Only 3,575 apartment units were converted from office space in 2022. The already tough process now faces even more challenges. Cities hoping to convert emptying office buildings into apartments are running into 20-year high interest rates, reluctant banks, stagnating rental markets, ever expanding permit issues, and other challenges that are bottling up their efforts. Developers… Continue reading Turning empty offices into apartments is getting even harder

Demand and leasing rates are no longer red-hot, but the industrial real-estate sector is proving resilient Developers couldn’t build warehouses fast enough during the pandemic after an unprecedented rise in consumer demand left businesses jockeying for space to store their goods and increase their supply chain capacity. However, as interest rates have more than doubled… Continue reading Warehouses Show Signs of Slowing

It’s official: Rent control is about wrecking apartments Supreme Court recognizes disinvestment as affordable housing policy The Supreme Court of the United States last week rejected landlords’ challenge to rent stabilization and in effect has endorsed this affordability strategy. It allowed the state to continue capping rents in old apartment buildings, the properties most in… Continue reading Why Rent Control Does Not Work

What is a K-1? A Schedule K-1 is an IRS form that “pass-through” entities like individual CrowdStreet deals and our thematic funds issue annually to investors to report activity from investments in partnership interests. Each partner’s share of income, deductions, and credits is ‘passed through’ to them via Form K-1. The K-1 reports the investors’… Continue reading Understanding tax reporting for private commercial real estate: K1s vs 1099s

On a national and global level, Florida and particularly the South Florida market has been among the strongest, with continually solid returns and safety for the capital of international & domestic investors. US News & World Report currently ranks Florida #8 in fiscal stability and #10 with its economy nationwide. South Florida commercial real estate… Continue reading 9 Reasons to Invest in South Florida Commercial Real Estate

The self-storage market was on fire for the first three quarters of last year before showing signs of cooling. With the larger investment market hampered by a lack of clarity, read why the 2023 outlook for self-storage is bright, even as the industry settles back toward historical norms. Without question, 2022 proved to be a… Continue reading Self-Storage Market Outlook for 2023: Demand, Real Estate, Development and More

How do the two most popular types of investments stack up against each other, and what should you be adding to your portfolio? Investing in real estate vs stocks is a common decision investors battle with. Real estate and stocks are both popular investments, but there are some key differences that may make one a… Continue reading Real Estate vs Stocks: Which is The Better Investment?

Why it makes more sense investing in multi-family over single-family Real estate investing is one of the most lucrative ways to increase your wealth and become financially secure. However, deciding where to start can often be a struggle. You might be wondering what you should buy, what investment opportunities you should consider, and what asset… Continue reading Why it makes more sense investing in multi-family over single-family

Why commercial real estate needs to be part of your portfolio Direct real estate investment also offers a number of benefits, including, but not limited to, stability, portfolio diversity, cash flow and appreciation. Below is a closer look at some of the top reasons that commercial real estate is attracting a broader investor audience to… Continue reading Why commercial real estate needs to be…

How Your Investment Portfolio Could Benefit from Commercial Real Estate When it comes to building a successful investment portfolio, there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy. However, conventional wisdom says your investments should include some mix of savings, stocks, bonds and real estate. While savings is liquidity defined, poor interest rates (sub 1%, anyone?) make idle cash the… Continue reading How Your Investment Portfolio Could Benefit…

A Golden Opportunity to Buy Real Estate Is Upon Us Why It’s Time to Buy Property Again 1. Prices already softened across the country. According to the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), the median sales price of houses sold in the United States began softening in 2017. Therefore, we’ve already had some pricing deflation let… Continue reading Why It’s Time to Buy Property Again?