Most standard employer 401(k) plans limit investment options to publicly traded funds, which means direct real estate exposure typically requires rolling funds into a solo 401(k) or a self-directed IRA. Both account types permit alternative assets, including fee simple real …

If you're looking to invest in multifamily real estate, there are four primary approaches. You can purchase a property directly — such as a duplex, fourplex, or apartment building — and manage it yourself as a landlord. Alternatively, you can …

For many investors, the question is no longer just whether a loan can be refinanced. It’s whether refinancing still makes sense given today’s rates, lender expectations, and the capital that may be required to close the gap between the old …

This article examines major alternative asset classes and explains why commercial real estate remains a compelling choice as both an alternative investment and a long-term portfolio anchor.

Artificial intelligence has become a functional part of how commercial real estate is analyzed and managed. Over the past three to five years, AI has moved into underwriting workflows, building operations, tenant management, and portfolio oversight — changing the speed …

If you are an investor looking to learn more about the differences between investing in residential versus commercial real estate, this guide has been developed for you.

A 1031 exchange is a tax-deferral strategy that allows real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture when selling business or investment property. By exchanging the property for another like-kind property, as defined by Internal Revenue Code …

Without regular rebalancing, portfolios may become unintentionally overexposed to certain asset types, locations, or risk profiles.

Multifamily real estate delivered a year of stabilization in 2025 following the volatile pandemic and post-pandemic periods, offering important signals for investors evaluating 2026 opportunities.

As the world generates and consumes more data than ever before, data centers are emerging as one of the most compelling alternative real estate investments.