Multifamily - which markets to get out of? Why?

What are some key statistics/indicators to look at that will help point out if it's time to pull out of the subject market? This is in regards to multifamily, any thoughts/feedback appreciated!

Some stats I can think of: total population, historical population growth, homeownership %, supply/construction, vacancies

 

I look at population, population growth, job growth, tenure split, affordability for rent/own, vacancy. With that being said, I also heavily look into the master plans of the communities I am considering. The above info will tell you the area, but the master plan will tell you which class areas will change due to influx of capital. Especially important for retail, no one wants a "ghost box".

 
Best Response

My employer stresses jobs/permits

In general you want 2:1 new jobs to total housing permits (including SF) and maybe 4-5:1 jobs to MF permits

All of this info can be had for free at the St. Louis Fed's Economic Data website "FRED"

They even have a macro you can download and update from quarter to quarter like we do for every market you're in or looking at.

 

You have to do it by market. So, type in "Denver housing permits" and you should find both total permits and then a single family permit count for Denver (or whatever market you're looking at).

Then it's just subtraction to come up with the # of MF permits

By the way, we use the not seasonally adjusted job figures in the numerator. They track that number monthly and we just pick up the last twelve months job growth #

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (145) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
9
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”