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The autonomous taxi revolution and its impact on Multifamily
Autonomous taxis, or robotaxis, are no longer a futuristic concept. They are here, and they are already reshaping how we think about...
Jan 13 min read


Multifamily Market Update - Winter 2024
One year ago, the multifamily market was in a moment of heightened uncertainty. Interest rates were climbing at a dizzying pace,...
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Winter 2024 Portfolio Update
I’m excited to provide a status update on the Ridgeview portfolio, including the final renovations at Morada Apartments and the latest...
Nov 13, 20245 min read

Unlocking Real Estate Growth - The Mentor
I acquired the Pineview Townhomes in 2021, relying primarily on my experience as a multifamily broker. After closing that deal, I was...
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Beyond Value-Add - Why I'm expanding into ground-up development
Over the past year, I’ve taken a deep dive into ground-up development, analyzing many multifamily development opportunities. You might...
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Leveling Up: 4 steps for when you are ready to build your real estate empire
Aspiring to become the next Sam Zell or Barry Sternlicht of real estate? My previous advice about first obtaining experience through a...
Aug 29, 20243 min read


The Art and Science of Rent Projections
When I was a multifamily broker, I noticed that the buyers who routinely came in with low offers also did minimal rent research. It’s...
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Overbuilt: How Austin investors are dealing with apartment oversupply
In recent years, Austin, Texas has become a prime destination for individuals and businesses alike, driven by its appealing mix of...
Aug 1, 20244 min read


How North Dakota briefly had the highest rents in the nation
13 years ago, rent prices in parts of North Dakota were the highest in the nation. That's when a modern-day oil boom was playing out in...
Jun 18, 20244 min read


3 paths to starting a real estate firm when you have no network
Last fall, I spoke to a real estate class at my alma mater, the University of St. Thomas. A handful of students emailed me afterward,...
Jun 6, 20243 min read


TIF - How cities stimulate development at no cost
"The city shouldn't be giving money to developers!" It’s a common argument from those opposing a development project. Often in these...
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Section 42 - How affordable housing gets built today
The development of towering, lackluster public housing projects has thankfully stopped. It turns out that multifamily development and...
May 27, 20243 min read

Rollercoaster: A visual recap of the rent boom (and bust) post-COVID
“Turbulent” only begins to describe the journey of rental markets since COVID-19 arrived in 2020. A combination of unprecedented...
May 10, 20243 min read


Building More is the solution to housing affordability
When it comes to keeping rents affordable for the average American, the solution is simple: increase the supply of housing . Build Baby...
Apr 25, 20244 min read


Before/After Photos at The Morada
This week we crossed the 1 month mark since our acquisition of the 71 unit Morada Apartments (formerly The Barcelona). Since then, the...
Apr 12, 20244 min read


How NYC rent-stabilized properties are being pushed into insolvency
On June 14, 2019, the New York State Legislature made sweeping changes to laws affecting residential landlord and tenant relationships...
Mar 28, 20244 min read


Deal Closed! | How To Hit The Ground Running
Last Friday Ridgeview Property Group closed on the $6.64M sale of the Barcelona Apartments in Crystal, MN. Congrats to the 31 investors...
Mar 14, 20244 min read

A History of Multifamily Construction | How Investors Account for Property Age
Real estate investors are tasked with underwriting investment opportunities of all vintages. This requires knowledge of how apartment...
Mar 5, 20244 min read


Portfolio Update - Ridgeview Property Group
Riverway Apartments 24 Units in Champlin, MN Acquired in December of 2022 Purchase Price: $2,815,000 Renovation Cost: $475,000...
Feb 18, 20243 min read


Why the Buy & Hold strategy unleashes real estate's full potential
Ridgeview Property Group buys multifamily communities and holds them long-term, typically 20+ years. Our goal is to provide investors...
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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