Commercial Real Estate: Buying Versus Building
Few opportunities in life are as fun and challenging as being the owner of a growing small business. As your sales grow you will find your business in a state of transition, quickly adding staff and equipment until at some point the need for a larger commercial space becomes apparent. At that point one decision […]
What Is A Pre-Underwrite?
What is a pre-underwrite? Will it help me win a house in this competitive market? A pre-underwrite is simply submitting your loan information to an underwriter prior to having a house under contract to purchase. With a pre-underwrite, your purchase is not contingent upon loan approval because the loan is already approved. No Surprises in […]
Top Reasons to 1031 Exchange – The Power of the 1031 Exchange
Commercial and Investment real estate transactions have been moving at a brisk pace and a considerable percentage of those sales have been structured as 1031 Exchanges, allowing sellers to defer taxes otherwise due in the year of sale. Often the taxes deferred are used to repurpose or improve the replacement properties. This helps to create […]
Change of Use: Investing in Commercial Real Estate Post Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the commercial real estate market. It has changed how commercial real estate will be developed and used. Certain market segments like warehouse space and distribution centers are actually thriving while other segments like retail and hospitality have seen demand drop drastically. It has been noted that the pandemic didn’t […]
What Can Commercial Real Estate Expect from the Biden Administration’s Economic Policies?
This is the second in a series about how Biden’s policies will differ from those of the current administration. In my first article, I examined the potential impact of Biden’s expected tax proposals. In this article, I explore the expected spending priorities and regulatory approach, as well as the broader economic climate. Buried under the shocking […]
The 8 Biggest Stories That Impacted Real Estate Investors In 2020
The hottest topics for real estate investors this year ran the gamut — Airbnb’s IPO, WeWork’s new CEO, the vacation rental market’s comeback, eviction bans, and more. The quick turn of events early on in 2020 threw the real estate community — and the rest of the world — for a loop. Many of the […]
The Pandemic’s Effect on Land Development and Real Estate Investment
The coronavirus pandemic has had a deep impact on the world’s health and economic systems during the last several months. As a part of the economic reaction to this crisis, new trends are emerging for land development in both investment and process. COVID-19 has slowed the land development process for many local governments with staff […]
Commercial Real Estate Land Investments
Real estate is a great way to make money if you play your cards right. It all depends on what kind of real estate you invest in. While times are uncertain right now, certain rules stay the same and you can still come out ahead. Why Invest in Commercial Land There are many different ways […]
Why You Should Invest in Residential Land
It’s always smart to invest in the right product at the right time and real estate is no exception. But during this unprecedented time of COVID-19, should you stop investing in real estate? Or would now be a time to leverage the market to your advantage? Why is Land a Good Investment Now? While the […]
12 Reasons Why Buying Land is a Great Investment
Why Invest in Land? Is Buying Land a Good Investment? Should I Be Investing in Land? Investing in land and buying land is not a well-understood concept. Most people don’t know for sure how land buying works. And even fewer people understand how investing in land is a smart strategic move for diversifying your portfolio. […]