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capital now.

Updated Oct 26, 2026

Multifamily · United States

Ranked capital-allocation calls, with the thesis in view.

Methodology
Multifamily · United StatesReviewed synthesis · Conviction 4/5

Chicago

06

Selective · stabilized income

Structured income evidence supports selective Chicago exposure.

Investment condition
taxes, politics, and slow-growth exposure
Allocation stance
Selective stabilized-income overweight.
Vacancy (C&W Q1 2026p)
5.4%As of Mar 31, 2026
Net absorption (C&W Q1 2026p)
663 units

As of Mar 31, 2026

Under construction (C&W Q1 2026p)
9,260 units

As of Mar 31, 2026

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Industrial · #1

Nashville

Advance only in proven tight Nashville corridors, and price the speculative pipeline explicitly.

Retail · #1

Charlotte

Overweight Charlotte grocery and service retail, in SouthPark / South End-quality trade areas.

Office · #1

NYC Midtown / Hudson Yards

Advance Midtown trophy and Class AA income; commodity Midtown submarket beta is not the call.

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