Concentrate to Build Wealth, Diversify to Protect It
Lesson #5: Diversify For a long time, I relied heavily on a single strategy I believed in and went all in. It worked. Until it didn’t. It’s impossible to predict the future. No matter how strong the thesis, no matter how compelling the data, no matter how good the track record looks. Markets don’t reward conviction […]
Lesson #4: Everything Works… Until It Doesn’t
Long track records create confidence. Sometimes too much of it. Markets don’t care how long something has worked. They don’t care about your experience, your reputation, or your past success. There are moments when what worked yesterday simply stops working tomorrow. There was a time when payphones were everywhere. Long-distance calling cards were a real […]
Lesson #2: Floating-Rate Debt and High LTVs Run Out of Options Fast
In a near zero interest rate environment, floating-rate debt and higher leverage can feel like a good choice. When debt is virtually free and you’re focused on maximizing returns, leverage is the way to do it. But the risk is always there, even when it doesn’t feel like it. When rates rise quickly, debt service […]
Don’t Fight the Fed
Lesson #1: Don’t Fight the Fed One of the most important investing lessons I’ve learned came in the spring of 2022. We had just closed our first deal with a new institutional equity partner, the first of what was supposed to be multiple deals. Shortly after, the Fed began one of the fastest and most […]
In the Arena: Real Estate Investing Lessons Learned Through the Ups and Downs of the Market Cycle
It’s been quite a cycle, and I’ve had a front-row seat to both the upswing and the downswing. Now that things have settled a bit, I wanted to share a series of lessons learned from this period. This season required a lot of hard decisions. Looking back, I’ve had time to reflect on what worked, […]
Alan Stalcup on Market Cycles, Investor Discipline, and Navigating the Sunbelt Real Estate Shift
It was great connecting with Hiten on Friday for an honest interview. He asked some of the hardest-hitting questions, and it was fun to give real-time feedback on what many investors, colleagues, and lurking CRE professionals want to know. This profession doesn’t come without risk. Hiten did a great job digging into what floating-rate multifamily […]
The Tax-Efficient Real Estate Revolution: Alan Stalcup Shares Insights on Building Wealth Through Smarter Strategies
Austin, TX – September 9, 2025 – Real estate has long been regarded as one of the most reliable vehicles for building wealth, but according to Alan Stalcup, Principal of GVA Real Estate Group, the rules of success are rapidly changing. In today’s market, thriving as a real estate investor is no longer just about location or […]
Alan Stalcup Advances Purpose-Driven Real Estate and Philanthropy With New Scholarship Award and Community-Focused Initiatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Austin, TX — August 6, 2025 — Alan Stalcup, Principal of GVA Real Estate Group, continues to make waves in the real estate and philanthropic worlds with a renewed focus on empowering communities and supporting future leaders in medicine, education, and underserved populations. Through his leadership at GVA and charitable endeavors, Stalcup is reinforcing […]
Alan Stalcup Leads Sale of 17th Street Apartments in Springfield, TN – Strengthening GVA’s Investment Strategy
Another milestone in smart multifamily investment. Alan Stalcup, Principal of GVA Real Estate Group, is proud to announce the successful sale of 17th Street Apartments in Springfield, Tennessee. This strategic transaction reflects GVA’s continued commitment to revitalizing communities while executing value-add investment opportunities across suburban markets. Situated just outside Nashville, 17th Street Apartments offered residents […]
Alan Stalcup Leads GVA Real Estate Group in Closing of Dominion Park Apartments Sale in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX – GVA Real Estate Group, a leading real estate investment and property management firm, has successfully closed the sale of Dominion Park Apartments, a 276-unit multifamily community located in the growing northwest corridor of San Antonio, Texas. The transaction is a key milestone in GVA’s value-add investment strategy and ongoing mission to revitalize multifamily […]