Today's Question is from Caden Leblanc in our Baton Rouge, LA office. Alex Ruch, a Senior Associate in Industrial Sales & Leasing at ELIFIN®, shares his insight. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/iFsnRBVQxeM?si=KFRf7DboEg2dl5rX[/embed] Caden Leblanc: My question to you is, what's more important: mindset or skill set? Alex Ruch: Mindset over skill set, all day. You hear all the time about someone who was really good at sports...
Today's Question is from Dwane J Tillis Jr in our New Orleans, LA office. Mathew Laborde, President & CEO of ELIFIN®, shares his insight. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BRyAkdMSQCc[/embed] Dwane: Since starting Elifin, what would be your number one accomplishment within the company so far? Mathew: Typically, those that start commercial real estate brokerages are existing commercial real estate agents. Typically, these agents are great producers but...
Today's Question is from Laurie Badeaux in our Lafayette, LA office. Elon Valdivieso, Retail Sales & Leasing Associate with ELIFIN®, shares her insight. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/g67XIeYJIFg?si=gU9pZjbOAOxdJDCd[/embed] Laurie: My question is, what is the first thing you do when you get into the office? Elon: The first thing I always tackle on my to-do list is anything that someone I have a current relationship with has...
Today's Question is for Mathew Laborde, President & CEO of ELIFIN®, from Lukas Swaney in our Columbus, Ohio office. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/SVgXdfKZBJI?si=gZ0M3wZJ4gNzTbhr[/embed] Lukas Swaney: When did you know that this is the field you wanted to pursue in life? Mathew Laborde: I would never limit myself to say that this is the field I want to pursue in my life. When you're coming up in...
Today's Question is for Mathew Laborde, President & CEO of ELIFIN®, from Katrina Stapleton in our Columbus, Ohio office. [embed]https://youtube.com/shorts/4ldDE9dybGg?si=fK479tI2zxIQll1n[/embed] Katrina: What is one thing you have to do every morning to set yourself up for a successful day? Mathew: There are two things that come to mind. First, I make my wife coffee every single morning. For a large part of my life,...
Choosing whether to sell or lease your office building can be a big decision. You need to think about different things like your property, the market, and your personal and business goals. We talked to Jacob Loveland, an Office Sales & Leasing Specialist at ELIFIN, to get his advice on what to consider when making this choice. Sell vs. Lease Office...
Managing and maintaining commercial rental properties can be challenging. We asked Keagan Finley, Senior Vice President of Multifamily Sales with ELIFIN®, to break down some of these challenges and give his advice on when and how to handle them. Small vs. Large Rental Properties Size is one of the biggest factors on the personal effort required to care for the property. For...
Investing offers diverse opportunities, from real estate to the stock market. Each option presents unique benefits and potential returns, and you may wonder which option is right for you. According to Mathew Laborde, President & CEO at ELIFIN®, the answer depends on your personal situation, goals, and interests. Real Estate vs. Stocks: A Comparison Laborde says, "Real estate, depending on how and...
Selling a Property with an Active Lease In commercial real estate, one common question is whether landlords can sell their properties while they have an active lease. The answer is a resounding yes. However, the process involves certain considerations and potential challenges. We spoke with Fabian Edwards, an Office Sales & Leasing Specialist with ELIFIN®, for advice. Understanding the Basics "Properties often will...
Developing land for commercial use can be a smart choice to increase the value of your investment property. Peter Laville, a Land Specialist with ELIFIN®, gives us some insight on current trends in commercial land development, and what to consider when beginning the process. Identifying Investors There are many steps to developing land for commercial use, but only one place to start:...