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Sum of the Parts
Avoid litigation whenever possible. That is a mantra that real estate investors should live and die by. However, not all litigation is...

Marc Gilbert
Apr 18, 20215 min read
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The Meaning of an Off-Market Deal
Generally, the words "off-market" have absolutely no meaning in the commercial real estate space. Many if not most deals are marketed as...

Marc Gilbert
Oct 21, 20203 min read
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A Skeptical Look at Opendoor
Let's preface this post with my most sincere hopes that Opendoor succeeds in its platform. The company provides a massive service to both...

Marc Gilbert
Sep 16, 20203 min read
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How To Measure Returns in Real Estate
Real estate, moreso than most industries, has a unique jargon. The depth of the lexicon presents itself in a complex set of return...

Marc Gilbert
Sep 6, 20205 min read
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The Legacy of a Failed Raise
After closing on a my first deal flying solo, the broker brought another property to my attention. The property was a six-unit building...

Marc Gilbert
Aug 18, 20203 min read
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Free 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 Gilbert
Jul 19, 20202 min read
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Untouchable Properties
Sometimes a property is simply untouchable at almost any price. That is the story with this condo. The property was owned by Reddy Allen,...

Marc Gilbert
Jul 13, 20202 min read
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Take Risks, Get Rewarded
I 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 Gilbert
Jul 2, 20204 min read
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Search Where Others Aren't
Its been long established that markets are for the most part efficient. So the achieve outside returns you need to find properties that...

Marc Gilbert
May 27, 20202 min read
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The Value of a Motivated Seller
An old adage in real estate states that every deal begins with a motivated seller. While in its absolute form, its not 100% accurate, a...

Marc Gilbert
May 25, 20202 min read
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