Choosing airport transport for business travel involves more than finding a vehicle for the journey. Companies may need to consider the traveller’s schedule, the purpose of the trip, luggage requirements and the…
How to Make Business Airport Travel Easier to Organise
Business travel often involves fixed schedules, important meetings and several arrangements that need to come together. Along with booking flights and accommodation, companies need to consider how employees, directors and visiting clients…
Baked by Melissa enters Target with first at-home cupcake mix
Baked by Melissa is launching bite-size cupcake kits at Target as the retailer heads into the critical holiday shopping season. Baked by Melissa is launching bite-size cupcake kits at Target as the retailer…
Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed
Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing to make prototypes, factory tools and low-volume parts faster and at lower cost. Automakers including Ford, Rivian and GM are expanding 3D printing…
How to Prepare a Multifamily Property for Long-Term Investment Financing
Long-term financing is generally more suitable for an apartment building that has established rental operations than for a property still undergoing major renovation or lease-up. Before applying, investors should understand whether the…
Should You Refinance a Multifamily Property When Its NOI Improves?
An improvement in Net Operating Income can change the financial position of an apartment building. Higher rental collections, reduced vacancy or better expense management may strengthen the property’s operating performance. For an…
What Financial Records Should You Review Before Financing a Multifamily Property?
A seller’s income estimate is not enough to establish whether an apartment building is financially sound. Before arranging financing, investors should review the records that explain how the property earns income and…
How NOI and Cap Rates Work Together When Valuing an Apartment Building
Net Operating Income is not only useful for assessing rental performance; it also plays an important role in estimating the value of an income-producing apartment building. One common valuation measure is the…
How to Improve NOI Without Overlooking the Costs of Apartment Operations
Increasing the Net Operating Income of an apartment building is not simply a matter of raising rents. Investors need to improve the property’s income while managing the expenses required to operate it….
How Occupancy Levels Influence NOI and Multifamily Financing
An apartment building’s unit count does not tell you how much rental income it is currently producing. Occupancy plays a major role because vacant units generally mean lost rental revenue, while occupied…