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Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Investing in commercial real estate can be a profitable way to diversify your portfolio and build long-term wealth.
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The Value of Land
Factors that determine the value of Land
One of the first items to consider is the type of zoning.
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1031 Exchanges - How and Why?
How can the 1031 Exchange affect the decision to sell?
The following is a hypothetical example designed to
illustrate why a 1031 exchange would be worth considering:
Let’s say Mary’s family has owned a 100-acre farm for more
than one generation.
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Different Types of Leases
While leases can vary widely from one property to the next, there are several types of leases which are commonly found in commercial real estate.
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The Charlotte Region
Greater Charlotte
The Charlotte region comprises about 2.7 million people.
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The CAP Rate
A Cap Rate or Capitalization Rate is a rudimentary way of calculating an investment property’s return.
A Cap Rate, or Capitalization Rate, is a commonly used metric to analyze an income-generating real estate investment.
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Glossary of Terms
The following is a glossary of real estate terms, copied directly from Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate – Reference Manual, as published by the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute, copyright 1997.
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Leasing versus Owning Commercial Real Estate
When considering whether to lease or own commercial real estate, there is one simple question for every business owner to understand: Where does your capital earn its greatest return? This article touches on a basic framework for considering a lease
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Financing Your Commercial Property: A Mortgage Calculator
You have just signed the contract, and now you realize you have another big decision: how much do you borrow, and how much will your payments be?
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The Value of the Due Diligence Period
The Due Diligence Period is the time given to the buyer to fully inspect the property and secure financing. To help ensure a productive Due Diligence Period, consider our tips.
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