In the dynamic world of commercial real estate, traditional methods of raising capital like loans and equity financing have been the go-to, historical choices for investors. But did you know that there's another lesser-known but highly effective strategy worth...
What is the mansion tax? A ‘mansion tax’ is a real estate transfer tax that applies to properties that sell over a certain amount, though the exact amount varies by state and even city. The homebuyer typically pays the mansion tax as a percentage of the home’s sale...
Investing in triple net (NNN) lease properties can be a rewarding venture that offers promising returns, potential tax benefits to the investor and adds value to any diversified investment portfolio. However, for first-time investors, navigating the complex realm of...
It comes as no surprise that interest rates are higher than they've been since 2008. In November, the U.S. central bank raised interest rates for the fourth time in 2022 to a range of 3.75–4%. This "benchmark" interest rate range influences borrowing from most...
With the do-it-yourself online sales cycle, it's easy to feel like an expert in just about anything after a few minutes of research. However, when it comes to investing large sums of money in commercial real estate (CRE), whether you are an experienced triple net...
Firestone Complete Auto Care, Huntersville, NC Closing date: July 13, 2020 Price: $3.663 million Cap rate: 4.96% Partner-owners of an Atlanta-area Walgreens property with ten years left on the triple-net (NNN) lease decided to sell it to diversify their real estate...
Is Buying a Property For-Sale-By-Owner a Good Idea? With the readily-available online sales cycle, it’s easy to think you don’t need personal service for much of anything anymore – you can feel like an “expert” with just a few days of research. Seemingly thorough and...
St. Louis company handles the largest transaction in its history Westwood Net Lease Advisors’ team just completed the largest 1031 exchange in its company’s history, resulting in their client’s acquisition of a $92.6 million new Dow Chemical Company headquarters...
Westwood Net Lease Advisor Westwood Net Lease Advisors is a full-service commercial real estate investment firm, dedicated to linking buyers and sellers in the triple net marketplace. Our goal is to be your most trusted advisor when it comes to buying or selling...
AboutAbout Our Triple Net Lease Company Westwood Net Lease AdvisorsWhen it comes to selecting a commercial real estate brokerage firm to help you invest your money, you need advisors, not salespeople. Like no other triple net company in the United States, the Westwood...
If you are the landlord of a triple-net (NNN) lease property and your investment-grade tenant comes to you with a lease renegotiation request, what do you do? What are your rights? Can you say no or are you at the mercy of the corporation’s demands? Get answers to...
If you’ve maxed out your Roth IRA and have put enough into your stock market mutual fund for the year, but you still want to invest safely with healthy returns. Look no further than triple net (NNN) lease investments. Triple net (NNN) lease investments are generally...
Passive income. It’s a trendy buzzword you’ve likely heard thrown about in your favorite investing podcast or in conversation with your fellow investors. As you seek financial stability for you and your family’s future in 2024 and beyond, you should know about passive...
Interest rates are steady, but are more rate hikes to come in 2023? The US Federal Bank held its key interest rate steady on June 14 but signaled two more increases in 2023 might be likely as officials continue to battle high inflation. That’s more projected hikes...
Regardless of the size of your portfolio, every investor at some point will turn to a lender for a commercial real estate (CRE) loan or mortgage. In fact, due to the high cost of most real estate, many investors use loans to help them purchase CRE since using leverage...
Did you cash in stocks and bonds or other investments before the market took a tumble and now, you’re sitting on a lot of cash that’s not growing? Maybe you’re looking for an alternative to the stock market? For a relatively low-risk, smart investment that provides...
When interest rates rise, it is not uncommon for commercial real estate (CRE) investors to look at other financing and mortgage options. One of those options is borrowing from a hard money lender. A hard money lender is generally a person or a group of investors who...
As a current or potential commercial real estate (CRE) investor, you've most likely heard the term “1031 like-kind exchange.” Beyond being an excellent vehicle for deferring 100% capital gains taxes, like-kind exchanges, which comprise 10–20% of all commercial real...
Investing in triple net (NNN) lease properties can grow your wealth in any economy, even if you need to take on debt to invest. But is 2023 a good time to get a commercial loan with higher interest rates? What deals are out there? Are there benefits to utilizing a...
As a commercial real estate (CRE) investor, it's important to understand the different types of lenders available and which one aligns best with your financial goals. While there are many factors to consider when selecting the right lender for your needs,...
Guidepost Montessori, Sterling, VA Fresenius Medical Center, Chubbuck, ID December 2021 $14.4 Million NOI: $515,000/year Investor Defers Millions of Dollars in Capital Gains Tax by Trading $14.4M of Management-Heavy Agricultural Land for Worry-Free NNN...
Are you a commercial real estate (CRE) investor wanting to purchase a single-tenant, triple net (NNN) lease property with a buying advantage? Build-to-suit (BTS) pre-construction properties tenanted by major brands offer notable benefits if you’re willing to wait up...
Every year, Westwood Net Lease Advisors likes to share our choices for the best triple net (NNN) properties of the new year. 2023, here we come! Though most NNN lease investments are high-quality, low-risk, income-producing, reliable real estate, there tend to be a...
Did you know, as a commercial real estate property owner, you can raise your property value and profitability on any type of property? In this blog, you'll learn how you can raise your property's value with leasehold improvements and building improvements, and the tax...
As an investment, owning a triple net lease (NNN) property is not only a good idea, it’s a great idea! A NNN property is a low-risk, passive, stable, long-term investment with a reliable, credit-worthy tenant that provides effortless monthly income, periodic rent...
Great news, triple net (NNN) lease investors! As of December 13, 2022, the Biden Administration's proposed FY2023 changes to the 1031-like-kind exchange are off the table. Therefore, if you plan to trade one or more underperforming or high-maintenance investment...
A triple net lease (NNN) property is an investment in which the landlord has very few, if any, costs or responsibilities associated with owning and leasing the property. The NNN tenant agrees to a long-term lease that requires paying the “net” amount for three types...
If you’re thinking of investing in commercial real estate, but imagine that you need to be a real estate mogul, take heart: you don’t need to be Donald Trump in order to get started.
The commercial real estate market not only encompasses a large variety of commercial real estate investment properties, but there are also numerous ways to invest capital and see a return on your investment that allow you to get started on a small scale.
Here’s a list of 10 of the ways you can make money in commercial real estate even if you’re on a budget:
4 Triple Net (NNN) Lease Properties Closing date: May–June 2022 Price: $17 million total NOI: $720,000+/year Mobile home park owners ready to sell their properties often hang on to them longer than they’d like because they’re not sure what to do with the money from...
When it comes to commercial real estate (CRE) investments with the highest returns, a lot of buyers look for multitenant properties with as many tenants as possible, assuming they provide the most profitable outcome. However, while multitenant properties offer a...
Climbing interest rates, a tense geopolitical climate, and an uncertain economy can concern even the most experienced commercial real estate (CRE) investors. Notwithstanding, this may not be the best time to let your money sit idle when it could help you preserve...
14 Taco Bell QSRs Closing dates: Mid-2022 Price: $32.2 million Cap rates: 4.25% & 5.25% Earlier this year, a Birmingham-based broker-developer with whom Chris Schellin, President of Westwood Net Lease Advisors, has sold many properties over the years, approached...
Most commercial real estate investors are familiar with the 1031 exchange tax code, which allows investors to sell one commercial real estate property and buy another while deferring the capital gains tax on the profit from the sale. However, what if you want to buy a...
In last week’s blog, What is a NNN Lease Investment? we shared the basics of triple net leases, who leases the properties, and the benefits and drawbacks. We also demonstrated just how straightforward these income-producing investments can be. So now the question...
Have you heard about NNN lease investments? Regardless of your level of commercial real estate (CRE) experience, you may not be aware of the unique benefits and security that triple net lease properties offer — they are truly one of the most stable income-producing...
Triple net (NNN) investors have been purchasing in a sellers’ market for the last 24 months or so — but the tide is turning. The team at Westwood Net Lease Advisors is seeing more negotiation room for net lease buyers when it comes to purchase price and cap rate. So,...
If you are in the market for your next or first triple net (NNN) lease investment, you may not have considered a gas station for sale. Gas station businesses with attached convenience stores are easy-to-own, long-term investments that provide stable income for 15 to...
Why a NNN Buyer’s Advisor is More Important than Ever With the prevalence of do-it-yourself online services for nearly everything, it may seem easy to find your next triple net (NNN) lease investment using online platforms, services, and software. Those ads for the...
Given the volatile economy and the variations in published reports, triple net lease investors have been asking us for advice, trying to guess where cap rates are heading, and wanting to know if NNNs are still viable investments. As always, we do our best to educate...
Should you purchase a sale-leaseback property in an inflationary market? The answer depends on your financial goals, but for many real estate investors, it is an attractive opportunity that offers contractual income, a tangible asset, capital preservation, wealth...
If you are a commercial real estate investor who owns a triple net (NNN) property, you most likely benefit from a corporate lease with a high-credit tenant and many landlord benefits, including a long-term, safe, responsibility-free income and the peace of mind that...
Commercial real estate investors, if you are planning to sell investment properties and use a 1031 exchange to re-invest, now is the time to start the process so you can get the transaction closed by December 31, 2022. Why is this important? The White House has...
4 NNN Lease Properties Closing date: Spring 2022 Price: $20 million NOI: Approx. $1M annually New Triple Net Investor Uses 1031 Exchange to Defer Capital Gains Taxes on Sale of Ranch, Collects $1,000,000 Annual NOI for 15–20 Years Exiting the agricultural business,...
You’ve decided to invest in a triple-net (NNN) lease property. So, how do you find a property that fits your lifestyle, satisfies your financial goals, and balances your portfolio? How do you know which type of NNN property is right for you? To answer this question,...
What Does Triple Net (NNN) Mean? The term "triple net lease," or what's also referred to as a NNN lease, refers to a lease type on single-tenant investment properties in which the tenant takes care of all or most of the expenses including net insurance, net taxes, and...
If you’re a commercial real estate (CRE) investor with more than one property, then you know juggling multiple mortgages with different interest rates and loan terms can sometimes be a chore and tie up your liquidity. If this sounds familiar, a viable option may be to...
You may have noticed that Westwood Net Lease Advisors represents countless clients who buy and sell and fill their real estate portfolios with Dollar General triple net (NNN) lease properties – for good reason. These reliable investments frequently offer higher cap...
Dollar General, Chilhowie, VA November 24, 2021 $1,759,000 5.50% cap rate $97,642 NOI Most triple net (NNN) lease investment transactions are straightforward. Triple net properties are typically developed and tenanted by major corporations, such as Dollar General,...
There have been many dire predictions over the years about the extinction of physical retail stores, and when Covid-19 hit in 2020, the consensus was that it was over for brick and mortar. But is this true? In this article, we’ll examine: The Covid-19 effect on the...
Just entering the triple net lease investment market? This blog will answer the most frequently asked questions about how to qualify for NNN properties, including: How do I qualify for NNN property investing? Do I need a down payment? How do I get financing? Does my...
Dollar General Portfolio August – November 2021 $4,746,165 5.50–5.65% cap rates $263,337 NOI Savvy investors in a Northeast-based private equity (PE) group who understand the triple net (NNN) market well and own over 50 Dollar Generals, see the value in working with...
8 Net Lease Properties Closing date: September/October 2021 Price: $25.6 million total Cap rate: 6.50% overall New Triple Net Investor Uses 1031 Exchange to Trade Up to 8 Properties, Collects $1,664,000 in Annual NOI Within 45 days of selling his mobile home park,...
During the peak of one of the tightest triple net (NNN) lease property markets in history, first-time NNN investors contacted Jason Simon, Vice President of Westwood Net Lease Advisors, to learn more about the NNN buying process. They also wanted to know if they could...
Guidepost Montessori, Naperville, IL August 2021 $9,764,000 6.75% cap rate Partnership Buys One of the Largest Montessori Group’s NNN Properties in Competitive Bid Situation Just when you think you have enough commercial real estate investments, another must-have...
Mountain Express Oil Company Portfolio, OH July 2021 $2,441,650 6.77% cap rate In May 2021, a California-based commercial real estate investor planning to sell his high-maintenance, multifamily apartments contacted Westwood Net Lease Advisors for assistance utilizing...
Are you wondering how to choose the right commercial real estate broker? There are ways to tell the difference between a good and bad real estate broker. Whether you are selling or buying a property, you want a professional broker, or even better, an advisor, who...
What is the most overlooked triple net (NNN) investment opportunity and how do you get one before the secret is out? When it comes to triple net opportunities, there are some very profitable property and tenant types that are overlooked when buyers first begin their...
314-997-5227 [email protected] Net Lease AdvisorsTexas Triple Net & 1031 Exchange Properties for SaleIf you're searching for triple net and 1031 exchange properties for sale in Texas, Westwood Net Lease Advisors is here to help. Earning reliable...
If you follow our blogs, you will know the Westwood team loves Dollar General triple-net (NNN) lease property investments – they are stable, hands-off, income-producing properties with a multitude of investor benefits. We also like DG for its willingness to explore...
Negotiating a commercial real estate (CRE) deal, including the lease, can be the most difficult part of buying or selling an investment property. When you’re ready to get down to brass tacks, you'll find emotions run high from everyone involved trying to reach their...
When purchasing commercial real estate (CRE), part of the due diligence process is to complete an inspection, otherwise known as a PCA, or Property Condition Assessment. Whether the building in question is an old building or a new building, this visual inspection,...
314-997-5227 [email protected] Net Lease AdvisorsFlorida Triple Net & 1031 Exchange Properties for SaleIf you're searching for triple net (NNN) properties for sale in Florida, you’re in the right place! Westwood Net Lease Advisors helps countless...
With the rollercoaster economy, pandemic, and political climate, it may seem like holding onto your triple net (NNN) lease property investment is the smart thing to do. However, the exceptionally strong NNN market and forthcoming tax policy changes make Q4 2021 a good...
At Westwood Net Lease Advisors, we get asked daily, “How long will triple net (NNN) demand remain this hot?” Though we aren’t financial forecasters, we do keep an eye on trends and can share a few tidbits of what we know for sure, and what we foresee happening in the...
Out of the pandemic has come higher consumer demand for drive-thru services at our most familiar fast-food restaurants, such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and KFC, and expanded drive-thru options at other quick-service restaurants (QSRs), like Starbucks and Chipotle. This...
Dollar General, Mount Vernon, IL December 4, 2020 $1,276,000 6.90% cap rate $88,073 NOI A Reverse 1031 Wasn't in the Buyer's Plan but it Allowed her to Purchase a Highly Sought After Dollar General Upon referral, a St. Louis-based investor who wanted to use a 1031...