Leverage

Expert Insight, Leverage
Podcast – The Art of The Capital Stack – With Shahin Yazdi
Our guest Shahin Yazdi breaks down each piece of the capital stack and what it means for investors. Shahin Yazdi is a Principal/Managing Director of George Smith Partners. Since starting his career at GSP in 2007, Mr. Yazdi and his team have secured over $1 billion in financing for all asset types including Multifamily, Office, […]
by Tyler Stewart • June 18, 2019
Expert Insight, Leverage
Guest Post – “The Darth Vader of Loan Underwriting”
Today we have a special guest post from a good friend, Doug Marshall, CCIM of Marshall Commercial Funding. In his commentary on the current state of financing for commercial properties, he highlights the various challenges individuals face when navigating the process of securing a loan in the current market. As you will learn, having an […]
by Adam Hooper • May 3, 2013

Leverage, Real Estate Strategy
Positive Leverage: Multiply Cash-Flow by Utilizing Favorable Financing
A common strategy in commercial real estate investing is to multiply your spendable cash return by utilizing favorable debt. It is referred to as “positive leverage.”
by Adam Hooper • February 21, 2013
Leverage, Real Estate Strategy
Improving Your Equity Position using Leverage
One of the biggest benefits of commercial real estate investments is that assets are generally secured by leases that provide a regular income stream. The revenue created by those leases may allow you to leverage your asset with favorable financing, thereby multiplying your equity over an extended period of time.
by Adam Hooper • February 20, 2013