Many investors are asking a reasonable question: “Is now the right time to buy?” That question assumes appreciation is the primary driver of returns. But during transitional market periods, a different approach can be effective: earning income while maintaining flexibility. The Risk of Waiting on the Sidelines Holding capital in cash may feel [...]
Interest rates play a central role in real estate cycles.When rates fall, buyers benefit.When rates rise, leverage becomes more expensive—and returns can compress.But for one group of participants, higher rates can create opportunity: private real estate lenders. How Rising Rates Impact Property Investors In a higher-rate environment: Monthly payments increase Buyer demand softens [...]
For more than a decade, real estate investors benefited from a powerful tailwind: rising prices. In many markets, appreciation did the heavy lifting. Buying and holding real estate felt almost effortless. Today, the environment is different. A growing number of respected market observers—including Bruce Norris—have raised the possibility that the coming years could [...]
