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Multifamily real estate value-add case study: bedroom additions

By Edward Sittler | 08/10/21 | Guides for syndicators

One of the single best multifamily real estate value-add strategies from an ROI perspective (maybe the only perspective for value add) has to be the addition of a bedroom to a unit — particularly converting a 2-bed to a 3-bed. This comes with a big caveat of course, which is that such a conversion is […]

Free tools to help you develop you real estate syndication blog in 2021

Free tools to help you develop your real estate syndication blog in 2021

By Kristina Xie | 08/06/21 | Guides for syndicators

Writing posts for your real estate syndication blog is so much more than just putting up content. It’s one of the best ways to establish your real estate syndication’s brand as a thought leader in your industry and help build trust with passive investors, lenders, brokers, and other people important for building a successful real […]

Multifamily real estate asset management case study: water bills

By Edward Sittler | 08/04/21 | Guides for syndicators

In this multifamily asset management case study, I will explore how we addressed abnormally high water bills at our 172 unit property, Del Sol on Royal Lane, in Dallas — ultimately cutting our cost in half. Del Sol is an all-bills-paid property. Therefore, water conservation is essential as all savings go directly to the bottom […]

How to make an offer for a multifamily real estate deal

5 Things you need to know about making an offer for your multifamily real estate deal

By Kristina Xie | 07/24/21 | Guides for syndicators

This article will talk about the last and probably the most crucial step of the multifamily acquisition process – making an offer for your multifamily deal. Now you’ve spent time setting your SMART goals, defining your criteria, looking for deals, evaluating the property, building your syndication team, studying the local area and the market, and […]

Demo: how to passively invest in a multifamily real estate deal using our investor portal

By Kristina Xie | 07/19/21 | Passive investor guides

Cash Flow Portal makes it easy to see all the offerings and invest in multifamily real estate deals using one single ecosystem. This post will walk you through the passive real estate investor portal experience and show you how to use our software to invest in a multifamily deal. Step 1: View the multifamily deal […]

New feature. Real estate syndicator bio page

By Kristina Xie | 07/15/21 | Guides for syndicators

With Cash Flow Portal, you can create an impressive real estate syndicator bio page that will make you stand out from the crowd. Promote your deals to potential investors, partners, and co-sponsors. Invest in other deals and network with fellow syndicators as a passive real estate investor. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can […]

How to syndicate a real estate deal in 10 easy steps

By Kristina Xie | 07/12/21 | Guides for syndicators

When it comes to real estate investing, multifamily properties are in high demand. It may be tempting to rush and acquire the first property you see; however, you should slow down and take a few prudent steps first. This will ensure that you have a good relationship with your brokers, contractors, lenders, and other members […]

Podcast: What value can an investor portal bring to YOUR business?

By Kristina Xie | 06/28/21 | Podcasts

  Episode 20 of the Crushing Cashflow Podcast kicks off with Perry Zheng, where we talk about how leveraging an investor portal can help scale your business. Perry lives in the Seattle area and is the Founder and CEO of Cash Flow Portal, a premier real estate syndication software. He’s also a multi-family investor with […]

Why Software Engineers Should Consider Investing in Real Estate

By Perry Zheng | 06/25/21 | Guides for syndicators

You cut your teeth as an engineer, developing everything from simple applications to complex distributed systems used by millions of users. Maybe you work for one of the FANG companies (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google), and make six figures. You’ve been thinking about investing in real estate for some time, but you’ve held off because you […]

How to build your real estate syndication team

By Kristina Xie | 06/17/21 | Guides for syndicators

Getting started with real estate syndication is a relatively straightforward 5 step process. If you follow it diligently, you will succeed in closing your first deal in 9-15 months. However, it requires executing the necessary steps with discipline. One of the first steps to success is building an efficient real estate syndication team. 5 Step […]