HLC Equity hosted an exclusive webinar on the current state of the real estate market. During this webinar, HLC Equity leadership covered a wide range of topics, from macroeconomic trends to property-level obstacles and potential solutions, challenges in the current market, and acquisition opportunities that may exist in the near future. Get a better understanding of what the landscape will look like for 2023 and beyond.
Key Takeaways:
- A key to success in 2023 will be making the right decisions on when to play offense vs. defense in your investment strategy
- Interest rates are significantly impacting the cost of capital. Ensure you factor in the price of debt and understand where that places equity
- Property operations are challenged by the rising interest rates and corresponding debt, general economic slowdowns, and inflationary pressure. However, there are mitigating steps you can take to reduce their impact
- Acquisition growth may be limited due to similar challenges mentioned above. Shifting lending strategies and focusing on distressed and value-add properties may present better opportunities
- Know that relationships are key during these times and that every challenging environment is an opportunity to improve and grow.
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