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The collapse of real estate investments follows a pattern similar to airplane crashes, according to veteran investor Brian Davis, who argues that understanding this “cascade of failures” theory could revolutionize how investors evaluate deal risk. The Aviation Connection “What I have found in commercial real estate investments is it’s very similar to aviation, when you ...
The era of static deal documents constantly being revised and re-sent may finally be ending, according to one PropTech leader who argues that live, dynamic presentations are becoming essential for modern deal-making. “You’ll have PDFs labeled ‘deal version 77 final, final, I promise this is really the final,’” says Avi Solomon, CEO of presentation platform ...
A surge in new construction is forcing existing home sellers to significantly adjust their pricing strategies in Central Florida, according to Michael Dorman of Elevate Real Estate Brokers, who sees a fundamental shift in buyer preferences. The New Construction Challenge “With the new construction taking off, they’re having to come down to be competitive with ...
Recent zoning changes in Boise have created new opportunities for alternative housing development, with both ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and co-living arrangements gaining traction among investors, according to Jonna Weber, founder of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Network. Regulatory Shifts Drive Opportunity “Boise recently revamped their whole code, zoning codes, and so it’s making it ...
Katie Cline, host of hospitality podcast Suite Success, says high urban housing costs are driving a new investment strategy she calls “buying your second home first,” and it’s working better than traditional approaches for many city dwellers. The Numbers Game “The median sold price of a home in Manhattan was $1.3 million,” Cline says, describing ...
Ken Jacobsmeyer, Associate Director of Investments at Marcus & Millichap, has observed a dramatic shift in how net lease properties are being evaluated and purchased compared to recent years. Gone are the days of quick deals with minimal scrutiny, he argues, as investors return to core real estate principles. The New Due Diligence “It’s not ...
Bonaventure’s Chief Growth Officer argues that one-size-fits-all approaches are misaligned with investor needs. The real estate investment industry’s tendency to offer standardized products is failing to meet the diverse needs of investors, according to Mike Auerbach, Chief Growth Officer at Bonaventure. “Every client is different. Some people want appreciation, some people want cash flow, some ...
Robert Marucci, Owner of Better Living Realty LLC, has witnessed a dramatic shift in how Connecticut cities approach vacant commercial buildings. “Ever since COVID, it’s changed the game, and people don’t really need office space like they used to. Now these buildings are vacant, and landlords are having a tough time renting them,” Marucci observes. ...
Industry veteran argues that customization and deep client understanding are replacing traditional product-driven approaches. The real estate investment industry needs to move beyond standardized investment products toward more customized solutions that truly address investor needs, according to a senior executive with extensive experience across multiple industry segments. Mike Auerbach, who recently joined Bonaventure to lead ...
Industry veteran argues that capital preservation, not chasing yields, should drive 1031 exchange decisions in today’s market. The pursuit of aggressive yields and deal volume has created dangerous risks for real estate investors, particularly in the 1031 exchange space, according to a senior industry executive who argues for a fundamental shift in how deals are ...
Las Vegas is experiencing a significant influx of California businesses driven by Nevada’s favorable tax environment, according to Jennifer Lehr, Senior Associate at Colliers International, who sees this migration as a key factor in the market’s historically low retail vacancy rates. The Tax Advantage “We have a lot of California businesses moving into the valley, ...
A crisis of trust is transforming the vacation rental industry, with property owners increasingly skeptical of traditional management approaches, according to Anish Patel, Head of Owner Relations at Vinifera Homes. “It’s really simple. It’s someone they can trust. And that’s really what it comes down to, do you have my interest in mind?” Patel says, ...
The short-term rental market in Connecticut and Rhode Island offers significant opportunities for investors who carefully navigate local regulations, according to Robert Marucci, Owner of Better Living Realty LLC. However, success requires understanding complex town-by-town variations in rules and market dynamics. Regulatory Landscape Demands Local Knowledge “You definitely have to be working with an experienced ...
Bonaventure executive argues the industry’s focus on returns over capital preservation is putting investor money at risk. The real estate investment industry needs to shift its focus from chasing yields to protecting investor capital, according to Mike Auerbach, Chief Growth Officer at Bonaventure. “We all romanticize about the upside, but what we’re really trying to ...
The biggest mistake commercial real estate brokers make in presentations is focusing on market data before understanding client needs, according to Jim Kruse, Director of Brokerage at NAI Capital Commercial. “The most important thing in presenting or in creating a presentation, is sitting down with the ownership and finding out what they want. It’s their ...
