WS1914 Multifamily Investing in Dallas - Fort Worth | Mark Allen
Jan 17, 2024
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Mark Allen, co-founder and executive director at GREA, talks about the challenges faced by investors in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, including rising interest rates and insurance costs. He emphasizes the importance of quality assets and locations and the operator's experience and financial health in determining deal success. Although distress deals are not prevalent, Mark believes it is still a good time to buy in Dallas-Fort Worth due to adjusted prices and opportunities amidst market volatility.
Investors in the Dallas-Fort Worth market should prioritize quality assets and locations for long-term success.
Despite challenges, the current market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area offers opportunities for buyers with a focus on quality assets and operators' financial health.
Deep dives
The Challenging Real Estate Market in Dallas Fort Worth
The real estate market in Dallas Fort Worth saw a slowdown in 2023 compared to the previous record-setting year in 2022. Higher interest rates cooled off the sales market and created a bid-ask spread, frustrating sellers who were hesitant to lower their prices. However, Dallas Fort Worth is still a desirable market with strong supply-demand fundamentals and low inventory construction compared to other cities. Despite negative rent growth and increasing property taxes and insurance costs, the market fared better than many other markets. While distressed deals are more prevalent in coastal markets and tenant-friendly areas, Dallas Fort Worth is not seeing as much distress. Lenders are generally willing to work with borrowers to prevent taking back properties. Overall, it is a good time to buy in the Dallas Fort Worth market, particularly for those with a long-term mindset and a focus on quality assets and locations.
The Mindset of Sellers and Expectations for Property Values
Sellers in the current market often struggle to adjust their expectations from peak pricing levels. Many were hesitant to sell and now find themselves chasing falling prices. However, the conversation is shifting as some sellers prioritize breaking even and returning capital to investors rather than aiming for high returns. While distress deals are not as prevalent in Dallas Fort Worth, some operators may be forced to sell due to expiring caps or financial constraints. The mindset of sellers is gradually changing, but it remains a challenge to find good deals that make sense in the current market.
Advice for Buyers and Passive Investors
Despite the challenges, it is still a good time to buy in the market, especially for those with a longer-term investment perspective. Buyers and passive investors should look for sponsors who are actively searching for deals and have hands-on experience. Understanding the sponsors' financial health and liquidity is important, as it can indicate their ability to weather potential storms and fund capital calls. Long-term value and quality assets in good locations are expected to outperform in the coming years. While stability may take time to return, opportunities will arise between three to five years, with potential cap rate compression and revenue growth.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Allen, co-founder and executive director at GREA. Mark has extensive experience in real estate investing, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. We discussed the state of the market in 2023 and the challenges faced by investors, such as rising interest rates and insurance costs. Mark emphasized the importance of having a long-term mindset and focusing on quality assets and locations.
He also highlighted the significance of the operator's experience and financial health in determining the success of a deal. While distress deals are not as prevalent in Dallas-Fort Worth, Mark believes it is still a good time to buy, as prices have adjusted and there are opportunities for those willing to navigate the market's volatility. We will continue the conversation with Mark in the next episode to delve deeper into the future of the market and what buyers and investors should expect.
If you want to learn more from Mark Allen and connect with him, visit his website at GREA and connect with him on LinkedIn. Stay updated with his insights and expertise in the real estate industry. Don't miss out on valuable opportunities to connect and learn from Mark!
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