September 9, 2019

Count on smaller multifamily companies to ease off the gas for value-add by looking in multifamily-related areas such as development and student/senior housing. While buyers fight for value-add properties, many firms will spend their time and capital on different projects. Development, on the other hand, is less crowded and offers a better return for deals More

More and more equity players are aiming to place money in the multifamily space. Investors who need to fulfill their 2019 quota will be scrambling until the end of the year to get money out. The caveat is they are keeping their downside in mind, so watch for more pref equity terms with JV players More

Waterton will target $1.1B of multifamily acquisitions in addition to $100M to $125M of student housing. It will be focused on the top 30 markets in both urban and suburban locations. Its team looks at around 500 deals a year, while searching for well-priced opportunities. The company plans to be selective in markets with very More