Chicago Multifamily Property Blog

Market Trends, Sales Insights, and Investment Strategies

Explore the latest expert insights on Chicago multifamily property sales, investment strategies, and market trends. Stay informed with valuable updates from our real estate blog.

What is a Rent Roll?

Capital Expense vs. Operating Expense in Real Estate

When real estate investors are evaluating a potential rental property purchase or a bank is underwriting a potential loan, one of the first documents that they will ask for is the property’s “rent roll” or “rent roll report.” In this article, the rent roll document is described in detail and its utility in the CRE due diligence process is highlighted.

Weak Macro Data Can Obscure Local Opportunities

Capital Expense vs. Operating Expense in Real Estate

Weak Macro Data Can Obscure Local Opportunities Don’t overlook opportunities just because macro-level numbers suggest the market isn’t performing well. Investors can and should closely evaluate the macro trends, considering population growth, job growth, household formation, income levels, and all the other major metrics. But investors also need to dig under the surface.