Utility expenses can make up a significant portion of a property’s overall operating expense and ultimately reduce the amount of net cash flow available to an investor. Higher expenses also leads to a lower NOI and potentially a lower property valuation. Utility expenses can include electricity, natural gas, water, sewer…

After interest rates fell to historic lows amid the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and geopolitical turmoil have taken hold, and rates have reversed course quickly, climbing back closer to historic averages. The 10-year U.S. Treasury, a common barometer of interest rates, mortgage rates and overall investor sentiment and risk, fell to…

Understanding why SOFR is replacing LIBOR — Receiving a lender’s term sheet or LOI is always a great feeling, as that means there’s a lender interested in financing the property and the deal is that much closer to closing. …

The number one rule of investing has always been, “don’t lose money!” We hear it on TV, in discussions with colleagues and clients and in the news, but what about rules 2, 3, 4 …? Well, for real estate investors, rule #2 has always been to pay as little income…

While StackSource primarily operates in the commercial real estate space, we have also frequently helped real estate source and structure financing for 1–4 unit residential portfolios, with the caveat that there need to be 5+ total residential units in the portfolio. Many investors see this type of financing as a…

Some of you may know the movie reference here, “Dude, Where’s My Car?” The story follows Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott (aka Stifler) as they awaken hungover with no memory of the previous night, and most importantly, where they parked their car. …

Operating Statements, also called “profit & loss” or “P&L” statements, are one of the most important documents in investment real estate. This document provides a clear view into the financial health of a property and should be accurately maintained by all real estate investors. Historical operating statements show how the…

Most real estate investors utilize leverage to increase returns and as a financing platform, our job is to source, structure and negotiate that leverage. When it comes to leverage, investors should be aware of how the cost and amount of leverage can affect an investment’s performance. …

Most real estate investors utilize leverage to increase returns and as a financing platform, our job is to source, structure and negotiate that leverage. When it comes to leverage, investors should be aware of how the cost and amount of leverage can affect an investment’s performance. …