Why Mezz, Why Now? In today's lending landscape, mezzanine financing is emerging as a promising option for investors. While private credit lenders have been dominating the market with leveraged loan deals and unitranche financing, mezzanine financing is gaining...

During and immediately after the pandemic, real estate mania swept the country. Housing prices went sky-high, and not just in large cities like New York. Every state seemed to see the same rise in interest. As supply fell and demand blossomed, tons of property owners...

Higher returns: Multifamily properties can generate higher returns than single-family properties, due to the economies of scale and the ability to generate income from multiple units. Stronger cash flow: With multiple units, there is a greater potential for cash flow,...

Many new investors in the real estate space are unaware of the myriad opportunities in multifamily, often because they are intimidated by the scale of the investment or they are unaware of avenues they can take. As I mentioned in part one, while single-family real...

If you own a home or have been interested in buying one, you are aware of the sizeable U.S. residential real estate downturn. Sales numbers are dropping to their lowest rates since 2020, but interest rates continue to rise to around 6.5%. This scenario doesn’t mean...

Best overall: "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner Best for absolute beginners: "How to Invest in Real Estate" by Joshua Dorkin and Brandon Turner Best for first-time investors: "Real estate by the Numbers" by J Scott and Dave Meyer Best for...

According to the Census Bureau’s City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021, Seattle is now the 18th largest city in the United States, with a population of 733,919, as of July 1, 2021. It sits above Denver (population 711,463) and below San Francisco (population...

In an inflationary environment, many investors flounder as pulling the trigger on investments of any kind can feel like higher stakes. The questions are endless. With rising interest rates, falling returns and concerns about recession, where are our dollars best...