Category: Passive investor guides

Investing in GP Fund vs deal by deal

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 06/19/24
  • Passive investor guides

For real estate investors and asset managers, one of the most important decisions is whether to structure investments through a GP (general partner) fund or on a deal-by-deal basis.  Each...

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A guide to self-storage investing amid market instability

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 06/07/24
  • Passive investor guides

The self-storage sector has historically demonstrated remarkable stability, even during major economic downturns. However, current uncertainties around inflation, interest rates, and valuations require investors to take a more nuanced approach...

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Investing in data centers? Here is what to consider

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 05/27/24
  • Passive investor guides

With the boom in artificial intelligence data centers have become a hot topic not only among tech executives but also among real estate investors. They have emerged as mission-critical infrastructure...

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Low-effort real estate investments explained

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 05/21/24
  • Passive investor guides

Low-effort real estate investments present an excellent opportunity to build wealth over time without owning and managing investment properties. If finding tenants and handling maintenance issues is not for you...

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Build-To-Rent homes: A renter’s and investor’s guide

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 02/21/24
  • Guides for syndicatorsPassive investor guides

Build-to-rent (BTR) housing is an expanding asset class in the US residential real estate market, offering purpose-built single-family rental communities with amenities and professional management. According to Yardi, the US...

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REIT investing for beginners — all you need to know

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 02/09/24
  • Passive investor guides

Feeling priced out of the hot real estate market? Wish you could build wealth through property ownership?  Many novice investors face barriers when trying to tap into lucrative real estate...

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DSCR Loans: A Primer on Pros, Cons, and Key Considerations

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 01/29/24
  • Passive investor guides

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans have emerged as an attractive financing option for real estate investors looking to leverage rental income potential into growing an investment property or real...

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Navigating the real estate leverage maze: Understanding positive and negative leverage in commercial projects

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 01/23/24
  • Passive investor guides

As an active real estate investor, leverage decisions likely exert an immense impact on your portfolio’s performance. Intelligently harnessing debt to amplify equity returns while mitigating downside risk is both...

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The real reason why your rents increase, explained

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 01/07/24
  • Passive investor guides

Rising rents have been dominating headlines recently. The cost of living is skyrocketing, making housing increasingly unaffordable. As rents hit record highs, tenants are feeling helpless trying to keep up....

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J Scott on Single vs. Multifamily Investing

  • By Alexandra Kazakova
  • 12/28/23
  • Passive investor guides

Real estate investing can be an extremely lucrative business, but navigating the different real estate asset classes and strategies can be daunting, especially for newcomers. In this comprehensive guide, seasoned...

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