Which Types of Commercial Property Should You Invest In?

When it comes to real estate investment, it's important to invest in the right kind of properties: apartment, land, office building or retail.

Strategy for Shopping Center Investments in California

The article discusses about how to pick a winning commercial property in California where the cap rate is low.

Should You Invest in Residential or Commercial Properties?

The article discusses about new real estate investment paradigm for those who have only considered residential real estate investment.

Secured Business Loans: Commercial Mortgages!

Most people think that business loans are all unsecured loans. However, it is possible to obtain secured business loans that can offer better loan terms than regular business loans with little risk for the borrower and for the lender.

The Basics of Exclusive Tenant Representation

Given the responsibilities of running a business, large or small, there may not always be enough time to devote to researching commercial real estate for a move. Work needs to function smoothly in order to maintain the level of success that prompted such ideas. One solution for a business owner in such a situation is to employ the expertise of an exclusive tenant representative.

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…

Top Two Negotiation Tips For the Commercial Real Estate Investor

Two negotiation tactics that should be followed but rarely are.

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.

Understanding Large-Scale Commercial Mortgage Financing Part-03

This article discusses the role of commercial brokers, issues you may have to deal with, typical fees and ways to protect your legal and financial interests.

Commercial Real Estate: The Importance of Population Trends

Property values decline, but local populations remain high. It is easy to see how population movement and population growth impact the housing market, since a higher population density increases the demand for local real estate.

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.

Is Hotel The Rich Cousin of Motel?

No one can claim he/she has not stayed in a hotel at least once in life. For those traveling for business, pleasure or for that matter, any other reason, hotels have come to become home away from their homes. Why travelers prefer hotels over motels when all they provide are same?

Is This The REIT Investment? - Real Estate Investment Trusts and Investing in UK Commercial Property

If you're looking to invest in commercial property (shops, offices etc - not 'buy to let' residential) you currently have a couple of main options (apart from buying the whole property itself).

How to Succeed in Commercial Real Estate - No Matter What the Market is Doing

Last month I talked about how the ease of credit will make owning an investment property, especially an apartment property a little more challenging. I should have probably done a better job of framing this article because, quite frankly many of our members started to panic... How to Succeed in Commercial Real Estate - No Matter if the Market is Going Up, Down, or Sideways. The Answer may Surprise You...

To Lease Or Not To Lease

When you have finally decided what your business will be, what type of organization you will have (sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation), and where you want your business to be located, the real work begins.