When it comes to real estate, the two main categories are commercial and residential. But how to tell the difference between each one? Follow along to learn more about commercial and residential properties. What Is a Residential Property? At its most basic, a residential property is a property used mainly for residential purposes. Whether it’s…
In today’s blog, we take a closer look at Conditional Use Permits. Follow along to learn what a Conditional Use Permit is and its importance to commercial real estate. What Is a Conditional Use Permit? A Conditional Use Permit (or CUP, for short) is a permit required to open a business in a zoning district…
CAM charges are an important part of many commercial leases. But are CAM charges negotiable? In this post, we answer this and other common questions about CAM charges. What Are CAM Charges? The “CAM” in “CAM charges” (also known as CAM expenses or just CAMs) means “Common Area Maintenance.” Simply put, CAM charges are the…
If you are looking to invest in Commercial Real Estate, California is one of the most attractive alternatives — if not the best. In this post, we review some of the reasons why the Golden State more than lives up to its nickname. 1. A Thriving Economy California’s economy is country-sized. With a Gross State…
When you think of buying commercial real estate, you probably imagine a transaction that involves a bank or other similar institution. And while this is the most common arrangement, there are other alternatives, such as seller financing. What Is Seller Financing? Seller financing, also known as owner financing, is a real estate agreement where the…
Cap rate and cash-on-cash return are two of the most common metrics in commercial real estate. Keep reading to learn more about cap rate and cash-on-cash return, from the differences between these two indicators to how to calculate each of them. What Is Cap Rate? Cap rate is a metric that serves as an indicator…
If you are looking to purchase commercial real estate, SBA financing is an option that you should definitely keep on your radar. Keep reading to learn more about SBA loans and the reasons why it makes sense to use them for CRE properties. What Are SBA Loans? SBA loans are loans partially guaranteed by the…
In this post, we discuss Opportunity Zones, a tool that allows you to put your capital to work by investing in underserved areas in the United States. Keep reading to learn more. Intro to Opportunity Zones and Commercial Real Estate Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) were created as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…
You probably have heard the term “triple net lease,” or NNN, when talking about commercial real estate. But what does it mean, exactly? In this post, we discuss triple net lease agreements and other types of net lease agreements. What Is a Triple Net Lease? To sum it up with a technical definition, a triple…
In this post, we take a closer look at owner-occupied commercial real estate, an essential concept within CRE. Here, we discuss the definition of owner-occupied commercial real estate and the difference between owner-occupied and non-owner occupied commercial real estate. Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate: a Definition As the term suggests, owner-occupied commercial real estate (abbreviated as…