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Real Estate Investing Return Objectives & Investment Constraints, Part I
If you’ve ever met with a financial advisor to discuss your investment portfolio, you’ve likely heard the terms “return objectives and investment constraints”. This seems fairly straightforward. You certainly want to know what kind of returns you might receive from certain types of investments. And, it’s a good idea to understand what might be standing in the way of those returns.
Digging Down Deep Into Real Estate Debt
When it comes to a commercial property acquisition, the typical investor generally spends time performing due diligence. He or she will study the property’s tenants, net operating income, age, location and other information, to make the best investment decision possible.
“Secondary Sales” of Private Securities (And Tokens) in Crowdfunding
Realized is fortunate to have Mark Roderick as its guest contributor for this week’s blog. Mark is a well-respected, securities attorney with Flaster/Greenberg. He is also one of the thought leaders in the United States on crowdfunding, and the author of the Crowdfunding Attorney Blog.
The Evolution of the Retail Asset Class
The retail industry is all around us. Whether it is helping us put food on the table, clothes on our backs, or delivering us a common product, we rely on retail to provide us with what we need, when we need it. From local shopping centers to regional malls, retail properties are characterized by having the sole purpose of selling and delivering consumer goods and services. Although in a growing technological world where e-commerce has established itself as a threat to the retail industry, online retailers have still been establishing themselves in physical stores, only increasing the presence of the retail sector in commercial real estate. Offering both unique investment structures and the potential for higher than average risk-adjusted returns, retail has established itself as an attractive opportunity for real estate investors.
Student Housing: From Ramshackle Digs To Viable Investment
What is the first thing that comes to mind with the words “off-campus student housing?”
Keeping It Real, And Personal – Property, That Is
We discuss property in great deal in our blog posts. We talk about property that can be exchanged for other property, that can be held for investment, or that can be bought or sold.
The Facts About Recession-Resistant Real Estate
All commercial real estate is cyclical. Historically, some property types have values that tend to correlate with overall economic conditions more so than others. Retail and office properties for example have been known to take a hit during economic downturns. During the Great Recession and its aftermath, apartments became a hot investment ticket, while single-family housing values plummeted.
Capital Preservation and Real Estate Investing
When the term “investment,” is tossed around, the assumption generally focuses on some kind of asset that generates a reasonable rate of return, relative to the monies invested and potential appreciation when the investment is ultimately sold. However, there are some investments out there where return on investment is not the primary objective. These types of investments may be referred to as “defensive” investments where the primary investment objective is preservation of funds. Their goal, as part of an intelligent portfolio investment strategy, is to protect invested capital.
The Rewards - And Risks - Of Single-Family Home Investments
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales fell in May 2017. This could seem to be dismal news on the surface. But, according to the article, sales fell, not due to lack of demand, but because of too much demand, combined with a shrinking housing supply. This is nearly a 180-degree flip from a little less than a decade ago. At that time, home sales suffered because of too much supply, little demand, and frozen capital.
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