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    MLG Capital Senior Vice President Dan Price Named Top Influencer in Multifamily by GlobeSt Real Estate Forum

    Brookfield, Wis. (October 15, 2024) –  MLG Capital, a national leader in private real estate investments, today announced that Senior Vice President Dan Price was named a top Influencer in Multifamily Real Estate by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum. The prestigious annual award recognizes individuals, teams and organizations that are impactful leaders within the industry. Price’s recognition marks the second consecutive year that a team member from MLG has been honored with the national award.   Price was recognized for his contributions to and achievements at MLG Capital, where he leads the firm’s Midwest multifamily acquisition efforts. Since joining the firm in 2020, he has been directly responsible for sourcing 17 multifamily and industrial assets worth more than $650M and played a pivotal role in making 2021 and 2022 back-to-back record-breaking years for the firm.   “Dan is a dedicated, smart, resilient and innovative leader, and a very worthy recipient of this significant recognition,” said Tim Wallen, principal and CEO at MLG Capital. “We are proud of Dan’s outstanding contributions at MLG, and we are honored to have him as a part of our team.”   MLG Capital has been acquiring assets since 1987. Since 2012, the firm has operated under...

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    What is the J-Curve?

    The term “J-curve” is a concept often used to describe the typical investment performance trajectory of private equity and real estate funds over time. It represents the pattern of cash flows and returns that investors can usually expect during the lifecycle of these types of funds. The J-curve’s name is derived from the shape of the curve, which resembles the letter “J” when plotted on a graph, with time on the horizontal axis and returns on the vertical axis. When applied to real estate funds, the typical J-curve illustrates an initial dip in performance, a gradual increase, and eventual positive returns (as demonstrated on the graph below). Understanding the J-curve is important for investors, fund managers, and related parties as it provides insights into the expected timing of returns and the associated risks of investing in private real estate. The Stages of the J-Curve Stage 1: Investment Period (Capital Deployed into Markets) Stage 2: Value Creation (Operational, Financial, and Managerial Improvements) Stage 3: Harvest Period (Exit Investments to Realize Gains) Stage 1: Investment Period This initial downturn is primarily due to the upfront costs associated with establishing the fund and acquiring real estate, such as organizational costs, administrative costs, acquisition...