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Partnership

How a Fed Rate Cut Will Impact JLAM

At JLAM, we do not claim to know where interest rates will be in the future. We can't say with 100% certainty whether the Fed will cut rates later this month and if they do, whether it will be by 25 bps or 50 bps. We do, however, think we can deliver attractive...
2023 Recap

2023 Recap

Progress isn’t always linear, and whatever goals you had in 2023 may have been at a two-steps-forward-one-step-back pace. Your finances, similarly, may have experienced ups and downs throughout the year because of things like inflation or the stock market reaching an...

What are DPI, RVPI, and TVPI?

What are DPI, RVPI, and TVPI?

An educated investor is a better investor, which is why we think it’s vital to provide content that helps sophisticated individuals and RIAs understand private real estate opportunities.This slideshow explains three critical terms—DPI, RVPI, and TVPI—so you can better...

How Do We Determine Valuations?

How Do We Determine Valuations?

Real estate valuation is a complex blend of art and science, and it requires a deep understanding of the market, property specifics, and financial modeling. Each property is unique, so to most accurately determine a property’s value the choice of valuation method...

How to Partner with JLAM: Our Process in One Page

How to Partner with JLAM: Our Process in One Page

Dating apps use complex algorithms to help people find their perfect partner. (Or they purposefully send you bad matches to keep you on their app longer, if you think like a cynic.) Well, who needs a fancy algorithm when we’re giving you a good ol’-fashioned...

Investment Strategy

Why We Create Differentiated Assets

How do you know if a real estate operator can deliver on their commitments? Track records are a strong indicator, but there’s another metric that illustrates potential for a trusted partnership—the percent of investors who invest more than once (the re-up rate). Ours...
Why Did We Create Our New Credit-Oriented Strategy?

Why Did We Create Our New Credit-Oriented Strategy?

Former Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Sam Hinkie is credited with making “Trust the process” a part of sports, yet this motto has broader applications. This slogan should also be applied to investments—how you choose a real estate investment partner should be...

What are the Tailwinds Associated with Multi-Family Investments?

What are the Tailwinds Associated with Multi-Family Investments?

Sophisticated investors pay attention to macro factors that provide favorable support for investment strategies. At JLAM, we look for trends, imbalances, and other drivers that can generate long-term tailwinds for a theme in developing our investment programs. Here...

What is a Waterfall Distribution Structure?

What is a Waterfall Distribution Structure?

People often falsely believe stocks and bonds are the only way to create their financial legacy. An educated investor is a better one, and savvy investors know that after careful analysis, a diverse portfolio that includes private real estate can outperform one that...

What is a Real Estate Fund?

What is a Real Estate Fund?

Within the next three years, over $1.5 trillion in real estate loan maturities will occur, and with 32% of all commercial real estate loans held by regional and community banks, there will be a dire need to find lenders. Unfortunately, asset owners will face tough...

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