Before you can start trying to acquire a property, it is important to understand how commercial property is valued. After all, how do we know if we are REALLY making money on a commercial property if we don’t know how much the property was worth in the first place? The #1 most important rule for [...]
How far out of your specific living region would you go to invest? I, personally, deal anywhere, and I would recommend that you be open to dealing anywhere, especially if you’ve got the right opportunity, but never neglect your own backyard. Now for a lot of people who are located in the higher-priced markets, your [...]
A very important question you need to ask yourself is, “What is my risk tolerance?” So many people evaluating a project find themselves unable to move forward for any number of reasons. Most commonly, they will find themselves undermining their own success, out of fear that the project will not work out. With this in [...]
One reason people get involved in commercial real estate is to replace income. Some people think about leaving their jobs but they’re not comfortable with the idea of working the single-family market where they’re constantly out there chasing a new opportunity. In single-family property, that is one of the hazards. If you slow down, the [...]
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The Short and Simple Story of the Credit Crisis.
One of the most commonly used investment tactics for me and for my students is the value-added strategy for commercial real estate investment. Not for the faint of heart, this strategy is all about purchasing non or underperforming assets, Renovating them, Repositioning them and then Re-establishing their value in the market. Although the initial purchase [...]
Trying to find the right market to invest in can be a monumental and confusing task. Remember, the goal of market analysis is to minimize the risk of your investment while maximizing the opportunity for you to earn a higher return. Below is a list of Seven Steps I perform whenever I am looking to [...]
Trying to find the right market to invest in can be a monumental and confusing task. Remember, the goal of market analysis is to minimize the risk of your investment while maximizing the opportunity for you to earn a higher return. Below is a list of Seven Steps I perform whenever I am looking to [...]
After you have acquired your commercial property, managing your finances becomes one of the most critical aspects of property ownership. Even if you only have a five suite building, you are still the owner of a business and you must run your finances accordingly. Remember keeping good, organized books isn’t just to keep you out [...]
The State Of The Apartment Market Even in this strange economic climate, the fundamentals of the apartment market are solid. The national occupancy rate for apartments is in the low 90’s. Supply is still relatively low at 1% inventory overall. This means that, on a national basis, there is not a huge oversupply of units. [...]
When you are deciding if it is necessary to use an attorney during your real estate transaction there are a few things you need to consider. First, look at the complexity of the transaction. If you are issuing a standard Letter of Intent (LOI) it is unnecessary to incur the costs to engage an attorney. [...]
We left off in the last entry talking about different types of property conditions that lend themselves to the “Forcing Appreciation” strategy. Under maintained Properties that have been poorly maintained offer us a tremendous opportunity in the current economic climate. In this scenario we try to focus on strong locations and properties that will need [...]
We left off in the last entry talking about different types of property conditions that lend themselves to the “Forcing Appreciation” strategy. Under Valued Undervalued property is typically made up of properties that have fallen out of investor favor. These types of properties tend to fall into this category on a cyclical basis due to [...]
Capitalizing in an uncertain market is the key to our success in Creative commercial real estate. One of the best strategies for creating wealth that I have come across in my career in commercial real estate is to force appreciation. This is the lead principle that has driven my success in this industry while I [...]
Negotiating is a skill in Real Estate that will help you in all stages of your investment. You will use this skill in negotiating the contract, negotiating the financing, working with your tenants, working with contractors and lastly negotiating your sales contract when you are ready to dispose of your asset. The first thing you [...]
Going “Green” is one the fastest growing trends in America! Green cars, green houses, green energy are all booming in demand and feasibility, and that goes for Commercial Real Estate as well! Not only are “Green” properties socially and ecologically conscious and responsible, they are also a huge source of untapped potential and opportunities in [...]
Master Lease Options are a great tool for acquiring Commercial Real Estate with little to no money down! Even better, you can really help to neutralize the risk of your investment since you are in essence committing to nothing! Here’s how the Master Lease Option process works: First you identify an owner of an underperforming [...]
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