Aligned Ventures

Event: How to Evaluate Multifamily Real Estate Deals Date: October 29th, 6:00PM ET Speaker: Arnold Olshanesky, CEO, Aligned Ventures Subject: The #1 Mistake Experienced Investors Still Make Learn how professionals stress-test assumptions, forecast risk, and separate durable opportunities from projections that simply don’t add up. Here’s a quick look at what we’ll cover: * The 10 questions that expose weak assumptions in any deal * Which categories of risk truly matter, and which don’t * How to pressure-test a sponsor’s business plan for achievability Reserve your seats now: https://bit.ly/4o0xi0j #multifamilyinvesting #realestatesyndication #texasrealestate #passiveincome #wealthbuilding #alignedventures #accreditedinvestors #cashflow #smartinvesting #realestateinvestors

Webinar: How to Evaluate Multifamily Real Estate Deals If you want to see how professionals separate durable deals from fragile ones, make sure you’re registered before we begin. In this session, we’ll address: How to distinguish credible projections from optimistic ones Which risks actually move outcomes, and which are distractions The 10 questions that can reveal the truth behind any offering memorandum Reserve your seats: https://bit.ly/4o0xi0j 

Class A deals often look polished on paper. Strong location, new construction, clean rent rolls. But that doesn’t mean they’re low-risk. The real question for passive investors: Where’s the upside? If the business plan relies on ancillary income—smart home packages, valet trash, tech fees—there better be market proof to back it up. Ask your sponsor: • What’s being added to drive NOI? • Do competing properties offer the same services? • Is the market already accepting those upcharges? Assumptions are not strategy. Without demand data, even a Class A deal can underperform. 📺 Watch the full story here → https://lnkd.in/e5n8WcAv Follow us for guidance on underwriting and passive investing.

Value-add looks different depending on the asset class. In Class C, below-market rents are often obvious. If nearby renovated units are earning more, and you can bridge that gap with a modest renovation budget, the return on capital can be substantial. In Class A, rents are already near market. The play isn’t rent bumps, it’s added services: tech packages, pet amenities, or concierge-style offerings that boost other income. Understanding where and how value can be created is what separates good sponsors from great ones. 📺 Watch the full story here → https://lnkd.in/e5n8WcAv Get our free ebook and learn the fundamentals of real estate investing - https://lnkd.in/eXX48zQ9 #realestateinvesting #multifamilyinvesting #valueaddstrategy #passiveinvesting #assetmanagement #alignedventures

Smart capital has been sitting on the sidelines, not asleep, but watching and waiting. And now that opportunity is showing up, they’re moving fast. We’re seeing fewer bids than in the peak of 2021–2022, but the competition is still real. The best deals, those backed by strong fundamentals and motivated sellers, aren’t sitting long. Don’t confuse fewer headlines with less competition. The buyers who are prepared now will win the best deals before the crowd returns. Watch the full podcast to hear how we’re navigating today’s market and how to position yourself ahead of the next wave of buyers. https://bit.ly/4lM2gYB #alignedventures #multifamilyinvesting #realestateinvesting #marketinsights #commercialrealestate

Cap rate spreads used to reward investors for taking on more risk. Today, that reward has all but disappeared. In many markets, the difference between a Class A and Class C deal is just 25–50 basis points. That’s not much upside for taking on aging infrastructure, unpredictable CapEx, and tenant turnover. The investors getting ahead right now aren’t chasing older assets just because they’re cheaper. They’re focused on risk-adjusted returns and only moving forward when the deal makes sense on every level. Key takeaway: It’s not about choosing A, B, or C. It’s about understanding the real cost of risk and having the discipline to walk away when the spread doesn’t justify it. Watch the full podcast for a deeper look at today’s market. https://lnkd.in/e5n8WcAv #alignedventures #multifamilyinvesting #realestateinvesting #caprates #riskadjustedreturns #commercialrealestate

Not every line item on a pro forma can be controlled. That’s why knowing the difference between controllable and non-controllable expenses matters. Taxes, for example, aren’t fully within a sponsor’s control. You can dispute them. You should. But ultimately, it’s the assessor’s call. Other expenses—like payroll, maintenance contracts, and management fees—are absolutely controllable. That’s where operational excellence shows up. As a passive investor, ask: • Which expenses do you plan to improve? • Where are you assuming savings? • What buffers are in place for the costs you can’t control? Smart investing means tightening what you can control and preparing for what you can’t. Want to learn more questions to be asking in real estate deals? Watch the full video now on YouTube. https://bit.ly/4lM2gYB #realestateinvesting #multifamilyinvesting #passiveinvesting #underwriting #smartinvesting #alignedventures

If you’re a passive investor, ask your sponsor tough questions about underwriting! Especially on Class C properties. Does it have a boiler or chiller system? How’s the roof condition? When was it last replaced? What buffer is built into the CapEx budget? No cushion means no real chance at 2x returns. Risk-adjusted returns are key, unexpected costs always come up. What questions would you ask? 📺 Watch the full story here → https://bit.ly/4lM2gYB Stay informed—follow our page for professional analysis and market trends. #alignedventures #multifamilyinvesting #realestateinvesting #passiveinvesting #duediligence #commercialrealestate

The Fed has two priorities. Price stability and stable employment To fight inflation, they raised rates—bringing property values down with them. But with inflation cooling and unemployment low, more rate cuts could be on the horizon. The wildcard? Global trade policy and its impact on inflation. 📺 Watch the full story here → https://bit.ly/4lM2gYB 👉 Stay informed—follow us for professional analysis and market trends. #alignedventures #multifamilyinvesting #realestateinvesting #interestrates #economicupdate