Walgreens - CVS Or Rite-Aid - Which Tenant Is Best?

Is it best for you to invest in a property occupied by Walgreens with S&P rating of A+? Maybe, maybe not.

What Commercial Real Estate Investors Should Know About Cap Rate

Want to understand one of the most common terms used in commercial real estate?

Correcting the Commercial Real Estate Industry

The real estate industry has experienced both periods of intense growth and periods of recession in recent years. Changes in tax laws, relocation of business due to technological changes and demographic shifts, and new practices by real estate lenders have all contributed to-and been affected by-these boom and bust periods.

Insurance and Commercial Real Estate

Even though the market for residential real estate has begun to cool, commercial real estate investment opportunities abound. There are other risks in commercial real estate that you can mitigate through third party insurance policies. The most common form is title insurance. Environmental insurance is a new form of risk management that is gaining in popularity with lenders.

How to Use Self-directed IRA Funds as a Down Payment to Invest in Shopping Centers

The article discusses about how to invest in real estate using self-directed IRA fund as down payment and maximize leverage at the lowest interest rates.

Commercial Real Estate-Traditional Lending vs. Private Funding

Traditional bank and institutional lending has become outdated in some respects and does not always meet the needs of potential commercial customers. Private investor funding has filled many of the gaps while making investing easier and profitable for all parties involved. Although private funding is not actually lending by definition it is still a highly viable alternative.

Guide to Selling Commercial Real Estate

Did you know that commercial real estate is gaining popularity more than ever, but is still a difficult venture especially for the newbie agent? Here are some tips you can do to successfully advertise your commercial property without denting your pocket.

Commercial Real Estate Syndication: Property Selection and Purchase, Part 1

Let’s assume that you’ve decided to start assembling groups of investors to buy investment real estate. Here is a breakdown of property types and their attractiveness as syndication investments:

Securing Commercial Finance

What do Commercial Lenders accept as security for Commercial Finance?

Two Prosperous Commercial Property Scout Trends for 2007 and Beyond

Property Scouts will enjoy a VERY prosperous 2007 and beyond.

FHA Section 223f Is The Best Way To Buy Or Refinance An Apartment Building!

FHA Section 223f offers an affordabale way to buy or refinance apartments or other multifamily properties. The program offers long terms, fixed rates, non-recourse, and much more…

Get a “Leg Up” On Planning Your Commercial Real Estate Investment Activities in 2007

Plans need room to adjust to changing conditions, so setting aside “update time” is critical to the process. A plan without measurement is only a dream. I suggest setting aside time in your plan each month to review your progress and allow for adjustments in the plan.

Commercial Lease In Arizona

Establishing a business lease at the right location and premises in Arizona is a very crucial step for the success of the business. The wrong choice can run it out of business.

Understanding Large-Scale Commercial Mortgage Financing Part 01

This article provides insight into large scale commercial mortgage financing in excess of one million dollars. The first of a continuing mini series of financial issues...

Commercial Loans: There are Some New Sheriffs in Small Property Town

For loan amounts up to $1.5MM on commercial properties, we can get the Loan-to-Value (LTV) as high as 90% in some cases regardless of the property's cash flow. So even if the borrower made an extra million dollars a year, traditional lenders wouldn't increase a commercial loan amount past their guidelines.