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Multifamily Investment Fundamentals Shift but Remain Strong
The low-interest rate environment is fostering competition for acquisitions, which is creating some unique investment scenarios, notes Stephen Catarinella of CAPREIT.
Value-Add Investors Reconsider Core Assets
Rising acquisition prices coupled with the unpredictability of renovation expenses are driving some investors toward more stabilized assets, says JVM Realty’s Jay Madary.
What Rent Control Means for Residents With Pets
It seems that most owners will either waive their no-pets policy or go fully in the opposite direction and ban pets under all circumstances, according to Adam Frisch of Lee & Associates.
The Ripple Effect of California’s Rent Control Laws
New regulations could have unintended consequences for both the largest state and the entire country, contends Mark Ventre of Stepp Commercial.
Senior Housing Construction a Safe Bet for Lenders
Baby Boomers are downsizing into smaller apartments with all the comforts and amenities, and they are choosing communities that don’t have a lot of children, notes Paul Rahimian of Parkview Financial.
Service-Enriched Housing Stabilizes Communities Nationwide
Service providers focus on residents’ needs in order to eliminate difficulties that increase owners’ expenses and turnovers, according to Flynann Janisse of Rainbow Housing Assistance Corp.
How Tech Can Help Build, Train and Retain a Great Team
In this environment, recruiting, building and maintaining a high-functioning team can be a tall order, says Joe Melton of The Morgan Group.
Rent Control Will Not Cure Homelessness
Developers in New York City are slowing down on their projects and sometimes even scrapping plans altogether, notes Adam Frisch of Lee & Associates Residential NYC.
Look Before You Leap Into Opportunity Zones
After a careful review of the national stimulus program, some investors might conclude there are better destinations for their dollars, according to Steve Meyer of JVM Realty Corp. and Maureen Reichert of Rubin Brown’s Real Estate Services Group.
Applying for a Loan? Think Like a Lender
Multifamily investors should also think about the political climate and other issues that may not always appear on a standard checklist, says Chris Mavros of Case Real Estate Capital LLC.