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 ...
Tax Efficient Investing for Real Estate
Matt Belcher talks with James Jones about tax-efficient real estate investing using self-directed IRA's. Click below to watch the video
Income & Growth?
In most investment circles, one desired goal is to have a balanced portfolio that provides income and growth (upside). The income-to-growth ratios can depend on many things, such as your personal goals and often your stage in life. Multi-Family can provide both income and growth. One of the reasons (one of the many!) we love fractionally investing in Multi-Family is that it allows for income (from rent payments) and growth. It gives you the best of both worlds. Not only that but as our fund grows in size, so too does the value of the units that an investor holds. ...