Have you tried investing in turnkey residential real estate only to find out there's no such thing? In residential real estate, "turnkey" usually means a property is already maximized for profit potential, specifically a single-family house with high asset value and...
Fast food and quick service restaurant (QSR) brands, such as Taco Bell, Starbucks, Dunkin’, McDonald's, and KFC, have evolved to serve consumers more efficiently with artificial intelligence (AI), less overhead, and scaled-down menus, increasing sales. To keep...
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...
The medical sector is highly sought-after in the net lease investment marketplace. Regardless of world events, whether it’s a pandemic, global unrest, or economic uncertainty, medical care is essential for people who need urgent and ongoing care. Fresenius...
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...
Caliber Collision celebrates 25 years as an automotive service leader, recently opening location number 1,500 while operating in 40 US states. Not only was Caliber recognized as one of “America’s Best Large Employers in 2021” by Forbes, but this brand is also a...
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...
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...
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...
In Q1 of 2020, Starbucks held Westwood’s Tenant of the Quarter honor for many of the same reasons other net lease properties get the nod. As of Q3, 2022, they are at it again! This time, the distinction goes to Starbucks Corporation for going above and beyond the...
Single-Tenant or Multi-Tenant – Which is Better? As a commercial real estate investor, wealth objectives, economic conditions, level of owner involvement, and risk tolerance must be analyzed when buying single-tenant and multi-tenant properties. Weighing the pros and...
Historically, inflation and economic uncertainty cause investors to jump out of stocks and bonds, sell high-maintenance properties, and rethink their investment strategy. Currently, in part due to inflation being at an all-time high since 1982, the stock market is...
Did you know, if you sell your mobile home park investment, you can reinvest the income into triple net lease properties and defer paying federal capital gains taxes with the 1031 exchange? Transitioning to absolute triple nets using this tax code is one way to keep...
What started in 1927 as an ice house in Dallas, Texas, has turned into the world’s largest convenience store retailer – 7-Eleven®. 7-Eleven opens a store somewhere in the world approximately every 3.5 hours. Currently, there are 72,374 stores in 17 countries, of which...
When it comes to triple net (NNN) investing, child care assets, such as KinderCare, Guidepost Montessori, and The Learning Experience, offer multiple investor benefits, including easy, reliable monthly income for up to 15+ years, and typically, minimal landlord...
One unique attribute of investing in triple net (NNN) lease properties versus other commercial real estate is the low barrier to entry. For as little as $1.3 million, you can own a property tenanted by a major brand and receive guaranteed income with very few or no...
Walgreens’ 120-year commitment to convenience, quality, and growth, its financial strength, and the company’s essential, virtually recession-proof health and daily living stores, combined with its prime real estate and triple-net (NNN) lease investment opportunities...
Are you a new or seasoned commercial real estate (CRE) investor looking for multifamily property investments because you feel they provide the most ROI and highest resale value? You’re not alone. Many investors have the impression that residential, multi-tenant, and...
Commercial real estate investments are often considered high-maintenance and risky. They have a reputation for unpredictable management expenses and a fickle rental and resale market. CRE is also known for illiquidity and the high cost to diversify. However, there is...
If you have been unsure about commercial real estate (CRE) as an investment in the current economic climate, you may be surprised to learn NNN lease properties are one of the most reliable, income-generating CRE investments in any economy. Now, with the low cost of...
COVID-19 has changed business as we know it – brands and companies that seemed immune to economic, political, or other types of turmoil were, surprisingly, some of the hardest hit. However, after scrambling to meet the new CDC guidelines, consumer demands, and...
Let’s talk about NNN fee-simple and NNN ground lease investments. As triple-net (NNN) buyers’ advisors, we get asked about the difference between the two often. When you invest in a brick-and-mortar, single-tenant, fee-simple NNN property, you have total ownership....
There is a common saying, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Savvy investors know this is particularly true in commercial real estate investing. The importance of having a NNN investment exit strategy is this: to not only get the money you put into...
If you’ve been following Westwood Net Lease Advisors’ blog, you are aware that triple-net (NNN) lease properties are a relatively low-risk, passive, stable, income-producing investment class. By our standards, to be considered an ideal, stress-free NNN investment, a...
In 1963, the first CVS (Customer Value Stores) opened in Lowell, Massachusetts, and in 1967 added its first pharmacy. Most likely, the three founders would never have imagined that by year-end 2019, CVS would earn $15.3 billion and become the largest pharmacy-led...
As a current or novice commercial real estate investor, you probably have many questions about what this uncertain time means for your investment properties and financial strategy. What happens now if you are in the process of buying a property? Will your bank still...
Business Continues & NNN Opportunities Abound During this historically uncertain and challenging time, Westwood Net Lease Advisors would like to reassure our family of clients that we are here for you and conducting business without interruption. In fact, there...
Westwood’s Best Property Picks for 2020 Westwood Net Lease Advisors is firmly rooted in the belief that triple (NNN) investments are one of the best ways to earn income, build wealth, and maintain a solid investment strategy. Why? Investors can earn a healthy monthly...
Starbucks as a Net-Lease Investment Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been sourcing, roasting, and selling high-quality, handcrafted arabica coffee, along with other food and beverages items. Today, Starbucks is the number one specialty coffee brand in the...
Most likely, you know how important your credit rating is when you mortgage a residential property, but did you know that in commercial real estate, the tenant’s financials and credit rating influence the strength of your investment, the property’s value, and your...
As we head into the New Year with an uncertain economic climate and an upcoming election, you may have some reservations about commercial real estate investing. However, owning a triple-net (NNN) lease property is a wise consideration for many reasons, including the...
As one of the most successful auto parts retailers in America and an exemplary net-lease investment, O’Reilly Auto Parts is Westwood Net Lease Advisors’ featured Tenant of the Quarter. Since their original store opened in 1957 in Springfield, Missouri, they’ve grown...
Wondering if you need a down payment for triple-net (NNN) lease investments? Maybe you’ve seen the clickbait ads claiming, “no money down property financing.” Well, in the triple-net market, there is typically no such thing. If you choose to buy a NNN property and...
At Westwood Net Lease Advisors, our team celebrates DaVita® as they help those with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease live better lives, and for their business model that allows them to add locations and help even more patients by partnering with NNN...
Dollar General as a NNN Investment Increased loyalty from a variety of shoppers who love the convenience, price, selection, reliability, and flexibility, and a winning growth formula continue to fuel the expansion of Dollar General (DG). The company has a...
Commercial real estate industry is growing fast and many investors choose to invest their money in commercial properties as a source of building wealth over time. But, what investors like the most is investing in commercial properties with passive income...
Most investors know single tenant net lease properties offer consistent returns over the long-term. And because tenants are often investment-grade tenants with leases that run anywhere from 10 to 20 years, they’re often a good way to add a steady source of income to...
Triple Net Leases are considered as one of the most common types of commercial real estate lease. They’re also known as NNN lease, and they are usually Single-Tenant retail properties where the tenant is liable for all the expenses, insurance, and maintenance costs....
The market is going up! The market is going down! We’re facing another financial crisis. Diversify now! Sounds stressful, doesn’t it? When we mention diversified investment, we think of a portfolio which consists of numerous different assets with the highest return...
If you’re a retail property investor, then you know that while investment-grade tenants are the ideal, not all of your tenants are likely to be rated by an outside agency such as Standard and Poor. This may be due to the business being too new to have achieved a...
Triple net lease properties, also known as NNN properties, are a popular turnkey investment for serious investors. Tenants are high-quality tenants, and properties are well-known franchises such as McDonald’s, AutoZone, Dollar General, Walgreen’s, 7-11, Dunkin Donuts,...
The change in healthcare laws and the resultant explosion in healthcare facilities has led to a surge of medical offices in non-traditional commercial spaces. While many investors and tenants prefer to house their facility in office or retail properties, acute care...
If you’re a commercial real estate investor, what do you say to someone who asks what you do? Your answer needs to establish trust while sparking interest in the listener. Keep in mind that you’re asking private lenders to invest millions of dollars in you. You need...
For the first time in nearly one hundred years, the number of people choosing to live in urban neighborhoods has exceeded those flocking to the suburbs. This represents a significant turnaround not just for commercial real estate, but also in the American suburban...
Often when people consider investing in real estate properties, they think of the current market position and which properties have the most potential for long-term growth. So, why might it be good to invest money and time into medical buildings? Medical buildings are...
Often when people consider investing in real estate properties, they think of the current market position and which properties have the most potential for long-term growth. So, why might it be good to invest money and time into medical buildings? Medical buildings are...
Commercial investment properties can be lucrative investments, bringing in a stable cash flow while adding EQUITY to your investment property. Savvy owners are always looking for ways to increase a property’s NOI, and often, that can involve expensive renovations or...
Westwood Net Lease AdvisorsTenant Financials and Credit RatingsCreditworthy corporations are financially strong with a low risk of default, proven by their investment-grade ratings. Corporations of BBB- or better from the bond rating firm Standard & Poor’s are...
The importance of communicating with your tenants goes beyond “being nice.”
It actually makes good financial sense.
Good communication is the key to any successful relationship – whether it’s a marriage, a company partnership – or with a tenant. In fact, research shows that tenants who feel as if they have an open-line of communication are more likely to renew a lease.
And since it can take up to a year and a half to recoup the cost of finding a new tenant, it just makes sense that making sure you have a system that makes it easy to ensure regular communication with your tenants.
Building a commercial real estate investment portfolio isn’t a one-size fits all option.
When you’re considering what type of commercial income property to invest in, you’ll first need to review your investment goals, then choose a property that will help you achieve those goals according to the level of risk you feel comfortable with.
However, regardless of your investment plans, it’s always a good idea to diversify your portfolio.
Here’s why one of the best ways to do that is through investment grade leases.
You’ve finally found a commercial investment property that seems perfect: a reasonable price, a well-known national company, and a high cap rate. It seems like the perfect property, but in reality, it might be a disaster waiting to happen. Read the following article to find out why.
The value of NNN real estate as commercial income property is based on the financial security of the tenant. If the tenant can meet the terms of the lease, paying the property tax, insurance premiums, and maintenance fees for the property in addition to rent and utilities, the owner can profit handsomely. If the tenant is unable to meet these obligations, the owner may end up with a vacant property that is difficult to lease to another type of business.
Owning a commercial income property has numerous benefits, and can allow you to reach your investment goals more quickly than other investment methods. This is particularly true with Net Lease properties, which depending on the type, require tenants to pay anywhere...
1. Medical/Healthcare Baby Boomers are the second largest demographic in the U.S., and with 76 million members - 10,000 of whom will turn 65 every day for the next 11 years - it’s no surprise that medical buildings have become the most popular investment. The...
When buying or selling a net lease property, it’s essential that all the facts add up, and unless you’re a seasoned professional it’s easy to make a mistake that can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Here are some of the most common mistakes investors make when...
What Is A Single Net Lease Property? Single tenant net lease properties are net lease properties leased by only one tenant. The freestanding property can be a retail, industrial, or office building, and because it is a net lease, tenants pay repairs and maintenance,...
Although consumer spending is up, many investors hesitate to enter the retail market due to the asset type’s unpredictable swings. However, not all retail properties are experiencing turbulence. Some service-based businesses, for example, are actually experiencing a...
Many investors are drawn to core investments when considering adding to their portfolio. It’s no wonder these prime properties are so popular; not only are they located in prime markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, but they are usually fully leased to...
Here’s a little secret: real estate moguls love to buy triple net properties. True, triple net leases might not be as sexy as some other types of commercial properties, but when it comes to a steady income that is basically hands-off, they can’t be beaten. Most forms...
Many real estate investors start out investing in a residential real estate, buying and selling single-family homes. But with experience, some investors eventually realize that commercial real estate offers a unique opportunity to earn passive income and build...
Triple Net Lease deals are excellent vehicles for diversifying your real estate portfolio. They allow you to balance high-risk deals by providing a steady, reliable source of income that you can hold on to for 20 years or more. However, just as in any commercial real...
Every type of commercial property has its benefits and risks. Deciding which type of income property begins with not how much profit you’d like to make, but rather with how willing you are to take risks. This can vary greatly from investor to investor, and indeed, may...
A diverse portfolio of investment real estate often contains three types of investments: value added investments that have room for improvements that can yield high returns, secure single-tenant triple net investments in which the owner assumes no landlord responsibilities, and multi-tenant strip centers in which the owner assumes some landlord responsibilities. Could one of these investments be right for you? Let’s take look at how you can profit from each one.
Single-tenant triple net lease (NNN) properties give you total ownership of a freestanding, single-tenant commercial real estate property. Because the tenant pays for building insurance, property taxes, and building maintenance, in addition to rent and utilities, a triple net property is ideal for first-time investors who need a solid investment that can serve as a catalyst for wealth building.
Are you a business owner about to sell your business but unsure of what to do with the profits? Maybe you’re looking down the road a few years at selling or possibly transitioning to the next generation. Regardless, you want to position yourself for a lifetime of...
Do Like-Kind Exchanges Drive The Economy? 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...