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Selling a property in today’s CRE market is tougher than ever. In order to effectively market your property and close the deal, your listing needs to compete with countless other demands for your buyer’s dollars and attention. But with enough finesse and agility, it is still possible to make the sale. Here are a few …

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Investing in commercial real estate is a fantastic strategy to earn extra income and establish a stable cash flow. But diving into your first CRE investment isn’t always easy, and it can take a lot of time to develop the investment savvy and business instinct required to make it in the commercial marketplace. As you …

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Michiganders know that weather conditions can change fast, especially during the ups and downs of a long Midwestern winter. If you have not already prepared your property for freezing temperatures, you could be putting yourself at risk for expensive wintertime damage. Let’s dive into the steps for winterizing your property and how to create a …

3 Ways to Prepare Your Commercial Property for a Cold Snap Read More »

Where do you see the market going? Plain and simple, this question shows whether or not your broker has their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the industry, both on local and national levels, and whether they have the know-how to effectively advise you on how to strategically invest within a changing market. …

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In an attempt to give more ongoing foundational information to prospective buyers and tenants, we’re going to continue on with a series of posts defining core terms in commercial real estate. Our “CRE Terms You Need to Know,” officially kicks off here. There are a multitude of metrics that commercial real estate investors use to …

CRE Terms You Need To Know — Cash on Cash Return Read More »

Step one — don’t despair.  We know it can feel like the cards are stacked against you, but even in today’s volatile marketplace, selling a challenging property is possible. It just might take some time, elbow grease, and smart marketing. Here are five things to consider when you’re trying to market a challenging property. Challenge …

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When you’re investing in commercial real estate, there are a thousand decisions to make. One of the most important is deciding who is going to manage the day-to-day operations of your property. Managing it yourself can save you money on property management fees but can quickly turn into a big time-suck. “There are upsides and …

Should I manage my own property? Read More »

The world of commercial real estate is full of industry jargon. Property listings, lease agreements, and conversations around the negotiating table can all feature niche terms and unheard-of acronyms. It can get confusing fast. Learning the lingo can help you feel confident you’re making the right decisions for your bottom line and help you hold …

First time leasing? Here are two terms you need to know. Read More »

As we all try to adjust to the ever-changing “new normal,” it seems that some pandemic-era office changes will stick around long after COVID has left headlines. Some of these slow moving culture shifts have been stirred up by the present labor shortage. Working in parallel, the “Great Resignation” has transformed many of these office …

Three ways the office has changed post-pandemic Read More »

Investing in commercial real estate is a great strategy to earn some extra income. But the road from first-time investor to CRE guru has some twists and turns. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge on your first investment property, here are 5 things to consider.  Have a long-term plan Getting started with your first …

3 Rules + 2 Tips For First-Time Investors Read More »