Market Intelligence

Insights & Analysis

Perspectives on South Florida real estate markets, investment strategies, and emerging opportunities from the Naqua Capital team.

Fix & Flip Jan 2025

The 70% Rule in Today's Miami Market: Does It Still Hold?

As acquisition costs climb and contractor timelines stretch, the classic fix-and-flip formula needs recalibration. We break down how Naqua underwrites deals in a compressed-margin environment.

Market Analysis Dec 2024

South Florida Inventory Trends: Why Scarcity Is Driving Premium Returns

With population migration continuing from high-tax states and new supply constrained by permitting delays, Miami Beach and surrounding neighborhoods remain among the tightest residential markets in the nation.

Multifamily Nov 2024

Small Multifamily vs. Single-Family Rentals: A Return Profile Comparison

We run a side-by-side analysis of 2–4 unit properties versus SFR portfolios across three Miami zip codes. The results may surprise investors who have historically favored single-family strategies.

ADU Development Oct 2024

Permitting an ADU in Miami-Dade: A Step-by-Step Field Guide

Navigating Florida's updated ADU statutes alongside Miami-Dade county codes can be daunting. We share our actual permitting timeline, cost breakdown, and lessons learned from three completed ADU projects.

Investment Strategy Sep 2024

How We Structure Investor Returns: IRR, Equity Multiples, and Preferred Returns Explained

Understanding how real estate sponsors calculate and report returns is essential for any capital allocator. We demystify the waterfall structure we use and how it aligns our incentives with yours.

Market Analysis Aug 2024

Miami Beach vs. Hialeah vs. Doral: Where Are the Best Fix-and-Flip Opportunities Right Now?

Not all Miami submarkets are equal. We analyze median acquisition price, average renovation cost, days on market, and realized ARV across three distinct micro-markets to identify where alpha is being generated in 2024.

Investment Strategy Jul 2024

Private Equity Real Estate vs. REITs: A Framework for High-Net-Worth Investors

Liquidity, tax treatment, control, and return potential differ significantly between these two vehicles. We outline the decision criteria we share with our investor partners when evaluating direct deal participation.

Fix & Flip Jun 2024

Contractor Selection and Management: The Hidden Driver of Fix-and-Flip Profitability

A well-priced acquisition with a bad contractor relationship can destroy a deal's economics. We share our contractor vetting process, contract structure, and draw schedule approach developed across 20+ projects.

ADU Development May 2024

Case Study: From Vacant Lot to $4,800/mo Rental — A Miami ADU Success Story

We walk through an actual project: land acquisition at $185K, modular ADU installation for $142K, and stabilization at a 9.4% unlevered yield. A detailed breakdown of every decision point along the way.