Author

Jay Chang

Jay is currently the Director of Real Estate at Tripalink, a co-living startup based in Los Angeles, California. Most of their projects are ground-up multifamily projects. His passion and goal are to transform apartments by integrating community events and co-living units, allowing the residents to live conveniently and happily at an affordable price.

Prior to Tripalink, Jay launched his own company in Cambodia in 2020 and worked at CIM Group in 2017 as an Analyst. His experience includes entitlements, cost management, investment analysis, and construction management for ground-up projects, such as apartments, mixed-use, and hotels.

Some of the notable projects are the PRIZMA Apartment and the luxurious EDITION Hotel in West Hollywood and the R3 Metropolis with 60-story and 27-story towers in Downtown Los Angeles.

Jay holds a cum laude civil engineering degree from UCLA. During his free time, he travels, plays basketball, hosts potlucks and board games, and reads.

Some of the notable projects are the PRIZMA Apartment and the luxurious EDITION Hotel in West Hollywood and the R3 Metropolis with 60-story and 27-story towers in Downtown Los Angeles.

Jay holds a cum laude civil engineering degree from UCLA. During his free time, he travels, plays basketball, hosts potlucks and board games, and reads.

Commercial Real Estate Investing 5 min read

Jan 17, 2024Feb 02, 2024 Jay Chang

Wait: Don’t Get Started On Your Development Project Unless You Have Zoning in Place

We've talked about zoning rules and regulations. Now, we need to talk about getting the right zoning for your project. Here's how to do that.

Politics & Policy 4 min read

Jan 10, 2024Jan 19, 2024 Jay Chang

Do You Know the Fundamentals of Zoning Rules? Here’s What You Need to Know

Developers live and die by zoning laws. Every investor should know their local market's rules. Here's how you can figure them out.

Market & Deal Analysis 5 min read

Nov 27, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Jay Chang

You Can Use These Analysis Methods For Any Real Estate Asset—And They Work Really Well

In a world full of equations, getting down to the key metrics that drive success is what matters. Here's how to cut through the noise.

Opinion 5 min read

Jan 23, 2023Aug 10, 2023 Jay Chang

Co-Living Could Become The Future Of Real Estate

In 2022, 41% of renters spent more than 35% of their income on rent. As rental and living costs rise, wages are struggling to keep up. Living in a major city…

Opinion 5 min read

Nov 03, 2022Aug 09, 2023 Jay Chang

I Invest, But Owning Your Own Properties Is Overrated

By now, you’ve heard about how real estate is a great way to build wealth. I don’t disagree with that. However, before getting started, you should also consider the downsides…

4 min read

Sep 17, 2022Nov 07, 2023 Jay Chang

Top 6 Master Lease Companies in 2022

Master leases are a great way for homeowners to scale their businesses. Property management can take up a lot of your time and because master leases reduce your expenses significantly,…

3 min read

Jul 01, 2022Nov 07, 2023 Jay Chang

What is a Master Lease and How Can Investors Use It to Scale?

Property management is a low-margin and labor-intensive business because it’s difficult to maintain a property and keep tenants happy. It’s why many real estate investors outsource property management so they…

BiggerPockets Daily 7 min read

Mar 14, 2022Mar 21, 2023 Jay Chang

Three Tips for Passively Investing in a Ground-Up Real Estate Development

mitigate risks and maximize the possibility for returns. Not sure how to do that? We'll give you some tips for evaluating these types of deals.

Multifamily Real Estate Investing 12 min read

Jan 07, 2022Nov 07, 2023 Jay Chang

What is Co-Living and How Can It Help Your Multifamily Property?

Understanding the co-living model is important for investors because it can attract more tenants and ultimately improve your property’s bottom line. Here's what you should know.

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 5 min read

Sep 07, 2021Jun 22, 2023 Jay Chang

Know Your Risks Before You Grow: Here’s What to Expect in Multifamily

Any real estate investment is a gamble. Adding the extra concerns with multifamily risk only makes things that much more stressful. But being educated about all of these topics makes…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 5 min read

Jun 10, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Jay Chang

3 Unconventional Tips for Analyzing New Real Estate Markets

In order to evaluate a real estate market, much advice suggests looking at the same metrics: population growth, household income growth, employment growth, and so on. Instead, let's discuss a…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 3 min read

Feb 01, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Jay Chang

Cap Rate: The Not-So-Obvious Things You Need to Know

Capitalization rate in real estate is a fundamental calculation for evaluating commercial properties. It represents the expected rate of return an investment will generate. Seems simple, right? But why doesn't…

Finding Deals 5 min read

Dec 14, 2019Mar 20, 2023 Jay Chang

7 Things to Look for When Evaluating Real Estate Syndications

Investing in a syndication is not as intimidating as you think! Besides finding a trustworthy syndicator, here are several other key factors that will help you determine whether a deal…