Who is a Commercial Real Estate Broker? A commercial real estate broker is a middleman between sellers and buyers of commercial real estate, who helps clients sell, lease, or purchase commercial real estate. A commercial real estate broker can work as an independent agent, an employer of commercial real estate agents, or a member of…
Apartments or Multifamily real estate investing breaks down into four distinct asset classes: Class A apartments, Class B apartments, Class C apartments, and Class D apartments. Multi-family assets are evaluated primarily based on their location, age, amenities, and level of rental income. As investors, it is important that you have the ability to understand and…
Why are triple net leases a good investment? Because single-tenant triple net (NNN) properties can provide some of the most reliable income streams in the commercial real estate investment industry. NNN properties provide investors with a relatively low-risk (and very low-touch) option for creating a consistent, long-term revenue stream. In a triple net lease, the…
The population of the Dallas-Fort Worth area keeps swelling, and is now the 4th largest metro area in the country, up from 6th place in 2010. In fact, DFW was only one of three metros to gain at least 1.2 million residents since 2010, along with Houston and NYC. DFW’s attractive quality of life, strong…
The multifamily market in Dallas saw strong momentum at the start of 2022 with record leasing activity, rent growth, and investment during the first quarter. Investment in the multifamily sector increased by 56 percent year-over-year to $63 billion in Q1 2022, the strongest first quarter on record and bringing the trailing four-quarter total to $374…
An estimated 1,000 people move to Texas every day, and it’s no surprise why. With warm weather, low home prices, excellent job opportunities, top-rated schools, and more, there’s something for everyone in Texas. Also, Texas is only one of seven states with no income tax. There has been a huge dominance of supply and demand…
What Is Property Management? Property management is the daily oversight of commercial real estate by a third-party contractor. Generally, property managers take responsibility for day-to-day repairs and ongoing maintenance, security, and upkeep of properties. They usually work for the owners of investment properties such as apartments, condominium complexes, medical buildings, shopping centers, and industrial parks.…
A triple net lease also called an NNN lease, is a legal contract between commercial tenants and landlords. Under triple net leases, the tenant pays for the property’s taxes, insurance, and maintenance in addition to the rental rate. The property owner covers structural damage and mortgage payments. A triple-net (NNN) lease is a contract for…
How U.S. senior care has evolved Before the 19th century, senior living communities in the U.S. did not exist, with many elderly cared for by family or placed in shelters for the poor. Often, the elderly were placed in “almshouses” or “poorhouses,” a concept brought to the U.S. by English settlers. These homes fell well…
Though you’ve got quite a lot of freedom in a self-directed IRA, the IRS has a few specific exclusions. These are known as prohibited transactions and disqualified persons. Any transaction with a disqualified person is also a prohibited transaction and doing either within your IRA puts the tax status of your account at risk. Investing…