Investing in hotel conversions to affordable housing post-Covid

Investing in hotel conversions to affordable housing

The ongoing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic have mostly been unfavorable to the hotel industry. Unceasing travel restrictions and lockdowns severely affected hotel occupancy rates, forcing the owners to eventually abandon the hotel buildings. However, real estate investors are seeking opportunities in the distressed hospitality landscape with their conversion to affordable housing units. On August… Continue reading Investing in hotel conversions to affordable housing post-Covid

How are SPACs disrupting commercial real estate?

SPACs

Often referred to as a “blank-check company”, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies or SPACs are cash shell companies that make a private business public.  A public-sector trading firm with substantial cash as their only asset, SPACs focus on the singular idea of purchasing another company and making more profits.  While SPACs have a specific target of… Continue reading How are SPACs disrupting commercial real estate?

The future of real estate crowdfunding after COVID-19

Real estate crowdfunding

The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on real estate investments. Several institutional quality investment plans have temporarily halted during this phase. However, the advent of real estate crowdfunding benefits both sophisticated as well as boutique investors. Hence, they can get their unfinished projects rolling in full swing. In this blog, we will… Continue reading The future of real estate crowdfunding after COVID-19

Why is build-to-rent housing attracting multifamily investors?

Homeownership has been harder than usual in the United States with 1 in over 8 American adults, struggling with student loans and other financial hardships. Therefore, build-to-rent homes are in high demand, thereby proving to be a lucrative area for real estate investors to expand into in 2021. What does the term Build-to-rent (BTR) refer… Continue reading Why is build-to-rent housing attracting multifamily investors?

What is real estate syndication: the basics of investment

The real estate industry is historically rigid and illiquid. However, real estate syndication enables limited partnerships and passive investors to source, purchase, and cultivate actual properties. The group of investors who partake in real estate syndication can pool their skills and resources to access premium investments. In turn, the investor receives steady passive income. In… Continue reading What is real estate syndication: the basics of investment

State income tax benefits for real estate investors and REITs

Real estate remains one of the most popular and lucrative investment strategies for accumulating long-term wealth. In addition to creating a steady residual income and portfolio diversification, real estate offers a number of tax advantages. Ranging from commercial real estate investments to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and private placement investments, real estate provides big… Continue reading State income tax benefits for real estate investors and REITs

The impact of rising interest rates on REITs

Over the past years, interest rates have plummeted to historically low rates. This has resulted in yield-starved commercial real estate investors taking cover in alternative investments like Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). As REITs offer stable revenues, value-adding, and traceability of assets, investors deem them low-risk investments. But, with interest rates likely to soar shortly,… Continue reading The impact of rising interest rates on REITs

What is co-investment in commercial real estate?

Commercial real estate investment is a robust strategy to amass long-term wealth. Passive income stream, portfolio diversification, capital value appreciation- the list of advantages goes on. However, due to a low appetite for risk regarding mega-funds and greater capital requirements for large real estate projects, individual investors are missing out on more viable opportunities in… Continue reading What is co-investment in commercial real estate?

The American Rescue Plan Act: 5 ways it provides relief to the multifamily real estate

On March 11, the U.S. Congress signed the American Rescue Plan act of 2021 into law. President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package. It is considered to be one of the largest economic relief packages. The American Rescue Plan aims to provide millions of American households with rental assistance and unemployment benefits. It also… Continue reading The American Rescue Plan Act: 5 ways it provides relief to the multifamily real estate

Value-add multifamily investments: how to get great returns?

In today’s low-yield market environment of commercial real estate, value-add multifamily investments are gaining popularity among investors.  Real estate investors are preferring value add commercial real estate investments over stable assets due to their potential to win after renovations and infrastructure upgrades. Furthermore, value add apartment investing strike a balance between stable cash flow and… Continue reading Value-add multifamily investments: how to get great returns?