by Shawna | Mar 17, 2025 | Blog
A new tenant and an investor share the same first impression of a commercial building or an apartment property. That first impression is crucial. Before marketing the property, think about the outside appearance. The “look” affects both tenants and buyers. The...
by Shawna | Mar 17, 2025 | Blog
One in ten U.S. households now rent a self-storage unit. The growing demand for self-storage in the U.S. is created by people moving (some 40 million people move each year according to U.S. Census data), and by various lifestyle transitions, such as marriage, divorce,...
by Shawna | Mar 17, 2025 | Blog
Real estate investments can be set up to generate one or more types of returns: Cash flow to owners (yield or return on investment). Appreciation of owner’s capital (capital appreciation). Shelter of cash flow and/or other income from taxation (tax benefits)....
by Shawna | Feb 17, 2025 | Blog
Whatever the kind of property used, the user has the option of purchasing or leasing. Should you buy the house you live in, or lease it from someone else? With few exceptions, there would be an overwhelming response to “own it”. The benefits weigh heavily toward...
by Shawna | Feb 17, 2025 | Blog
Suburban office buildings remain many investors primary acquisition target. These investors reason that a suburban office building will almost always be a good buy. Careful choices must be made, as there must be a demand for office space in the area and a gradual...
by Shawna | Feb 17, 2025 | Blog
Whether it’s a new office building, industrial warehouse, retail shopping center, or high-rise residential apartment building, investors and lenders increasingly demand to see a substantial portion pre-leased before they are willing to put up construction money....
