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Real Estate Syndication From a Passive Investor’s Point Of View

Real Estate Syndication

A real estate syndication is a partnership between a group of investors pooling their resources into a single investment. A real estate syndication, the structure, is set up by an investor or “syndicator or sponsor” who is raising capital for a specific project. In turn, passive investors may invest in the syndication for debt or … Read more

ROI of Real Estate in 2022 and beyond

ROI of Real Estate in 2022

The return on investment (ROI) of real estate is one of the most important considerations when buying a property. If I am buying it to rehab it and sell it, then here is how I do the calculations: Purchase price Rehab cost Duration and holding cost Value at the end as if that was in … Read more

How Inflation is going to affect commercial real estate in a positive way

commercial real estate

Inflation is often a cause for concern, but it can be a positive force for commercial real estate. Inflation can increase the value of properties and improve cash flow. What is Inflation? Inflation refers to an increase in the general level of prices for goods and services in an economy over a period of time, … Read more

REIT vs. Syndication: The Ultimate Guide

Differences between REIT and Real Estate Syndications

REITs and syndications are both types of real estate investments. REITs and syndications have a lot in common. What Is a REIT? REIT stands for “real estate investment trust.” REITs are companies that pool investor funds to purchase real estate assets like office buildings, apartments, and hotels. These properties are owned by the REIT and … Read more

Commercial Real Estate Investing: How to Get Started

commercial real estate

Commercial real estate investing can be a very lucrative investment strategy if you know how to find the right deals, structure and fund  the deals– and take them to their highest & best use. You can buy, fix and flip properties, or you can buy them for long-term appreciation. The money is in the follow … Read more

How To Invest In Commercial Real Estate In Your 30’s

If you’re looking for a new way to invest your money, commercial real estate may be the answer. Commercial property includes everything from office buildings and apartment complexes to warehouses and retail space. If you’re considering investing in real estate in your 30 Here are some tips for investing in commercial real estate. Know your … Read more

Cash Flow vs. Appreciation: Which one should you choose?

Cash flow vs. appreciation

With real estate being such a popular investment choice, a lot of people wonder whether they should choose cash flow or appreciation when building their next portfolio. With so many factors in play and having experienced both sides. When it comes to investing in real estate, there are two main ways to make money: cash … Read more

What is a K-1 and How is it Used for Taxes in Private Real Estate?

What is a K-1

A K-1 form is a tax form used to report the incomes, losses, and dividends of a business’s partners or an S corporation’s shareholders. K-1 forms are issued by partnerships, S corporations, estates, and trusts. The recipient of the income, loss, or dividend is responsible for reporting it on their federal tax return. Investors in … Read more

What Is A Good Cap Rate & How To Calculate It

what is cap rate

Cap rate is a useful metric used to value commercial real estate properties. Often considered a benchmark in the industry, cap rates are more commonly utilized in regards to income producing properties as they are a key indicator of future cash flow. Finding the cap rate of a property is critical to determining its value. … Read more

Hedge Fund vs. Private Equity Fund: What’s the Difference?

key difference between hedge fund and private equity fund

Investors are often confused between the similarities and differences of hedge fund and private equity funds. In modern financial markets, many institutional investors allocate a substantial portion of their portfolios to alternative investments. It is often the case that hedge funds and private equity funds are included in the same alternative investment allocation. A hedge … Read more

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