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In investing, anybody can get lucky once, twice, even a few times. But to succeed consistently for years requires a rigorous process and real discipline.
It’s no secret that higher interest rates mean a more challenging environment for investors. But market-beating returns are still possible.
Anybody who’s been investing for a while has probably noticed that the economy is highly cyclical. Interest rates rise and fall. Booms alternate with recessions.
Buy low and sell high is such an obvious recipe for investing success, you would think anybody could do it. In reality, it takes real market insight and a clear picture..
For years, I built Alliance incrementally. Deal by deal. I was “successful”, but also playing it small. While I was chasing the next.
Everybody knows that real estate gets financed with debt, right? Not so fast. Recently, Alliance has started using cash purchases to close..
Alliance keeps a close eye on the healthcare industry, to understand our tenants and assess what changes might impact our investment strategies.
In business as well as life, nothing matters more than trust. This is particularly important when it comes to lenders, who are extremely valuable long term partners for Alliance.
Real estate can be a little like hunting. Seasoned investors stay patient and disciplined, then strike when the moment is right. 2023 was a quiet year in which Alliance did fewer deals..
I’m always thinking about how to increase profits and returns for Alliance’s investors. How can we get more output from the same inputs? It’s a question that interests all CEOs.
Now more than ever, investors care deeply about protecting their capital. I love talking to these investors because they’re such a perfect match for Alliance.
As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect. This has been a year of intentionality and building, for both Alliance and for me personally.
Leadership If there is a secret to business, this is it: Put energy into creating value, in addition to capturing value...
Success has many parents but failure is an orphan. Anyone who’s spent time working a bureaucracy has seen how this…
Nothing is more important to the success of a growing business than building a great team. But finding the right people…
Thoughtful, sincere praise might be the most underutilized gift leaders can give. Everybody wants to feel that they are valued,…
I heard a quote recently that really resonated with me. “Creativity starts with an empty calendar and ends with a full…
Media has been filled with stories about “quiet quitting”. These stories often have a tone of indignation: what is wrong…
What’s the secret to your success? You hear questions like this all the time these days… at networking events, podcast…
Business leaders have earned their stripes. We’ve honed our business judgment through years of experience and wins. But exercising good…
For years, I built Alliance incrementally. Deal by deal. Of course, that’s the only way to do it… but at…
I’m always looking to grow as a person. Sometimes life throws you challenges to overcome… and other times an idea…
“Attention is the cash value of your time” – Sam Harris I love this line. I believe it carries a…
These last few years, I have been extremely focused on taking Alliance to the next level. It’s been quite a journey,…
A few times recently, I came across this saying called the serenity prayer. It goes “grant me the serenity to accept…
One of my favorite parts of the December holiday season is that it’s a perfect time to reflect on the progress…c
You can tell a lot about companies by watching how they make decisions. Clear, decisive, accountable leadership nearly always leads…
Some people say that “culture” is a made up idea. Or that it’s ambiguous and subjective. I disagree. Anyone…
It’s been more than two months since the hot war between Ukraine and Russia began. The outcome to date has…
Businesses across the country are seeing surges of demand. America is increasingly open for business, and businesses are hiring. Today’s tight…
Life is short, and best lived when enjoyed. For me, the pandemic was a reminder of this fact. There are no…
Is an engineering degree the right degree? What is the best job out of college? These kinds of questions have come…
The last few years have been turbulent. Even beyond the pandemic, our politics, culture, and economy are changing fast. While some…
Business leaders have earned their stripes. We’ve honed our business judgement through years of experience and wins. But exercising good judgement…
As many companies officially return-to-work, organizations are finally rethinking stale conventional wisdom about how things get done. Should everybody return to…
Politics are very polarized these days, and unfortunately that is bleeding into the workplace. This can be a challenge, but it’s…
These days, I hear a lot of pessimism about the future. There are always valid reasons to worry, but I…
The great economist Milton Friedman once said: the business of business is business. It’s a zany one-liner that gets at something deeper, in particular on government regulation.
These days, it can feel like everybody is trying to sell something. Usually that’s no problem, but a magnetic salesman can tempt people into making bad decisions.
I know I’m not the only one who has choked on my coffee when I opened a lawyer’s invoice. Simple services should not be so damn expensive. Of course, we..
I’m excited that some environmental deregulation seems to be on the way. Lighter regulation means easier development, greater deal flow, and higher profit.
There’s no reward for perusing social media. No score keeping for “likes” or “shares”. And no real value in seeing what your old high school fling looks like now and how..
If you own your own home, you know all about maintenance. Some house projects require a skilled professional, others are simple do-it-yourself tasks, but most fall..
Everybody wants to know the secret of success. These days, our social media-driven culture gives us a high definition picture of what success looks like, who’s..
More than half the calendar year is gone, but that doesn’t mean that it’s time to coast to the finish. Quite the opposite. For me, the time between summer break and..
I’ve been thinking about workplace efficiency recently. Businesses have to adapt or face extinction. The last real estate investment firm to incorporate satellite and..
Tragedy in the news recently has me thinking about what really matters. Life is short, our time is precious, and I want to make sure I’m living right. How do we know..
Across the corporate world and beyond, mindfulness is all the rage. Consultants and gurus are selling books, lectures, retreats, and meditation classes that promise..
Holidays are supposed to have a point. Holy days celebrate things of spiritual significance, and even secular holidays honor people, values and events worthy of..
I love holiday season and Thanksgiving is my favorite. In my view, a good holiday has a purpose and gives us a chance to step outside our personal dramas remember..
Now that we’re into the final month of 2017, it’s time to think about how to close out the year. To many people, December is a time for shopping, vacations, and relaxing..
Winter holiday season is upon us. No matter what your religion, this is a great time to reflect on the year gone by and hopes for the future. It’s a time for warmth..
I always look forward to gathering with relatives at the end of the year and it saddens me that so many people feel anxious about family time. Even the tightest-knit..
It’s the season of temptation. Cold weather encourages us to stay indoors just as family plies us with hearty meals, endless sweets, and booze. We’re all at risk..
New Year’s resolutions might seem corny to some people, but I take them seriously. The turn of the year is a special opportunity to reflect on what matters and focus..
Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other’s gold. We sang that song in kindergarten, and it’s still one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my life.
March madness is here, and basketball fans all over America are glued to their televisions. It’s costing us a little productivity at work, but that’s a price I pay happily..
Facebook is under all kinds of fire for their many sins. Exposing personal data without permission and using their mobile app to collect non-Facebook (phone call) data is bad.
It’s college admissions season, and as the father of a a son in the 12th grade, I empathize with anxious parents all over America. An acceptance letter from an elite school..
Technology today is truly amazing. Our lives, from the moment we wake up through the time we go to bed all depend on technologies that our parents’ generation could..
After watching another NBA draft lottery, I can’t help thinking that our sports leagues are kind of un-American. The draft punishes success and rewards failure.
The healthcare industry is under pressure to be more cost efficient – a key trend that Alliance is tracking. An aging baby boomer population is moving..
Commercial real estate services company CBRE recently released their report on the state of the real estate market in 1Q23: here The report largely confirmed things..
As many news readers know, there is a significant shortage of nurses. What is going on? There are multiple reasons why demand..
A recent study highlights that there are more large MOBs under development than ever before. This study was conducted by 42floors (here). The study is interesting..
Commercial real estate services company CBRE conducted a survey of industry professionals in 2H 2022. This CBRE report focuses on one..
It’s no secret that commercial real estate transactions have slowed recently. Inflation, higher interest rates, and other macro factors are slowing down the market.
Medical facilities often cluster together near hospitals. This is still the case… but there is an interesting sub-trend that Alliance is dialed in on.
If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there. This line from the childrens’ book Alice in Wonderland contains an essential truth.
An important real estate trend that I have followed closely is the national residential housing shortage.This shortage has been driving up home..
Disruptive events like the pandemic always create their own winners and losers. The difference between commercial real estate portfolios that..
Property insurance is priced according to the underlying risk, right? That’s the idea, but many would be surprised at the distortions that can occur in some markets.
Some places care a lot about getting things done, other places are tied up in knots of red tape. Since Alliance invests in commercial real estate across..
Culture is super important for building high performing teams. It’s also widely misunderstood.Most organizations try to shape culture through policy.
Alliance focuses on investing in properties with strong fundamentals and then adding value to the properties we manage. But it’s impossible to eliminate..
To succeed in business, strong teams are essential. There is no recipe for building a common culture and shared sense of purpose. Companies try all..
Years in business have taught me that few things are as critical to success as building a great team. High performing organizations have some common traits.
The subject of high performance is a frequent topic in my world. Why? Well, when you accomplish your goals in any given year this requires a tremendous..
It is time again for our monthly Q & A Q: Ben, I respect what you do and admire you as a principal. I had a bad partnership experience in the past.
One of the fundamental errors in real estate investing is to ignore the risk of long term vacancy. Everybody knows to look at zoning, property prices..
There are many paths to a great investment. The key is finding a place where you understand the upside and risks better than your competition.
This New Year, I’m thinking about how to lead a more mindful and intentional life… including wasting less time on mindless activities, and on goals that aren’t true priorities.
I often hear people say: data is the new oil. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving into more and more areas of the economy, and the fuel for AI is data - and lots of it.
Technology is changing the world incredibly quickly. I’m excited to see where it takes us in the coming years.One fact that illustrates just how quickly technology..
Over the last year, a shortage in computer chips has hobbled production of a wide variety of popular products like cars, phones, and gaming consoles.
Over the last few months, I’ve noticed a lot of stories about cybersecurity breaches. In technology and beyond, change creates opportunities for some and risks for others.
Many people in the media and politics are pushing to punish Big Tech for their various “crimes” and transgressions. There’s a lot of anger in the air, and with so much..
I’m always on the lookout for new risks to Alliance’s business. Usually, they’re deal-specific, but recently I’ve been looking at something bigger. An important piece..
Real estate has long been considered a great way for investors to diversify their portfolios and mitigate against the risk of stocks, bonds, and more traditional equities.
The senior housing industry was already facing several changes ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these challenges would go on to become even
Cap rates may be compressing among certain real estate product types, but that has not kept investors on the sidelines. Instead, more investors
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a heightened awareness of the importance of America's healthcare system. In turn, many investors are paying closer
In real estate, it is not uncommon to see two developers offer to pay two wildly different sums for the same exact property. How can one justify the price
With cap rates compressing among other property types, a growing number of real estate investors are turning to medical office in search of yield. Indeed, there..
Yield-seeking investors, or those otherwise looking to diversify their real estate holdings, will certainly want to consider opportunities in the medical office space.
The past year and a half have been enlightening for several reasons. One lesson learned: there’s no better time to own medical office real estate than during..
It is hard to turn on the TV or scroll through your social media feed and not see something about real estate. Whether it is flipping houses, being a landlord..
Medical office building investments are similar to the purchase and sale of most other income producing commercial properties. What differentiates medical..
With the stock market at or near all-time highs, more investors are looking to mitigate risk by diversifying their portfolios through some combination..
Every investment class is prone to experience some levels of volatility, and real estate is certainly no different. Volatility refers to a given investment’s..
Medical office properties, once considered a commercial real estate industry niche, have moved into the spotlight in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the most important aspects of finding success in any investment class is knowing when to strike. Market trends, projections, and forecasts..
There’s no doubt that COVID has left its mark on the healthcare industry. There were significant disruptions to service delivery early in the pandemic..
The healthcare real estate market continues to prove its resiliency, most recently, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a brief pause..
The healthcare industry is one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries and today compromises an estimated 20% of the national GDP. This isn’t lost..
The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and in turn, demand for certain types of medical properties is changing. As a result, Healthcare real estate..
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That famous line about subjectivity applies not just at the art auction and on the dating scene but also to buyers..
Investors looking for an alternative to stocks often turn their attention to bonds or real estate. Both asset classes are important pieces of a diversified..
There are many flavors of lease agreements in commercial real estate. For investors who operate commercial space for rent, the lease is a basic building..
We won’t tell you that investing in commercial real estate is a guaranteed path to wealth. But we can say that property ownership is a proven and..
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Medical office buildings are an often overlooked asset because most real estate investors simply do not understand the nuances of this property type.
Real estate investors looking to diversify their portfolios are increasingly considering medical office properties. Once considered a relatively niche sector..
Real estate has long been considered a great way for investors to diversify their portfolios and mitigate against the risk of stocks, bonds, and more..
