Whether a rental market is weak or strong, lease negotiations can be difficult when the landlord wants concessions that are different from the norm. One situation that happens is when the owner of an office building or other commercial property intends to sell when market conditions improve, whether that occurs next year or five years […]

When you need professional advice and help in commercial real estate you must come to our office. We are experts in values and knowledge of the entire market in this area. If you have been looking for a certain type of property we probably have the full information on several like it already. Today’s investor […]

Management of a building is not just handling problems as they arise and renting units, it is making the asset more valuable to the owner by concentrating on every aspect of the property. Some owners of very large income properties still do not take professional property management seriously and fall behind in values. The professional […]

When any particular apartment building is under consideration for purchase, there are a number of factors that should be considered. Here are some of the more important points: • Location is always at the top of every list of considerations in real estate. Always check not only the building itself but also the entire neighborhood. […]

Since the value of a rental property is based directly on the cash return, adding value means increasing cash flow. When small investors set out to increase real estate values, the steps are in upgrading houses, duplexes, triplexes, etc., enhancing the cash flow and therefore increasing equity when the property is sold. When working with […]

An option on real estate is an extremely versatile investment tool that comes in a variety of forms that can be used for a variety of purposes. The primary use of the option is that it gives the optionee (the party holding the option) control over property (in the sense of the right to buy […]