June 2024 Quarterly Newsletter | Volume 2

Building Generational Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate

Featured in Forbes

By Azure Erickson, Head of Ignite

A knowledge-transfer gap is fueling a gap in financial agency among everyday Americans leaving 81% feeling disempowered to achieve their personal wealth goals. Click to read the full article.

Democratized Investments and Investor Control

Featured in Real Assets Adviser

By Nili Sangani, Managing Principal

A transition toward self-directed investment strategies may raise uncomfortable but necessary questions about the future role of investment advisers. Click to read the full article.

What We Are Reading

1. CRE's Systemic Threat: Separating Fact From Fiction - "There's a lot of noise about the sector falling ill and infecting the rest of the U.S. economy. In the case of commercial real estate finance, the divergent opinions surrounding the health of capital markets has produced gossip, innuendo, rumors and fear." (Commercial Observer)
2. Advisers Face Obstacle to Incorporating Alternative Investments - "Alternative investments are becoming more widely accessible, but many advisors lack the resources to determine how to incorporate them in their portfolios,' said Darby Nielson, CIO of Fidelity's institutional group." (Plan Advisor)
3. IRR's 2024 Viewpoint: Evolving Economic Landscapes and Key U.S. Property Sectors - "The question for 2024 remains complex and multifaceted: How will the commercial real estate market adapt to the ongoing economic changes, including the uncertainty around borrowing costs and risk-adjusted equity yield?" (Integra Realty Resource)
4. Deep Dive: Why 2024 Looks Bright for the Sector-Specialists - "While the largest diversified funds still rule the pack, capital is increasingly flowing to vehicles with a singular investment focus." (PERE)

Capital Corner

Capitalizing on Multifamily Trends

Shift to Undersupply Projected for 2026

Recent analysis from CoStar Analytics underscores our outlook: Multifamily projects capitalized in 2024 are positioned to deliver into a robust leasing environment. Multifamily units under construction are declining to pre-pandemic levels and analysis points to a shift from oversupply to undersupply by 2026, contingent on sustained demand. This anticipated market dynamic could drive vacancy rates lower and accelerate rent growth beyond historical averages, presenting a competitive advantage for developers able to navigate the current capital markets.

Navigating Trends

2024 Solar Eclipse Short-Term Rental Bookings

Pop Culture Meets Commercial Real Estate

The intersection of pop culture and commercial real estate is a dynamic and increasingly influential space. The whims of billionaires, trending TV shows, landmark Supreme Court decisions, and the persuasive power of social media converge to reshape market dynamics in unexpected ways - playing a pivotal role in determining the value, demand, and development of commercial properties across the nation. Click to read more.

Investor Education Webinar Series

Healthcare and Investing: Synergies in Community Growth and Personal Wealth

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On Your Desk

Current Investment Offerings (For Accredited Investors Only)

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