When it comes to multi-family valuation, the most significant way to improve the property value is to change its net operating income.  You can do this through increasing revenue, decreasing operating expenses, or ideally both. This blog will break down how you can add value to your tenants lives to increase the apartments rents. To increase rent, we concentrate on the value of our doors to … [Read more...] about Steps to Increase Net Operating Income in Apartments

As a recap from the previous blog (part 1), the first 5 steps to finding multifamily investments are 1) Start with the Mindset, 2) Get Educated and Build the Team, 3) Location, Location, Location, 4) Property Condition Attributes, and 5) Deal Analyzer and Market Survey with Rent Comps.  The next 5 steps are just as critical as the first to help active investors find the right multi-family … [Read more...] about Due Diligence Steps To Finding Multi-Family Investments- Part 2

The truth about real estate investing is anyone can find a property to buy.  The issue comes with non-experienced investors/sponsors, or investors who are not patient, who overpay for the asset, or have a business plan that is tough to implement.  In the sea of multi-family real estate, the waters are red from deal sponsors competing for properties fueling the increased price in real estate and … [Read more...] about Due Diligence Steps to Finding Multi-Family Investments- Part 1

Recently the Security Exchange Commission (SEC) updated what qualifies as an Accredited Investor.  One of the most common questions I receive is, “what is the difference between an accredited vs. sophisticated investor?”  These are two important classifications as it will dictate which deals you can invest in. On previous blogs, I have written about the differences between 506(b) and 506(c) … [Read more...] about Great News for Future Accredited Investors

  Floods, fires, and other unplanned events happen on properties. Is your property investment insured properly? Join us to learn more about property and other insurance policies to protect your investment. CREI Partners has partnered with Kyle Bandujo, with Fitzpatrick Insurance Solutions, to discuss property insurance and how premiums are determined. Fitzpatrick Insurance Solutions LLC … [Read more...] about CREI Partners Webinar: Active and Passive Investors Must Knows for Multi-Family Property Insurance

Investing passively in multi-family real estate can create financial freedom and generational wealth. CREI Partners, Wayne Courreges III, discusses diversifying with multi-family in a Rotary Club meeting in Austin, Texas.  The intent of the meeting was to introduce multi-family as an alternative investment to traditional investments.  The topics below are at a high level, and meant to be an … [Read more...] about CREI Partners Webinar: Diversifying Investments with Multi-Family Real Estate