HOW TO USE A 1031 FOR TAX BENEFITS AS A PASSIVE INVESTOR

HOW TO USE A 1031 FOR TAX BENEFITS AS A PASSIVE INVESTOR

For many investors, tax considerations may not be top of mind when venturing into a new investment. It’s more exciting to envision luxury vacations and new cars rather than pondering tax implications. However, when it comes to real estate investing, taxes should not be a primary concern at the outset. This is because real estate…

HOW CAP RATES IMPACT MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENTS

HOW CAP RATES IMPACT MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENTS

Asset capitalization rates, commonly known as cap rates, play a critical role in commercial real estate analysis. However, it’s important to shed light on how cap rates are used and manipulated, as they have both positive and negative qualities. While cap rates can be invaluable in assessing risk, there are inherent shortcomings in this metric…

HOW TO PROFIT WHILE HAVING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

HOW TO PROFIT WHILE HAVING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

As the world continues to grapple with climate change and environmental degradation, it is becoming increasingly clear that we need to adopt sustainable practices in all areas of life. The real estate industry, which is responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions, has a crucial role in promoting environmental sustainability. Multifamily syndicators, in…

TO MEASURE WEALTH, FOCUS ON CASH FLOW

TO MEASURE WEALTH, FOCUS ON CASH FLOW

Most CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs are well aware of the reasons behind their business ventures. They often talk about autonomy and noble causes, such as improving processes and innovating industries. The traditional view of business success is tied to financial freedom, which is often measured by net worth, an arbitrary figure based on the accumulation…

RETURNS VS ACCRUALS

RETURNS VS ACCRUALS

As a passive investor, receiving an email alert for an open deal with Viking Capital can be an exciting moment. You start reading through the investment summary and the numbers look promising, but there may be some confusion around what those numbers actually mean for you and how much you can expect to receive in…

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Knowing where to start when investing in multifamily real estate can be tricky. Perhaps, you’ve run the numbers, checked the accredited investor thresholds, and set your financial goals—that’s a great starting point. Or maybe you’ve heard about the benefits of multifamily investing from a friend or colleague. To help, this blog breaks down everything you need…