What Are the Basics of Underwriting?

You’re probably aware of the importance of underwriting. It’s a crucial step in determining the viability and profitability of any investment opportunity. But if you’re new to the game, underwriting may seem like an overwhelming concept. Let’s break down the basics. Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault What […]

What is Gross Rent Multiplier?

As you consider an investment in apartment buildings, you have a lot to consider. When you examine a property, you’ll look at factors like neighborhood, school district, and rental vacancies. As part of your process for analyzing deals, you’ll also compare investment properties. This is where formulas like the gross rent multiplier are useful. Make […]

What is the Difference Between FHA Financing and Conventional Financing?

Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault What is the Difference Between FHA Financing and Conventional Financing? It’s important to understand the different types of financing available to investors, so that you are informed about the choices you’re making. The more knowledge you have in your toolbox, the better. […]

What is a Net Operating Income?

What is a Net Operating Income? Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault Net operating income (NOI) is a crucial multifamily metric that helps investors understand the profitability of a property. This is a key factor in determining the property’s value. But what exactly is net operating income? Basically, […]

What is Rent Roll?

If you’re going to invest in multifamily real estate, you need to educate yourself about the concepts and vocabulary that you’ll encounter. We enjoy sharing these terms with you and giving your our take on why they’re important, so you can add them to your investing toolkit and enter your negotiations with as much knowledge […]

What is a Pro Forma?

What is a Pro Forma in Real Estate Investing? Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault Have you heard the term Pro Forma and wondered what that means? Put simply, a Pro Forma is a financial statement that helps you predict what might happen when you invest your money […]

The Best Way to Earn Passive Income

The Best Way to Earn Passive Income Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault   You work hard. You probably spend more time working than doing anything else with your life. You’ve probably imagined what your life would feel like if you didn’t have to work so hard, if […]

What is an Equity Multiple?

What is an Equity Multiple? Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault Let’s break down one of the most fundamental metrics of multifamily investing  – The Equity Multiple. What does this term mean? The equity multiple is simply a way to calculate the total return based on the investor’s […]

What is Preferred Return?

What is Preferred Return? Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault As a multifamily investor, one of your most important considerations is the return on investment (ROI). This is typically expressed as a percentage, and is calculated by dividing the expected annual return by the total amount invested. Generally […]

More About Bonus Depreciation

Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault Bonus Depreciation We recently shared an article outlining Accelerated Depreciation in Real Estate. You may not have heard the term accelerated depreciation or bonus deprecation. Even some seasoned apartment building investors haven’t. That’s because it has traditionally been a tax benefit reserved […]