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…

Advantages of Portfolio Diversification
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Advantages of Portfolio Diversification

The number one goal of becoming an investor is to make money and in the process, not lose money. Achieving this goal involves dedicating sufficient time to studying different investment classes and understanding the associated risks. Seeking advice from a financial advisor or experienced investor for valuable perspectives is often one prudent step to consider. …

Unlocking Opportunities: Leveraging Distress and Default in the Multifamily Market
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Unlocking Opportunities: Leveraging Distress and Default in the Multifamily Market

As the saying goes, history has a tendency to repeat itself, and while the current circumstances don’t exactly mirror the impact of the 2008 meltdown, the parallels are hard to overlook. The 2008 Great Recession was fueled by unregulated lending to individuals with poor credit and the use of adjustable-rate mortgages, exacerbating the challenges. The…

Newsletter January 2024
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Newsletter January 2024

In January, Viking Capital’s leadership team convened for the annual review and goal-setting session for 2024/2025. Utilizing the Pinnacle system under the guidance of Steve Preda, we strategically planned our growth trajectory. This system plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability to our goals and fosters momentum as we meticulously plan for the upcoming quarters….

Multifamily Real Estate Dynamics 2024
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Multifamily Real Estate Dynamics 2024

Each year, renowned economic research entities release their forecasts for the coming year. In 2023, the U.S. economy largely defied recession fears, contributing to a softer economic landing. The market exhibited a more subdued performance than initially projected, resulting in a more optimistic outlook for 2024.  As January ends, economic experts and government agencies have…

Investing in the Capital Stack
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Investing in the Capital Stack

Most investors want to create the most potential and upside for their investments while limiting the risk they take on. Diversifying their portfolio through asset classes as well as passive or active investments are the traditional methods. Often we see investors who engage in real estate as a whole. For example, they diversify by owning…

What Is Multifamily Real Estate Syndication?
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What Is Multifamily Real Estate Syndication?

What Is Multifamily Real Estate Syndication?  While real estate investment can be quite lucrative for investors, the real money to be made comes from larger properties. The barrier to entry for those larger properties, however, can be quite high. Investments into apartments, condos, townhomes, etc., can be some of the lowest risk high reward investments…

Why Sponsors Choose to Pause Distributions: Reasons Behind the Hold
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Why Sponsors Choose to Pause Distributions: Reasons Behind the Hold

In the post-pandemic landscape of 2023, the economy is undergoing a profound transformation, adapting to the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in the wake of COVID-19. As the world navigates this new normal, one notable aspect has been the rapid increase in interest rates over the past year. This shift has cast a shadow…

Essential Pre-Investment Checklist: 5 Crucial Steps for New Investors Venturing into Real Estate Syndication
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Essential Pre-Investment Checklist: 5 Crucial Steps for New Investors Venturing into Real Estate Syndication

Embarking on your first real estate venture can be intimidating, particularly given the complexities of the current economic landscape. There are many factors to consider, including risks, potential rewards, active versus passive investing, and understanding the overall benefits, which can be overwhelming. This article aims to demystify the process by detailing five essential steps for…