SAMO BLOG

The beauty of J-curve in Private Equity Funds

The beauty of J-curve in Private Equity Funds When most people hear the term “J-curve” they instantly realize that it has something to do with the letter “J”. But what makes this letter so special when it comes to real estate investing? J Curve Well, it turns out...

What are different types of investment strategies

What are different types of investment strategies Typically, investors that are either employees with W-2 jobs or busy business owners, fall into two categories: Category I – growth investors: They plan to retire down the road, maybe 5, 10, 20 years in the future, and for the...

Why investing in a syndication is one of the top choices of the wealthy

Why investing in a syndication is one of the top choices of the wealthy Investing in real estate syndication remains a very viable option for individuals looking to diversify their portfolio passively with alternative investments outside of typical Wall Street options. Commercial real estate syndications offer...

What does it mean to you to leave a legacy?

What does it mean to you to leave a legacy? What will our children, and the children of our children remember us by? There is no cookie cutter approach to building a legacy after we are long gone. So how do we achieve it? There are the...

What are various apartment asset classes

What are various apartment asset classes? When searching for a multi-family home or apartment, or whatever other type of real estate asset in which to invest or purchase, one very critical factor would be the asset class. Before we discuss this singular concept, however, the definition...

Are compound and cumulative dividends the same thing?

Are compound and cumulative dividends the same thing? Every investor loves the word “dividend.”  Stocks in general and especially the so-called “dividends kings” stocks often pay dividends making that stock more attractive. Commercial real estate investments are furthermore attractive when dividend payout is offered towards the...

How my family builds wealth passively through real estate

 How my family builds wealth passively through real estate There is no mistake about it: the job market is erratic at best. Companies are in business one minute and unfortunately shut their doors the next minute, leaving some with pensions or IRAs that will stagnate if...

What are the Main Players in a Syndication?

What are the Main Players in a Syndication? Real estate investment syndications are a lucrative way for groups of people to partner to in order to build wealth. A real estate syndication is a partnership between multiple parties that pool their financial resources to reach the...

What Is a Self-Directed IRA?

What Is a Self-Directed IRA?   If you’d like to expand your retirement portfolio to include real estate, cryptocurrencies, commodities or other non-traditional assets, then a self-directed IRA could be an option for you. A self directed IRA is an individual retirement account that allows the holder to...

Pros and Cons of Investing in a Private Equity Fund

Pros and Cons of Investing in a Private Equity Fund A Private Equity Fund is an investment vehicle in which investors pool their money into a private fund intended to make investments on behalf of the group. This model is usually operated as a limited liability...

Let's talk Investing