multifamily real estate

Coronavirus and Its Impact on Multifamily

Coronavirus and Its Impact on Multifamily

 

On March 11th, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus to be a worldwide pandemic.  Community spread of the virus is increasing, creating “hot zones” in New York, California, and Washington state. 

Mitigating Regulatory Risk in Multifamily Investment

Mitigating Regulatory Risk in Multifamily Investment

When an investor allocates capital to a real estate investment, they implicitly accept some level of risk with the expectation of achieving a positive return.  The best of them have an uncanny ability to

The Capital Stack: Financing Your Deal

Understanding the Capital Stack in Real Estate Investing

Financing a real estate deal can be complex. Investors must manage tight deadlines, competing priorities, and stakeholders who depend on their ability to close transactions efficiently. Adding to the challenge is the …

Measuring Returns: IRR vs. Equity Multiple

IRR vs. Equity Multiple: Choosing the Best Investment Metric

When evaluating a multifamily investment deal from a broker or partner, it’s crucial to analyze the advertised return metrics with a healthy dose of skepticism. Not because they’re misleading, but because …

Get Your Deal Approved – Understanding How a Lender Underwrites a Multifamily Loan Request

Get Your Deal Approved – Understanding How a Lender Underwrites a Multifamily Loan Request

Despite the fact that the approval criteria are remarkably similar, retail banks and lenders are frustratingly inconsistent with their multifamily loan approval decisions.  One bank may

Measuring Returns: Understanding How IRR Works

Measuring Returns: Understanding How IRR Works

When considering an investment in a multifamily property, one of the first questions that an investor may ask themselves is, “If I invest in this property, what is the return I can expect on