InexperiencedWhile the mainstream media is trying to put on a good show about how strong the...
6 Features Apartment Owners Need To Have By 2025
The world we live in is changing fast. Apartment owners are wise to keep their buildings affordable and financially sustainable. To avoid becoming outdated fast, there are some new features that are quickly becoming must-haves. Make sure these are on your list of...
Why Renting Is The Only Option For Most Of America
The decision to rent or buy a home isn’t a choice for most in America. The data suggests, even more, are likely to be pushed into renting soon, and for quite a while. On a monthly payment basis, it may still be cheaper to buy a home than to rent an apartment in many...
The Number One Factor That Will Make Or Break Your Investments
There is one thing that will impact the performance of your investments more than anything else. It’s even more important than the price you buy in at, ability to find and manage construction crews well, and even location. It’s all about customer service.Poor customer...
4 Property Types Ready For Reinvention
The world is changing fast. The economy is changing, how we work is changing, how we shop and how we use real estate is changing. That is creating new opportunities. We’ve needed more access to rental housing for many years. Yet, building new has become increasingly...