LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 21, 2020 – Local real estate investment and development firm CGI Strategies is donating to the nonprofit organization CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort). The nonprofit, founded by A-list actor Sean Penn, has provided disaster relief in...
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How to Mitigate Risk in Multifamily Investment
The very nature of the word “investment” implies risk. Risk can cause potential investors to invest less or not at all - which is a loss for not just those receiving the investment but denies the potential investor the profits that could be. That’s why at CGI...
Introducing CGI Affiliate Company: CGI Entitlement and Construction Management
It’s not everyday we see a culmination of talent, ingenuity, passion and leadership - and rarely on a construction site. The technical genius of Mario Lopez, VP of Developments for CGI, and the design brilliance of Gidi Cohen, CGI’s CEO, have created exactly that....
Preserving Community While Social Distancing
Community matters. It’s vital for mental health, physical health, education, and productivity. Multifamily tenants are letting us know that social distancing has definitely made “community” a challenge. While we are strong proponents of doing what we can to “flatten...
CGI Strategies Wraps Up Renovations of Astoria at Celebration
CGI Strategies began lease up efforts this March after completing multi-million dollar renovations on our Celebration, FL – based property, Astoria at Celebration. Acquired by CGI in 2019, the property was originally developed in 2015 but suffered from construction...
CGI Strategies Secures Construction Loan for Koreatown Project
CGI Strategies has secured a $47.8 million construction loan for the Fedora Street project, a 200 unit ground-up multifamily property located at 837 S. Fedora Street in Koreatown, as reported by The Real Deal and Multi-Housing News. The project is a mix of studio,...
The Impact of the Coronavirus on Private Real Estate
Recently, equity markets lost more than 10% of their value - the largest weekly point drop in US history. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is making its presence known in the market. Ultimately, one thing is certain. This tumultuous time should serve as a reminder and...
What is Financial Engineering and Why It Matters in Real Estate Investments
In today’s market, clarity is key. Looking at the entire picture is especially critical during times of crises, and that is what we intend to do at CGI Strategies. Financial engineering is something that investors should always be cognizant of, especially in a...
CGI Strategies’ Approach for 2020
According to Volume 29, Number 14 of the Apartment Report published by Crittenden Research, CGI Strategies will be “bullish on value-add and core-plus acquisitions in the Southeast”. Check out the entire report here:...
2019 Global CBRE Indicators and the Future of Multifamily
CBRE recently released its 2019 multifamily inbound investment trends. Several things in the findings were noteworthy and provide confirmation that at CGI Strategies we are continually staying with the trends and building a foundation to withstand even the most...