Multifamily Real Estate Blog

Cost Segregation: Reducing the Tax Burden of Real Estate Investments   Investors repeatedly turn to real estate, not just because of income potential, but because more of the profit stays with owners and investors thanks to a favorable tax code. The depreciation...

Capital Formation: How to Get Money for a DealReal estate projects rely on injections of capital during the development, acquisition, and refinances phases. Using a needs and sources table, plan the needs of a project and then turn to various sources to obtain the...

Multifamily Amenity Trends in 2021  Changing multifamily amenity trends reflect tenants’ ever-shifting needs and preferences, and staying abreast of these trends ensures properties remain competitive and appealing to the most reliable tenants. As we enter the second...

Beyond Inspections: Multifamily Due Diligence Documents  The due diligence process of a multifamily property purchase allows buyers to learn more about the property’s physical and financial conditions. Read on to discover which documents to expect and how to use them...

Investment Powerhouse: 1031 Exchanges  Few investment tools pack as much punch as a 1031 exchange. By deferring capital gains taxes when selling a property, investors pocket more money to bring to the table for the next project.   What Is a 1031 Exchange? 1031...

Strategies for Increasing the Value of a Multifamily Property  Multifamily assets make superior investment properties due to the steady income flow from tenant rent payments and the potential to increase value. Savvy investors know which changes to make to maximize...

Preferred Returns and Waterfalls: Syndication Payment Structures   Prospective investors joining a real estate syndication get a deluge of paperwork, including a legal document called the private placement memorandum (PPM). However, the PPM is anything but boring as...

Not All Properties Are Created Equal - Multifamily Classification System By assigning multifamily assets a letter signifier, those in the industry can get a quick grasp of a property’s features, as well as its potential risk and reward.  A quick glance through...

What Can Passive Investors Expect from a Real Estate Syndication? Taking your first steps into real estate investing is an exciting time for an investor. Yet, it can also be challenging to catch up on the terms and determine how to analyze your options. In multifamily...