29 Nov What Is the Average Return on Commercial Property?
The average rate of return on a commercial property must take into account several factors, including but not limited to the cost of the property, the initial investment in getting it ready for tenants, and the ongoing maintenance costs. Many times, people will have an inflated view of the average rates of return because they fail to factor in the...
21 Nov How Do I Know My Appraisal is Accurate?
Buying or selling a property is a big investment. You want to ensure that you’re getting a fair price for your property. What happens if the property is appraised too high or too low? Do you trust the first appraisal, or should you request multiple appraisals from different appraisers? While the short answer is that if you’re uncomfortable with what...
20 Nov Is Commercial Real Estate a Good Investment?
Commercial Real Estate is a phenomenal investment! Commercial properties such as office buildings, apartment buildings, industrial buildings, warehouses and “mixed-use” buildings typically offer a greater financial reward as compared to residential property. We’re talking, real, tangible assets that you can see and check on with a strong earning potential. The key thing about investing in commercial real estate is that you’ve...
19 Nov How Much Do Commercial Brokers Charge?
The answer to this question is deceptively simple: It’s all negotiable. But the reason behind this answer dates back to 1890 when Congress passed the Sherman Act as a way “to protect the process of competition for the benefit of consumers” (source). Essentially, the Sherman Act along with the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Clayton Act ensure healthy competition in...
14 Nov How do I evaluate a commercial property to purchase?
As a commercial real estate investor, it is crucial that you know how to properly evaluate a property before making an offer. You may be eyeing a commercial property to purchase, but before investing it is critical to know how much the property is actually worth. What will be the rate of return on the property? Is the asking price...
05 Nov Is there a Zillow for commercial real estate?
Zillow has taken the residential real estate market by storm and become the go-to for anyone looking to buy a home. So, if you’re in the market for commercial real estate, the next logical question is whether or not there is a Zillow for commercial real estate. While there are a few sites that compile commercial real estate information, none...
05 Nov How Do I Find a Commercial Property Online?
For people looking to purchase residential real estate, there is a wealth of websites to choose from. Sites like Zillow, Homes.com, and even individual brokerage sites include search tools and a wide variety of listings for you to browse from the comfort of your home. Things get a little more difficult if you’re trying to find a commercial property online. There...
07 Aug What Is Driving The Demand For Industrial Real Estate?
The industrial real estate market has been on quite a roll for the past few years and the outlook remains strong. According to the World Economic Forum, the industrial and manufacturing industries are on an upswing that has not been seen for more than 100 years — a “fourth revolution”, so to speak. With new and exciting innovations in science, commerce,...
19 Jun A Critical Trend in CRE Over The Next 10 Years
Big data is not necessarily a new concept. However, it has been a big topic of conversation when it comes to commercial real estate lately. “Although Big Data is not new, its exponential growth within CRE is. Today’s challenge involves getting a handle on a workable platform, taking the right steps in assembling a CRE data repository, isolating meaningful data...
01 May Read These 4 Books Before Investing in Commercial Real Estate
You may have thought about investing in commercial real estate. Many people have found incredible success in the industry and it is a great way to achieve your financial goals for an entrepreneurial-minded individual. As a self-starter, education is important and taking the time to learn about the industry can provide priceless knowledge and tips on becoming successful that you...