Frequently Asked Questions

General/About Our Advisory

  • We combine traditional brokerage with institutional-level Operational Analysis and strategic advisory, helping apartment owners increase NOI and long-term value - not just complete transactions.

  • We specialize exclusively in multifamily properties throughout Oregon and Washington — including Portland, Salem, Vancouver, Eugene, and Bend.

  • Yes — our team advises private and institutional clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and 1031 exchanges across the Pacific Northwest.

Acquisitions

  • We source opportunities through Marcus & Millichap’s national platform and local relationships — many never hit the open market. Start with our Acquisitions page for current offerings and market insights.

  • We target workforce and value-add assets between 20 and 150 units — properties with strong rental fundamentals and clear operational upside.

  • Yes. Our Research section and Beyond the Cap Rate series highlight rent trends, cap-rate spreads, and employment data across PNW submarkets.

Dispositions (Selling an Apartment Property)

  • We evaluate your cashflow, debt maturity, and market timing to advise whether to sell now or hold. Request a confidential Valuation & Advisory Report.

  • Our valuation models compare income, expenses, and sales data to estimate as-is and projected value. Reports are confidential and complimentary for qualified owners.

  • A current rent roll, T-12 operating statement, and list of recent improvements help us deliver an accurate market assessment.

  • We leverage Marcus & Millichap’s national MNET platform, targeted buyer lists, and custom digital marketing for maximum exposure. See our Dispositions page for details.

1031 Exchange

  • We structure 1031 timelines, coordinate with qualified intermediaries, and identify replacement assets nationwide through our 1031 Exchange services.

  • Yes. Our national network lets investors sell regionally and exchange into markets throughout the U.S.

Financing

  • Yes. Through Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation (MMCC), we secure agency, bank, and life-company loans for multifamily assets.

  • As of Q4 2025, agency loans average low 5 percent for stabilized assets; bank loans in mid-6 percent range. View current updates on our Financing Insights page.

  • Absolutely — we model cashflow, DSCR, and after-tax returns to compare refinancing vs selling. Start with our Operational Edge Analysis.

Operational Edge & Advisory

  • It’s a complimentary benchmark report that compares your property’s performance to peer assets across Oregon and Washington. Learn more on our Operational Analysis page.

  • Because owners who measure performance annually see higher returns and reduced expense drift. Our analysis helps you optimize operations and plan capital projects.

  • Yes — it’s a confidential service for qualified apartment owners throughout Oregon and Washington.

Research & Market Insight

  • Visit our Research section to read the Beyond the Cap Rate | Pacific Northwest Multifamily Pulse series — weekly data-driven insights on rents, cap rates, and construction.

  • We publish new Pulse issues every week with charts, analysis, and investor takeaways for apartment owners and buyers.

  • Yes — subscribe on our Research page or sign up through the pop-up form on any article.

Investor Experience & Process

  • Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your property or acquisition goals. We’ll outline valuation, strategy, and next steps.

  • Private investors, syndicators, and family offices focused on apartment assets between $2 million and $25 million.

  • No — our initial property reviews and valuations are complimentary and strictly confidential.

Location & Contact

  • Our office is in Portland, Oregon, serving apartment owners and investors throughout Oregon and Washington.

  • Use the contact form on our website. We respond within one business day.