Cap Rate Compression and Other Bad Vibes
Cap rate compression is reshaping real estate deals. Learn what it means, why it stings, and how private investors can stay sharp in today’
June 3, 2025
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Holding Company Blog
Essays and research on holding-company strategy, acquisitions, real estate, capital allocation, and building durable businesses for the long term.
Why We Chose to Be a Holding Company
People sometimes assume a holding company is little more than a stack of share certificates hidden in a filing cabinet. “Why not just build one great…
May 30, 2025
The Identity Puzzle: Does a Holding Company Need a Personality?
Picture this: you’re at a conference, nametag dangling, swapping stories with a founder who just sold her app to “Horizon Peak Holdings.” She…
May 30, 2025
Thinking in Decades: The Holding Company Mindset
Look around any founder forum or private-equity conference and you’ll hear the same buzzwords ricocheting off the walls: “scale fast,” “flip,” “exit…
May 29, 2025
Lessons From the Most Successful Holding Companies in History
Have you ever dreamed of building a business empire that reaches well beyond a single industry? Perhaps you already run a thriving company and want…
May 23, 2025
Independent Sponsors vs. Search Funders: What’s the Difference?
If you’re exploring ways to acquire an existing business—or perhaps launch a new venture—chances are you’ve come across two distinct models:…
May 23, 2025
How Holding Companies Can Revive Struggling Businesses
Picture a local manufacturing company that was once a community staple. Maybe they made a specialty product nobody else in town could replicate. Over…
May 23, 2025
How Blockchain Technology Could Impact Holding Companies
If you’ve been keeping an eye on emerging technologies, you’ve probably at least heard whispers of “blockchain” and how it might change business as…
May 23, 2025
Digital Transformation Strategies for Holding Companies
If you’re at the helm of a holding company—or you’re part of the leadership team—you’ve probably come across the phrase “digital transformation.”…
May 23, 2025
Building a Portfolio Without Building a Brand
If you scroll through entrepreneurial Twitter or binge‑watch business podcasts, you might come away convinced that a catchy logo, a punchy tag line,…
May 23, 2025
Zero-Cash-Flow Properties: Yes, That’s a Thing
Why would you invest in real estate that has zero cash flow? Here we outline some reasons why zero-cash-flow real estate investing exists.
May 18, 2025
Tax Credit Syndication: Bureaucracy With a Bonus
The phrase “tax credit syndication” rarely sparks the same excitement as, say, a hot IPO or a buzzy new blockchain token.
May 18, 2025
Institutional Buyers Are Coming—Time to Sell or Scale?
Institutional investors are flooding private deals. Should founders sell, scale, or strike a balance? Learn how to decide with clarity and
May 18, 2025
Real Estate Sale Leasebacks: Monetize Your Building Without Moving
Unlock capital with a sale-leaseback—sell your building, stay put, and keep operations running while turning equity into growth-ready cash.
May 17, 2025
Real Estate Investing KPIs That Actually Matter (Spoiler: Not Occupancy Rate)
Occupancy isn’t everything. Discover the real estate KPIs—like NOI, DSCR, and IRR—that actually reveal profitability and protect your priva
May 17, 2025
Pros & Cons of Vertical Integration
Control freaks win big: Vertical integration boosts profit, pricing power, and resilience—if executed right.
May 17, 2025
How Holding Companies Use Shared Services to Reduce Costs
If you’re building, acquiring, or running multiple businesses under one umbrella, chances are you’ve thought about ways to save money without cutting…
May 6, 2025
Cash Flow Management for Holding Companies
If you operate a holding company —whether you’re just getting started or already leading a diverse portfolio of businesses—you know that success…
May 6, 2025
The Pros and Cons of Historic Tax Credits
Historic Tax Credits offer big rewards—and bigger headaches. Learn how savvy investors use them to preserve landmarks and pad their returns
May 4, 2025
Green Leases: ESG Commitment or Just Another Line Item?
Green leases promise ESG gains and NOI growth—but are they value-add tools or just marketing fluff? Here's how to separate signal from gree
May 4, 2025
Co-Investment Illusions: More Risk, Same Drama
Co-investments promise fee breaks and control—but often deliver hidden costs, rushed diligence, and concentrated risk. More risk, same dram
May 4, 2025
“Passive” Doesn’t Mean “Risk‑Free” in Triple Net Leases
Triple-net leases offer passive income—but not without risk. Learn 6 investor blind spots and key questions to ask before jumping into an N
April 28, 2025
Pros and Cons of Zoning Arbitrage in Real Estate Investing
Zoning arbitrage can turn overlooked properties into goldmines—but legal hurdles, politics, and NIMBY backlash mean it’s not for the faint
April 28, 2025
Pros and Cons of Anchor Tenants in Real Estate Investing
Anchor tenants can boost a property’s appeal—but they might also become liabilities. Learn 5 red flags investors should watch before trusti
April 28, 2025
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