Author Archives: VessiK

Investing in real estate presents a strong diversification strategy, which is even more meaningful in times like today as the stock market has tumbled more than 25% since the beginning of the year. It is by no means a get rich quick scheme. However, it can be a powerful tool to build wealth over time […]

When speaking to commercial real estate investors one may often hear the term “value add”. What does that really mean and how does it impact the property, business plan, and investment performance over time? In today’s quick tip article we will explore just that. In simple terms, as the name implies, the value add approach […]

“The numbers look great on this one! What do you think?” “Yes, I reviewed all the analysis and supporting assumptions. This is almost too good to be true after reviewing multiple deals. What are we missing? What is the neighborhood like?” “What do you mean?!? It is in Tampa – one of the hottest markets […]

In today’s quick tip article I explore the differences between investing in multifamily and single family. Many people start by investing in single family homes and may eventually transition to multifamily properties (apartments). Others continue to grow their portfolio by pursuing both strategies. The beauty of real estate is that there is usually more than […]

Today’s article will be a bit unusual. However, by sharing examples from our day to day operations, we hope to give you a glimpse of our management approach, and specifically how we apply our value-based decision making in practice. As a reference our mission and philosophy is included below. ************************************************************************************* Mission and Philosophy ************************************************************************************* What […]

I am sometimes asked – “I have this deal on the table. How do I know if it is a good deal?” Well, it ultimately depends on your own investment criteria and target returns as well as your comfort level with the operator. However, as you dive into the deal itself, in order to assess […]

With so many alternative investment opportunities one may often feel like a kid in a candy store. How do you select the one? Apart from knowing your risk and return parameters, target markets, or desired asset class, the top criterion to start with is selecting the operator/deal team. You may often hear the saying “Bet […]

A lot has happened in the last 2-2.5 years. The World experienced its second largest pandemic (CV19) since the Spanish Flue of 1918 (at least 50MM deaths worldwide), which to date has resulted in 0.5BN reported cases and over 6MM deaths. Governments worldwide stepped in to help, including providing fiscal stimulus and increasing money supply. […]

I recently attended The Deal Maker Live conference in Dallas, TX. The conference was packed with good content, great people, and a ton of energy. It was also a great opportunity to network with other industry professionals and to strengthen existing and build new relationships. I was also recognized for the recent closing of our […]