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Rent vs Buy: Housing affordability isn’t a one-sided problem anymore For years, the housing conversation was framed as a simple comparison: buying builds wealth, renting is just a stopgap. In 2026, that framing no longer captures what households in eastern Washington are actually facing. Today, both ownership and renting feel expensive relative to wages. But…

If you’re a multifamily investor or operator in markets like Tri-Cities, Spokane, or elsewhere in Eastern Washington, chances are you’ve listened to podcasts or read reports on national real estate trends and wondered: “That sounds interesting… but what do I actually do with this info?”. Terms like macro-economic trends and micro-economic indicators get thrown around often. But what do they really mean…

Where the Big Players Are Moving in Q1 2026 When institutional capital shifts direction, it often signals a deeper current beneath the market’s surface. In Q1 2026, we’ve seen that movement begin to accelerate—and while some headlines focus on volatility or deal flow contraction, a more nuanced story is emerging. At Tamarack, we pay close…

This article written Q1, 2026 Cap rate compression has been a driving force in real estate for much of the past decade. But that era is over. Interest rates have reset. Risk tolerance has shifted. And buyers—especially institutional and seasoned sponsors—are underwriting more conservatively. Yet, we continue to see a disconnect: some sellers are still…

Multifamily continues to lead all asset classes in investment activity nationwide, and that’s not changing.  Over the past few years, multifamily real estate has weathered higher rates, record construction, and nonstop uncertainty. According to Colliers’ 2026 CRE Outlook: Stability Through Uncertainty, that period is now giving way to something far more constructive. The big takeaway: the fundamentals…

We live in a world that often celebrates speed, flash, and outsized ambition. In investing, that translates into IRRs that climb into the 20s, leverage ratios that feel risky even on paper, and deals built more on hype than fundamentals. At Tamarack, we take a different approach. One that might sound conservative—but is anything but…

As a tech professional looking to explore passive income opportunities in real estate, understanding real estate syndication is crucial. Real estate syndication offers a unique investment model that allows individuals to pool their resources together to invest in larger and more lucrative real estate projects than they could afford individually. Understanding Real Estate Syndication Real estate syndication…

Many of our investors have been asking when our next investment opportunity will be available. While we don’t have anything ready to present right now, I wanted to pull back the curtain and share our meticulous process for finding and vetting deals.   The numbers might surprise you…  A Look Back at 2024: The Numbers Tell…

We’re thrilled to announce the successful closing of a 102-unit multifamily acquisition—two 51-unit apartment properties located in Pullman, Washington. This project exemplifies our commitment to strategic investing, delivering a targeted 20% internal rate of return (IRR) for our investors. A Strategy Rooted in Trust and Collaboration Our approach to multifamily investing is built on three…