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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 dip in the market is inevitable at some point, and those best prepared to take it on will have a distinct advantage over their competitors. Megan Mahoney of LMC gives a few key pieces to consider when planning for unknown conditions.   By Megan Mahoney (MultiHousingNews.com Article)  —  Nearly everyone has enjoyed the sustained positive multifamily...Continue reading »

Installing security systems across multiple rental units can help protect the safety of your real estate investments, as well as your residents. And as the technology improves, these systems can do so much more than help you monitor safety.   By Christy Matte (MultiHousingNews.com Article)  —  It’s no surprise that installing security systems across multiple...Continue reading »

Tenants today are still less dependent on automobiles than they have been in years past, especially if they live a market where they can walk to amenities.   By Bendix Anderson (NREI Online Article)  —  Nobody knows for sure how much parking a new apartment property is going to need, and that uncertainty can have a big impact on developers’ building...Continue reading »

With a variety of suburban markets part of the development wave fed by employment growth, more and more apartments in suburban locations are providing an alternative to single-family housing, writes editorial director Suzann D. Silverman in her monthly column.   Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman By Suzann D. Silverman (MultHousingNews.com Article)  — ...Continue reading »

Here’s what an expert is seeing for the second half of 2018 that can help you navigate your next—or first—building investment. By Karlin Conklin (MultiHousingNews.cm Article)  —  Many investment firms are changing their investor pools. Where once all investors were institutional partners (think: billion-dollar funds), many are now choosing a smaller...Continue reading »

We turned to Jeff Margolis, partner at Berger Singerman and co-manager of the Business, Finance & Tax Team, to get some answers. By Jennifer LeClaire (GlobeST.com Article)  —  How is the multifamily real estate market evolving? What trends are prevalent in the Southeast? We turned to Jeff Margolis, partner at Berger Singerman and co-manager of the Business,...Continue reading »

By Ernest F. Oriente (MultiFamilyBiz.com Article)  —  “Best” service, especially in the property management industry, can be deceiving because the needs and expectations of your residents are changing and evolving rapidly.  In addition, your residents are comparing your apartment communities to both your competition and to best service with every company,...Continue reading »

By John Wilhoit Jr. (MultiFamilyBiz.com Article)  —  Modern psychology tells us that humans place a higher value on things they own versus what someone else would value the same item. The argument is that if it’s your favorite coffee cup, rug or a 200 unit multifamily apartment building your valuation of your “stuff” will be higher than the value...Continue reading »