Cap Rates on the Rise

For all of my fellow real estate investors out there, you have probably noticed the same frustrating trend that I have with properties being marketed over the last few years. Every day, properties have been offered to the market with incredibly low cap rates and no potential for upside except unpredictable, hypothetical appreciation. For the majority of these properties it is impossible to make the numbers work for anyone other than large institutional investors or UHNWI looking to park money. In March of this year, CBRE and other real estate advisory firms were predicting that in 2018 we would begin to see a rise in Cap Rates.

Airbnb for Investors – Is it Better Than the Traditional Rental Model?

Airbnb is a remarkable success story, what started in 2007 with a few guys renting out air mattresses and serving breakfast to guests in their San Francisco apartment, has now grown into a $31 Billion tech company. Thanks to Airbnb, home sharing has become a widely accepted platform with many of its users opting to stay in an “Airbnb” over hotels when traveling. People enjoy the ability to have more space, a place to cook and maybe do laundry as well as gain a more local experience of being immersed in a neighborhood.

InvestingMax TaylorMay 24, 2018short term rentals, real estate, real estate investing

Top 5 Podcasts all Real Estate Investors Should Listen To

One of the most important aspects that all real estate investors and entrepreneurs should focus on is consistent improvement. One of the most surefire ways to guarantee consistent improvement is to be constantly learning new things. Believe it or not, some of the most accessible and in-depth knowledge on real estate investing can be consumed via podcasts. While you may find it difficult to find time to read, the beauty of podcasts is that they are versatile. You can easily turn on a podcast during your morning commute, while you’re on the treadmill at the gym or when you’re simply relaxing on the couch. Next time you have some free time to kill, consider listening to one of the podcasts below:

Investing, Personal DevelopmentGarrett HoganMay 16, 2018real estate investing, investing, podcast

5 Tips for Performing Due Diligence on a Small Scale Investment Property

Regardless of how you got started, congratulations on taking the giant leap into becoming a real estate investor! However, its critical not to get too excited yet as you are about to embark on the most important part of buying an investment property; performing the due diligence. Due diligence can be easily summed up as “doing your homework” on the property. During this process, you’ll want to investigate and inspect all the vital information that pertains to the property.

InvestingGarrett HoganMay 9, 2018real estate investing, investing

How To Evaluate a Market for Real Estate Investing

We’ve all heard that cliché saying in real estate, “location, location, location”. Despite it being over-used and often times written in all capitals on corny listing sheets, location is truly one of the most important components to real estate. Just as you would evaluate the numbers of an investment property, you must also evaluate the economics and demographics within the subject market itself. This blog article will outline some of the most important characteristics of choosing a market, and consider what makes a market desirable or undesirable for investors.

Market Evaluation, InvestingMax TaylorApril 11, 2018real estate, real estate investing, market

Real Estate or the Stock Market? - 3 Things to Consider

In our recent blog article, we considered the differences between Active Vs. Passive real estate investing and how the strategies offered different options for investors. However, another question to ask; is investing in real estate better than investing in more traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds?

America’s Rental Housing Supply Shortage – What does it mean for Multifamily investors?

A confluence of factors is contributing to a shortage of supply of rental housing and an increase in demand in most markets around the country which is driving prices up. In this article, we will investigate what is contributing to the supply constraints and demand drivers as well as discuss what this climate means for investors.

Should I Get a Partner for My Real Estate Business? 5 Tips for Creating a Successful Partnership

Whether you are just starting your real estate business, or you are a successful real estate investor already, at some point you have probably considered whether or not you should get a partner.

Active vs. Passive Real Estate Investing, Which is Better?

When considering an investment in real estate one should determine their investment goals and decide if they want to be an active or passive investor. Let’s examine the differences between actively investing and passively investing in real estate.

Why are So Many Luxury Apartments Being Built? Will the Demand Keep Up?

This past week, CNBC published an article suggesting that “There is an acute crisis headed our way” in the multifamily real estate sector. The article surmises that the upper end of the luxury market is overbuilt and susceptible to a flattening or a market correction.

Market EvaluationGarrett HoganFebruary 28, 2018real estate, multi-family, luxury housing, A class, Boston Seaport

Are We at the Top of the Real Estate Market Cycle? 6 Things for Investors to Consider

I’ve heard this question in some form or another at least a dozen times over the past few months. It’s a reasonable question considering the run we’ve been on since the bottoming out in 2009. However, from an investor’s perspective, is it the right question to be asking?

Market EvaluationMax TaylorFebruary 22, 2018real estate, market cycle, multi-family, cashflow, real estate investing

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