The Refinance That Boosted Our Cash Flow 50%
March 9, 2026 | 2.5 Minute Read This past Friday, we completed a refinance of 16 properties that were previously spread across three different portfolios with multiple lenders, consolidating them into one loan. The original loans were 5/1 ARMs at 4.5%, scheduled to reset in early 2027. Our new interest rate is 6.375%, which is […]
Build to Rent Isn’t a Trend. It’s the Next Phase
February 2, 2026 | 6 Minute Read It has become increasingly difficult to acquire properties using the BRRRR strategy. Nearly everything on the market is overpriced. Sellers are asking full appraised value for rental properties that simply do not cash flow at current rent levels, especially with financing rates averaging around 7%. Despite this, I […]
The Government Shutdown Survival Guide for Real Estate Investors
October 6, 2025 | 3 Minute Read The U.S. federal government is about to shutdown, and if you’re in real estate, this isn’t just a political story — it’s a business risk. Funding delays can ripple across mortgage approvals, development projects, and property management operations, slowing deals and squeezing cash flow. Here’s what you need […]
Construction Costs Skyrocket
July 28, 2025 | 2 Minute Read Commercial real estate (CRE) construction costs rose another 0.2% in June and are expected to continue climbing into 2025. The result? An increasingly wide gap between America’s priciest construction markets and the rest of the country. The top five most expensive U.S. markets by construction cost per square […]
Hotel Conversions Are Exploding
September 23, 2024 | 1.5 Minute Read Multifamily conversions are experiencing unprecedented popularity. From repurposing distressed offices and old warehouses to transforming defunct baseball stadiums, developers are turning diverse properties into multifamily housing. The latest trend in this booming category is the conversion of hotels. In the wake of the pandemic, the hospitality industry has […]