by Joe Stampone | Sep 29, 2017 | Asset Management, Entrepreneurship, Passive Investing, Value-Add
Real estate firms and investors each form their own investment strategy based on their risk-tolerance, desired hold period, expertise, and target returns. Some prefer core or core-plus investments which are typically high-quality assets in primary markets with little...
by Joe Stampone | Aug 24, 2017 | Asset Management, Entrepreneurship, Value-Add
The key to success in real estate investing (and business) isn’t simply finding a competitive advantage, it’s having a sustainable advantage that others are unable to replicate. Warren Buffet popularized the term economic moat, which refers to a “business’s ability to...
by Joe Stampone | Oct 16, 2016 | Career, Development, Entrepreneurship, Multifamily, Value-Add
‘Real estate is an entrepreneurial business’ is a phrase I throw around a lot on this site. It’s true, but what does it even mean? It’s a combination of two things; first, many real estate professionals get into the business to ultimately become entrepreneurs....
by Joe Stampone | Oct 7, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, Passive Investing, Value-Add
I spend a lot of time on this blog analyzing deal structures, return metrics, risk-adjusted returns, and the impact of fees. While all that stuff is meaningful, it shouldn’t be the main driver of your investment decisions. Instead, focus your efforts first on finding...
by Joe Stampone | Jan 20, 2016 | Career, Entrepreneurship, Multifamily, Value-Add
I recently published an eBook detailing what 20 real estate operators wish they knew when starting their firms, which is chalk-full of great tips for aspiring real estate entrepreneurs. One of the contributors was Max Sharkansky of Trion Properties, an owner/operator...
