What is a Preferred Return for Investors?

Have you ever heard the phrase preferred return? Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault What is a preferred return for investors? Many syndicators use what’s called a preferred return or pref as part of their payout structures. To be a smart passive investor, it’s key to understand these […]

Can You Own An Apartment Building If You’re Not Rich?

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You know that owning an apartment building is a good investment. In fact, we believe multifamily real estate syndications are the best investment on the planet. Who doesn’t want to get those envelopes of door money in their mailbox every month? But a building is a big investment. You have to be wealthy to own […]

What is a Good Cap Rate for Multifamily Investments?

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Cap rates are discussed a lot in our industry, and they’re an important metric to understand when evaluating a real estate investment. Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault What is considered a good cap rate for multifamily investments? To answer that, let’s break down what cap rate really […]

What is Capital Stack in Real Estate?

No matter where you are on your passive real estate journey, you need a basic understanding of the terminology. The more you understand, the more you are prepared to make educated decisions. Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault Today, let’s talk about capital stack. The capital stack refers […]

Pros and Cons of Wholesaling Real Estate

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Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault Pros and Cons of Wholesaling Real Estate I got started with real estate back in 2006, before the recession. I started with single-family houses. I signed up with a local mentor and he happened to be a wholesaler. He taught me marketing […]

Is Investing in a Distressed Property a Good Idea?

Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault Is Investing in a Distressed Property a Good Idea? In real estate investing, there are different categories, or asset classes. Class A properties are new, built in the last five years, and tend to be luxury buildings with with high-end amenities. With […]

How to Use Social Media for Your Real Estate Business

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At the heart of your real estate business is the ongoing need to scale and raise capital. How do you do that? You have a platform and a network of friends and acquaintances. But maybe after your first deal, you’ve exhausted that network. When it’s time to raise more money for your second or third […]

Why Real Estate is the Best Way to Build Wealth

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Do you ever wonder how millionaires got so wealthy? The truth is, 90 percent of the world’s millionaires used real estate to build their wealth. Why real estate is the best way to build wealth Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault So, if 90 percent of the world’s […]

What is An Opportunity Zone in Commercial Real Estate?

One of the main challenges when getting started with multifamily investing is knowing where to look for deals. You may have heard of opportunity zones. What is an opportunity zone in commercial real estate? Make sure you download ALL my resources for FREE at this link: https://themichaelblank.com/vault Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of […]

Real Estate Syndication vs REIT

You’ve decided you want to invest in real estate and generate passive income. You have choices ahead bout how to begin. You might be wondering which is best for you, investing in real estate syndication or REITs. To examine the difference between the two, let’s start with the basics. Real Estate Syndication vs REIT Make […]