For passive real estate investors looking to partner with the right private equity company, it’s very important to clearly identify the business model being offered for two reasons: First, it defines how the Capital Partners (passive investors) and the Sponsor (private equity company) will be compensated for their respective pieces. Second, it underscores the alignment—or…
Category Archives: Smart Investing Blog
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Feb
Feb
For several years we’ve enjoyed significant investment gains in multifamily real estate, driven in large part by a fundamental shift away from home ownership in the US, a trend likely to continue. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the current market but don’t let the inevitable downturn catch you unprepared. The…
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Nov
Nov
One of the more common questions I’m being asked lately is whether it makes sense to be a buyer in today’s market. As someone who’s been purchasing and renovating large-scale apartment properties before, during, and after the Great Recession, I thought I’d share my thoughts on the subject. We are nearing the end of a…
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Jun
Jun
We packed the house for our NorCal Apartment Investor Network multifamily panel this week where three Silicon Valley locals shared real-life stories of how they got started with out-of-state apartment investing. JC Castillo of the Multifamily Property Group recently interviewed all three panelists for an insightful look into what has made them successful investors in…
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May
May
Earlier this week, we kicked off the inaugural NorCal Apartment Investor Network (AIN) Speaker Series with a presentation from David Kahn, Senior Market Analyst for CoStar Group. David focuses on the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metro area and the greater Texas commercial real estate market. When asked why investors should look to the multifamily market in…