Court Denies Kastleman’s Motion to Dismiss GVA’s Defamation Claims, Clearing Path for Damages Pursuit
AUSTIN, Texas — GVA Real Estate Group, an Austin-based multifamily real estate investment and operating company, today announced that the Travis County District Court has denied a motion by Bryan Kastleman and his affiliated entities to dismiss GVA’s defamation claims under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA). The ruling allows GVA to advance its defamation […]
Property Managers Are Missing AI’s Biggest Opportunity
Many property management companies are using AI—but not where it delivers the greatest value. While AI is often used for marketing and listing descriptions, the biggest opportunity lies in automating repetitive operational tasks like leasing follow-up, rent collections, renewals, maintenance coordination, and resident communication. By shifting AI from content creation to day-to-day operations, property managers can improve efficiency, reduce payroll costs, and allow onsite teams to focus on higher-value resident interactions. Read the full article to learn why operational AI—not marketing AI—is shaping the future of property management.
Why one Austin investor scooped up more than 1,700 apartment units across the Rio Grande Valley
The Rio Grande Valley continues to present strong long-term opportunities for multifamily investment. In this feature by the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal, GVA Real Estate CEO Alan Stalcup shares the company’s investment strategy, how it has adapted to today’s market, and why GVA remains committed to the region’s continued growth.Read the full article to learn why GVA believes the Rio Grande Valley is positioned for long-term success.
Affidavit Confirms No Evidence of Zac Richards’ Allegations of a Fraudulent Transfer by GVA
After months of public allegations, a sworn affidavit finds no evidence supporting claims of a fraudulent transfer involving GVA. The filing sheds new light on the origins of the accusations and details the results of an independent review. Click to read the full legal update.
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Lesson #7: Investors Matter
There’s a saying: all money is green.But not all investors are. It’s tempting to take capital thinking it is all equal, especially when times are good. But who you take money from matters. You can fire customers. You can fire employees. And yes, you can fire investors. Structures matters. We were deal by deal, which […]
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. […]