Through the last quarter of 2018, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 25 basis points; pushing it to the highest rates recorded since 2008. The ripple effect of this activity was felt across the real estate industry. Inflation coupled with higher interest rates resulted in a significant decrease in...
A recent NAR report, commercial real estate investments in the US topped $152.7 billion in 2018, a 17% increase from 2017. The stats reveal that commercial real estate has been an attractive investment, even during market fluctuations. The NCREIF index shows the average annual returns of 8.8% from Commercial Real Estate...
We live in a world of specialization. There are legal, medical, engineering and many other specialists. These experts spend a significant amount of time and intense study to become well-versed in their fields. This sometimes creates a blind spot when it comes to investing for retirement. That blind spot can...
There is no surprise that some of the top questions we get today are “how will rising interest rates impact my investment in multifamily” and should we get out of real estate before “what”? The answer nobody really wants to hear is, “it depends”. Now let's dissect the general Q&A. Multifamily...
Passive income is great at almost any level, but true passive income still needs your continuous education and attention to manage it. Today I see people preparing to retire with pensions, investments, or mutual fund dividends that they know little about. I do not know anyone who wants to lower their...
Should I be in the market or out of the market? This is a question I hear from investors every week. Why? Markets and assets tend to go up over time. Not in 12, 24, or 36 months, but over 10, 20, or 30 years. If you employ a conservative defensive...
Now that fall is here we’re pleased to bring back our Good, Better, Best Education series. We recently hosted a well-attended event at our office with Cheryl Higley, a lender with Berkeley Point Capital. Berkeley Point Capital offers a full complement of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, Life Company, and...
Our goal at Presario Ventures is to be wealth makers for our investors. One of the ways we can help them grow their portfolios is by providing education that will give them some of the tools they will need to make sound decisions. We regularly host Doctor Dinner events designed specifically for...
The Presario Ventures team recently traveled to the Florida Medical Association annual meeting in Orlando, where we were pleased to talk with physicians who are interested in creating passive income investments through real estate. Presario Co-Founder Tom Burns, an orthopedic surgeon, knows first-hand the kind of financial dilemma physicians face when...
What metrics are important in commercial real estate investing and what is important when considering a Return on Investment? Maybe a better question is how much money you can expect to yield on that investment if the following metrics were presented to you for an investment opportunity. Which one attracts...