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How to Manage Risk in Real Estate Investing By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder No investment is foolproof, and that is particularly true when investing in commercial real estate. There is some level of risk associated with any real estate deal. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invest. On the contrary, projects with high levels of risk…

Active vs. Passive Real Estate Investing – Which is Right for You? By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder Real estate investing has many benefits, from monthly cash flow to appreciation, tax benefits and more. Buy rental property, then just sit back and collect passive income, people are told. A well-intentioned investor who follows that advice might…

Why You Should Invest in Multi-Family Real Estate By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder Multi-family real estate is a subsection of commercial real estate (CRE). These are any properties with 5+ residential units, most commonly apartment buildings. Investing in multi-family can be a great way to diversify your investment portfolio.   Every asset class has its…

How to Go from Fix n Flips to Multi-Family Investing By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder Your entry into real estate investing could start any time. For most people, new investments start small. In the case of real estate, it’s common to begin with single family homes before moving on to bigger things.   If you’re…

For the Love of Apartment Investing By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder So you’ve decided to take the leap and invest in commercial real estate – congrats! Now, where to get started? There are so many options to choose from!   Commercial real estate is a catch-all term for describing many different types of income-generating property.…

Trial by Fire: How We Got Started By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder People often use the term “trial by fire” to explain how they learned something. In our case, the term is all too appropriate.   Looking back on it, the story of how Percy and I got started almost seems unbelievable. We were just…

Gaining an Edge through Cold Calling By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder In many ways, commercial real estate is an “eat what you can kill” industry. The most successful investors, developers, brokers and other CRE professionals earn their living by scouring the market to uncover the next big deal. Ask the industry’s best and they’ll often…

5 Keys to Investing in Distressed Real Estate By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder Buying distressed real estate certainly isn’t for the faint of heart. An inexperienced investor can easily be swayed by the promise of a project sponsor who doesn’t actually have a plan for turning the property around. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t…