Commercial Real Estate

One of the biggest factors in managing a successful CRE property is finding the right tenants. Good tenants can supply you with a reliable income from your investment property. Bad tenants can cause major financial and logistic headaches.  It’s about more than just filling a vacancy. Ideally, you want to look for tenants who are …

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The world of commercial real estate is complex, but purchasing your first CRE property shouldn’t feel impossible. If you’re ready to take the plunge on your first property, here are 5 things you should keep in mind.  Establish Clear Goals Make a list of property must-haves based on your business goals. Consider the following questions:  …

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If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio or dip your toe into investing for the first time, you may be asking yourself if commercial real estate is still a wise investment. After all, the pandemic and resulting economic downturn shook the foundations of many industries. Now that the pandemic is in the rearview mirror and …

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Running a profitable and sustainable CRE property requires reliable, high-quality tenants. In order to draw in and retain these tenants, property owners need to identify opportunities for accessible add-on amenities that could boost curb appeal and increase tenant satisfaction. While you may not have to go as far as adding Silicon-valley style game rooms for …

Upgrading Your Amenities for the Modern Tenant Read More »

The Internet is a noisy place. If you’re looking to sell your CRE property, your listing needs to be able to compete with a slew of other property listings and competing priorities. (Let’s face it, your buyers are probably just as busy as you are).  But, if you put a little extra oomph into crafting …

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4 Factors to Consider Before Investing Considering getting into the real estate game? It can be a great strategy for earning extra income and expanding your investment portfolio. When deciding between investing in commercial real estate or residential real estate, there are some major differences to keep in mind. Let’s take a look.  Economic Resilience …

Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Read More »

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 …

Dos and Don’ts for First Time CRE Investors Read More »

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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