I’m fortunate to be working in real estate, because I’m doing what I love, as I have a strong passion for both investing and syndicating mul...
Lessons Learned from Closing a $28M Multifamily Deal
As a syndicator and real estate investor, I partner with passive investors and buy large multifamily properties. My company, Blue Lake Capit...
Creative Ways to Raise Capital from Complete Strangers
Many young syndicators start raising capital from family and friends on their first several deals. Raising money from family and friends is ...
Top 5 Landlord-Friendly States
Investing in a Landlord-Friendly state is one of my criteria when choosing a market to buy real estate in. A landlord-friendly state is one ...
Top 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live In
Cost of living plays a pivotal role in demand for apartments. Tenants take the cost of living as a main factor when deciding where to live a...
The Pros and Cons of Owning an Apartment Building
It appears that lately everyone wants to own an apartment building . Experienced investors, novice investors, “mom and pop” operators, forei...
Is Co-Living Really the Next Hottest Trend?
In the 1960’s, the term “commune” became one of the key buzzwords for young people looking for a unique place to live. It was derivative of ...
How to Place Financing on a Newly Acquired Multifamily Property
You’ve made the decision to purchase an apartment building. You’ve done your research, properly vetted the numbers and came up with a potent...
Top 10 Cities With Highest Job Growth
You probably heard that when it comes to real estate, location is one of the most important factors. What makes a market a solid one for rea...