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 […]
What Happened — And Why the Multifamily Market Unraveled So Quickly
Austin, Texas — In a follow-up to his recent statement on market disruption, Alan Stalcup has released a detailed explanation of how a decade-long, proven multifamily investment model broke down under the fastest interest-rate tightening cycle in modern history. A Strategy That Worked — For Over a Decade From 2010 through 2020, GVA operated a disciplined […]
Alan Stalcup Addresses Historic Market Reset and Investor Questions
Austin, Texas — Alan Stalcup, Principal of GVA, has released a candid statement addressing the unprecedented market disruption that reshaped the multifamily real estate sector over the past two years. The update follows a period of limited public commentary as markets experienced one of the fastest and most severe resets in modern real estate history. […]
Open Letter to GVA Investors
Dear Fellow Investors, I’m writing to you today with a sense of both responsibility and gratitude. Over the past year, you’ve watched as our company has faced legal challenges the media have chronicled extensively. While these stories have captured attention, they haven’t told the complete story, and you deserve to hear directly from me. I […]
A Higher Standard of Leadership: Building Trust Through Accountability, Transparency, and Long-Term Vision
Leadership in real estate is often measured by growth, scale, or short-term performance. I believe it should be measured by something more enduring: the systems we build, the accountability we uphold, and the trust we earn over time. Throughout my career, my focus has remained consistent—build organizations that operate with integrity, serve residents responsibly, protect […]
The Rules of Leadership: Alan Stalcup on Guiding with Purpose and Building Stronger Communities
AUSTIN, TX — October 8, 2025 — For Alan Stalcup, Principal of GVA Real Estate Group, leadership is more than a title — it’s a responsibility to uplift others and create lasting change. Over the years, Stalcup has built a reputation not only as a visionary in real estate but as a mentor dedicated to empowering teams, […]
Alan Stalcup Highlights the Unseen Decisions That Define Leadership
AUSTIN, Texas — 8/13/2025 — Alan Stalcup, Principal of GVA Real Estate Group, has released a new leadership perspective piece, “The Leadership Decisions You Don’t See,” emphasizing the small, everyday choices that create lasting impact in business and community development. The article, now available on LinkedIn, explores how his people-first leadership philosophy has guided GVA’s growth, strengthened relationships, and revitalized […]
Alan Stalcup: The Visionary Transforming Real Estate and Community Living
Austin, TX – Alan Stalcup, a driving force in real estate investment and community revitalization, is redefining the industry with bold innovations and a forward-thinking approach. As the founder of GVA Real Estate Group, Stalcup is not just building properties—he is shaping the future of modern living and redefining what it means to create thriving, sustainable […]
GVA Real Estate Group Announces Commitment to Community Revitalization Through Purpose-Driven Investments
Austin, TX – 3/6/2025 – GVA Real Estate Group, a leading real estate investment and management firm, reaffirms its commitment to revitalizing communities through strategic, purpose-driven investments. Under the leadership of Principal Alan Stalcup, GVA is transforming multifamily properties into thriving, connected communities that enhance the lives of residents while driving sustainable growth. A Vision for Transformation […]