How to Become an Empowered Investor: Go for It!
Sunday, March 07
The Empowered Investor Methodology is a revolutionary way of helping people obtain financial security and transform their lives through alternative real estate investments. This methodology consists of a five-step process: Ethos, Educate, Evaluate, Execute, and Empower. This article is the fou...
Real Estate Trends to Watch For: Wages, Retirement & Demography
Sunday, February 28
US EMPLOYMENT & WAGES According to the Bipartisan Policy Center, since 2000, the majority of Americans have had real incomes flat-line or even decrease. Many Americans are unable to save for short-term needs and are more likely to raid retirement savings in the event of an unexpected life eve...
How Should Passive Investors Conduct Due Diligence?
Sunday, February 21
As passive investors have realized the tremendous benefits of investing in real estate syndications, the accessibility of these opportunities has grown. Investors need to be knowledgeable to scrutinize and evaluate the slew of opportunities and determine what is a “worthwhile” deal based on their...
How are Commercial Real Estate Investments Funded?
Sunday, February 14
Capital Stack Passive investors should understand the basics of how an investment is funded as capital from different sources is brought together to finance a real estate opportunity. Not all capital invested in an opportunity is equal in terms of the risks and returns. The graphic depiction of...
What is a Value-Add Investment Strategy?
Sunday, February 07
Investment Strategy The sponsor is the most critical element of any investment opportunity because the sponsor is creating the opportunity, obtaining financing, managing the property, and attracting investor capital. But what is the potential “opportunity?” The opportunity is the multitude of m...
Why Should Investors Understand Global Debt and Interest Rates?
Sunday, January 31
“In other words, QE certainly benefits investors/savers (i.e., those who own financial assets) much more than people who don’t, thus widening the wealth gap.” ― Ray Dalio (Founder of the hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates) Interest rates are the most critical economic driver, and their movements ...