The Timeline of a Deal

The Timeline of a Deal

Author: Aaron Spiegle, Acquisition Specialist  A basic piece of knowledge that is missing from many investors’ minds is the typical timeline of a deal. Here is a basic discussion of how a fully marketed deal typically flows from idea to investment. It all starts with...
Hidden Value in Operational Expertise

Hidden Value in Operational Expertise

At Timberland Partners, we pride ourselves on being owners and operators. We don’t own anything that we do not manage ourselves, and we do not manage anything that we do not own. But why? In doing this, we know that we are always focused on our assets and operating to...
The Strategic Role of an Asset Manager

The Strategic Role of an Asset Manager

  An asset manager plays a critical role in making a real estate investment successful. Their responsibility is to look at each property through the eyes of its owners and drive profitability while making strategic decisions and steering the operators in order to...
Breaking Down “Cap Rates”

Breaking Down “Cap Rates”

  One of the most ubiquitous terms in real estate investment is the capitalization rate, most commonly referred to as the “cap rate.” Although foundational, cap rates can be misleading or even meaningless without a proper understanding of how they’re derived and their...