Why a Good Investment Can Still Be the Wrong Portfolio Addition

A property can clear every underwriting hurdle and still be the wrong addition to a portfolio that is already concentrated in that market, operator or business plan. This article introduces the concept of marginal contribution — and why portfolio fit is a distinct test from deal quality.

Why Portfolio Construction Matters in Private Multifamily Investing

Deal-by-deal underwriting answers whether an investment is sound. It cannot answer what that investment does to everything else you already hold. This article traces how institutional allocators close that gap — and why it matters for private multifamily investing.