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3 CRUCIAL THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A QUALIFIED OPPORTUNITY ZONE FUND

The simplest solutions are often the most effective in today’s complex environment. Qualified Opportunity Zones are not about simplicity, but many investors are racing to join. QOZ investments are restricted to QOZ Funds and are subject to additional requirements for investors and fund managers. QOZ Funds are more difficult to manage than conventional real estate […]

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OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS IN A VOLATILE PRIVATE REAL ESTATE MARKET

Recent market volatility and global shifts in the business climate make it increasingly likely that a recession of some severity is imminent. Public real estate investment trusts (REITs), a leading indicator of private real estate, are down significantly, while stock markets are down by almost 20 percent. The December 2018 market drop of 15% occurred

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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INCREASES MULTIFAMILY REAL ESTATE PROFIT

Apartment building is a challenging industry, but it doesn’t have to worry about competing with Amazon yet. The e-commerce giant and its competitors have revolutionized the retail industry, prompting traditional retailers and landlords to respond by providing perks and services that online competitors can’t match: a more personalized, in-person shopping experience. Retailers have realized that

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3 MUST-KNOW REPORTING TECHNIQUES FOR PRIVATE REAL ESTATE INVESTORS

Fair market value, tax basis, and unreturned capital balance are the three primary metrics private real estate managers use to report on their holdings’ health. The true worth of a financial asset is reflected by its fair market value. It can’t reconcile contributions and distributions appropriately without knowing the taxpayer’s tax base. Ownership and distribution

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DIFFERENTIATING PREFERRED EQUITY VS JOINT VENTURE EQUITY

The function of financing in the successful completion of a commercial real estate transaction is crucial. Commercial real estate transactions, however, can access a wider variety of funding choices than their residential counterparts. This abundance of choices can be daunting for inexperienced investors. Investors may not know which sources of financing are best when underwriting

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PEOPLE EMIGRATING TO THE SUBURBS: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR INVESTORS?

As an investor, you might be unclear about what to do if you are new to commercial real estate syndication. How might drastic declines in urban populations affect your investment portfolio? The massive exodus of city people to the suburbs is well known. The market for apartment buildings and other forms of a commercial real

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DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR PASSIVE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTING

Passive Real Estate Investing: Introduction In this day and age, passive real estate investment is where it’s at. Whether you’re at a cocktail party, a country club, an investment forum, or a conference for self-improvement, real estate is bound to come up at some point. We, as a nation, have an insatiable interest in the

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OVERVIEW OF OPPORTUNITY ZONES IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTING

As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the Internal Revenue Code has been significantly revised. From the perspective of real estate investors, one of the most potentially important changes was the establishment of Qualified Opportunity Zones. Technically speaking, these Opportunity Zones aim to attract capital investment to areas with weak

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A PRIMER FOR FIRST-TIME MULTIFAMILY SYNDICATION INVESTORS

Why Investing in a Multifamily Real Estate Syndication, a Good Idea? A multifamily real estate syndication is a great way for investors to diversify their portfolios and improve their wealth. Putting all your eggs in one real estate basket is a dangerous bet. For instance, if you invest entirely in single-family houses, the value of

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6 MAIN OPERATING EXPENSES FOR A MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY

Underwriting a multifamily deal might be especially tricky for inexperienced investors. The stable running budget of an apartment complex is notoriously difficult to predict, even for those seriously considering an investment in such a property. Expenses like electricity, taxes, and insurance can be particularly challenging to predict accurately. But it need not be that way.

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