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 18
- 4 min
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 6
- 3 min
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 4
- 2 min
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 27
- 3 min
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 10
- 4 min
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 25
- 4 min
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 12
- 4 min
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 28
- 4 min
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 14
- 4 min
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 5
- 4 min
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 18
- 3 min
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 5
- 3 min
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 3
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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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