Small Multifamily Prices Grow as Investors Respond to Lower Costs of Capital Small multifamily lending volume jumped to $57.8 billion on an annualized basis, the highest level of activity in Chandan Economics’ post-crisis model estimates. At the same time, small multifamily prices grew 6.6% year over year, driving cap rates down to 5.8%. The small multifamily sector is benefiting from persistent demand growth. As long as risk-taking remains at an appropriate threshold, small multifamily is poised to maintain healthy performance. Download the full report, “Q3 2019 Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report,” for key insights on the sector, including: Lending Volume Cap Rates & Spreads Interest Rates Leverage & Debt Yields
Apartment Affordability: Are Small Buildings Gentler on the Wallet?
The balance of amenities and affordability are arguably the most important drivers for a renter’s choice of location. As rent growth has outpaced wage growth, the issue of apartment affordability has acquired new urgency.
Number of Older (55+) Renters Could Double by 2030
Our previous look at the demographics driving apartment demand focused primarily on younger renters — let’s now look at the other end of the age spectrum.
Multifamily Industry Preps for Apartment-Specific Airbnb Platform
Valued at $25.5 billion and responsible for 17 million short-term stays between Memorial Day and Labor Day last summer, Airbnb has proven disruptive in the truest sense of the word for the hospitality industry. Could it do the same to multifamily?
Suburban Apartments Offer Aging Millennials More Space, Value
Will demand for small apartment assets in suburban corridors increase as aging millennials leaves cities looking for value, space and schools?
[VIDEO] 13 Ways to Make Money in an Apartment Value-Add
The value-add play is a tried and true method for generating a solid return on your multifamily investment. Here are 13 tips to get the best return on investment.
Apartment Rent Growth: Small Buildings Lag Behind Large Properties
It turns out you can rent a two-bedroom in a small apartment property for less than a studio in a large property. Is this a value proposition for multifamily investors?
[VIDEO] Everything You Need to Know About Multifamily Renovation Budgets
Elite Apartment Coaching’s Chris Urso walks us through the process of creating a budget for that multifamily value-add play.
How does Rent Factor into the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
There’s a seemingly endless stream of new metrics being used to assess the multifamily market during its current run as the preferred real estate investment class. Let’s take a closer look at Consumer Price Index (CPI).
[VIDEO] 3 Considerations for Smarter Multifamily Investments
Sam Chandan walks us through three key considerations for deciding whether to invest in small (5 to 50 unit) or large (50+ unit) apartment assets.
Finding Peak Apartment Performance in Property Management
You’ve probably heard that you make your money on the buy in real estate. While this holds true for multifamily, you maximize your investment and keep your money when you have a good manager in place.