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The Art and Science of Rent Projections
When I was a multifamily broker, I noticed that the buyers who routinely came in with low offers also did minimal rent research. It’s...
Aug 15, 20243 min read


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...
Aug 1, 20244 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 18, 20244 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 6, 20243 min read


TIF - How cities 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...
Jun 4, 20242 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 27, 20243 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...
May 10, 20243 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 25, 20244 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...
Apr 12, 20244 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 28, 20244 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 14, 20244 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...
Mar 5, 20244 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 18, 20243 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...
Feb 5, 20243 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. ...
Jan 3, 20245 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 15, 20232 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...
Dec 1, 20234 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 17, 20233 min read


Lessons from LA: The playbook for operating rent-controlled apartments
Rent control arrived in Minnesota in 2021 when St. Paul passed the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The impact on new property development...
Nov 6, 20235 min read


Why we always renovate our apartments
The Ridgeview Report Every property in the Ridgeview Property Group portfolio is either fully renovated to Class A finishes or is too...
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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