Q&A with Andy Hochberg
Andy shares his knowledge on trending industry topics. Q: What do you think people misunderstand about risk and return? Andy: Risk and return are inherently linked. A successful outcome doesn’t always mean it was a good investment decision at the outset. Many investors focus solely on returns without considering the risks taken to achieve them. […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership: Andy, Marc and Eteri
For 20 of Next Realty’s 27 years, Andy, Marc Blum, and Eteri Zaslavsky have worked side by side—leveraging complementary strengths to drive the firm’s sustained success. “I joke that I met Marc on the internet,” Andy recalls with a smile. Their partnership began after Andy and Marc co-invested in an internet company led by Marc’s […]
Next’s Middle Management Approach: Value-Add and Next Value-Keep®
As important as the purchase and sales prices are to maximizing investor returns, the strategies for how a property is managed in the middle, between acquisition and disposition is critical for executing a value-focused business plan: Value-Add or Next Value-Keep®. Value-Add Among the most common methods for adding value include making physical improvements to […]
Building a Path to Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
Investing in commercial real estate (CRE) is a recognized means for building and accumulating wealth, a premise that is supported by studies and surveys on the historical benefits of these types of investments. According to one survey, 23% of participants believe CRE is one of the best ways to build personal wealth. Further, according to […]
From Hundreds to a Handful: Sifting Through the Property Opportunities
As Next Realty raises capital for Next Realty Fund XI, LP, the firm is also focused on evaluating and acquiring properties aligned with its investment objectives. According to Eteri Zaslavsky, Principal and Managing Director, Next has developed a multi-step process that allows the firm to quickly triage the hundreds of acquisition opportunities that are presented. […]