The Investor Brief: Rate Hikes and Sector Shifts Reshape Secured Real Estate
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TL;DR
- →HousingWire reports the Fed rate-hike cycle has started, with mortgage rates influenced by the Iran conflict and trade war, not just the economy.
- →Nareit notes that Resource Real Estate's Scott Crowe sees the interest rate environment favoring hotel, apartment, and industrial REIT sectors.
- →Nareit's REITwise 2021 Law, Accounting & Finance Conference covers legal and financial topics relevant to REIT capital flows.
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A narrated walkthrough: find scheduled tax deed sales, check value, risk flags and a rehab and flip analysis, then shortlist properties to bid on.
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Buying the property itself? In Property Research, choose Tax Deed.
Pick your state and county. Here it's Harris County, Texas, where sales are already scheduled.
Set a price range you're comfortable with, and tick Mapped only.
Open a property.
Start with the Research Score, then the estimated value range, and how confident that estimate is.
Then the risk flags. In a deed sale, liens that survive the sale and a structure we couldn't confirm matter most.
Run the rehab and flip analysis to see what's left after repairs, holding costs, and selling.
Back on the property, download the parcel report as a PDF, to keep with your notes.
Watch the property and mark it as a bid candidate. Tick Saved only at any time to see your shortlist.
That's tax deeds: from a county to a property you're ready to bid on.
Fed Rate Hikes and Mortgage Rate Drivers
HousingWire reported that the Fed rate-hike cycle has started, and key factors for mortgage rates will be the Iran conflict and trade war, not just the economy. This means mortgage rates may respond to geopolitical and trade developments alongside monetary policy. For secured investors, this adds a layer of uncertainty to yield expectations on mortgage notes and other rate-sensitive assets.
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REIT Sector Rotation and Legal Updates
Nareit reported that Resource Real Estate's Scott Crowe says the interest rate environment favors hotel, apartment, and industrial sectors. Crowe described the economic shift as a game changer for REIT investors. This suggests capital may rotate toward these property types, which could influence demand for distressed debt and foreclosure opportunities in those sectors. Additionally, Nareit's REITwise 2021 Law, Accounting & Finance Conference provides attendees with updates on legal and financial issues affecting REITs. These updates can impact how secured investors structure deals and manage compliance.
Sources
This edition cites: <a href="https://www.housingwire.com/articles/the-fed-rate-hike-cycle-has-started-whats-next/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">HousingWire: The Fed rate-hike cycle has started. What’s next?</a>, <a href="https://www.reit.com/news/articles/interest-rate-environment-favors-hotel-apartment-industrial-sectors-fund-manager-says" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Nareit: Interest Rate Environment Favors Hotel, Apartment, Industrial Sectors, Fund Manager says</a>, <a href="https://www.reit.com/events/reitwise/reitwise-2021-law-accounting-finance-conference" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Nareit: REITwise: 2021 Law, Accounting & Finance Conference</a>. TaxLienSimple did not independently verify claims made by these outlets; we report what they reported and link to the original.
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