Mezzanine financing has been gaining in popularity among seasoned investors. However, some newer property investors shy away from mezzanine financing because they don’t know how it works. Mezzanine Financing is a Hybrid Solution Most commercial real estate investors know that...
On the surface, flipping houses seems like a simple process. You purchase a property for a low price, perform renovations, and then list the house on the market to make a profit. However, some property flippers will do everything by...
There is no doubt that technology pushes markets to evolve. In the commercial real estate sector, we’ve seen advances in technology result in the demand for energy efficient smart homes. Now, with initiatives to move away from fossil fuels, electric...
Banks are bracing for many clients to default on loans or to try and sell distressed notes due to hardships experienced in 2020. The pandemic posed a number of challenges in both the commercial and residential sectors, and some people...
Property investors frequently budget for acquisitions and renovations, with a small cushion to handle unexpected costs. However, they frequently overlook the need to set aside replacement reserves as a necessary part of their real estate investment strategy. Understanding Replacement Reserves...
Residential property investors are experiencing upward pressure as people look for new places to call home. This has rekindled the age-old question of whether it is more profitable to sell properties by flipping them or generating income by renting out...
E-commerce has always been a growing force in the economy, but the COVID-19 pandemic saw exponential growth for online businesses. While certain traditional retail spaces have been closing their doors, making it more difficult for investors to generate income through...
In many town and cities, storefronts and offices sit vacant. The brick-and-mortar business sector contracted over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some businesses shuttered their operations, while others adapted and shifted their focus to e-commerce. However, despite vacancies, laboratories...
The commercial real estate sector has been uneven for most of 2020. New construction in the residential market is on an upward trajectory. Office space and similar properties are uncertain as new waves of COVID-19 hit major metropolitan areas. Banks...
2020 was a challenging year for various commercial real estate submarkets. At 2021 kicks off, projections show that over $125 billion in commercial real estate will be sold off at distressed rates. Banks and similar lenders have all but locked...