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14 Steps to Multifamily Acquisition - Step #12 Raise Capital
Discover the five-step process for effectively raising private capital for real estate, as shared by Benjamin Yeager, founder of Groundswell Assets Multifamily Investment Firm. Learn how thorough analysis, strategic positioning, building an efficient investor funnel, executing plans, and iterative improvement can help you grow your wealth and secure your financial future through multifamily real estate investing. Partner with Groundswell Assets and leverage their industry expertise to enhance your investment journey.
Double Your Money in 5-7 Years with Multifamily Syndication Deals
Discover the secrets to doubling your money in just 5-7 years with multifamily syndication deals! Join Benjamin Yeager, Founder of Groundswell Assets, as he unveils the power of leveraging, forced appreciation, and cash flow in multifamily investing. Get ready to unlock financial freedom and start living the life of your dreams.
Spotting Red Flags in Real Estate Syndications: An In-Depth Guide
Discover the critical red flags to watch for in real estate syndications before investing. Learn how to evaluate sponsors, underwriting, and offerings to make informed decisions and maximize your returns. Avoid potential risks and diversify your portfolio with this in-depth guide on spotting warning signs in syndication deals.
How to Invest in Real Estate Using Your IRA
Are you looking for ways to diversify your retirement portfolio beyond traditional stocks and bonds? Look no further than investing in multifamily real estate through your IRA! Many investors are unaware that they can move their IRA funds into a self-directed IRA and explore alternative asset classes, including real estate. In this article, we'll show you how to take advantage of this strategy and invest in multifamily properties through your IRA. Learn how to maximize your retirement savings and generate consistent cash flow with this powerful investment strategy.
7 Steps To Investing In Your First Real Estate Syndication
Investing in real estate syndications can seem intimidating at first, but it can be a great way to diversify your portfolio and generate passive income. Here are 7 steps to help you confidently invest in your first real estate syndication.
14 Steps to Multifamily Acquisition - Step #10 Financing The Deal
Looking to invest in multifamily real estate? Financing is a crucial aspect of the deal and can make or break your investment returns. In this blog post, Joshua Christensen covers different ways to structure financing deals, including agency loans, private equity, CMBS loans, and more. Learn about the pros and cons of each option, as well as what to look for in terms of terms and amortization periods. As a passive investor, you don't have to worry about the loan application process, but understanding how financing works is key to making informed investment decisions.
14 Steps to Multifamily Acquisition - Step #9 Due Diligence
Are you considering investing in multifamily but unsure of where to start? Look no further. As a multifamily syndication expert, I've got you covered. In this comprehensive due diligence guide, I'll walk you through the essential steps we utilize to perform due diligence. From financial analysis to physical inspections to negotiation and closing, you'll gain invaluable insights into the multifamily investment process that will help you make informed decisions and build a profitable portfolio. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your multifamily investment game to the next level.
14 Steps to Multifamily Acquisition - Step #8 Negotiate The Contract
Ready to take your multifamily real estate investment to the next level? Learn how to negotiate a contract like a pro with these essential tips from Groundswell Assets. Protect your investment and secure your financial future by reading our latest weekly wave now!
14 Steps to Multifamily Acquisition - Step #7 Submitting an LOI
Learn how to submit a winning Letter of Intent (LOI) in multifamily acquisition. Our 14-step guide walks you through the key components of an LOI, negotiation strategies, due diligence timelines, and what happens after your LOI is accepted. Start your journey to multifamily success today!
14 Steps to Multifamily Acquisition - Step #6 Tour The Property
Investing in multifamily properties requires foresight and a thorough understanding of the property's condition. Property tours are crucial in making informed decisions, as they allow investors to take a closer look, inside and out, and ask important questions. During the tour, investors can assess deferred maintenance costs, determine capital improvement planning, connect with current residents, and determine the seller's motivations and honesty. The tour also provides an opportunity to speak with residents, employees, on-site managers, and maintenance staff for valuable insights. This blog provides a comprehensive guide on what to look for during the property tour, both inside and out, to help investors make an informed decision.
14 Steps to Multifamily Acquisition - Step #5 Drive By The Property
When evaluating a potential multifamily property, it is essential to take into account the typical schedule of the residents, with a particular focus on the working-class demographic. Here is a list of key considerations:
Real Estate Changes the Math of Financial Independence and Early Retirement
Real estate is a hard asset versus a paper assets like stocks and bonds. Hard assets are tied to tangible assets that maintain and grow in value over time. Real estate is unique in how it can be managed to grow in value with an owner/operator's inputs directly impacting the value.
Cash Flow Investing vs. Wealth Building
Over the years, there have been multiple arguments among real estate gurus about which is better, cash flow investing vs. wealth building. In today's post, I go into more detail on what to look for in your portfolio
Why Do You Keep Paying Unnecessary Taxes?
Every election cycle, taxes are an issue. Having just finished mid-term elections 2022, the question, "Why do you keep paying unnecessary taxes," only came up in a few states. Most issues were focused on debt relief, crime, and Covid handling. As we enter into the 2024 presidential election cycle, keep your ears peeled wide. It's coming.
14 Steps to Multifamily Acquisition - Step #4 Analyze Deals
As a passive investor, it is important to understand how your sponsor underwrites their deals. This is the analysis portion of our story. You will be trusting the sponsors to perform on their assumptions. Please keep in mind that investing in real estate and any other investment comes with certain risks. The underwriting of the deal is one of the ways multi-family investors can determine and reduce risk in the deal.
Multifamily Investing Takes a Team
When I noticed the massive team efforts involved in launching the balloons. It took as many as 10-15 people at each balloon to set up and launch. It made me appreciate that multifamily investing takes a team.
Today, I'd like to discuss a few of the roles associated with a multifamily real estate investment's general partnership team. It takes a lot of people to put a deal together and keep it running.
14 Steps to Multifamily Acquisition - Step #3: Finding Deals
It doesn’t matter what other incredible skills you possess in this industry if you don’t have excellent deal flow to execute on.
Quality deal flow is one of the key aspects that separate truly high-performance multifamily real estate operators from the rest of the herd. It’s no wonder, then, that “How do I build my deal flow?'“