Overbuilt: How Austin investors are dealing with apartment oversupply
In recent years, Austin, Texas has become a prime destination for individuals and businesses alike, driven by its appealing mix of...
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Jun 184 min read
How North Dakota briefly had the highest rents in the nation
13 years ago, rent prices in parts of North Dakota were the highest in the nation. That's when a modern-day oil boom was playing out in...
Jun 63 min read
3 paths to starting a real estate firm when you have no network
Last fall, I spoke to a real estate class at my alma mater, the University of St. Thomas. A handful of students emailed me afterward,...
Jun 42 min read
How a city can stimulate development at no cost
"The city shouldn't be giving money to developers!" It’s a common argument from those opposing a development project. Often in these...
May 273 min read
Section 42 - How Affordable Housing Gets Built Today
The development of towering, lackluster public housing projects has thankfully stopped. It turns out that multifamily development and...
May 104 min read
Rollercoaster: A Visual Recap Of The Rent Boom (And Bust) Post-COVID
“Turbulent” only begins to describe the journey of rental markets since COVID-19 arrived in 2020. A combination of unprecedented...
Apr 254 min read
Building More Is The Solution To Housing Affordability
When it comes to keeping rents affordable for the average American, the solution is simple: increase the supply of housing. Build Baby...
Apr 124 min read
Before/After Photos at The Morada
This week we crossed the 1 month mark since our acquisition of the 71 unit Morada Apartments (formerly The Barcelona). Since then, the...
Mar 284 min read
How NYC Rent-Stabilized Properties Are Being Pushed Into Insolvency
On June 14, 2019, the New York State Legislature made sweeping changes to laws affecting residential landlord and tenant relationships...
Mar 144 min read
Deal Closed! | How To Hit The Ground Running
Last Friday Ridgeview Property Group closed on the $6.64M sale of the Barcelona Apartments in Crystal, MN. Congrats to the 31 investors...
Mar 54 min read
A History of Multifamily Construction | How Investors Account for Property Age
Real estate investors are tasked with underwriting investment opportunities of all vintages. This requires knowledge of how apartment...
Feb 183 min read
Portfolio Update - Ridgeview Property Group
Riverway Apartments 24 Units in Champlin, MN Acquired in December of 2022 Purchase Price: $2,815,000 Renovation Cost: $475,000...
Feb 53 min read
Why The Buy & Hold Strategy Unleashes Real Estate's Full Potential
Ridgeview Property Group buys multifamily communities and holds them long-term, typically 20+ years. Our goal is to provide investors...
Jan 34 min read
3 Key Takeaways for Q4 2023
Welcome to The Ridgeview Report, your go-to source for analyses and updates on the ever-evolving landscape of multifamily real estate. ...
Dec 15, 20232 min read
The Genius of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
"The city shouldn't be giving millions of dollars to developers!" That's the common statement I hear from people who are opposing a...
Dec 1, 20234 min read
The Playbook for Paying Little or No Taxes on Real Estate Investments
Real estate investors generate income through two primary avenues: cash flow and appreciation. With the right playbook, taxes associated...
Nov 17, 20233 min read
We Are Thankful For...
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this newsletter is a big Thank You to everyone who's played a crucial role in Ridgeview Property Group’s...
Nov 6, 20234 min read
Lessons from LA: The Playbook For Operating Rent Controlled Apartments
The Ridgeview Report Rent control arrived in Minnesota in 2021 when St. Paul passed the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The impact on new...
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Why We Always Renovate Our Apartments
The Ridgeview Report Why We Always Renovate Our Apartments Every property in the Ridgeview Property Group portfolio is either fully...
Oct 9, 20234 min read
Let Builders Build!
The Ridgeview Report Let Builders Build! In today's edition, I share a case study of the Daymark Uptown Apartments in order to show just...
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