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Video: Which Investment is Best?
In this Santé Realty Investments video, Jim Small talks about the hardest decision for new investors to make, “which investment is best, single family or a commercial property?”
A Look at the Commercial Real Estate Bubble That is About to POP!
Since the imploding of the Financial Crisis back in 2009, banks and other financial lending institutions have been weary when it comes to lending money to Commercial Real Estate investors. And to be honest…. we don’t blame them, since “CRE loans were in part responsible for the near-collapse of the financial system during the Financial Crisis,” according to Business Insider.
Commercial Real Estate News for Friday April 20
In Thursday’s commercial real estate news – we’ll give you a look at the commercial real estate’s rookie of the year, 6 questions from CRE’s best, the 10 must reads for CRE, and so much more.
Is Multi-Family Ready For Modular?
The popularity among the new trend that is Modular is sweeping the nation, especially in areas that were recently hit by natural disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. Modular is providing these areas the ability to rebuild their communities in a fraction of the time. By building modular buildings developers have been able to save upwards of 25% of the construction time versus what is typically seen with conventional construction.
Trends That Are Disrupting Multi-Family
Multifamily housing will never be the same and that’s not a bad thing. Trends come and go but developers and investors should be aware of them in order to continue to attract tenants, especially this younger generation of renters who desire more from their living situation.
Multifamily Green Financing: Do You Qualify?
Fannie Mae’s Multifamily Green Financing is allowing developers and investors the opportunity to “enhance the financial performance, environmental sustainability, and quality of the country’s multifamily housing stock.” The latest trend in environmentally friendly and conscious living amongst a younger generation of consumers has brought forth the same trend in the commercial real estate world and financial institutions like Fannie Mae are acknowledging the trend and its benefits.
Valutate: “A Pro-Forma in Your Pocket”
What many new commercial brokers don’t know about commercial real estate is that there is actually a great deal of number crunching involved with a commercial real estate transaction. If math isn’t your strongest suit, then you might be hesitant to try to do any or all calculations yourself.
CALLING ALL INVESTORS: These are the 10 Seller Documents You’ll Have to Review
CALLING ALL INVESTORS, especially those of you who are new to investing and are looking into purchasing your first rental property. There is a ton of paperwork that comes along with any commercial real estate transaction, but what you may not know is that there are 10 very important seller documents you may have to review when it comes to buying a rental property.
Multi-Family Amenities Evolving with Technology
There are a number of new and innovative technologies that are hitting the multi-family property market. These new and improved gadgets are changing the way multi-family residents live their everyday lives; not necessarily by creating brand new technologies but taking old systems and applying a completely new spin on them. Allowing multi-family properties and its residents the ability to adapt their living arrangements to this new and evolving world that is technology.
KTGY’s Apartment of the Future 🔮 PT. 2
KTGY’s Apartment of the Future Continued – PT. 2:
WORK Becomes “CREATE”
KTGY’s working spaces become “create” spaces, inspired from the co-working trend that is popular among young professionals today. Co-working spaces from companies like WeWork, Cover, and NeueHouse not only create an engaging and unique working environment, but they also host a number of work related events like; book talks, lectures, workshops, and more. KTGY plans on creating a space that takes this co-working concept and incorporates a campus-style vibe that helps reinforces collaboration and engagement among its residents.
KTGY’s Apartment of the Future 🔮 PT. 1
Enhancing the ways in which tenants experience everyday life; from eating, sleeping, working, and playing, KTGY Architecture + Planning Tysons has been able to revolutionize apartment living for future tenants. Designing “The Apartment of the Future,” KTGY has been able to tap into the basic human needs of residents and create a living and working space that is more than just functional or expected.
How Data is Changing the Way We Design
We are constantly surrounded by information and data, but not many of us, especially in the commercial real estate industry know how to make use of all the data out there. Especially because there is a ton of data that we’re failing to collect right within our own properties.
The Forests Tower: An Environmentally Conscious & Affordable Multi-Family Development
Buying a home in the current market is nearly impossible, turning many hopefuls to rent instead, but even then renting in some big cities has unfortunately become an unrealistic reality. That is all about to change with many developers around the world adopting a whole new perspective on what not only works for renters but what works for the environment as well.
Technology in The Multi-Family Sector
It’s no news that technology is completely changing the way live our lives on a day to day basis, but what not many have come to realize is how technology has come to completely change the way we live and function in our own homes.
Why You Should Hire a Property Management Company
As the multi-family sector of commercial real estate continues to grow the demand for these types of properties become more and more attractive to real estate investors who want to expand their portfolios and generate a nice steady flow of additional income. But if you have multiple properties in your portfolio, managing them all can become increasingly difficult and time consuming for any one person.
Multifamily Dominates The Housing Market
As finding and actually financing a home becomes more and more difficult for the average person in today’s market, it seems like a no brainer that renting an apartment is a much more economical option.
Is it Time to Sell Your Apartment Property?
Are you an investor considering whether or not it is time to sell your apartment property? The decision isn’t as easy as one may think, there is a lot to consider before taking that big leap. Today we’ll visit a video by BiggerPockets’, Michael Blank. Michael will take us through his decision process with one … Read more
Columbus, Ohio | Multi-Family Cap Rates
As you may know, Cap Rates are essential in any commercial real estate investment and having an accurate cap rate helps investors determine whether or not a property is worth the risk. We here at myNOI calculate local cap rates for all commercial property types on a daily basis, using our Local Cap Rate tool. … Read more
Orlando, Florida | Multi-Family Cap Rates
As you may know, Cap Rates are essential in any commercial real estate investment and having an accurate cap rate helps investors determine whether or not a property is worth the risk. We here at myNOI calculate local cap rates for all commercial property types on a daily basis, using our Local Cap Rate tool. … Read more
Los Angeles, California | Multi-Family Cap Rates
As you may know, Cap Rates are essential in any commercial real estate investment and having an accurate cap rate helps investors determine whether or not a property is worth the risk. We here at myNOI calculate local cap rates for all commercial property types on a daily basis, using our Local Cap Rate tool. … Read more
Chicago, Illinois | Multi-Family Cap Rates
As you may know, Cap Rates are essential in any commercial real estate investment and having an accurate cap rate helps investors determine whether or not a property is worth the risk. We here at myNOI calculate local cap rates for all commercial property types on a daily basis, using our Local Cap Rate tool. … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia | Multi-Family Cap Rates
As you may know, Cap Rates are essential in any commercial real estate investment and having an accurate cap rate helps investors determine whether or not a property is worth the risk. We here at myNOI calculate local cap rates for all commercial property types on a daily basis, using our Local Cap Rate tool. … Read more
How to Value an Apartment Complex
When you begin to compare methods of valuing residential versus commercial property, you’ll quickly find out you’re dealing with apples and oranges. Appraising an apartment complex, for example, can get difficult, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to find good deals in a snap. Cap Rate: To value an apartment … Read more
5 Reasons to Invest in MultiFamily Units
It’s a good time to invest in multifamily units for many reasons. Approximately 35% of the U.S. population rents, and the demand for rental housing is strong. On top of the market appeal, the convenience of multiple units situated in one location cannot be overstated. Below, I’ll cover some of the reasons you should consider investing … Read more
The Dos and Don’ts of Property Management Software
Central to the business of brokerage, leasing and investing is property management. To maintain a smooth operation, it’s crucial to pick the right property management software. As an owner of a property management company, in addition to my brokerage and development business, I can tell you the dos and don’ts of property management software options … Read more