Zoning is one of the most powerful levers in real estate—and one of the least understood by casual investors. For opportunistic investors, zoning is a strategic tool to unlock hidden value. By identifying properties that are either mis-zoned or under-zoned relative to...
Underwriting opportunistic deals demands a multi-layered approach. Investors must go beyond simple cap rate analysis to model multiple exit strategies, stress-test assumptions, and quantify regulatory risk. Unlike core or stabilized assets, opportunistic projects...
Underutilized land represents one of the most overlooked yet potentially lucrative segments of real estate. These are parcels that are poorly zoned, misused, or held by owners who lack the capital or vision to develop them. Often, these properties sit dormant for...
An opportunistic real estate deal is defined by its potential for outsized returns in exchange for heightened complexity and risk. These investments typically involve distressed assets, undeveloped land, or properties that require significant repositioning. What sets...
In June of 2019 New York State Legislature passed some of the most historic rent regulations within the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Since that time landlords and real estate developers have been weighing out the different effects that could be...
The New York Real in 2020 will remain fairly flat, with a few highlights. Though the New York City area will continue to grow, prices are forecast to increase only 2.6% through February, a much lower number than in previous years. This puts New York City in the bottom...
