Unlocking Value: Navigating Bad Debt in Multifamily Acquisitions
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Unlocking Value: Navigating Bad Debt in Multifamily Acquisitions

In every business, engaging in long-term transactions with customers entails a certain level of risk, particularly concerning their reliability in making monthly payments or honoring credit commitments. In Multifamily real estate properties, incurring bad debt refers to tenants occupying a unit but failing to make payments. An example would be breaking the annual lease agreement…

The Investor’s Edge: The Impact of Cost Segregation
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The Investor’s Edge: The Impact of Cost Segregation

During tax season, every penny counts. The reality is that anyone can use our tax system to their benefit. That’s why utilizing a cost segregation study might just be the tax strategy that boosts your wealth while reducing your tax burden to Uncle Sam. In this article, we uncover the tax “secret”- cost segregation, used…

What Are Value-Add, Core, And Core Plus Multifamily Real Estate

What Are Value-Add, Core, And Core Plus 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…

RISK- Friend or Foe?
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RISK- Friend or Foe?

Every investment involves a certain level of risk. Given the adage that higher risk often leads to higher rewards, risk is inherently advantageous. So the real question every investor must ask is, is the risk really your friend or your foe? The answer hinges on the investor’s unique risk tolerance and financial goals. While risk…

Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Dawsonville, GA 2024
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Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Dawsonville, GA 2024

When vetting a potential real estate asset to invest in, there are many factors to consider. Investors need to have a clear understanding of the market dynamics both currently and for the future to make the best investment decision for their portfolio. Our team at Viking Capital has many considerations when selecting our potential investments,…

Newsletter February 2024

Newsletter February 2024

Viking Capital’s CEO, Vikram Raya, attended an exclusive, invite-only, financial retreat with some of the top leaders and executives from all over the world. Viking Capital is dedicated to investing time and resources for advanced education to ensure a thorough understanding of the economic and multifamily indicators that impact our investors. Below are some of Vik’s investor insights from the…

Webinars for Wealth: The Value of Investor Education
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Webinars for Wealth: The Value of Investor Education

Due diligence is a thorough examination of a business conducted by a potential buyer, with a primary focus on assessing its assets and liabilities, as well as evaluating its commercial viability. Performing your due diligence is one of the most valuable tools for an investor when evaluating a potential investment. One way to perform due…

GAINS STRATEGY vs. CASH FLOW STRATEGY
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GAINS STRATEGY vs. CASH FLOW STRATEGY

The real estate market operates in cycles, featuring four distinct phases, each influencing differing investment opportunities. Understanding the market cycle empowers investors to discern between investments to maximize returns. The two most popular strategies are the gains approach and the cash flow strategy. This article explains both strategies and in what phases they are most…

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