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The Iced Coffee Hour
Ben Mallah, a real estate investor with approximately $500 million in assets, explains his decision to sell many of his properties due to shifting market conditions and rising interest rates. He argues that the current environment has created a standstill where institutions are reluctant to buy comm …
The Iced Coffee Hour
Ben Mallah, a seasoned real estate investor and consultant, outlines his strategic pivot toward exiting the market to avoid an impending tax liability of approximately $15 million on assets with low bases acquired through previous 1031 exchanges. He argues that the current housing environment is cha …
The Iced Coffee Hour
Michael Zuber, a real estate economist with over 30 years of experience and an owner of approximately 167 units valued at $25 million, warns that 2026 will be difficult for most homeowners but presents opportunities for patient investors. He argues that the traditional belief—that rising interest ra …