Why is ‘value add’ so important when real estate investing during a recession or downturn?
When a recession hits, and interest rates rise, the cost of goods and services go up, and over time, this reduces the value of money. So you can buy less for the same money. Real estate is often considered one smart way to offset the effects of inflation. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Rental Income Growth: Inflation is often accompanied by rising rent growth, which works in favor of multi-family investors and owners. As the general price level increases, property owners can adjust their rental prices accordingly, boosting their cash flow and overall returns for investors. 2. Fixed-Rate ...
A Blackstone Investment Strategy You Can Use
Blackstone, a towering force in the field of alternative asset management, ranks among the globe's biggest investors in Real Estate. According to their website, they have a real estate AUM (Assets Under Management) of $585 Billion.* That's an eye-watering number, no doubt! Their vast real estate holdings stretch worldwide, but what catches the eye is the substantial portion of their portfolio invested in the Multi-Family sector. This is no random choice, as there are compelling reasons behind it that make Multi-Family attractive to institutional investors. If investing in Multi-Family properties makes sense for the world's leading asset manager, why shouldn't it ...
CalTier’s latest investment with our real estate partner, Midway
Avenue Grove, a 270-unit apartment complex in Houston's most active urban greenspace with a globally recognized park. Learn all about this asset and how Midway got involved by clicking below: https://vimeo.com/815758664 If you want to see the whole interview you can click here. About Midway Midway is an investment company based in Houston, Texas. Midway has been in business for over 50 years with extensive experience in multi-family, hospitality, office, retail, industrial, and more recently, creating revitalized mixed-use districts. With much of Midway’s leadership being born and raised in Houston, Midway has a strong connection to ...
Do you have the Right Mindset for Investing in Alternative Assets?
Last week, I began the CalTier series with “Are Alternative Assets right for your portfolio?” with the premise that the average investor misunderstands alternatives. Rightly or wrongly, they may be hesitant because of potential risks, illiquidity, or lack of access or understanding. This week’s article will address a more basic fundamental, yet perhaps the biggest challenge for both the investor and the Advisor, which is the mindset. In my 30+ years of working with investors, I have learned that most, if not all, investment decisions are made emotionally, not logically. Early on, I remember presenting the new Merrill ...
Are Alternative Assets Right for Your Portfolio?
Alternative investments have been steadily growing in popularity over the last several years due to technology and changes in the regulation of securities. The term “alternative assets” can be used to describe the broad range of vehicles available that are designed primarily to mitigate risk and manage volatility. Until recently, they have been considered investment tools for the ultra-wealthy and included such asset classes as private equity and debt, real estate, precious metals, and more. Today, the everyday investor can now invest in many forms of real estate, startups, cryptocurrency, and hundreds of new asset classes. The average investor ...
Multi-Family market set for a record breaking year
According to Freddie Mac, the Multi-Family industry may have a record-setting origination year. As reported in the Multi-Housing news publication, the Freddie Mac Multi-Family Mid-Year Outlook says that between $385 billion and $410 billion could occur by the end of the year. We are incredibly excited about such news from Freddie Mac for us and our investor partners, who benefit from Multi-Family growth by being part of the CalTier Fund. As you can see from the table below, almost all unit sizes are seeing a rise in rent growth. The investor activity comes as demand for multi-family housing ...
