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Real Estate Return Objectives & Investment Constraints, Part 2
As we discussed in a previous blog, understanding of personal return objectives and investment constraints is often overlooked in real estate investing, although the same principles should apply as with any financial investment. In that blog, we focused on return objectives, what they are, and how they might impact your decision-making when it comes to investments. Also discussed was risk tolerance, which, when paired with return objectives, are used to determine the best investment “fit” for an investor.
The Evolution of the Retail Asset Class, Part 2
As we mentioned in Part 1 of this series, e-commerce is changing the way we do business. From the way we communicate to the way we transfer products and services, these changes have a dramatic impact on the real estate industry, especially affecting the productivity and value of retail property types. Although one may believe that this particular sector of real estate is stable, looking to increasing values since the Great Recession, a recent shift in returns has shown evidence of a distressed market, that has been significantly impacted by how the sector has been conducting business, and how consumers are reacting.
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.
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