What metrics do multifamily investors use? Pt. 2
Key metrics act as measurable benchmarks for investors, allowing them to compare different properties, analyze trends over time, and identify areas for improvement. Metrics such as loan-to-value ratio (LTV) and debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) enable operational efficiency, helping to secure financing, optimize returns, manage risks, enhance resident satisfaction, and improve the overall management of multifamily […]
What metrics do multifamily investors use? Pt. 1
Investors new to real estate often ask about the metrics they should know for evaluating their deals. While some firms might value specific metrics over others, investment real estate provides a standardized way to assess and compare an investment’s financial behavior, associated risks, and potential returns through quantitative data. In multifamily real estate, these performance […]
What are the pros and cons of real estate syndication?
There are many reasons why real estate is such a popular choice among investors. It offers a tangible and physical asset that could appreciate over time, and with the right strategy, provide stability and profitability. Unlike other investment vehicles that can fluctuate based on market conditions, real estate often exhibits more stable, long-term growth. One […]
May 2025: Key terms in multifamily real estate investing
Whether it’s human capital or venture capital, accredited investors leverage their experience, financial assets, or anything that confers value every day. As defined by SEC Rule 501 of Regulation D, an accredited investor is an individual with an annual income of at least $200,000 (or $300,000 for joint income), or a net worth of at […]
Why investors choose multifamily real estate
For many reasons, investors may choose real estate over other asset classes, like bonds, commodities, and other securities. In fact, Tiger 21 reports that 26% of its members (investors) allocate their investments to real estate. [1] Multifamily real estate, encompassing properties like apartment buildings and townhomes, falls under the investment real estate umbrella. Investors can […]
Multifamily investment opportunities 2024
It’s easy to think that lucrative real estate investments are only available to incredibly wealthy people. However, with the invention of REITs and multifamily private placement (syndication), real estate investing is within reach of more than just the top 1%. Accredited investors can invest in commercial and residential real estate. And while investing directly in […]
Understanding private equity in multifamily real estate
Private equity (PE) influences almost every industry earning money today. It affects everything from home services and medicine to even more unlikely spaces such as national rugby unions and the NFL. Private equity represents one’s ownership (stake) in a private business. PE comes from firms run by general partners (GPs), also called sponsors. GPs […]
Asset Allocation for the Wealthy
ASSET ALLOCATION OF THE WEALTHY Where do ultra-wealthy or high-net-worth individuals invest capital? Some might picture portfolios heavy in stocks, bonds, gold, or luxury assets. However, real estate is the top asset for many high-net-worth individuals, often incorporating a substantial chunk of their wealth. According to Knight Frank, high-net-worth investors or individuals with $30 million […]
The Market is Scared. Why Isn’t BAM Capital?
FEAR AND UNCERTAINTY IN REAL ESTATE Fear and uncertainty spell opportunity. Warren Buffet says, “Be greedy when others are fearful.” I do not fear multifamily investment, the favored asset class among real estate investors. The best time to buy is during economic downturns—an important lesson learned during the Dot-Com Bubble and the Great Financial […]
Why Multifamily is a Good Investment
WHY MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT? Multifamily has long been considered the darling child of real estate among investors for many reasons; cash flow stability, capital preservation, and appreciation potential are the first things that come to mind. Investing in multifamily also affords investors tax advantages and more liquidity (i.e., easier exit opportunities) than other real […]