by Al Williamson | Sep 13, 2011 | Defining Ideas, Investment Strategy
While walking in San Francisco recently, I realized I’d arrived in Little Italy by the Italian-themed stripes on the light poles. It was a simple idea, but the coordination of so many poles made me feel that the area’s merchants really had their acts together....
by Al Williamson | Jun 11, 2011 | Investment Strategy
Every innercity investment should be measured against five metrics to evaluate its post-transformation potential. The standard “buy low and sell high”, “make your profit when you buy”, and other wise rules of thumb still apply, but the metrics described below account...
by Al Williamson | May 21, 2011 | Investment Strategy
I would like to present to some and introduce to others the Urban Land Institute (ULI). It is widely considered to be the most reputable source of information for real estate investors. Their 72-page report, 2011 Emerging Trends in Real Estate, can be found by...
