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Value Add, Buy & Hold, or New Development: Which Investment Strategy is Right for You?

The difference between a profitable real estate investment and a costly mistake often comes down to one critical factor: choosing the right investment strategy. Our analysis of 1,000+ real estate transactions shows that investors who align their strategy with their resources and goals achieve 40% higher ROI on average.

What Rent Roll Tells You & Why Property Managers Often Misread It

Learn how rent roll details can mislead property managers about leasing risk and NOI. Cactus reveals actionable insights for smarter property decisions.

What is IRR?

Discover how understanding Internal Rate of Return (IRR) can empower you to evaluate investment opportunities with precision, optimize returns, and make confident decisions in self-storage and multifamily ventures

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