Real Estate Investment

Mixed-use development serves as a built-in “spare tire” against market downturns, according to Mark Fansler, CEO of M Vincent Assets (MVA) LLC, who argues this approach offers unique protection in today’s uncertain environment. “I focused on mixed-use throughout my career because no matter what the market cycles were doing, generally only one type of real ...

Real estate investors facing debt pressure are increasingly accepting REIT units instead of cash, pointing to a potential shift in how commercial property deals are structured. The Evolution of Deal Structure “What’s really cool about some of the deals that we’re doing is we’re doing some asset swaps,” Josh Will, President of Virtus Diversified REIT, ...

The rise of national real estate investment requires a new level of hyper-local market knowledge that can’t be gained through data alone, according to a leading commercial mortgage executive who advocates for intensive on-site research. “I have a client who taught me this many years ago, when they buy a new property, they make sure ...

The definition of luxury real estate investment is undergoing a fundamental shift, according to Nicole Beauchamp, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at Sotheby’s International Realty. High-net-worth buyers are increasingly abandoning the traditional trophy home approach in favor of more diversified property portfolios. Strategic Diversification Trumps Status “I think you’re seeing less of the ‘I want ...

A decommissioned hospital in a blue-collar neighborhood near Daytona Beach might seem like an unlikely prize property. But according to Mark Fansler, CEO of M Vincent Assets (MVA) LLC, such overlooked assets represent major opportunities for investors willing to completely reimagine their use. “We’re buying big, abandoned buildings or failing buildings, and converting single-use buildings ...

Leading Gulf Coast real estate expert reveals why many short-term rental investors are facing disappointing returns and how specialization could be the key to survival. The short-term rental gold rush that swept through Florida’s Gulf Coast is facing a reality check, according to Christina Leavenworth, a prominent Pensacola real estate agent with Levin Rinke Realty. ...

Real estate investment expert Brett Swarts argues that traditional financial planning is failing high-net-worth property investors, pointing to a critical gap between conventional wealth management and the complex needs of real estate entrepreneurs. “Most financial advisors are stocks, bonds and mutual funds, where I’m really smart is real estate investment advising, whether it be brokering, ...

The days of needing substantial cash reserves to enter real estate investing are over, according to Matthew Buckley, Founder of The Buckley Group at LPT Realty. He argues that modern financing options and investment strategies have dramatically lowered barriers to entry while potentially increasing returns. The Evolution of Real Estate Investment “The old school way ...

Housing costs have reached unprecedented levels of unaffordability, with today’s buyers facing a dramatically different market than previous generations, according to real estate entrepreneur Kent Keirsey, Co-Founder of Acre Homes. “In the 1970s if you’re going to go buy a home, you would spend on average, the average home price was 1.9 times the average ...

The trend toward delayed homeownership could have serious societal implications beyond just housing markets, according to Kent Keirsey, Co-Founder of Acre Homes, who points to research showing broad benefits of property ownership. “People that own their homes, they’re more likely to vote, they’re more likely to invest in communities. They’re certainly more likely to take ...

Looking ahead, Gerke believes this renovation opportunity could become increasingly attractive as limited land availability continues to constrain new luxury development in the most desirable areas. The key, she suggests, is finding buyers willing to see past dated finishes to recognize the potential value in these properties. While many luxury home buyers in Northeast Florida’s ...

Market insider reveals unexpected pricing dynamics creating unique investment opportunities. A surprising pricing dynamic is emerging in the Twin Cities multifamily market, where Class A properties are trading significantly below replacement cost, according to Heidi Addo, Vice President at Michel Commercial Real Estate. The Numbers Tell the Story “Our Class A average in Q2 was ...

Major institutional investors are increasingly targeting Southeast agricultural properties, driven by growing concerns over food security and the region’s abundant natural resources, according to a leading land advisor. “On the institutional side, a lot of the investment is going towards quality soil and groundwater,” says Bryant Peace, Senior Advisor at Saunders Real Estate. “Food security ...

Chicago’s real estate market is experiencing an unexpected renaissance led by local investors, while international capital remains notably absent, according to a leading market expert. “There’s a lot of local capital that’s willing to take risk in Chicago. There’s almost zero international capital, and we’re in that gray area for non-Chicago based domestic capital,” says ...

While international capital flows into Detroit’s real estate market, one local expert warns that surface-level metrics are masking crucial neighborhood-specific risks that could imperil returns. “On paper, the numbers look great. You can get a $50,000 house that on Section Eight rents out for like $1,200-1,300,” says Sergio Aguinaga, founder of Michigan Houses for Cash. ...