Tag: #mbc

Why do syndicators share their deals instead of keeping them all for themselves?

Jun 3, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

A common question from people exploring syndication for the first time is, “if this deal is so good, why doesn’t the sponsor keep it to themselves?” It is a very natural question, but misses the point of why someone is syndicating in the first place.
What is a cost segregation and why should I care if I am not a real estate professional?

May 27, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

If you hang around commercial real estate investors for any length of time, you will hear the term “cost segregation” come up.
Yes, you can lose money in real estate, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

May 21, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

Interest rates are up. Inflation is high – which means the cost of everything is increasing rapidly. Banks are failing. Rents are no longer increasing at 10+% per year, And it is getting tougher to qualify for a loan.
Appreciation vs cash flow investing philosophies

May 13, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

There are at least two major investment philosophies. The first is to invest for appreciation the other is to invest for cash flow.
How I think about, and manage, risk in real estate investing

May 8, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

If you have been paying attention to the economy lately, you know there is a lot going on.
What do you mean, “my home is not an asset”?

Apr 22, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

If you have ever read the classic Rich Dad, Poor Dad [1] you have seen Robert Kiyosaki assert that your home is not an asset but rather a liability (note: if you haven’t read this book, you should, it is a classic and helps establish the mindset required to become financially independent). This is one…
Understanding common metrics defining returns: CoC, MOIC, and IRR

Apr 15, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

When evaluating different investments that would fall into the same bucket within your portfolio, it can be challenging to understand how they compare since they may have very different characteristic such as cash flow and time to completion (to know what your buckets are, you need to understand your personal investment philosophy). To help compare…
What is a “preferred return” and how does it relate to a “waterfall”?

Apr 8, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

When you start looking at syndications, you will hear a lot about “preferred returns” (also known as “prefs”), and “waterfalls”. These terms are thrown around a lot but not usually defined. So what do people mean when they are talking about them?
What does “active investing” in real estate mean?

Apr 1, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

When people think about real estate investing, what they typically think about is active investing. In active investing you do the work to make the investment succeed. And if you don’t do the work, your investment will likely not be successful. This is what a sponsor does, but you don’t have to be leading a…
Thoughts on the latest bank failures

Mar 18, 2023

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Terence Critchlow

It has been a really interesting week on the financial front, so I wanted to take a break from my normal focus on syndications and talk about what has happened so far, what seems to be happening in the short term, and some possible long term implications. While this isn’t specifically focused on real estate…