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Why LA Apartment Fundamentals Stand the Test of Time
Despite capital markets disruptions, Los Angeles remains the “gold standard” in the multifamily sector, according to Kimberly Stepp of Stepp Commercial.
The 3 C’s of Negotiating Construction Loans
Parkview Financial’s Himanshu Tiwari on the current pain points for lenders.
Honey, They Shrunk the Apartment
Units are smaller on average, but all real estate is local, observes MHN Columnist Lew Sichelman.
Why Self Storage Is the Exception to the Rule
This asset class defies the conventional wisdom that real estate is hard to finance, according to Gantry’s Tom Dao.
Down Payment Help for Multiplex Buyers. Who Knew?
MHN Columnist Lew Sichelman on the hundreds of underutilized programs that help multifamily investors get their start.
The Rent Growth Narrative Is Out and NOI Is In
Following the pandemic recovery surge, it’s back to basics, observes Karlin Conklin of Investors Management Group.
Congress Questions GSE’s Non-Performing Home Loan Sales
Lew Sichelman on the concern that, as single-family rental investment grows, consumers are losing ground.
Should You Be Concerned About LA’s New Transfer Tax?
It’s called the “Mansion Tax,” but commercial investors will feel it the most, according to attorney Lee Kaplan of Harvest LLP.
The Ups and Downs of the Multifamily Capital Markets
Transactions are still happening, but value-add deals are hardest to pencil, observes Stephen A. Sobin of Select Commercial Funding.