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The Science of a Multifamily Lease-Up
When Ridgeview purchased the SkyHill Apartments  last December, 18 out of the 36 units were vacant—50% of the property. We began...
Aug 143 min read


Real Estate Growth: Solo or Scale With Investors?
My first investment was a heavy lift—a pair of duplexes that needed everything. Over the course of two years, I poured my savings and...
Jul 313 min read


Property Spotlight - SkyHill Apartments
This week’s edition offers an inside look at our latest acquisition: SkyHill Apartments, a 36-unit property in Champlin, Minnesota....
Jul 103 min read


The Off-Market Advantage: How to Find Multifamily Deals Before They Hit the Market
During my 10 years as an apartment building broker, my primary focus was on tracking down and directly contacting property owners. When I...
Jun 193 min read


Why Economy Housing is not Profitable to Build
Walk into any car dealership today, and you'll find options spanning every budget. Want basic transportation? A new Kia Sorento will...
Jun 53 min read


How to Build Maximum Safety into a Development Deal
Being a multifamily developer is akin to being a tightrope walker. You can take every precaution available, however you didn’t exactly...
May 213 min read


Rent Growth Solves All Problems
Story Time When I purchased my first deal, two duplexes in Wayzata, I found myself spending countless hours handling repairs, making...
May 92 min read


Tariffs Shake the Markets, But When Will Rates Fall?
Wall Street has been on a rollercoaster since President Trump's April 2nd bombshell announcement implementing heavy tariffs. The S&P 500...
Apr 252 min read


Market Selection: Outlining the Unique Risks of Urban, Suburban, and Rural Multifamily Investing
When it comes to multifamily investing, location doesn’t just drive returns — it shapes your entire risk profile. The market you choose...
Apr 102 min read


Rising Rates & Inflation in the 1980s: What Multifamily Investors Can Learn From History
Inflation emerged in 2021 and has since had a profound impact on real estate investors. Many were caught off guard when the Federal...
Mar 273 min read


Assessing the Risks Across the Most Common Multifamily Investment Strategies
There are multiple avenues to invest in multifamily real estate, each with its own risk-reward profile. Ground-Up Development, Value-Add,...
Mar 134 min read


Fewer Cranes, Higher Rents? The Ripple Effects of Plummeting Multifamily Starts
In my January 17th newsletter, I highlighted how soaring interest rates and stubborn construction costs have throttled new multifamily...
Feb 263 min read


Market Intelligence: Takeaways from the 2025 NMHC Annual Meeting
Jay Parsons , a respected voice in multifamily economics, recently shared an excellent analysis of key takeaways from the NMHC Annual...
Feb 72 min read


Construction Costs & Interest Rates: The Perfect Storm Hitting Apartment Development
The U.S. apartment development sector hit the brakes hard in late 2023, marking a sharp turn from the record-setting pace of previous...
Jan 172 min read


The autonomous taxi revolution and its impact on Multifamily
Autonomous taxis, or robotaxis, are no longer a futuristic concept. They are here, and they are already reshaping how we think about...
Jan 13 min read


Multifamily Market Update - Winter 2024
One year ago, the multifamily market was in a moment of heightened uncertainty. Interest rates were climbing at a dizzying pace,...
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Winter 2024 Portfolio Update
I’m excited to provide a status update on the Ridgeview portfolio, including the final renovations at Morada Apartments and the latest...
Nov 13, 20245 min read


Unlocking Real Estate Growth - The Mentor
I acquired the Pineview Townhomes in 2021, relying primarily on my experience as a multifamily broker. After closing that deal, I was...
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Beyond Value-Add - Why I'm expanding into ground-up development
Over the past year, I’ve taken a deep dive into ground-up development, analyzing many multifamily development opportunities. You might...
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Leveling Up: 4 steps for when you are ready to build your real estate empire
Aspiring to become the next Sam Zell or Barry Sternlicht of real estate? My previous advice about first obtaining experience through a...
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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