Marc GilbertApr 18, 20215 min readSum of the PartsAvoid litigation whenever possible. That is a mantra that real estate investors should live and die by. However, not all litigation is...
Marc GilbertOct 21, 20203 min readThe Meaning of an Off-Market DealGenerally, the words "off-market" have absolutely no meaning in the commercial real estate space. Many if not most deals are marketed as...
Marc GilbertSep 16, 20203 min readA Skeptical Look at OpendoorLet's preface this post with my most sincere hopes that Opendoor succeeds in its platform. The company provides a massive service to both...
Marc GilbertSep 6, 20205 min readHow To Measure Returns in Real EstateReal estate, moreso than most industries, has a unique jargon. The depth of the lexicon presents itself in a complex set of return...
Marc GilbertAug 18, 20203 min readThe Legacy of a Failed RaiseAfter closing on a my first deal flying solo, the broker brought another property to my attention. The property was a six-unit building...
Marc GilbertJul 19, 20202 min readFree Options (47% Cash on Cash)Late at night, while searching old listings, I came across an ugly old warehouse in the heart of where I was investing. At 5,000 square...
Marc GilbertJul 13, 20202 min readUntouchable PropertiesSometimes a property is simply untouchable at almost any price. That is the story with this condo. The property was owned by Reddy Allen,...
Marc GilbertJul 2, 20204 min readTake Risks, Get RewardedI operate with a militaristic mentality. If there's one skill you learn as an infantryman, it would be to persist and proceed. When you...
Marc GilbertMay 27, 20202 min readSearch Where Others Aren'tIts been long established that markets are for the most part efficient. So the achieve outside returns you need to find properties that...
Marc GilbertMay 25, 20202 min readThe Value of a Motivated SellerAn old adage in real estate states that every deal begins with a motivated seller. While in its absolute form, its not 100% accurate, a...