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Out-of-State Multifamily Investing

Here’s a truth bomb that takes most investors years to accept: some of the best multifamily deals in America are nowhere near where you live. Many new investors spend their first few years convinced they need to stay within a 30-mile radius of home. It feels safer. More controllable. You can “drive by the property” whenever you want. The problem? Local markets are often overpriced, overheated, and delivering 4% cash-on-cash returns if you’re lucky.   Meanwhile, savvy investors are crushing 12-15% returns in markets they’ve never visited—and doing it while sipping coffee in their home office.   Out-of-state multifamily investing isn’t just viable... Read more

Wondering, “what are rental appraisals?” If you’re a real estate investor, you probably know that an asset’s true value extends beyond its purchase price....

Entering the world of multifamily real estate can feel like learning a new language. You’ll hear acronyms and terms that might sound complex, but they are the building...

If you ask the average American what tool they use for investing, it is very likely their response will include their company’s 401k plan (or equivalent)....

Real estate is often touted as one of the best long-term investment choices, especially for multifamily investors. However, the complexities of property tax regulations...

Investors Overpay for Homes, Driving Up Prices...

A new report from Cotality reveals that investment homebuyers frequently overbid by up to 4.3% per property, often pay in cash, close quickly and are more likely to waive contingencies. On a median-priced home of $405,000, that overbid amounts to more than $17,000 extra, the report noted. These aggressive tactics make it harder for non-investors—particularly first-time buyers—to compete, effectively locking them out of the housing market and leaving them in the rising rental market. Since 2020, the average age of a first-time homebuyer has increased by five years, reaching 38, according to Cotality. Despite high home prices, investor appetite for residential real estate has... Read more

A rising tide of state-level action is reshaping the environment for so-called junk fees imposed by apartment landlords, marking a pronounced shift in how these...

Investing in multifamily properties can be a lucrative venture for both novice and seasoned investors. As the demand for rental housing continues to rise, understanding...

Here’s a conversation that happens more often than you’d think: “I tried real estate investing five years ago with a single-family rental. It was a...

Key Takeaways Insurance premiums for multifamily properties are rising at nearly 12% annually—outpacing inflation and overall expense growth. Stricter lender...