Ron Cadman

All of a sudden, you notice a value-add multifamily investment opportunity that appears to be quite lucrative in Alberta, Canada. It’s as if the real estate gods have removed a valuable piece of property from their heavenly realm and placed it right before your path. Although the angels are singing in the back of your mind, figuring out how to maximize this opportunity through rebranding is at the forefront of your mind. Here’s a look at how you can use rebranding techniques to capitalize on your multifamily opportunity, according to real estate investor Ron Cadman of Investar USA. For starters, you can use both exterior and interior upgrades to give your multifamily investment property a modern identity. As an example, you may want to paint the building a different color scheme. You could also design new signs or even change your name as part of your rebranding efforts. All of this can increase your property’s value via creating a robust community presence and image. If you do rev...

You’re on the prowl for a potentially lucrative area of the real estate market in Alberta, Canada, but you’ve come to a standstill. Times are changing, and you’re wondering how you can make the most of the current market -- a market filled with groups of people from multiple generations looking for homes. In light of the current market situation, the multifamily market may be a wise area to zero in on, according to Ron Cadman of Investar USA. Multifamily housing has been one of the top property market segments for decades. In fact, both institutional and private investors are especially active in this investment class. Part of the reason for this is that multifamily housing appeals to millennials, which make up the biggest generation in Canada. Millennials are turning to multifamily housing because they are generally having trouble securing home loans due to their large student debt and high cost of housing. In addition, they embrace the convenience that comes with living near their ...