An unoccupied building is especially vulnerable to problem situations like water damage and theft. If you have a commercial property that will be vacated, it’s best to take steps to protect your investment and prevent damage. First and foremost, notify your insurer and confirm that you have sufficient protection for your commercial building at all times. It’s…
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Many investors think of multi-family buildings, office buildings, and retail space when they consider adding commercial real estate to their investment portfolio. While these are good investment opportunities to consider and evaluate, industrial real estate also offers a potential for a steady income and increased value over time. Understanding the different industrial property types will…
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When choosing commercial real estate as an investment, many new investors want to purchase a specific type of property within their budget. They typically have an idea of the ideal building or property that they want to own. While these issues are important, particularly budget and property type, there is a more effective way to…
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Commercial real estate (CRE) is considered an investment class that is a valuable alternative to more traditional investment classes such as stocks, bonds, and money market accounts. This is not to say that CRE should replace these investment classes in a portfolio. Still, it is an effective way to diversify the portfolio and add an…
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In the not-too-distant past, malls were all the rage in cities across the United States. Most moderate-sized cities and towns had at least one large mall with a variety of top department stores, boutiques, and a multitude of businesses, from beauty salons to opticians and even fine dining restaurants and bars. The large malls across…
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The New Year is just around the corner, and market trends and movements in the market continue to highlight how the pandemic and “The Great Decentralization” of many businesses across the USA and around the world have changed the market for commercial real estate. It is easy to fall into the trap of watching the…
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Solve Industrial Motion Group is investing $34 million into a new 282,134-square-foot build-to-suit facility in the Steele Creek area. The facility, which will house its distribution and headquarters operations, is being developed by Beacon Partners. You can read the full article at BizJournal.com.
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Inflation impacts all aspects of the economy, and commercial real estate is not immune to the impact of both inflation and rising interest rates. At a time when many investors are considering CRE as a way to weather the storm of increasing interest rates, there are other issues to consider when determining if this is…
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Investing in commercial real estate (CRE) allows the buyer or buyers to take an active or a more passive role in the operation of the building. Most investors and investor groups use commercial property management services to handle the day-to-day issues and tasks associated with leasing, managing, maintaining, and working directly with building tenants. The…
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There is no doubt that commercial property management is often the most challenging aspect of getting into this type of investment. Unlike residential investment where there is one property and one tenant, commercial real estate may involve hundreds of tenants in a single building, particularly when investing in multifamily dwellings. Even with retail or office…
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