The 'Recession-Resistant' Investment: Self-Storage
Monday, September 26
With the onset of a recession it is increasingly important to invest in ‘recession-resistant’ asset classes. While sometimes incorrectly referred to as ‘recession-proof,’ self-storage is more recession resistant than most asset classes. Historically, self-storage values have continued to increa...
Passively Investing in Real Estate During a Recession
Monday, September 12
It is important to make your money work for you, rather than simply working for your money, particularly during a recession. Our cash is literally becoming less valuable by the day, and our buying power is decreasing. With inflation at, let’s say 8% - meaning at its core that most things we pur...
Importance of Environmental Due Diligence
Monday, August 22
When purchasing commercial properties, it is fairly common to conduct physical due diligence and assessments, as well as inspections, but environmental due diligence is another important aspect. Some commercial properties have buried fuel tanks or the like, when for example, it was used as a gas...
Why this Recession is Different than the Last
Tuesday, August 09
Not all recessions are created equal. While the real estate market took a sharp downturn during the Great Recession, history tells us that real estate is not always impacted by a recession. The fundamentals of the current real estate market support continued growth, even if there is a brief lev...
Underwriting During Recessionary Times
Monday, July 25
With a possible recession looming, inflation, and interest rate hikes, there may soon be increased buying opportunities. Property prices may level, or at the least, there may be more supply on the market. Though investors should always underwrite conservatively, doing so during economic uncerta...
Keys to a Strong Commercial Appraisal
Monday, July 11
A strong appraisal will have a substantial impact on the strength of a commercial project. On the purchase side, it can be the difference between funding the deal. On the refinance side, it impacts whether can return capital – and how much – to investors. To ensure you obtain the strongest app...