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SEC Changes “Accredited Investor” Definition
The Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded its definition of accredited investors to include financial professionals, among other amendments adopted by the agency last week. Only accredited investors can participate in private investment offerings, which do not require the same disclosures as public companies and therefore afford fewer protections to investors. Until now, […]
The future of the U.S. dollar…
There has been a huge shift in our economy over the last few months due to COVID-19, and many people are wondering, “Where will the value of the dollar be left when this virus becomes less of a threat?” I’ve heard people say that precious metals is all that will be left when this is […]
What Do Asset Managers Want From…
The days are long past when managing a multifamily community was primarily a matter of collecting rent, paying bills and maintaining the physical asset. Adding value is now a standard part of the job, because of the much-discussed evolution of the profession into a strategic role. In broad terms, the mission is to think like […]
3 Reasons We Should Embrace New…
Have you ever run out of gas? I’m not talking the figurative gas tank, but the literal one we have in our vehicles. I had a truck years ago that frequently over-stated the amount left in the tank and one time it got the better of me. Embarrassingly enough I ran out of gas […]
How Do I Find Off-Market Multifamily…
There are many reasons someone enters the field of real estate investing. A natural progression through real estate investing for many includes starting with local single family units (so that the investment stays small and the management simple) and progressing all the way to larger-scale multifamily units that can actually encompass hundreds of apartments and […]
4 Skillsets Needed Prior to Raising…
Do you want to become a multifamily syndicator but lack the commercial real estate experience? Easy fix. My previous real estate experience before syndicating my first deal, was absolutely nothing. I had never even bought a house for myself to live in before. How could I possibly have done that? I cultivated the […]
How Do I Become a Multifamily…
So, you want to become a multifamily syndicator? Well, you aren’t alone. There are tons of other newbies out there, chomping at the bit to get involved in this business model. Multifamily or apartment syndication is simply raising money from passive investors and buying apartment buildings. Once you have cultivated the four skill sets needed […]
HEROES Act: More Stimulus & Rent…
The House of Representatives introduced a new stimulus bill called the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, or the “HEROES Act” this morning. This $3 trillion proposal far exceeds the cost of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, which is the largest stimulus bill in U.S. history. The House will meet on Friday, May […]
What Will Historic Unemployment Mean for…
Jobless claims in the U.S. have hit record levels since nationwide stay-at-home-orders went into effect and businesses shut their doors in mid-March. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics prepares to release its monthly report on employment figures, we, as multifamily leaders, will discuss what to expect. According to the weekly unemployment filings, 30 million […]
