The cap rate is king for multifamily investors, but Stepp Commercial's Mark Ventre says cap rates can be subjective.

<i>Real Estate Forum</i> intends to answer that question with its inaugural “Best Places to Work” section; initial nominations are due this weekend.

"If the final bill is similar to the one introduced today, our industry will put more people to work modernizing and improving existing properties -- office buildings, shopping centers, apartments, industrial properties -- to meet the changing and growing needs of American businesses and consumers.”

A recent report outlines the need for an additional 4.6 million new units in the US by 2030.