Posts by Team Investream

What’s the easiest way to double your money? You probably know the joke: The easiest way to double your money is by folding your bills in half! Of course, actually doubling your money takes a bit more strategy than that, but there’s an easy way to estimate how long it might take. We’ll talk about the Rule of 72, how to use it to estimate when you’ll double your money, and…

What are the Best Places to Invest in Multifamily Real Estate in 2023?  How do you go beyond “location, location, location” to understand the best places to invest in multifamily real estate? The market is ever-changing, and a good investment strategy has a lot to do with weighing all factors influencing the market, plus understanding…

Applesway Investment Group has been one of the biggest stories in multifamily investing recently. Here’s what happened, the lessons that can be learned, and how Investream has been working to mitigate risks on real estate investments.  What happened with Applesway Investment Group? In March, Applesway Investment Group stopped payments on approximately $229 million worth of loans on…

Diversification and Asset Allocation – Knowing One Big Thing or Many Things? Are you familiar with the hedgehog and the fox? The frequently cited parable by Greek poet Archilochus goes like this: “The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.” This quote, and the subsequent story by Isaiah Berlin, were used in…

401(k)s can seem like Monopoly money, can’t they? You’ve got this pool of money that’s accruing over time, but it can feel stuck, imaginary, or like it can’t do anything for you until you retire.  When managed by an employer, the options for a 401(k) can feel rigid, but depending on where your plan is…

When you’re weighing your options on where to invest your money, there’s a lot to consider. You might start by comparing the return on investment (ROI) between different types of investments. While cash-on-cash (CoC) returns are one big piece of the puzzle when looking at the benefits of a particular asset class, they aren’t the…

If you’ve come to this post, chances are you’re curious about what it’s like to be a real estate asset manager, or you’re about to start working with one. Asset management is a key component of multifamily investing. An asset manager can mean the difference between a smooth process and a bumpy ride.   Whether you’re considering…

Would you consider yourself a type A personality? Someone who’s always go-go-going? You want to figure everything out yourself and the idea of DIY doesn’t scare you? If so, maybe you’ve considered active investing in multifamily real estate. The monthly cash flow, tax incentives, and hedge against inflation make it an attractive option – why…

You might be hearing a lot of talk about the price of eggs lately, but what about the cost of waiting to build your nest egg?   It can feel treacherous to invest in anything right now. Inflation rates have been their highest since 1982, currently ranging from 6.4% – 7% since 2021, a stark change…

Are you an accredited investor who’s ready to invest in more complex securities?  As an accredited investor, you’re able to break away from more mainstream investment options, go beyond the stock market, and invest in more complex asset classes. But what is an accredited investor, what are the investment opportunities for accredited investors, and what…