by Shawna | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
A few years ago, senior corporate managers were able to make major real estate decisions by themselves. Now, a negotiating team will negotiate leases. This team may consist of legal counsel, finance department representatives, outside specialists such as real estate...
by Shawna | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
Real estate investments can be set up to generate one or more types of returns: Cash flow to owners Appreciation of owner’s capital Shelter of cash flow Preservation of capital Once the owner specifies the type(s) of return desired on the property, the professional...
by Shawna | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
When leases for shopping centers are being drafted, they can be more difficult than most other commercial leases. In a shopping center, the owner wants the leases to be as uniform as possible, but knows that each lease must have variations to meet the individual...
by Shawna | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
Each investor has a “comfort zone” about loans. The leverage seeker wants the largest loan that is practical. Others may have experience or training that calls for no loans at all. They must have the property free and clear. Most of us have a loan comfort zone...
by Shawna | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog
Land is always a good investment for the long term. In past years when investors made real estate investments, one consideration was the tax shelter of certain investments. Now, with fewer shelters, real estate investments must make sense as a dollars and cents return...
by Shawna | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog
In investment properties, when cash expenses are more than cash receipts, there is negative cash flow. Most investors avoid properties where this is the situation, unless there are strong underlying economic factors that indicate the cash flow can become positive. One...
