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The Sequoia Multifamily Real Estate Blog offers first-hand insight into the current state of the multifamily real estate market, interesting articles about the ins and outs of multifamily investing, and regular updates on new developments at Sequoia Equities.
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1y ago
Multifamily real estate investments have long been highly coveted by accredited investors for many reasons. This blog provides a summary of the attractive benefits to multifamily investors.
Ongoing Cash Flow
Syndicated multifamily real estate offerings are structured so that investors receive ongoing quarterly distributions from the syndication based on their pro-rata capital contribution in the deal.
Passive Income
You can earn income without trading your time or effort. There is no administration, management, or decision-making required by passive investors in the owning and managing of the ..read more
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1y ago
Investors look to multifamily real estate investments for passive income streams and long-term capital gains through appreciation. What investors often miss in their analysis of multifamily opportunities is the potential for their investment to snowball over time into a much larger investment through the redeployment of captive equity. Here is how it works.
In the example above, an investor made a $250K investment in a multifamily opportunity in Property A. Their first year cash-on-cash returns were 4% or $10K; not bad, right? But cash-on-cash returns from that investment continue to increase ..read more
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2y ago
Investors have been experiencing much volatility in the stock market in 2022. A global pandemic that has persisted for two years, global political instability, and upward movement of inflation and interest rates in the United States have all contributed to fluctuations in the market. As of mid-February 2022, the S&P 500 was down 8.3% year to date, while the Nasdaq was down 12.3% year to date,[1].
What do many investors do during a volatile market once they see some loss in the value of their portfolios? Some may have purchased near the top of the market, so then they flee the stock market ..read more
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2y ago
Investors may be concerned with a coming rise in inflation. According to the US Department of Labor, the all items index of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) “rose 6.2 percent for the 12 months ending October [2021], the largest 12-month increase since the period ending November 1990.” (1) While inflation is on the increase, investors might consider how to plan their investments to be able to continue to profit through this period. Hedging occurs when an asset is purchased that will likely not have the same fluctuations as the stock market. This technique can be utilize ..read more
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2y ago
If you are one of the over 60 million Americans who own an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you know that there are many options for investing IRA funds. Most investors allocate funds to traditional investments in the stock market through mutual funds or ETFs. What many don’t know is that IRA funds can be placed in alternative investment vehicles such as multifamily real estate, which may offer stronger returns and less volatility than the market. This article will address the benefits of making this type of IRA investment, as well as special rules and processes that must be followed.
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2y ago
If you are considering investing in multifamily real estate for its passive income and capital gains, there are additional benefits to be aware of. Read this article to learn about the tax advantages offered to multifamily real estate investors.
What Is Multifamily Real Estate Investing?
Multi-dwelling units and multifamily real estate are terms traditionally used to describe apartment complexes, mainly buildings with multiple rentable living spaces. Investors look to diversify their portfolios by investing in multifamily real estate for several reasons. Let’s take a closer look at the benefi ..read more
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2y ago
Do you own or have you inherited an investment property? Does renting the property and becoming a landlord seem unappealing to you? You could consider the option of selling the property, but you may become subject to significant capital gains taxes.
Well, there is another alternative for you. A 1031 exchange is a real estate transaction that allows you to receive passive income from an investment property without becoming a landlord. Read on to find out just what this option is all about, and how Sequoia Equities may be able to help.
What is a 1031 exchange?
A 1031 exchange refers to a type o ..read more
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2y ago
Intelligent investors are always looking for ways to diversify their portfolios. It’s a strategic practice in general, because it expands the chances of a profitable investment, while minimizing the impact any one unfortunate venture can have on the total portfolio. By nature, the concept of a diversified portfolio can involve any number of different ventures. There are some that are particularly common among those who are looking to expand beyond stock market investments, however, and one is real estate. In this post, we want to look at some of the reasons why this is a valuable type of inve ..read more
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2y ago
Sequoia Equities is proud to announce the Sequoia Multifamily Real Estate Blog. This site will offer first-hand insight into the current state of the multifamily real estate market, as well as interesting articles about the ins and outs of multifamily investing, and regular updates on new developments at Sequoia.
We look forward to providing you with valuable information and compelling content in the many months to come. Interested in joining our mailing list, click here.
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2y ago
Sequoia been named one of The Oregonian’s 2020 Top Workplaces for the 4th consecutive year! Each year, The Oregonian Media Group recognizes companies and organizations that go above and beyond. The “Top Workplaces” award is based solely on anonymous feedback from our team members. These anonymous surveys measure 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. Company culture is everything, and without it we wouldn’t have the success that we do today. Sequoia was honored along with 44 other ..read more