Warehouses and industrial spaces were once the forgotten stepsister of commercial real estate's more popular cousins, office space and retail. However, over the past few years, this industrial asset has made a startling comeback, with increases of about 10% year over...
When you buy a commercial real estate property that is leased to one or more tenants, either the landlord or tenants need to pay the Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges. CAM reconciliation is an accounting of CAM charges that may be performed at the end of the year...
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...
When investing in commercial properties, many people use IRC Section 1031 of the US tax code to sell underperforming or high-maintenance properties and trade up to higher-performing properties using the 1031 exchange tax benefit. The 1031 exchange allows deferral of...
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...
Contemplating selling an investment property but you’re not sure if it’s a good idea? When you sell any type of investment real estate, whether it’s a retail center, office complex, mobile home park, commercial land, rental home, or multifamily dwelling, you can save...
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...
The words “risk” and “reward” are two of the most popular terms in the lexicon of real estate investing. As simple as they sound, defining these terms requires an in depth assessment of the physical and financial characteristics of a property, such as its age, location, amenities, growth prospects, tenant income level, appreciation, and rental income, to name a few. After these factors are considered, a commercial property is often given one of three ratings: A, B, or C.
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...
A lot has transpired in 2021 and 2022 that has slowed the current administration's tax reform plans, but changes are still on the horizon for 2023. Released March 28, 2022, the FY 2023 Budget and Treasury Greenbook propose an increase in the federal capital gains tax...
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...
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...
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,...
How does collecting thousands of dollars in guaranteed monthly income from a multimillion-dollar company for 10 to 15 years sound? What if you had zero property responsibility, no maintenance, no management hassles, and no expenses? Triple-net (NNN) lease property...
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...
NNN Buyers Close on Last 4 Properties in 1031 Exchange, Earn Over $600K in Annual Income An increasing number of business owners and commercial real estate investors are selling high-maintenance, low-return properties and using the 1031 exchange to purchase...
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...
Frequent Asked QuestionsAnswers to Common NNN Lease QuestionsWhen it comes to NNN lease investing, it's important to understand the process and how NNN lease properties can be of most benefit to you and your financial goals. In this regard, we decided to publish the...
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....
Dollar General Portfolio, 3 Alabama Locations Closing date: June 4, 2020 Price: $3.4 million Cap rate: 7.15% New Investors Turn to Beneficial NNN Properties to Meet Their Long-Term Financial Goals in 1031 Exchange New and experienced investors are increasingly turning...
In the COVID economy, there is a lot of speculation about what is happening in the triple-net (NNN) lease investment market, and confusion about which retailers investors should buy, which retailers to avoid, and if you should be investing at all right now during the...
As a commercial real estate investor, wealth objectives, economic conditions, level of owner involvement, and risk tolerance must be considered when buying single-tenant and multitenant properties. There are benefits and drawbacks to each type of property – it’s best...
I'm Not Looking Right Now, Not Buying, Not Selling. Should I Be? As triple-net (NNN) lease advisors, it’s crucial to explore our buyers’ plans for immediate and long-term financial success, and just as importantly, what lifestyle factors they value. These same factors...
Imagine receiving a responsibility-free monthly check like clockwork for the next two decades. How about the idea of that check coming from a multibillion-dollar corporation like Walgreens, McDonald's, or Dollar General? A corporate triple-net-(NNN) lease is a 10- to...
As far as investments go, commercial real estate often comes under scrutiny as high-maintenance and unpredictable. It has a reputation for being at the mercy of unruly management expenses and a fickle rental and resale market. It's also known for illiquidity and the...
Westwood Net Lease AdvisorsJeffrey GittJEFFREY GITT FOUNDER 314.757.1031 [email protected] Gitt started speculating with homes in St. Louis, guided by his father and uncle at Gitt & Sons Real Estate, who has been in business for 90 years. Initially...
The e-commerce continues to create greater demand for warehouse space. As the technology and labor force required to manage the supply chain continues to evolve, investors will need to revamp triple net properties to meet tenants’ needs. Here are some of the amenities...
The industrial real estate is popular right now and for a good reason. Although e-commerce has caused quite a bit of turbulence in the retail sector, it is also creating demand for last-mile warehouses, and even corporate supply chains from companies intent on hopping...
Have you been investing in commercial real estate properties for at least a few years? If yes, then you’ve already heard about the importance of a diversified portfolio. However, although many investors know they need to diversify their portfolio because it helps...
If you’ve been investing in commercial real estate properties for at least a few years, then you’ve already heard about the importance of diversification. However, although many investors know they need to diversify their portfolio because it helps reduce risk, they...
Westwood Net Lease AdvisorsFind The Best 1031 Exchange Properties, In The Location You Want, Within Your Budget, That Meets Your Cashflow ExpectationsQuickly Get Your 1031 Exchange Handled By Expert Buyer's Agent Step 1: Let us know what sort of commercial 1031...
If you’ve been a commercial real estate investor for any length of time, then you already know that there is no such thing as a risk-free deal. Although there are some properties that are a fairly low risk, such as triple net lease properties, most commercial real...
When most investors consider how to increase the value of their commercial property, they consider either renovating the property itself, adding amenities, or increasing tenant rents. All of these are excellent methods of increasing ROI, but if you’re interested in...
Once upon a time an investor who wanted to get information on a particular market area needed only two things: his Rolodex and a landline. Today, investors have literally dozens of choices to choose from, each offering hundreds of data points to analyze a Triple Net...
Investing in commercial real estate properties may be a great idea, especially for those investors who want steady cash flow and stable income. But to succeed, you must first understand the complex factors of investing in a commercial property, along with financing...
At present, there are numerous commercial properties in primary and secondary cities that have outlived their usefulness. Whether it is because of higher costs, changing tenant demands, or tenants choosing more eco-friendly buildings, there are numerous multifamily,...
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...
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...
Investors are flocking to a new sweet spot in the net lease industry, and it’s all due to what some experts are calling the “Amazon Effect.” Amazon has changed the way consumers view the entire shopping experience, creating waves of disruption within the traditional...
Are you interested in commercial real estate investing? Please read through this guide to find out some of the fundamental concepts of this type of investment. Commercial real estate investment properties can offer a good “passive” income opportunity. The following...
Industrial real estate might not be the most exciting asset, but it’s rapidly becoming one of the most popular property types in the CRE world, surpassing even commercial office space. The most popular type of industrial real estate is multi-tenant industrial space,...
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...
We’ve all heard the saying that all good things come to an end. And if you’ve been following the news, then you’ve probably heard rumbles that the commercial real estate market in the U.S. is on its way down. With the current market cycle of expansion already up to...
The recent closures of some of retails largest department stores – such as Aéropostale, Wet Seal, Pacific Sunwear, and American Apparel, has led many investors to shy away from mall investing. Even highly successful stores like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and...
Have you ever talked to a real estate agent about what commercial real estate is and how to become a good real estate investor? A successful real estate agent will probably talk for hours about the advantages of getting into this type of business investment. If you...
Trump's Tax Bill Met With Mixed Reviews Among CRE Industry President Donald Trump's new tax reform bill has been met with mixed reviews throughout the commercial real estate industry. The U.S. House of Representatives released the bill, called The Tax Cuts and Jobs...
As tech becomes more sophisticated, commercial real estate investors are embracing the chance to let the software take some of the load of vetting a new property, of managing locations, and of selling. Here’s a list of ten popular commercial real estate software...
Commercial, Multifamily Originations in U.S. To Go Flat in 2018 The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) projects commercial and multifamily mortgage originations in the U.S. will increase in 2017, ending the year at $515 billion, up 5 percent from the 2016 volumes....
314-997-5227 [email protected] The Best Commercial Real Estate Property, In The Location You Want, Within Your Budget, That Meets Your Cashflow ExpectationsQuickly Get Your Commercial Real Estate Property Short-ListStep 1: Let us know what sort of...
Can IoT Be A New Competitive Advantage For Commercial Real Estate? Whatever business you are operating inside a commercial building, if you aren’t collecting, storing, using, and learning from data, then you are not doing your job. That is the sentiment in today’s...
Despite the doomsday predictions of news pundits and so-called retail experts, retail is not going away. In fact, according to research conducted by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), demand remains strong in primary markets with the overall vacancy rate stable at 4.9% and...
Every sector in commercial real estate is different from the other. Cycles change for better or worse, and for various reasons: due to economy out of demand antiquated aspects area demographics change lack of modern technology or updates to its physical nature change...
Factors that prove commercial investments and income properties don't always fit the same for one investor versus another one are mentioned below. Age and time are significant reasons investors purchase different properties. Risk /reward tolerance to a return is...
Connecting the dots when it comes to commercial real estate simply means using common sense in deciding which property or properties to purchase when investing in commercial income properties. Examples or illustrations are the best method to understand how to connect...
Like anything else in life, when deciding to choose a commercial income or investment property to purchase, set your goals and plan ahead before starting. To begin the process, determine your long or short term goals, your risk-reward tolerance level and you’re...
Westwood Net Lease AdvisorsWhat is a 1031 Exchange?Are You Ready to Trade Up With the 1031 Exchange? Under Section 1031 of the IRC, a 1031 exchange allows you to invest profits from the sale of one investment property into a similar or “like-kind” and often more...
Off-market NNN or Single tenant triple net property has become a very recognizable term in recent years. Off-market triple net or NNN, net net net properties are some of the favorite investment strategies for wealthy investors. Why? Strong credit tenant, no...
Westwood Net Lease AdvisorsCommercial Real Estate SaleFind The Best Commercial Real Estate Property, In The Location You Want,Within Your Budget, That Meets Your Cashflow Expectations Quickly Get Your Commercial Real Estate Property Short-List Step 1: Let us know what...
These terms mentioned are the crux of creating wealth and security for investors, whether they have full-time positions in other fields or just real estate oriented full time. The main point is to gain additional income that can supplement your current job income and...
If you, the investor, are truly concerned with steady cash flow, Net income, possible appreciation and tax advantages - along with wonderful financial tools that enable you to purchase properties that are out of your normal reach - then you've found the right...
The wide and varied choices that an investor has to choose from, along with the tax advantages and possible appreciation of the income properties, attract the most sophisticated investors worldwide to the commercial real estate income property sector. The biggest...
Public websites are a nice way of viewing properties offered to the national audience at usually very low CAP rates. In addition, the competition for these public investment properties is fierce causing the general investor to overpay. Unique Strategies Westwood Net...
My normal day consists of reading four newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today and, of course, the local St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In addition, Bloomberg magazine and Forbes are in the mix in order to keep up with the latest trends, not...
There are so many reasons to invest in commercial real estate investment or income property I could fill a lengthy book. But let's just summarize the high points for the majority of investors. Of course, this outcome is dependent on the investor making a wise decision...
Most older investors worn out from dealing with stress and worry related to tenants and the properties they occupy have all gone toward the triple net properties that don't require any work or a call from their tenants. Of course, this has caused Triple Net properties...
Industrial commercial properties are the plain-Jane of the commercial real estate. While they may lack the flashiness of a high-rise office property or retail property, they offer excellent returns which are slightly higher than the average return for other property...