'It's Going To Be A Robin Hood Moment' Real Estate Fund Manager Ryan Tseko Says, 'There's Going To Be Fantastic Deals' Over the Next 12 To 18 Months

Ryan Tseko, Executive Vice President of Cardone Capital, recently shared his insights on the real estate market during Benzinga's Unlocking Real Estate Riches: Property Prosperity In The Digital Era webinar. Tseko’s outlook suggests a promising future for investors eyeing the real estate sector.

When asked about the current real estate investment landscape, Tseko expressed optimism, stating, "I think it’s going to be a Robin Hood moment. In the next 12 to 18 months, I think there are going to be fantastic deals. In that sweet spot of $20 million to $150 million, there’s going to be some great opportunities."

Debt Maturity Driving Opportunities

Tseko attributed this optimistic outlook to the wave of debt coming due on multifamily and commercial properties. He highlighted, "I think now is the time to buy, especially if you’re going to hold onto these assets for the long term. The higher and longer the debt is up, the better deals you’re going to see in real estate."

According to industry data:

• The Mortgage Bankers Association estimates $4.47 trillion of commercial real estate loans are on lenders’ books, with roughly 60% due by 2027.
• Multifamily properties account for the largest share of maturities, exceeding $1 trillion.
• More than $700 billion in loan maturities is expected this year, with multifamily and office sectors facing the largest share.

Tseko underscored the importance of understanding the current debt landscape in real estate deals. He emphasized, "What I’m finding right now is that debt is the biggest issue in the real estate market. When debt goes from 3.5% to 7.5%, it’s a 400-basis point spread. What I’ve seen right now is cap rates have gone 150 to 200 basis points spread, but we’re still seeing a little bit of a disconnect between buyers and sellers.”

Seizing The Opportunity

For investors looking to capitalize on these opportunities, Tseko’s advice is clear: “If you know how to find the deal, fund the deal, get control of the deal and close it,” there are substantial gains to be made.

Cardone Capital, founded by Grant Cardone, has raised over $1.2 billion across 23 funds from over 14,000 accredited and non-accredited investors. The company's real estate portfolio consists of 12,500 apartment units across 38 multifamily properties and over 500,000 square feet of commercial office space.

Tseko shared that last year, Cardone Capital distributed almost $60 million to its investors, with $6 million sent out just last month. The funds are available for both accredited and non-accredited investors, making institutional-grade real estate deals accessible to a wider range of investors.

The Bottom Line

With debt maturity creating a favorable market for real estate investors, Ryan Tseko‘s insights shed light on the potential for lucrative deals in the next 12 to 18 months. For those ready to navigate this landscape, the future of real estate investment looks promising.

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