(3O4) INSPECT

Individual Building Or Commercial Condo

Which is the better investment — a separate (single) commercial building or a commercial condominium within a larger complex? Each has its own unique set of attributes, and so the answer really depends on the needs, goals and characteristics of the investor....

Extra Income From Campus Apartments

When an owner has an apartment property near the campus of a University, there are particular problems. The competitive situation dictates that leases be offered for one semester of nine and a half months. A twelve-month lease for students is virtually unheard of....

A Step-Down Rental

Tenants understand the need for step-ups in their leases because they recognize the inevitable upward trend of costs. There is no reason for elaborate set of definitions in the lease. The lease simply needs to spell out in a schedule the applicable period and the rent...

Is Your Commercial Property Secure?

The problem of security is a major concern of owners or managers of office buildings or other commercial properties. There are many things to check both inside and outside of a property. Particular attention must be given to the perimeter of the property, as this is...

In A Sale/Leaseback Check Tenant Stability

When an investor is looking for a management free investment, nothing can beat a sale/leaseback. This is the ideal investment for an absentee owner because the tenant pays all the operating expenses and the investor-owner usually has a completely management-free and...