Insights
What we have written.
Articles on operating multifamily, managing property managers and underwriting a deal. Written for owners and operators rather than for search engines, and most of it concerns the part of this business that happens after the closing.
Cash on Cash Return to IRR, and the Power of the Exit Cap Rate
Why a return weighted toward IRR is a bet on the market in your sale year, and how the exit cap assumption quietly drives the whole projection.
Six Things to Consider When Picking a Market
Real estate is local. A booming metro does not make every submarket in it a good investment.
Selecting the Right Property Management Company
The single decision that most often determines whether a business plan gets executed.
Keys to Managing the Manager
Hiring a good property manager is the start of the job, not the end of it.
Systems and KPIs
The reports, site visits and weekly indicators that tell you where a property actually stands.
Deeper Dive: KPIs and Systems Are Not Enough
Working with your management company to improve their operations, not just yours.
How to Vet a Deal Sponsor
The questions an investor should ask before writing a check, including the ones sponsors find uncomfortable.
Bring us a site or a situation.
We are actively reviewing development land, conversion candidates and multifamily communities across the Phoenix metropolitan area. If you are a broker, lender, receiver or owner, reach out directly.