Expert Insights: Can Risk be Easily Quantified?

Wall Street has brought forth various ways to give the appearance that the future action of the market is somehow rational or predictable.  The Efficient Market Theory (EMT), Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Value at Risk (VaR) are such examples.  They sound very knowing and lend an air of expertise to markets and investing.  They […]

What do Cap Rates tell you about a real estate investment property?

You can discover a property’s cap rate in a single simple formula. Upside Avenue CIO Todd Marney shares what a Cap Rate is, how it can help you make smart investment decisions, and helps you understand the different cap rates for different types of real estate.   By B. Todd Marney If you’re new to […]

Five Reasons to Recession-Proof your Real Estate Investment in the Sunbelt Region

Why multifamily investing in the south can help you weather a recession on the upside You’ll find real estate investment opportunities throughout the United States, but which ones are more likely to yield returns in the face of a recession? Recent headlines tout the impressive boom in new multifamily construction in Texas, a juggernaut of […]

Why you should diversify your portfolio

Stock market volatility can put a lot of investors on edge. Learn why diversification can help you hedge against the inherent exposure to risk you get with traditional investing. Diversification is the safest hedge against increasing volatility in the stock market. Even when the stock market is performing strong, diversifying your portfolio across various types […]