The old adage “location, location, location” might soon be replaced in the multifamily real estate market with “amenities, amenities, amenities.” Amenities, from appliances to community centers, are playing an increasingly large role in multifamily buildings. Residents in primary and submarkets expect more amenities, and properties with the most in-demand amenities gain...
I recently completed a two-day sales seminar created by my friend Russell Gray of the Real Estate Guys Radio Show. Why would a real estate operator, investment manager, and physician attend a sales conference? Because sales, when done right, is so much more than “making a sale.” It’s about building...
It’s no secret that Central Texas is an attractive market for many things – for the high-tech industry, for entrepreneurs, for healthcare, and of course for private real estate investment. Over the past few years, Austin and San Antonio have topped many lists including best places to live, fastest-growing metro...
Real estate investments are a great way to grow wealth. And knowing the advantages of different types of real estate investments means you can get the best possible return. When it comes to residential real estate investment, many investors may be tempted to steer toward single family, but there are...
One of the more frequent questions we hear from our friends and investors is why Presario seeks out multifamily development projects and acquisitions insured by HUD (Housing and Urban Development). It’s a good question, and here we take a closer look at why HUD projects are good for investors. Better Security “HUD...
Presario Ventures recently attended the Texas Medical Association’s TexMed 2018 annual meeting, where the team had a chance to talk to medical professionals about creating a passive income stream with passive real estate investing.. Presario Co-Founder Tom Burns, an orthopedic surgeon, knows firsthand the challenges that physicians face when planning for...
Cost Segregation is the practice of identifying assets and their costs, and classifying those assets for federal tax purposes. In a real estate cost segregation study, certain commercial building costs previously classified with a 39-year depreciable life, can instead be classified as personal property or land improvements, with a 5,...
Positioning Your Passive Investment to Prosper Now - and 10 Years from Now Since the JOBS Act of 2012, we have seen a flood of real estate Sponsors and investors enter the market. It's great to see options for accredited investors to invest in institutional quality commercial real estate. In fact,...
In my recent blog “Be, Do, Have,” I talked about a book study with Robert Kiyosaki and his ideas that you must determine who you are at the core before you can create any level of true success in life. I was happy to have a chance to extend that...
Among investors, commercial real estate is becoming a popular asset to help bolster portfolios - especially since it often outperforms other assets like stocks and bonds. To understand exactly what that umbrella term means, we’re taking a closer look at the main types of commercial real estate. Multifamily Multifamily segments include class...