TOKENIZATION A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF INVESTING WHAT IS THE CURRENT MARKET? The present digital asset trading market is composed primarily of equities and investment funds (aside from cryptocurrencies). Although this comprises most of the market, it is expected to expand to include a wide range of asset classes. With the use of blockchain’s transparency,…
SMART CONTRACTS: THE AGREEMENT OF THE FUTURE By: Kevin Sabouni A major component of blockchain’s ability to revolutionize the real estate industry begins with its means of executing the deal’s terms: smart contracts. Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement between buyer and seller written directly into lines of code. This…
Real Estate for your IRA Stock Market at an All-Time High The stock market is known for its volatility and unpredictability. Just recently, the S&P 500 tracked higher than ever breaking seven consecutive record-high scores in July. While the most fundamental financial advisor will encourage you to hold steady through the cyclical ups and downs…
QUESTIONS FROM OUR FIRST-TIME INVESTORS As real estate prices continuously rise, many wonder if it will affect the ROI of their multifamily investments. When investing in multifamily real estate, it is important to predict future cash flows to ensure profitability through all market cycles. Below you’ll find some FAQs about multifamily returns and ROI. 1)…
THE TOKENIZATION OF THE ST. REGIS ASPEN RESORT Tokenization Tokenization is the process of breaking down traditional asset classes into smaller shares onto the blockchain, similarly to how shares of a public company represent fractional ownership in the company. In doing so, many traditional asset classes have a lot to gain from the efficiencies provided…
What is the Econometric Model? The econometric model is basically a fancy way of saying we collect a bunch of data and use this to measure if a project is worth pursuing. It is selfish in its very nature in that we do not want to spend time, money, or resources on a site or…
Top 10 Multifamily Maintenance Tips One of the most common alternatives for novice landlords is a multifamily property. The principle is straightforward when compared to a single-family home: with a single property, you may have many distinct units and many different families, resulting in better cash flow and overall stability. Multifamily properties, on the other…
What Are Alternative Investments? Alternative investments are asset classes that are not available through typical investing channels. Venture capital, private equity, intellectual property and tangible assets are some examples of alternative investments. Many investors choose these assets because they allow them to diversify their portfolios. A broad portfolio can help reduce overall risk and enhance…
What Is Value Add Property? Corrective action is required to fully realize the value of an investment property. One of the four key risk profiles of commercial real estate investment properties is described as value-add. Value-add properties have a higher risk profile and possible returns than core and core-plus properties, but less risk and possible…
Self-Directed IRA A self-directed IRA is a form of retirement account that allows investors to hold a wide range of investment options. A self-directed IRA, unlike traditional or Roth IRAs, which usually consist of stocks and bonds, offers a wider range of investment options. According to Cassandra Kirby, a partner and wealth advisor at Braun-Bostich…