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Becoming financially independent through real estate investing isn’t an elite act. Anyone can do it, at any time—and more of us could be doing it than are, says best-selling author Lance Edwards, creator of the Multifamily Success and Raising Private Money systems. Over the last seven years, he’s taught hundreds of students how they too can build wealth with investments in small apartment complexes and multifamily housing. His book, How to Make Big Money in Small Apartments couldn’t have come at a better time. With hedge funds buying up large, full apartment complexes because they must move huge chunks of money—anywhere from $3 million to those costing hundreds of millions— small and mid-sized apartments are gold mines gone untouched. In between those million dollar deals and large apartment complexes, there is a revolving door of small and mid-size apartments available for investors just like you.

A look at the importance of analyzing a property management company’s current strategy and pitching new ways to increase lead conversions through quality leads and qualifiable metrics.   By Patricia Crawford (MultiHousingNews.com Article)  —  While critically important to any multifamily property company’s success, the two words “budget planning”...Continue reading »

Opting for class-B and -C properties might be a smarter bet than investment in new luxury buildings. By Swapnil Agarwal (NREI Online Article)  —  Home ownership rates have fallen in recent years due to rising home values and stricter underwriting standards. As a result of this and the increase in the number of people 34 and under—the prime rental age—more...Continue reading »

While industry technology has advanced at a breakneck pace, the main concerns and priorities for prospective renters have stayed the same over time. Here is a look at the top four.   By Aaron Batte (MultiHousingNews.com Article)  —  The process of searching for and finding an apartment to rent has changed dramatically in recent years as real estate technology...Continue reading »

While easier, digitized applications can create headaches and losses for property owners and managers because they open the door for false data entry.   By Mike Doherty (MultiFamilyNews.com Article)  — Property managers are meeting this need, but there is a cost. According to a recent report produced by TransUnion with Forrester Research, online renting...Continue reading »

 Prospective buyers and renters are turned off by agents who speak too much or push too hard.   By Adam Frisch (MultiHousingNews.com Article)  —  Having been in the residential real estate business for almost 15 years now, I have been surprised to see the change in many brokers’ approaches to leasing and sales. Numerous brokers today often sell themselves...Continue reading »

Cap rates on multifamily transactions have not moved much since 2017, according to Real Capital Analytics.   By Bendix Anderson (NREI Online Article)  —  Experts keep waiting for the yield to rise on multifamily investments. At conferences, leading investors and industry analysts repeat the same question: “Are interest rates going to go up any more...Continue reading »

Coming Friday, October 5th at GreenLightREInvesting.com!   What is a Self-Directed IRA? Lance Edwards recently hosted Quincy Long, President of Quest IRA, on his Greenlight podcast, and Mr. Long spoke in detail about one of his specialties, Self-Directed IRAs. Some people will tell you that standard brokerage accounts are self-directed in the sense that you can...Continue reading »

Rising interest rates, market uncertainty and favorable borrowing conditions make looking beyond single-asset mortgages critical.   By Laura Eckhardt (MultiHousingNews.com Article)  —  Rising interest rates and uncertainty around capitalization rates and rents can make it challenging for multifamily and senior housing owners to create a business plan...Continue reading »