Due Diligence

Will Higher Single Family Mortgage Rates Increase Demand for Rental Housing? Data, Housing Economists Say No.

December 30, 2022

With single family mortgage rates now hovering near 7%, many multi-family investment sponsors are excitedly talking about increased demand for apartment rentals. This correlation seems logical, but in the real world it’s not that simple.

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Should I Invest in Real Estate Directly or Through REITs and REIT ETFs?

November 29, 2022

Many financial advisors and RIAs adhere to the asset allocation model pioneered by David Swensen, who managed the Yale endowment. During Swensen’s hugely successful tenure at Yale, he emphasized diversification into non-correlated assets and a long-term, low-fee approach to investing.  Swensen invested directly into private real estate because he believed these were the only investments…

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How to Evaluate & Manage Real Estate Investment Risk

Risk is the foundation of economic progress. If you avoid risk, you will inevitably miss economic opportunities. The key to taking risk with any investment is the ability to identify, control, and manage your risk, especially as it relates to anticipated returns. So how can you identify, control, and manage your risk with real estate investments when the market is constantly changing?

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