Investing

Classes of Property in Real Estate: The Key Differences Every Investor Should Know When it comes to renting, some people look for properties with all the amenities – updated kitchens, dog parks, concierge services – while others are seeking function without all the bells and whistles. Similarly, real estate investors may be looking to add…

What is IRR in Real Estate?   Internal rate of return (IRR) takes the phrase “time is money” and really puts it to the test. When you invest in real estate, it’s important to understand what IRR, as well as net present value (NPV), means for your potential returns.  What is IRR?   Looking at…

Understanding NOI’s Meaning in Real Estate and What You Should Consider When Investing  Have you ever entered into a business opportunity, only to later realize that the expenses you took on weren’t worth what you ultimately made?  It’s not enough to understand the gross income you’ll make from multifamily property investment – you need to…

Understanding CAP Rate in Real Estate is Part of the Investment Balancing Act  A CAP rate, or capitalization rate, is an important measurement to understand when you’re considering real estate investing. Evaluating prospective multifamily investments can be a balancing act. When you’re measuring several factors at the same time to decide the risk-reward ratio that’s…

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…