Property Types

Flat rent growth in recent months and a higher cost of capital have made even well-capitalized players more cautious.

FHA loans and financing from debt funds are two options for multifamily developers while banks scale back on their real estate activity.

While fundraising levels have declined a bit from previous years, consistent returns, tax credits and lower risk continue to attract equity from a variety of investor types.

Activist investor Jonathan Litt has tried to portray the sector as heading for a similar fate as traditional office buildings. Market data and investor activity paint a much more complex picture.

Third-party surveys are often relied on for valuation purposes; however, one must be cautious in their use when actual trades in the public market are confirming a value that is substantially different.