Investing: Commercial Property

Investing in commercial property is well beyond the financial means of most people. Few can afford the large sums of money involved in buying commercial real estate. For most of us our investment in real estate is limited to where we live – our home. But unfortunately our home doesn’t generate any income or cash flow. In fact it probably costs us money in maintenance, rates and upkeep.

Smooth Real Estate Transactions: 4 Tips to Consider When Selling or Buying a Commercial Property

Are you considering buying or selling a piece of commercial real estate? Be a savvy investor and don't make the following four common mistakes.

Commercial Property Types-Which One Is The Best?

There are so many different commercial property types available. In order to make a wise investment, you should know the pros & cons of each property type.

How To Purchase Commercial Investment Property

Many investors believe changing asset classes into commercial property represent a good alternative for repositioning a real estate portfolio. There are many ways to think about how to purchase commercial investment property. In this article we look at a few of the more interesting strategies we have seen.

On Solid Ground – Multifamily Commercial Mortgages

If you own a multifamily apartment house, you know that the management of rental property, like any other business, is based on the management of the cash flow. Reducing your mortgage payment even by a small amount makes a big impact on your bottom line. With recent drops in interest rates, owners of multifamily apartment buildings have been able to reduce their monthly payments by refinancing their properties.

Top 3 Commercial Real Estate Investors Time Management Strategies

This article reveals the top 3 time management strategies for commercial real estate investors.

Commercial Real Estate Loans - 12 Problems to Avoid

This article describes 12 recurring problems with commercial real estate loans that business borrowers and their advisors need to anticipate before it is too late. Commercial borrowers should attempt to avoid potential commercial mortgage problems like the ones described in this article.

Purchasing Small Commercial Properties

Purchasing small commercial property is not as difficult as many people might think. If you wish to invest in a small commercial property, chances are that the bank will not need income verification and flawless credit record on your part to lend you the money.

CT Commercial Real Estate

Eastern Connecticut leads the State in job growth and likely will continue for the next tens years. Economic growth in Eastern Connecticut is booming with major projects underway or proposed. Half way between Boston and New York and 30 minutes to Providence. Home to Foxwoods Resort and Mohegan Sun casinos, Eastern Connecticut is very similar to central Florida when Disney World opened. Current Projects:

Commercial Loans: How You Win Even If You Lose

We all understand the basic OPM approach for investment property: Get some investors together, pool their money, buy a property together, and get a piece of the action for selecting and managing the property. This is a time tested method for growing a portfolio of commercial properties and a (nearly) passive income stream? But this is not the only aspect of OPM in commercial real estate.

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.

Pandemic Flu: Communications Planning and Emergency Preparedness are the Best Insurance Policies

After Katrina and 9/11, one would imagine that businesses were shocked into understanding the significance of improved crisis communications planning. Yet according to a survey by the Conference Board, one quarter of companies worldwide lacked a pandemic flu preparedness plan. In the event of a pandemic, commercial building owners and property management companies have a significant responsibility to ensure the well-being of their properties, employees, tenants and guests. So the difference between responsibility and liability lies in whether there are tested emergency response procedures, a clear chain of command, systems to ensure the accurate flow of information, and well-managed media and tenant communications.

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.

Pricing Security Guard Services - Correctly!

A question and answer style article written to explain the ins and outs of contract security service pricing. This article is geared towards the property manager, facility manager, director of operations, or any one controlling the outsourcing of contract security services for a healthcare, commercial, residential, or corporate facility.