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Indianapolis & Cincinnati Job Growth Explode Way Past National Averages

March 30, 2023

Not Just the Sunbelt Anymore Sunbelt markets like Austin routinely dominate headlines about job growth. But if you dig into the latest post-COVID job numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Midwest is punching well above its weight, too. In fact, two of our focus markets—Indianapolis and Cincinnati—are posting employment growth that outpaces…

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Fee Drag: Understanding the Hidden Costs

What is Fee Drag in an Apartment Syndication? Understanding the Hidden Costs

Fee drag is an arcane but important term in the investment world, and all investors should understand why fee drag is important. Fee drag in an apartment syndication relates to the fact that transaction costs related to a real estate investment will almost always reduce investor returns on a one for one basis, all else…

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What Happens When You Invest in Boring Markets? A Great Cash-Out Refi Story You’ll Want to See

January 23, 2023

In a Time of Turmoil, the Midwest Quietly Delivers As 2023 kicks off, fear and volatility loom large: tech layoffs are piling up, recession fears persist, and rent growth has turned negative in some once-sizzling markets like Phoenix and Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the Midwest is quietly doing what it does best—delivering steady returns and leading…

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