AdaPia and Daniel discuss the biggest lessons they’ve learned in 2021 and share their hopes and expectations for the new year.

According to Freddie Mac, there were approximately 43 million renter households across the United States in 2019, representing 36% of all households.

Today, there are many efficient mechanisms by which investors can invest – namely, through private capital networks. Here's a primer on the most prominent types!

While returns have dominated the CRE conversation over the past decade of growth, recent events, namely the volatility and unprecedented economic shutdowns caused by COVID-19, have amplified many investors' concerns about the other side of the coin: risk. From hotels to shopping centers to office buildings, people are paying attention to risk. The market has already experienced tremendous change and it is difficult to forecast which further changes will occur.

Successfully cultivating investment opportunities for a private capital network involves carefully balancing the desire for strong investment returns against the risk inherent in achieving those returns. Risk is increased in times of uncertainty, and the current economic situation has investors asking how to effectively (and safely) allocate their capital. We believe that with the right sponsor partners, strong execution in the form of comprehensive underwriting, deal evaluation, and favorable investment structures, investors can find Alpha – excess return above the market - in a variety of different market conditions. This article explains how Alpha Investing is structured to source high-caliber sponsors and provide strong risk-adjusted opportunities to its members.

Anyone interested in investing in commercial real estate should understand that they are one of several players involved in bringing a project to fruition. The most critical player, though, is the deal’s “sponsor”.

Most commercial real estate sponsors will tout their ability to achieve superior “risk-adjusted returns” for investors – but what does that even mean?

Prudent investors understand that diversification is a cornerstone of financial stability in any portfolio. There are different ways to achieve this and one of the most prominent non-conventional options – conventional being stocks, bonds, and cash – is the alternative asset class of commercial real estate.

Wondering if now is a good time to invest in real estate is a multi-layered question that the prudent investor should constantly be asking.