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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...