Multifamily

Depreciation and Accelerated Depreciation in Real Estate 

Depreciation and Accelerated Depreciation in Real Estate 

Because real estate depreciates over time, the IRS allows investors to deduct the cost of that depreciation from their overall taxable income on an annual basis, reducing their overall tax burden. Here’s how.

Rent Abatement: What You Need to Know

Rent Abatement: What You Need to Know

Rent abatements are clauses that are sometimes included in an apartment or commercial lease that allow tenants to either not pay or pay only a fraction of the lease amount for a specific amount of time.

Owning an Apartment Complex: What are the Pros and Cons?

Owning an Apartment Complex: What are the Pros and Cons?

Multifamily real estate is a fantastic investment option for many people, but it isn’t for everyone. In this article, we’ll review everything you need to know about the pros and cons of apartment ownership.

RUBS Income: Increasing Profits with a Ratio Utility Billing System

RUBS Income: Increasing Profits with a Ratio Utility Billing System

Apartment investors can save big by implementing RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System). RUBS uses various metrics to calculate a unit’s monthly utility bill, including an apartment unit’s size, amount of bathrooms, and other factors.

Using Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) to Value Commercial Properties 

Using Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) to Value Commercial Properties 

Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) is one of the most popular and effective metrics used to determine the return on investment (ROI of a commercial or multifamily property. It’s particularly effective at comparing a property’s profitability compared to similar assets in the same market or submarket.

The Top 20 Property Management Companies of 2020-2021

The Top 20 Property Management Companies of 2020-2021

Owning and operating a multifamily property can be a challenge, however, if you employ a competent property management firm, you’ve already won half the battle. In this article, we’ll review some of the top 20 multifamily property managers of 2020-2021, including Greystar, BH Companies, Lincoln Property Company, Pinnacle Property management, Bozzuto, Cortland Properties, and more.