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How The 5 Types of Real Estate Are Affected by Rising Interest Rates
For decades, real estate investments have delivered stable, consistent returns, preserving their value even when unexpected inflation rears its ugly head. And for those looking to reduce volatility, real estate may offer more stable returns than the stock... Read More
2023 Interest Rate Predictions & How They’ll Affect the Market
No matter what sort of future analysts are predicting for 2023 — in particular, interest rates — professionals and investors alike are hoping for 2022’s inflation and interest rates to cool. However, the Federal Reserve’s plans may differ. To... Read More
Hedge Funds vs. Private Equity—What’s the Better Option?
During recessions, when inflation is high and stocks are underperforming, it’s hard to know where to put your money. At such times, more and more people turn to alternative investments– strategies that focus on unconventional or private assets... Read More
What Causes a Housing Market Recession?
With economic turmoil wreaking havoc across the globe, it makes sense that some folks are starting to prepare for the worst. The housing market in particular may seem susceptible to a crash, as prices and interest rates have increased mortgage demand... Read More
How Long Do Recessions Usually Last?
With inflation at a 40-year high, GDP readings down for two consecutive quarters, and the stock market rising and falling like the tides, that all-too-familiar word has once again reared its ugly head: recession. Experts (like those at the National Bureau... Read More
What Pre-IPO Investing Can Do For Your Portfolio During a Recession
According to Google Trends, the popularity of the search term “recession” jumped from a 4/100 in January of 2022 to a 100/100 in June. We are currently in a bear market—which means it can be confusing where to put your money (when so many stocks... Read More
The 4 Most Common Hedge Fund Investment Strategies
Unless you’re a seasoned institutional investor with a wealth of experience, knowing what makes hedge funds tick—and, more importantly, what makes them successful—is easier said than done. Especially since many hedge funds may end up underperforming... Read More
Alternative Investments in a Bear Market: What You Need to Know
Is investing in a bear market a smart investment strategy? Do alternative investments do better than other investments in this kind of market? How do you find the best investments for your portfolio? Find some of the answers and insights here. What... Read More
Avoiding Stock Market Volatility With Alternative Investments
Stock market volatility can’t be avoided forever. When a new, shaky market comes around, many investors may panic, sell too many securities, and lose money. If this has happened to you, you might want to know how to possibly avoid stock market volatility... Read More
The Risks of Investing in Alternative Assets
When you invest in alternative assets, you invest in non-traditional methods that include real estate, hedge funds, private equity, art, and other collectibles, and even cryptocurrency. Any investment that is not in stocks, bonds, or equities is generally... Read More
Identify Real Estate Syndication Companies For Your Needs
Real estate syndication companies offer investors a way to invest in real estate of all types without having to handle property management or any of the hands-on approaches required in traditional real estate investments. At its core, real estate syndication... Read More
The 10 Biggest Tech Pre-IPOs in 2022
Pre-IPO companies can be a tremendous investment opportunity. Compared to investing in IPOs, which let you capitalize on a company’s existing success, pre-IPOs give you the opportunity to help grow and fund up-and-coming startups and unicorns, with... Read More
Today’s Inflation Is (And Isn’t) Reminiscent of the 1970s
Inflation recently hit a 40-year high, as further evidenced by rising prices for fuel and everyday consumer goods. The year ending October 2021’s rising inflation rate isn’t only dominating headlines, but the predictions of economists wondering... Read More
Discover Alternative Investment Strategies
Looking To Diversify? Consider These Alternative Investment Strategies To Add To Your Portfolio The term “alternative investment strategy” is inherently misleading. While 56 percent of Americans own a stock portfolio, nearly 59 percent of... Read More
What Are the Pros and Cons of Delaware Statutory Trusts?
Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST) provide real estate investors with one of the most efficient ways of obtaining tax-efficient, fractional ownership interest in commercial real estate. A DST is similar to a limited partnership in that a group of investors... Read More
Investing in Real Estate Syndications
Real estate syndication, otherwise known as property syndication, involves pooling a partnership of investors who can contribute their own resources and capital toward purchasing properties that otherwise wouldn’t be affordable. In exchange, investors... Read More
What Are The Relevant Timelines For 1031s & QOZs?
Managing real estate investments over the long term can be a testing experience. It is not really set and forget, as there are running costs involved, bills, charges, and multiple taxes that need to be paid. When everything has gone well and you liquidate... Read More
What’s the Difference Between 1031s and QOZs?
What’s the Difference Between 1031s and QOZs? Before 2017, real estate investors had limited options to defer paying taxes, and a majority used 1031 like-kind exchanges to swap real estate assets without triggering taxable gains. Then Congress passed... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About 1031s and QOZs
Nobody likes paying taxes, and the same is true of real estate investors. For decades, investors have used Section 1031 exchanges, also known as like-kind exchanges, to swap real estate assets without triggering taxable gains. Now, thanks to a passage... Read More
Real Estate Syndications vs. Investing Solo: An Analysis
Investing in real estate is one of the most popular forms of investing across the world. Even those who have no financial background or limited understanding of money know very well the value of physical land and buildings. It’s most people’s dream... Read More