Mike BishopNov 25, 20192 minFund vs Single Asset: Which Should You Choose?With the value-add syndication investment model, there are two primary strategies that Sponsors use to structure deals and acquire assets...
Mike BishopSep 9, 20194 min3 Risk Pillars of SyndicationReal estate, including syndicated commercial real estate, is not unlike any other investment vehicle in that there are risks involved. To...
Mike BishopJun 3, 20199 minHow to Vet a Syndication SponsorA common challenge among investors exploring syndication as an investment vehicle is how to vet or choose the Sponsor(s) they will invest...
Mike BishopApr 14, 20193 minWhy I'm Bullish on Manufactured Housing CommunitiesDuring our search to find additional alternative asset classes outside of multi-family for ourselves and our investor partners, manufactu...
Mike BishopMar 24, 20194 min5 Reasons Self-Storage is a Rock Solid Asset ClassWith much talk of a looming recession, many investors are looking for somewhere to park their money that will protect them from the volat...
Mike BishopDec 1, 20184 minSyndication Return Metrics Series: 4 Metrics You Need to KnowAs I speak with investors about commercial real estate syndication or current and upcoming deals in our pipeline, I often find us discuss...
Mike BishopJul 1, 20184 minSyndication Return Metrics Series: How an Equity Event Impacts CoCYou’ve probably heard someone use the term “equity” or “equity event” when talking about a home loan, commercial loan, or a number of oth...
Mike BishopMay 13, 20184 minCapital Preservation and Downside Protection: 5 Essential ElementsAt the forefront of our concerns when syndicating a deal, as should be the case with any Sponsor worthy of your money, is the capital pre...
Mike BishopApr 8, 201810 minTop 20 Questions by Investors Interested in SyndicationI am constantly building relationships with and educating individuals who have some degree of interest in investing in our deals. Over my...
Mike BishopMar 26, 20183 minPrivate Placements: 506(b) vs 506(c)I am often asked questions about the filing status of my Sponsors and, more specifically, the offerings that they provide to investors. A...
Mike BishopFeb 26, 20183 min3 Tips for Balancing Real Estate Investing and a Full Time JobReal estate investing (REI) can be a fun, exciting, rewarding, and welcoming challenge. It can be something that you do as a full time ca...
Mike BishopFeb 6, 20183 min4 Focal Points During a Property TourDuring a recent property tour I took in San Antonio, TX, I took with me a notepad on which I wrote the items you will see below, adding n...
Mike BishopJan 22, 20184 minRecipe for Successfully Investing in Multi-family SyndicationIn order to successfully undertake an investment in multi-family (MF) syndication, Paul Moore writes in his book The Perfect Investment t...
Mike BishopDec 11, 20176 minWhat is Apartment Syndication?Syndication is when a group of individuals or companies pool their resources (time, expertise, money, etc.) to achieve a common goal that...
Mike BishopNov 20, 20176 minPowerful Tax Advantages of Commercial MultifamilyI’d like to start with a disclaimer – I am not a CPA nor am I a tax strategist. The content that follows is simply my opinion based off o...
Mike BishopOct 31, 20175 min8 Reasons Why Apartment Syndication is an Appealing Investment VehicleA high level overview, with 8 specific talking points, as to why apartment syndication is an appealing investment vehicle. Real...
Mike BishopOct 31, 20177 min34 Must-Know Apartment Syndication TermsA term by term guide to understanding the fundamentals of apartment syndication. The world of apartment syndication is one of muc...