Ascent Newsletter Summary – September 2024
State of the Market Update: Basically as exciting as the Superbowl – the Fed lowered the rate by a whole 50 bps! Treasury bonds will go down a little, but commercial real estate will become slightly easier to buy. According to Globe Street, there has been a resurgence of buying office assets because they are […]
How Ascent Has Evolved?
We’ve evolved a lot over the past four years. Our journey in creating Ascent Equity Group began in December 2020, driven by a shared desire to invest in opportunities aligned with our passive income goals that could grow over time. We approached MG Properties with the proposition if we invested as a single […]
What Makes a Multifamily Deal Great in 2024
We’ve talked a lot about how we’re not seeing the expected deluge of distressed properties that was forecasted for this market. But what do we look for to assess if a deal is great and worth fighting for or not? Why Deals Have NOT Yet Materialized One of the primary reasons we haven’t […]
Risk Factors to be Aware of in Real Estate Investments
Real estate investments offer significant potential for financial growth, but it’s not without risk. At Ascent Equity Group, we empower our investors with the knowledge to navigate these risks effectively. Let’s look into the key risk factors associated with real estate investments and the strategies we employ to mitigate them. Using our latest investment, Sunrise […]
How a Syndication Waterfall Works and Understanding Fees
When it comes to real estate syndications, one of the most critical aspects for investors to understand is the waterfall structure. This is what dictates how profits from a property are distributed among investors and sponsors. It’s called a “waterfall” because it illustrates how money flows from the property to the investor. Let’s review the […]
Disinformation about Syndications | Asking the hard questions about passive real estate investing
Syndication investments are often misunderstood, leading to misconceptions, misinformation, and fear. If you have come across this blog, you are likely unbiased and eager to learn and grasp what syndications really are. At Ascent, we focus heavily on education because we want our investors to be informed, knowledgeable, and competent in syndication investing before committing […]
Fixed vs Variable Rate Loans: Which is better for your investment?
Trying to decide between fixed and variable loans? It’s not always a straightforward choice. We’ll break down the differences between fixed and variable-rate loans, providing insight to help you make an informed decision for your investments. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, understanding these loan types is crucial for your financial strategy. […]
Comparing The Risks Of Investing In Stocks To Investing In Real Estate | 2024
If you’re like us, you’ve been taught your whole life that the key to success is to work hard, advance in your career, and invest in the stock market along the way to maximize your financial growth. Early in our medical careers, we worked tirelessly treating patients. We even spent our weekends on-call. While we […]
Five Reasons Real Estate Syndications Are A Better Investment than Rental Properties | 2024
Many investors have dreams of building a real estate empire, only to discover what rental property owners already know. Rental properties require a lot of time, energy, and effort. If you’re investing actively in residential real estate, you’re involved in every aspect of the deal. You’re finding the properties, gathering funds, renovating, interviewing tenants, and […]
How We Mitigate Risk And Protect Your Investment | 2024
What first made you interested in real estate syndications? It may seem like a trick question, but there is normally one answer we hear from new investors. “To make money.” When a new investor is considering investing in a real estate syndication, the two questions we get asked are, “How much could I make if […]