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  • 5 Things Apartment Owners Can Do During COVID-19 & What to Expect Afterwards

    5 Things Apartment Owners Can Do During COVID-19 & What to Expect Afterwards

    Are rental properties a good investment during the coronavirus outbreak? Read on to explore tips for property owners.

  • 3 Reasons It’s a Good Time to Be Investing in Multifamily Properties

    3 Reasons It’s a Good Time to Be Investing in Multifamily Properties

    Read about the many factors causing real estate investors to choose multifamily rental properties.

  • Expert Advice on Borrowing From Mortgage Brokers vs. Banks

    Expert Advice on Borrowing From Mortgage Brokers vs. Banks

    With commercial real estate, you need to consider all your options. Find out why a mortgage broker could be your best bet.

  • 2019 Commercial Market Review: Real Estate Trends in Iowa and Beyond

    2019 Commercial Market Review: Real Estate Trends in Iowa and Beyond

    In 2019, many different commercial real estate trends in Des Moines influenced the market for commercial real estate buyers and sellers. Paying attention to trends is essential for every savvy multifamily real estate investor. Find out what trends we saw each quarter in our 2019 commercial market review.

  • Real Estate Fracking: How To Get More Profit Out of Rental Properties

    Real Estate Fracking: How To Get More Profit Out of Rental Properties

    The concept of fracking has moved beyond the oil and gas industry and into the real estate industry. The word fracking evolved from the phrase “hydraulic fracturing,” a process where energy companies use high pressure to fracture underground shale rock in order to extract oil and gas. Learn how savvy…

  • A Property Owner Shares His Real Estate Investment Tips For Beginners

    A Property Owner Shares His Real Estate Investment Tips For Beginners

    We recently sat down with Joe Ekis, a local Des Moines property owner with an impressive breadth of experience within the real estate industry. From managing day-to-day operations to investing in properties and helping operate a property management company, he’s had his hand in all aspects of this type of…

  • How To Own An Apartment Building: Owning vs. Owning And Operating

    How To Own An Apartment Building: Owning vs. Owning And Operating

    If you’re interested in buying commercial property to rent out, you’ll need to decide how involved you want to be with your properties. Your level of involvement with your property is truly a personal decision that will depend on your skills, experience, time availability and interest. If you’d rather hire…

  • Are Rental Properties A Good Investment? Calculating ROI On Property Investments

    Are Rental Properties A Good Investment? Calculating ROI On Property Investments

    If you’re thinking about buying commercial property to rent out, it’s important to understand the cost of your investment compared to the income it will generate. In order to figure out how much money you can make with a multifamily real estate investment, you’ll need to calculate your ROI, or…

  • Become A Rental Property Owner 101: Multifamily Properties vs. Single-family Properties

    Become A Rental Property Owner 101: Multifamily Properties vs. Single-family Properties

    Are rental properties a good investment? If you’re looking for a smart investment with potential for a sizable ROI, buying commercial property to rent out may be the right opportunity for you. In this series, we’ll be covering the basics of owning rental properties, and we’ll explain why learning how…

  • The Difference Between Amenities and Services: Which is Worth More to Renters?

    The Difference Between Amenities and Services: Which is Worth More to Renters?

    If you’re interested in building or investing in multifamily properties, it’s important to consider more than just units per square foot, rent rates and utilities. Certain amenities and services can be enticing to potential renters, and maintaining high overall service quality is vital, if less tangible. Providing flashy amenities might…