The New Era of Wealth-Building: Alternative Investments You Shouldn’t Ignore
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The New Era of Wealth-Building: Alternative Investments You Shouldn’t Ignore

Traditional investing is no longer the only path to building wealth, and investors know it. High-net-worth individuals now allocate more than 50% of their portfolios to alternative assets, and that number keeps climbing. Why? Because today’s savvy investors are looking for more than market swings and slow growth. They want stability, passive income, and higher…

What is Cash on Cash in a Multifamily Syndication Investment? 
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What is Cash on Cash in a Multifamily Syndication Investment? 

If you’re exploring how to invest in real estate for passive income, chances are you’ve come across a range of financial metrics—IRR, ROI, cap rate, equity multiple—all of which help investors evaluate real estate opportunities. While each plays an important role in shaping your investment outlook, one of the most practical and investor-friendly metrics in…

Syndications vs. Stocks & Bonds: A Smarter Route to Early Retirement
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Syndications vs. Stocks & Bonds: A Smarter Route to Early Retirement

You work hard, save diligently, and invest with the dream of retiring comfortably—but for many, that dream slips further and further away. The stock market feels like a rollercoaster, loaded with risk and uncertainty. Bonds, while more stable, grow at a snail’s pace, often failing to keep up with inflation. And worst of all, some…

Multifamily Cap Rates: A Comprehensive Breakdown for Investors
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Multifamily Cap Rates: A Comprehensive Breakdown for Investors

For a real estate investor evaluating a multifamily investment, it’s crucial to understand what constitutes a “good deal” or a “bad deal.” A good deal generally implies whether the property can yield attractive, risk-adjusted returns compared to alternative investment opportunities. In multifamily real estate investments, the capitalization rate, commonly known as the “cap rate,” becomes…

What is Underwriting in Multifamily Real Estate?
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What is Underwriting in Multifamily Real Estate?

Real estate investment can be one of the most lucrative and secure forms of investment for both individual and syndicate investors. Within generic real estate investment, multifamily properties reign supreme as one of the best investment opportunities. Multifamily properties withstand market fluctuations better than most other forms of property investment and provide their investors with…

Can Non-Accredited Investors Still Invest in Real Estate?
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Can Non-Accredited Investors Still Invest in Real Estate?

Can Non-Accredited Investors Still Invest In Real Estate?  This article explores the possibilities for non-accredited investors looking to venture into the lucrative realm of real estate. We will delve into various investment avenues, regulatory considerations, and strategies that empower non-accredited individuals to harness the potential of real estate in their investment portfolios. We will also…

How Accredited Investors Are Preparing for the Reverse Market Crash
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How Accredited Investors Are Preparing for the Reverse Market Crash

Everyone talks about market crashes — but what happens when the crash isn’t a fall but a sharp rebound? In today’s investment landscape, volatility has taken on a new dimension. Recent policy shifts, notably President Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced on April 2, 2025, have sent shockwaves through global markets. Dubbed “Liberation Day,” these tariffs imposed…

What are Value-Add, Core, and Core Plus in Multifamily Real Estate

What are Value-Add, Core, and Core Plus in Multifamily Real Estate

What are Value-Add, Core, and Core Plus Multifamily Real Estate? Definitions You Need to Know In multifamily real estate, terms like Core, Core Plus, and Value-add signal the opportunity for increased property value for investors navigating various investment strategies. These terms highlight distinct approaches with unique risk and return characteristics, shaping financial outcomes and management…

Viking Capital Newsletter: March 2025

Viking Capital Newsletter: March 2025

The Viking Capital leadership team recently convened to review quarterly objectives, assess investor sentiment, and conduct a thorough analysis of property-level financial forecasts and evolving market dynamics. This review helps refine our investment thesis and identify the most compelling opportunities for the next 7+ years. Given current conditions, it’s critical to evaluate portfolio performance and…

Why Investors Are Turning to Build-to-Rent Opportunities
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Why Investors Are Turning to Build-to-Rent Opportunities

Build-to-rent (BTR) homes are a rapidly growing segment in real estate, specifically designed and constructed for rental use. These properties, including both multifamily townhouses and single-family houses, offering a strategic investment opportunity. Build-to-rent (BTR) homes offer tenants the best of both worlds: modern new homes with private yards and garages combined with the ease and…