Waypoint doesn't underwrite to big spikes in rental growth, Lawlor says.
STAMFORD, CT—Known for his acumen in buying office properties as founder of Broadway Partners, which acquired 28 million square feet in the sector between 2000 and 2007, Scott Lawlor today is a firm believer in multifamily. He founded real estate investment manager Waypoint Residential in 2011, initially with a focus on value-add; to date the firm has completed more than 60 transactions with a gross asset value in excess of $1.8 billion. The current year will likely see more than 15 deals completed, making 2016 the busiest yet for Waypoint. GlobeSt.com recently sat down with Lawlor to reflect on the past five years and where he sees the market going.
GlobeSt.com: You began investing in apartments through Waypoint Residential in the market of 2011. What are some of the major differences since then, and what hasn't changed?
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Paul Bubny
Paul Bubny is managing editor of Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com. He has been reporting on business since 1988 and on commercial real estate since 2007. He is based at ALM Real Estate Media Group's offices in New York City.
