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الأربعاء, 09 نيسان/أبريل 2025 07:51

Three Real Estate Investments That Will Prove Fruitful in 2025

Despite high interest rates and rising property prices, real estate investors still have several promising opportunities to consider in 2025. 

  1. Experts point to both short- and long-term rentals as reliable income sources, with travel demand and declining homeownership supporting steady occupancy and profitability. 
  2. Distressed, off-market properties are also gaining traction, offering value to investors who can act quickly and renovate effectively. 
  3. Multi-family homes, especially triplexes and fourplexes, are ideal for new investors looking to house hack—living in one unit while renting the others to offset mortgage costs. 

Another savvy strategy is converting basements into rentable units, particularly in high-rent cities, where this can generate solid monthly income. 


Finsum: In short, even in a tricky housing environment, creativity and timing can open doors to strong real estate returns.

 

Published in Alternatives
الثلاثاء, 01 نيسان/أبريل 2025 05:31

The Nitty Gritty When Investing in REITs

The valuation gap between public and private real estate has persisted, creating potential buying opportunities for investors. REITs have generally maintained higher or comparable occupancy rates relative to private real estate across major property sectors. 

 

They also remain more attractively priced, with cap rates exceeding those of private real estate, suggesting better value. In the fourth quarter of 2024, public-private cap rate spreads ranged from 80 to 169 basis points, highlighting REITs' pricing advantage. 

 

Strong operational management and asset selection contribute to REITs' higher occupancy rates, particularly in retail and office spaces. 


Finsum: REITs continue to offer investors access to high-quality properties at compelling valuations and could provide more inflation resistance. 

Published in Wealth Management
الإثنين, 10 آذار/مارس 2025 07:42

Time to Buy the Real Estate Value Dip

The real estate market has endured a challenging two-year downturn, but conditions now present a compelling investment opportunity. Property values appear to have stabilized, setting the stage for a potential market recovery, with history suggesting that early investors stand to benefit the most. 

 

Strong fundamentals across various property types reinforce real estate’s long-term role as an inflation hedge and a steady income source. As interest rates decline, traditional fixed-income yields may compress, making private real estate an attractive alternative. 

 

Compared to stocks and corporate credit, real estate valuations remain appealing, particularly given its potential for portfolio diversification. The sector’s dislocation in capital structures has created opportunities to acquire high-quality assets at adjusted prices. 


Finsm: Ultimately, blending real estate equity and credit within a portfolio can offer both stability and upside potential in the evolving market landscape.

Published in Eq: Real Estate
السبت, 18 كانون2/يناير 2025 03:25

Three REITs to Beat the Industry Slump

Despite the ongoing challenges in the residential REIT sector, some companies are well-positioned to benefit from strong demand and strategic advantages. Equity LifeStyle Properties, for example, focuses on manufactured home communities and RV resorts in high-demand locations, benefiting from favorable demographics and constrained supply. 

 

Veris Residential, with a modern Class A portfolio and a tech-driven approach, is poised to capitalize on scalable growth in the Northeast market. UMH Properties, which operates manufactured home communities across several states, is likely to see continued demand, particularly due to high mortgage rates that make renting a more viable option for many. 

 

These REITs are leveraging technology to enhance operations and optimize revenue, allowing them to adapt to evolving market dynamics. 


Finsum: Including an influx of new rental units and increased concessions, these companies offer strong prospects for future growth.

Published in Wealth Management
الأربعاء, 15 كانون2/يناير 2025 02:53

Alts are Unignorable in the Modern Portfolio

Sixteen years ago, alternative investments barely featured in most portfolios, aside from a modest allocation to commodities. Options for retail investors were limited, with most alternatives either prohibitively expensive or inaccessible. 

 

Today, portfolios tell a completely different story, with many being dedicated to alternatives like private equity, private credit, and reinsurance, reflecting how the landscape has evolved. 

 

Advances such as interval funds and lower fee structures have opened doors for individual investors to tap into the benefits of these assets, including the sought-after illiquidity premium. Unlike the past, where high fees often negated returns, competitive pricing and improved liquidity have made alternatives a more viable choice. 


Finsum: These innovations now allow for greater diversification and the potential to cushion traditional portfolios against market volatility.

Published in Alternatives
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