There has been a lot of debate recently about how much money should be spent upfront investing in vaccine options to fight the virus, how to spend it, and who..
In a time when people are suffering, there’s something uncomfortable about people who win when the markets lose. But even if profit from others’ failure is..
There’s an old saying in poker. Look around the table. If you haven’t figured out who the patsy is within 5 minutes, you’re the patsy.In recent months, there has been..
Mixed economic indicators and volatile markets lead many to tread lightly in making investment decisions. These conditions also create great opportunities..
SoftBank’s Vision Fund will very likely end up becoming a cautionary tale. All investors can take valuable lessons from their mistakes.For those who..
Financial markets have been volatile recently. That might not change for a while. What is a savvy investor to do?To understand the right moves..
In the midst of the current crisis, we can get ahead of ourselves thinking about the long term.Now is a time to largely focus on..
There’s an ongoing debate about the goals of investing.Focus on making money vs. prioritizing environmental and social progress along with financial returns?
Data doesn’t lie. But does it tell the truth?The current fixation on data analytics suggests that data is the only basis for sound..
Investors care more than ever about the environmental and social impact of companies they invest in.In the big picture, this is progress..
Supply-and-Demand is a key factor in real estate investing.When we look at Supply, we ask ourselves: How much developed..
Most people are really bad at thinking clearly and rationally about (uncertain) future events.No surprise — our brains evolved to make snap judgements..
There are so many ways business leaders can try to boost performance. Among all the compensation schemes, training programs, consultants, frameworks,…
Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of fads come and go in business. Recently I’ve seen a particularly bizarre one:…
How much work do you put into hiring a new team member at work? A typical company might review stacks of…
The recent college admissions scandal has clearly touched a nerve. But the story of elites using fraud to give their kids…
Like business owners everywhere, I’m always thinking about how to get great performance out of my team. Over the years, I’ve…
The great economist Milton Friedman once said: the business of business is business. It’s a zany one-liner that gets at something deeper, in particular on government regulation.
These days, it can feel like everybody is trying to sell something. Usually that’s no problem, but a magnetic salesman can tempt people into making bad decisions.
I know I’m not the only one who has choked on my coffee when I opened a lawyer’s invoice. Simple services should not be so damn expensive. Of course, we..
I’m excited that some environmental deregulation seems to be on the way. Lighter regulation means easier development, greater deal flow, and higher profit.
Summer travel plans have been upended, but that doesn’t mean you should stay home.I believe that in these stressful times, it’s more important than ever to get away.
In this time of hardships, America needs sports.Sports have a special place in our society. They offer us compelling drama, role models, novelty, and bring a community together.
Warren Buffet wisely said that price is what you pay, value is what you get. Are traditional MBA programs really delivering value? The marketplace is finally..
I love sports, and not for the usual reasons. While I played as a kid and I still have a few favorite teams, what really keeps me interested is the way athletics highlight..
All of today’s amazing technology was supposed to make us all smarter, healthier, and more productive. What happened?Compared to what I grew up..
Tesla is at risk of going out of business. This electric car pioneer has raised new capital every year since its 2010 IPO, and they’re still posting massive losses.
The College Board’s plan to add Adversity Scoring to the SATs is questionable. It means scoring people on the circumstances of their birth, rather than the content..
Technology has recently started to overlap with personal health in powerful ways. These new innovations could offer new avenues for self-improvement and productivity boosts.
I’m concerned about kids and video games.I see friends worrying about what their teenage kids do when they are not at home. In my opinion, a bigger..
There’s a recent business trend where companies are making big statements that seem designed to go viral. In today’s highly polarized environment, diving..
Recent news reports tell us that smartphone sales are slowing. This is terrible news for Apple, but it might be good for the rest of us. Life still happens in the..
There are a variety of ways to get ahead in life. While nothing beats getting lucky, most of us have to work for it. We can work hard, or we can work smart.
Success comes from actively shaping your own destiny. Even downtime is an opportunity to engage in your life and invest in your future. The demands of..
The value of data is rising, and so are major hacking incidents. We’ve seen a steady parade of data breaches, from Anthem to Yahoo and JP Morgan Chase to Target.
It’s crazy how fast time flies by. My eldest son recently left to start college at the University of Southern California. I’m excited for him as he starts this new chapter of life.
My grandfather used to say that opinions are like ***holes, everybody’s got one. Thanks to social media, anybody can broadcast their opinions wide and far..
In recent years, I’ve seen a troubling trend toward protecting kids from unfairness and anything that might make them feel bad. I applaud the sentiment — we all..
For cutting through all the digital noise, there’s still nothing like face-to-face interaction. Some people might call it wasteful to travel by for a conversation when..
World Cup fever is here. While Team USA failed to qualify this time, we’ve just been selected to host (along with Mexico and Canada) the 2026 tournament.
The internet is powerful because it connects us to each other. By the same power, it also connects different parts of our lives together. Everything we do..
It drives me crazy that the word diet is so loaded with baggage. “Diet” commonly means self-denial, crappy food, ridiculous promises of miracle results, crank science..
It’s been two and a half months since many of us made New Year’s resolutions and I’d bet that most of us are continuing right where we left off last year.
Everybody wants to know the secret to success in life. I won’t pretend to have all the answers, but I do have a worldview that has helped me get where I’ve always..
The ideal vacation is more than just a rest, it’s an opportunity to continue growing. I want my holidays to complement the rest of my life and fill in the gaps that I’m missing..
Some might call this heresy, but I think watching sports on TV is largely a waste of time. TV viewing, including sports, is a passive activity. When we’re looking at a TV..
As a real estate professional, younger friends and acquaintances often ask me for advice on home buying. When is the right time to buy? Am I making..
We’ve all heard the saying – A good team is greater than the sum of its parts. I totally agree — teamwork is indispensable. Not all teams work well together..
Whether it’s legal issues, zoning surprises, lease negotiations, tax surprises or something else, real estate deals always come with unexpected challenges.
I want to continue the story we started last week about the property we just sold at a whopping 34% IRR. We didn’t just buy a great property at a discounted price.
The NBA trade deadline just passed. The hot takes on who “won” and “lost” have me thinking about the parallels between building a winning basketball team..
This New Year, I’m thinking about how to lead a more mindful and intentional life… including wasting less time on mindless activities, and on goals that aren’t true priorities.
I often hear people say: data is the new oil. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving into more and more areas of the economy, and the fuel for AI is data - and lots of it.
Technology is changing the world incredibly quickly. I’m excited to see where it takes us in the coming years.One fact that illustrates just how quickly technology..
Over the last year, a shortage in computer chips has hobbled production of a wide variety of popular products like cars, phones, and gaming consoles.
Over the last few months, I’ve noticed a lot of stories about cybersecurity breaches. In technology and beyond, change creates opportunities for some and risks for others.
Many people in the media and politics are pushing to punish Big Tech for their various “crimes” and transgressions. There’s a lot of anger in the air, and with so much..
I’m always on the lookout for new risks to Alliance’s business. Usually, they’re deal-specific, but recently I’ve been looking at something bigger. An important piece..
Real estate has long been considered a great way for investors to diversify their portfolios and mitigate against the risk of stocks, bonds, and more traditional equities.
The senior housing industry was already facing several changes ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these challenges would go on to become even
Cap rates may be compressing among certain real estate product types, but that has not kept investors on the sidelines. Instead, more investors
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a heightened awareness of the importance of America's healthcare system. In turn, many investors are paying closer
In real estate, it is not uncommon to see two developers offer to pay two wildly different sums for the same exact property. How can one justify the price
With cap rates compressing among other property types, a growing number of real estate investors are turning to medical office in search of yield. Indeed, there..
Yield-seeking investors, or those otherwise looking to diversify their real estate holdings, will certainly want to consider opportunities in the medical office space.
The past year and a half have been enlightening for several reasons. One lesson learned: there’s no better time to own medical office real estate than during..
It is hard to turn on the TV or scroll through your social media feed and not see something about real estate. Whether it is flipping houses, being a landlord..
Medical office building investments are similar to the purchase and sale of most other income producing commercial properties. What differentiates medical..
With the stock market at or near all-time highs, more investors are looking to mitigate risk by diversifying their portfolios through some combination..
Every investment class is prone to experience some levels of volatility, and real estate is certainly no different. Volatility refers to a given investment’s..
Medical office properties, once considered a commercial real estate industry niche, have moved into the spotlight in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the most important aspects of finding success in any investment class is knowing when to strike. Market trends, projections, and forecasts..
There’s no doubt that COVID has left its mark on the healthcare industry. There were significant disruptions to service delivery early in the pandemic..
The healthcare real estate market continues to prove its resiliency, most recently, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a brief pause..
The healthcare industry is one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries and today compromises an estimated 20% of the national GDP. This isn’t lost..
The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and in turn, demand for certain types of medical properties is changing. As a result, Healthcare real estate..
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That famous line about subjectivity applies not just at the art auction and on the dating scene but also to buyers..
Investors looking for an alternative to stocks often turn their attention to bonds or real estate. Both asset classes are important pieces of a diversified..
There are many flavors of lease agreements in commercial real estate. For investors who operate commercial space for rent, the lease is a basic building..
We won’t tell you that investing in commercial real estate is a guaranteed path to wealth. But we can say that property ownership is a proven and..
Medical office buildings are an often overlooked asset because most real estate investors simply do not understand the nuances of this property type.
Real estate investors looking to diversify their portfolios are increasingly considering medical office properties. Once considered a relatively niche sector..
Real estate has long been considered a great way for investors to diversify their portfolios and mitigate against the risk of stocks, bonds, and more..