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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.
Don’t Forget DSTs for Diversification
Travis Traweek of Stepp Commercial Group on the benefits associated with this tax-friendly real estate investment vehicle.
Renting Is Back on Top for Consumers
Columnist Lew Sichelman examines the effects of higher interest rates on the rent vs. buy debate.