Veteran’s Day: Freedom is Never Free

Veteran’s Day is not about remembering those that have fallen or who are currently serving (Memorial Day is for the fallen and our current service members will be Vets eventually). 

Nov 6th, 2022
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Challenges to watch for: Market Musings

Many of us have full lives, busy work schedules and fulfillment at home. Rarely do we have the luxury of time to contemplate various economic scenarios that may play out in the New Year and beyond.

Oct 31st, 2022
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What Limited Partners Can Expect During Tax Season

Tax season may be months away, but Spartan is already deep in preparation. Spartan partners with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, one of the leading CPA firms in the country, to track activity throughout the year and identify the best possible tax strategies for investors. 

Oct 28th, 2022
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Market Analysis: What in Sam Hill is going on?

The stock market has been on a roller coaster ride for some time now, but the week of October 10th it nearly flew off the track.

Oct 24th, 2022
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Five Takeaways on the State of Multi-Family Investing

Every first Friday of the month, Spartan Investment Group offers our community an opportunity to connect face-to-face as we share investing best practices, education and resources.

Oct 23rd, 2022
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Interest Rates Are Rising – What Does It Mean for the Economy?

In late September, the Federal Reserve announced its decision to increase interest rates—the third consecutive 75-basis-point hike this year—in an aggressive attempt to cool inflation.

Oct 14th, 2022
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Short vs. Long-Term Real Estate—Which is Better?

From multifamily and industrial to retail and mixed-use, syndicated commercial real estate assets offer unique investment opportunities for every kind of investor. 

Oct 9th, 2022
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Overcoming Construction Challenges: Expanding a Facility At An Altitude of 8,500 Ft.

Last year, Spartan Investment Group completed a 14,000 sq. ft. expansion at FreeUp Storage Aspen Park—our very first purchase of an existing self-storage facility—in Conifer, CO.

Oct 7th, 2022
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From the Golf Course to the Workplace: How Athletic Skills Prepare You for Business Success

Did your parents ever push you to be a high-performing athlete growing up in hopes that it would set you apart from your peers? If you’re like me and they did, you may not have realized their efforts to build your extracurricular resume likely helped mold you into a values-driven person with a go-getter attitude.

Sep 29th, 2022
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What It Takes to Build a Self Storage Facility

People in Spartan’s circle will often ask us, “what’s it take to build a self-storage facility?” Aside from the financial wizardry required, building a self-storage facility is similar to any other difficult task—but it’s much easier if you have a roadmap.

Sep 23rd, 2022
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Key Ingredients for Selecting a Successful Self-Storage Market

Since our founding in 2013, everything we do at Spartan Investment Group focuses on mitigating risk for our investors and ensuring they have access to the best investment opportunities. An important part of making our mission a reality involves thoroughly scrutinizing the markets we plan to enter. 

Sep 16th, 2022
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Underwriting in a Recession

Today, you can’t turn on the news without hearing speculation about a recession. What would it mean for our economy? […]

Sep 10th, 2022
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