Which is the better investment — a separate (single) commercial building or a commercial condominium within a larger complex? Each has its own unique set of attributes, and so the answer really depends on the needs, goals and characteristics of the investor. Comparison Below is a comparison of each building type based on certain property […]

Commercial property goes in cycles from full occupancy to overbuilt with vacancies. When it has been difficult to rent, various concessions have been made to get tenants in and paying rent.  Free rent concessions have been used sometimes to help fill a building. This may have created more problems than it solved. As an example, […]

In many metropolitan areas, commercial land for development is in very short supply. Developers are converting older warehousing to shopping areas, demolishing existing buildings to build new projects in areas in transition. However there may be many hundreds or even thousands of unusual parcels of property that have been overlooked. Many are ready for commercial […]

When an owner has an apartment property near the campus of a University and they mainly rent apartments for student housing, there are particular problems. The competitive situation dictates that leases be offered for one semester of nine and a half months. A twelve-month lease for students is virtually unheard of. That means there are […]

In any market, good or bad, there are always problem properties. Most are only troubled or problem properties because of the current ownership. Some may be neglected only because the present owner has failed to do fairly simple things that can solve the problems. Buying property and solving problems is a profit-making business.  Have you […]

Commercial security involves systems and strategies designed to protect businesses and properties from threats like theft, vandalism and unauthorized access. It not only safeguards physical assets but enhances tenant satisfaction and business continuity. Effective security measures include advanced surveillance cameras, access control systems and alarm systems to insure the safety of assets, employees, and visitors.  […]