Look, I get it. Whether you’re analyzing Colorado commercial real estate deals or properties anywhere else, you’re probably focused on the cap rate, maybe the cash-on-cash return if you’re being thorough. But here’s what nobody talks about enough – how long you’re actually going to own the damn thing.
How Rigorous Due Diligence Saved Me $2 Million on a Seemingly Perfect CRE Deal
Seven years ago, I was working with a client who’d found what seemed like the perfect investment property – a modern office building in a growing suburban market with 95% occupancy, strong tenants, and financial statements that showed steady income growth. The seller was motivated, the price was fair, and my client was ready to…
Turn Real Estate Into Growth Capital with Sale-Leasebacks
Three years ago, I got a call from the CEO of a mid-sized manufacturing company that was facing what seemed like an impossible choice. They’d just received the largest order in their company’s history – a contract that would increase their revenue by 40% over two years. The problem was, fulfilling it required investing $2.5…
How to Get Started with Commercial Property Investment
Welcome and Hook So here’s the deal. I was completely fed up with residential real estate. And I mean completely. You try getting a call at 2 AM because someone’s toilet is “making weird noises” – turned out the tenant’s kid had flushed a toy car down there. Or the time this lady painted her…
Should You Buy or Rent Commercial Property? Pros and Cons for Business Owners
Introduction: Is Owning Your Business Location the Right Move? Setting the Stage: The Big Decision Your lease renewal just showed up in the mail and – surprise – rent’s going up another 8%. Or maybe you’re cramped in your current space and the landlord won’t let you expand. Either way, you’re probably wondering: should I…
The Key Differences Between Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Here’s something most people don’t realize when they start talking about real estate investing: there’s a massive difference between buying a house and buying a strip mall. I’ve been working in property markets for over a decade, and I still see investors make this mistake all the time. Last month, I had a client call…