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 [...]
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 [...]


