Build-to-rent (BTR) housing is an expanding asset class in the US residential real estate market, offering purpose-built single-family rental communities with amenities and professional management. According to Yardi, the US saw the construction of BTR homes reach a 10-year high, in particular with popularity in southern urban regions.  As homeownership affordability decreases amid rising prices and mortgage rates, BTR properties cater to shifting lifestyle preferences and demographics that favor high-quality rentals. Institutional investors are taking note of favorable market fundamenta ..read more

Feeling priced out of the hot real estate market? Wish you could build wealth through property ownership?  Many novice investors face barriers when trying to tap into lucrative real estate sectors. Coming up with capital, securing financing, managing tenants — it’s an overwhelming uphill battle. But here’s the good news — Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) now allow everyday folks to gain exposure to premium commercial properties without all those headaches. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) allow anyone to gain exposure to the real estate sector without these barriers.  In si ..read more

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans have emerged as an attractive financing option for real estate investors looking to leverage rental income potential into growing an investment property or real estate portfolio. Unlike conventional mortgages that focus on personal income and credit, DSCR loans hinge approval on the property’s projected net operating income. With easier access to capital for those with less-than-perfect credit or limited assets, DSCR loans carry ostensible appeal. However, these specialized commercial loans also come with distinct requirements, limitations, fees, and ri ..read more

As an active real estate investor, leverage decisions likely exert an immense impact on your portfolio’s performance. Intelligently harnessing debt to amplify equity returns while mitigating downside risk is both an art and science — get it right and leverage turbocharge yields; get it wrong and the consequences can be disastrous. This guide provides CRE investors with a practical playbook for constructing optimal leverage structures. We’ll demystify fundamental leverage concepts, outline actionable risk management best practices, and present real-world case studies highlighting dramatic lever ..read more

Rental property investments can produce excellent cash flow returns year after year – but only if you carefully assess the yield earnings potential before acquiring assets. Too many investors purchase properties based on intuition rather than crunching the numbers on projected yields. This approach is risky and opens the door to low-yielding assets that fail to reach return requirements. Understanding yield is the key to profitable investing. This singular metric determines your annual cash flow from rents compared to invested capital. In short, not optimizing yields leaves money on the table ..read more

Rising rents have been dominating headlines recently. The cost of living is skyrocketing, making housing increasingly unaffordable. As rents hit record highs, tenants are feeling helpless trying to keep up. Landlords seem to raise rents wildly without reason. As an example, in our video, we showcase a single mom who lamented that her college grad son still couldn’t afford his own place after 10 months of saving. A Utah woman complained of a $300 monthly increase to $1,910 for her townhome. Videos of minor apartment updates attempt to justify $500 more. Tenants blame landlords’ greed. But what ..read more

Real estate investing can be an extremely lucrative business, but navigating the different real estate asset classes and strategies can be daunting, especially for newcomers. In this comprehensive guide, seasoned investor J Scott offers rare insight into the key differences between two common real estate investment types – single-family home flipping versus multifamily property investing through syndications. J Scott made his fortune by flipping over 30 houses per year, generating millions of dollars from fixing up and reselling single-family residences. However, the workload eventually led to ..read more

Investing in real estate syndications can provide diversification and decent returns, but obviously also comes with risks. As a limited partner investing capital into deals sponsored by general partners (GPs), it’s crucial to perform proper due diligence before committing your money. Consequently, asking the right questions of real estate syndicators is key to assessing if the investment and operators are truly worthy of your trust. It may help avoid situations where you may lose part or all of your invested capital from lack of experience, poor planning, or other operator problems. In this co ..read more

The Federal Reserve has been aggressively raising interest rates, with 11 hikes since 2022, in an effort to curb inflation that has been running catastrophically high. These interest rate increases affect the real estate market because they drive up the rates banks charge for commercial real estate loans.  As the Fed pushes rates higher and higher, the interest rates lenders can charge on commercial real estate debt rise in tandem. With higher debt costs eating into property cash flows, maintaining positive leverage will become increasingly difficult. By learning about how interest rates ..read more

Investing in physical real estate like rental properties has long been popular to diversify one’s portfolio next to stocks and bonds. However, there is a strong case to be made that the best real estate investment today is not physical at all — it may be, actually, investing in real estate investment trusts, or REITs.  We’re going to share an overview of what REITs are, their benefits, and why they may be real estate investments worth considering instead of investing in physical property in the current investment climate. Read our article or watch our video on Youtube!  What are REIT ..read more