How Commercial Real Estate is Valued
Here’s the nitty-gritty to determine the value of commercial real estate so you can properly evaluate potential value-add opportunities.
The Ultimate Analysis: Cash on Cash Return vs. Overall Return
What’s the difference between Cash On Cash Return and Overall Return, why do they matter, and what’s a good return? Don’t miss this in depth analysis.
How to Know When an Apartment Deal is a Good Deal
It’s hard to beat the wealth-building abilities of apartments. If you’re nervous about finding a solid deal, fear not. Instead, employ THESE metrics.
Know When to Walk Away: 5 Lessons Learned from a Terminated Multifamily Contract
Once you’ve landed on a good multifamily deal, it is hard to manage your expectations. Even though you know, in theory, that your chances of closing the deal are remote, it is devastating when something goes wrong and you are compelled to walk away. But the good news is that every deal that doesn’t work […]
MB 108: Analyzing 100 Multifamily Deals to Find the ONE – With Andrew Cushman
Are you willing to analyze 100 deals to find ONE good one? Andrew Cushman sits down with me to discuss his first deal, a 92-unit property in Macon, Georgia, and share what he learned about vetting investors and estimating renovation costs. Listen in to understand why finding a good deal is challenging—but not impossible!
MB 089: Increasing Your Productivity Through Purpose – With David Sweeney
How do you move from education into action? David Sweeney contends that the best way to pump up your productivity is through purpose. He is on the line to share his journey from Seattle PD veteran to real estate investor, explaining how he became the proud owner of a 24-unit property in just nine months!
What Yields a Higher Return Selling Now, Selling in a Few Years, or Refinancing
How do you determine when to sell your apartment building to maximize the overall returns? I’m going through this decision-making process right now for one of my buildings, and I’d like to share with you my thinking. As always, there are multiple factors that go into deciding if it’s right to sell the building now […]
Case Study of a Syndicated Apartment Building Deal
I use the Syndicated Deal Analyzer to show that an apartment building bought at a 10 cap without any particular upside can still yield a good return.
How to Make an Offer on a Multifamily Deal in 10 Minutes
Don’t waste hours analyzing multifamily deals. Learn how to work smarter, not harder with this step-by-step guide to a 10-minute property analysis.
How to Own the Majority of an Apartment Building Using Other People’s Money
Find out how you could end up owning the majority of a multifamily building even if you use other people’s money.