Author: Mark Baltazar

Investing in securities can be a complicated process, particularly for those who are new to the private investment market. One important player in the investment process is the Exempt Market Dealer (EMD). This article provides an overview of what an Exempt Market Dealer is and how they help investors navigate this often-complex market. What is […]

Few people, if any, have a proverbial ‘crystal ball’ to determine exactly what the Bank of Canada will do with interest rates in the coming months and years. What strategic investors can do is pay close attention to the influencers of Canadian monetary policy to better grasp what may happen, and plan accordingly. Our underwriting practice […]

In working with passive and aspiring active apartment investors, we tend to hear similar questions over time, making us realize that many others may also be looking to get the same questions answered. Below we will answer three of our most frequently asked questions. Three Common Questions About Investing in Apartment Buildings: 1. What market(s) […]

With so many options for real estate inventors to invest in today, how does one identify the right partner or company to invest in? The purpose of this article is to provide you with a set of criteria to evaluate any investment opportunities you may be considering and the people operating them. Real estate investors […]

Multifamily continues to be real estate’s most in-demand asset class, in part due to its stability and predictability for investors. Apartment buildings have long been known for its resilience in even-changing market environments. Here is why it is so favourable among investors looking for stability in their investment portfolios. 1. Housing is in High-Demand and […]

‘Hot market’ may be an understatement when describing the current demand for multifamily apartment buildings in Ontario. The market is characterized by bidding wars and price inflation, leaving many investors scratching their heads as to how they are going to get into an asset class that has been long known for stable and secure wealth […]

As of April 2021, multifamily apartment buildings are experiencing a strong level of demand from investors. With many questioning if this is a blip on the radar or a sustainable trend, I want to break down what drives demand for multifamily apartment buildings from investors. Investor Interest Spikes During the Pandemic We have seen a […]

“What is a good cap rate?” This is one of the most common questions we get from investors that are starting their journey into the commercial multifamily investing space. While it’s a good question for an inquisitive mind, “good” is a relative term and highly dependent on the individual investor. What may be deemed “good” […]

Tenant turnover is not just a healthy part of apartment building repositioning strategies, it is a critical component! Caution must be taken as you estimate your turnover rate within your proforma. The Value-Add or Repositioning Process When you consider rental housing or long-term rental properties, your main objective is to generate revenue from tenants with […]

With a new year upon us, the excitement of achieving bigger and better things fills many of us with excitement. The start often acts as the starting point for designing a new set of goals or updating past ones for the coming year. What have you decided to achieve in 2021 to make it your […]

Every investor has a different reason for wanting to invest in real estate. Some people look to real estate as a “passive” income stream that augments retirement pensions, savings or even supplements current income streams. Passive forms of investing are also known as hands-free investments and are well positioned for those that want to invest […]

This article explores five ways investors can make money with multifamily apartment buildings.  The focus here is commercial apartment buildings. I will dig into each factor driving wealth creation for investors in this asset class 1. Cash Flow Simply put, cash flow is the amount of money left over from all of the gross income […]