Let’s face it, we are real estate guys at Presario. We live and breathe it every day. But we are also investors. Is there a difference? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. Often the two overlap and sometimes they diverge. These days real estate investing is a hot commodity. Today everyone wants...
MULTIFAMILY RENT GROWTH REMAINS A GOOD BET ■ The average U.S. multifamily rent increased by $3 in July to $1,469. Year-over-year growth increased to 3.4%, up 10 basis points from June. Rent growth has remained at the 3.0% level or higher all year. ■ In this prolonged positive cycle going back at...
The Dalai Lama once said, “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” If you ponder that statement, you could come up with two meanings. Certainly, wanderlust and travel come to mind. There is nothing better than exploring new parts of the world and embracing different people and cultures....
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...