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What Is Crowdfunding, And How Is Realized Different?
Real estate crowdfunding is a topic that has garnered a good deal of attention in the past few years. Positioned as the channel that allows anyone to access an investment that previously had significant barriers to entry, crowdfunding is hailed for its ability to unlock the real estate market for the average investor. Through a simple internet transaction, investors can allocate money into real estate assets or investment funds that formerly were only available to well-heeled and well-connected investors. While Realized is similar to crowdfunding in that we also provide access to large commercial real estate investments and utilize the internet for marketing, that’s where the similarities end.
Are April & May Rents Setting Unrealistic Expectations?
April and May’s rents are down compared to the previous year but not by a wide margin. However, with uncertainty about the economy due to the pandemic, it’s unclear what to expect in the coming months. Unemployment benefits can’t sustain out-of-work residents indefinitely. The path forward isn’t entirely clear at this point.
Landlord, No More: A Look At Passive Real Estate Investing
Let’s say that you own a rental house, residential duplex, self-storage facility, or office building. And, let’s also say that, while you appreciate the cash flow you’re receiving from the property, you’re tired of the trash, tenant, toilet, and management issues that are part and parcel with ownership. Basically, you like the returns, but dislike being a landlord.
A Tale Of Two Cap Rates
Cap rates are loaded ratios. Despite being one of the most commonly used metrics to evaluate and compare real estate investment opportunities, cap rates have their flaws and limitations. You have to unpack them to understand the value they are trying to represent. To gain a deeper understanding of cap rates, we’ll start by describing what they are and then move into comparisons.
Tax Basis in Real Estate Part 1 - What is Basis?
One of the first questions, and frankly one of the most important, I typically ask real estate owners who are considering or are in the midst of a 1031 exchange is “what is your adjusted basis in the property being sold?” I dare say that 95 percent of the real estate owners I speak with on a daily basis don’t know the answer to this question.
Cash Flow: More Than Just Money
The term “cash flow” brings up images of, well, a flow of cash. And, the basic meaning isn’t too far off the mark. Overall, cash flow is defined as the amount of profit (mainly consisting of rental income) from an investment property, minus debt service payments (i.e., mortgage payments), capital expenditures for upgrades, property expenses, and vacancy/credit loss.
Recession Resistant Property Types Part II
In our first article on recession-resistant property types, we went over a broad range of property types that tend to perform well during a recession. In this article, we’ll look at three more types — office, medical office, and retail. We’ll also compare certain subgroups that performed poorly during the last recession with other subgroups that fared much better.
Forbes Real Estate Council: Your 180-Day Clock Isn't What You Think It Is
Our Chief Executive Officer, David Wieland, published a piece on his Forbes Real Estate Council column, entitled "Qualified Opportunity Zones: Your 180-Day Clock Isn't What You Think It Is."
The Impacts Of A Recession On Real Estate: Part 2
Coronavirus has caused a stir in the international socioeconomic climate, wrecking havoc both in the form of lives and economies since its widespread discovery early 2020. In this blog, we take a look at its potential impact on several real estate sectors — namely healthcare, hospitality, and senior living.
The Impacts Of A Recession On Real Estate: Part 1
COVID-19 (more commonly known as Coronavirus) has ushered us in a full-fledged health crisis and an economic crisis. The immediate impact has been quick and easily recognizable. However, second and third order effects are harder to anticipate and not yet fully realized. All markets will be impacted by indirect effects, though to what degree is harder to predict.
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