Purposefully Built for Rent By Carole VanSickle Ellis It was a very happy Valentine’s Day in February 2020 when Quinn Residences closed on its first project, a 93-home community in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company had big plans for the townhome community, including a shift from the for-sale community it had been to something that was still emerging as a distinct industry in early 2020: a purpose-built community of single-family
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The “Motor City” is Coming Back for More By Carole VanSickle Ellis At the end of 2023, Detroit, Michigan, was enjoying some unseasonably warm weather thanks to a “no-snow December” that posted high temperatures in the 40s and about one-tenth of an inch of snow for the Motor City (vs. “normal” December temperatures around 30° Fahrenheit and snowfalls of more than 10 inches). Maybe it was the real estate market.
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The Impact of Modern-Day Crowdfunding Platforms By Allen Shayanfekr Real estate syndication has undergone a significant evolution over the last 10 years, with modern-day crowdfunding platforms revolutionizing the way both debt and equity deals are syndicated. This article explores the historical context of real estate syndication, tracing its evolution to the present day and examining the pivotal role played by platforms such as Sharestates and others. Through an analysis of
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Building the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals By Jenna Arca As the skilled trades population becomes increasingly diverse, ensuring accessibility to trades training and resources is critical to bridging the labor gap between the number of skilled trade workers and the unprecedented demand for trade jobs. As an example, 94% of The Home Depot’s Pro customers struggle to find skilled workers. Across the U.S., the need for highly skilled
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Criminal Trespass, Marketing Scams and Other Fraudulent Activities By Suzanne Andresen In last month’s issue of REI INK magazine, we had two terrific articles about technology and what strategies are currently available to protect your assets. The cover story from Swidget focused on the use of their smart home devices that can help ensure that both landlord and tenant experiences can be positively influenced with the use of technology. Also
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Nate Zielinski, Senior Partnerships Coordinator at RCN Capital By Carole VanSickle Ellis When Nate Zielinski graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism in 2015, he did not foresee real estate investment financing in his future. Nevertheless, when he joined private lender RCN Capital in 2020, he knew his background in communications would be an asset in his new role. “I went in as a blank slate as far as the
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