Commercial Real Estate

Land Development 101

Investing in real estate doesn’t always mean you’re buying an existing building, or even constructing a new one for that matter. One of the many niches in real estate involves buying on a much simpler level – the land. Land development can be one of the most lucrative areas for a property investor. Some of this country’s foremost communities have been created by successful real estate entrepreneurs who built their fortunes by subdividing and developing tracts of land. Think of Las Vegas, it’s one of the nation’s most prosperous land developments and its origins can be traced to the concept and foresight of one single developer. read more

Office Space 101

If you’re thinking about purchasing commercial real estate as an investment, office buildings can be an exciting prospect. Potential investments range from small single tenant buildings to the downtown high-rises that define a city’s skyline. For those new to the arena, it can be a complicated endeavor full of strange new terms. With some research and a little perseverance, however, you’ll soon find yourself fluent in the language of office real estate and ready to make your first deal. read more

Trading Up Using the 1031 Exchange

Despite rising real estate values across the country, property investors continue finding creative ways to make their investment dollars work for them. One of the most powerful methods for building real estate holdings includes the use of 1031 Exchanges, which allow investors to defer capital-gains taxes on investment property by reinvesting sale proceeds into the purchase of new property within a set timeframe. Though 1031 Exchanges have grown in popularity as the sheer number of active real estate investors has multiplied, 1031 misperceptions and misapplications continue. Here are answers to the seven basic 1031 Exchange questions. read more

Multi-family 101

Thinking of upgrading rental properties, perhaps moving from single-family homes to multi-family buildings? Have no fear. While managing these complexes, whether they have six apartments or 60, can sometimes feel more like running a business than managing a real estate investment, many of the tax, landlord and general real estate investing rules that apply to single-family housing also apply to multi-family investments. read more