Modern Real Estate Investing: Top 10 Insights from EquityMultiple’s Blog
Navigating the ever-evolving real estate market can be almost as challenging as scaling a rugged peak. At EquityMultiple, we serve as dedicated guides to make the trek a bit easier for our investors, equipping you with the insights and tools to reach new heights in your investment journey. Our latest blog posts offers a comprehensive overview of the most recent market trends, investment strategies, and platform opportunities in the real estate sector. Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 insights we’ve shared as of late:
1. Vantage Point: Industrial Insights
Of the core-four CRE property types, industrial properties are of particular importance to the recovering (and evolving) US economy. Updates to supply chains and a push for even more efficiency has driven demand for these properties in new and established markets alike. In this blog post, we discuss some of our recent market picks for industrial properties, as well as some potential drivers and risks.
2. The Monthly Multiple
Each month we bring you the best of what we’re reading in industry news & market trend commentary. In April, we discussed a few sectoral trends, including AI, e-commerce, and buying the bottom.
3. REITs vs Private Real Estate: Why I Choose Private Equity Real Estate
Brian Davis, co-founder of SparkRental, offers his take on the question: REITs vs private real estate — which is best? While most investors think of publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) when they think of passive real estate investing, Brian shares why he chooses to opt for other passive real estate investments instead.
4. Alternative Income Funds: a Guide for 2024
Alternative Income Funds are financial instruments that provide investors with income streams from non-traditional sources. Unlike conventional income funds that primarily invest in stocks and bonds, alternative income funds may include investments in assets like real estate, commodities, and even private debt. Learn how these funds can be a gateway to sophisticated investment opportunities that are not typically available in public markets.
5. Core & Core Plus Real Estate Investments in 2024: A Guide for Individual Investors
Individual investors continue to seek greater portfolio diversification and explore opportunities in private real estate and other alternative asset classes. It is crucial to understand different real estate investment strategies and how to fit them to your portfolio. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the world of core real estate and core plus real estate: the definitions, benefits, distinctions, and how you can access these investment opportunities in 2024 and beyond.
6. Vantage Point: Higher for Longer
What does a “higher for longer” interest rate environment mean for investors? Specifically, what does “higher for longer” mean for real estate, and for self-directed investors looking to diversify for the next phase of the market cycle?
7. Real Estate Investing for Beginners — A Guide to Getting Started
Real estate investing for beginners: how do you get started, and what are the most important things to know? Real estate investing has long been a favored route to wealth creation, and for good reason. With a value exceeding $230 trillion globally, real estate stands as the largest asset class, offering a blend of long-term passive income, positive returns, and favorable tax advantages. For beginners, the allure of entering the asset class is strong, but it’s essential to approach with a blend of enthusiasm and prudence.
8. The 60/40 Portfolio: Why the Classic Model Faces Challenges, and How to Go Beyond
Midway through 2024, the stock market has fluctuated wildly along with geopolitical turmoil, mixed news about interest rates, inflation, and corporate earnings. Heightened volatility once again drives home the potential benefit of diversification to illiquid alternatives like private real estate. But what does the future hold for time-honored strategies like the 60/40 portfolio?
9. Five Trends to Watch in Real Estate
Each month the EquityMultiple Team compiles and weighs in on the 5 trends in real estate investing that you need to know. In April’s edition, we discuss rate cuts, Blackstone’s multifamily acquisition, and the importance of location and timing for real estate.
10. Q1 Sector Update: Above the Tree Line
This whitepaper takes a closer look at the commercial real estate sectors that have our attention, featuring insights from our Asset Management Team and Investments Team (EM Investment Partners). These teams form the backbone of EquityMultiple’s capital stewardship on behalf of individual investors. Between these two teams, composed of seasoned real estate professionals, EquityMultiple brings investors comprehensive investment sourcing, diligence, underwriting, structuring, and ongoing asset management.
