Commercial Property

Commercial property includes retail, office, hotels, dining, banks, stores, industrial, and more. With housing inventory at all-time lows, learn how to tap into an asset class brimming with opportunity.

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Commercial Property

Commercial property includes retail, office, hotels, dining, banks, stores, industrial, and more. With housing inventory at all-time lows, learn how to tap into an asset class brimming with opportunity.

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Toilet Paper and Real Property

Toilet Paper and Real Property

Every investor must understand the opportunities reshoring creates. “Limit 2 per person.” “Limit 1 per Checkout.” It was common to run across purchase restrictions on “essential items” during the COVID-19 pandemic. And if a purchase limit didn’t apply, your plans to stock up on 30-roll packs of Kirkland’s finest 2-ply ...
Rethinking Your Cannabis Real Estate Strategies

Rethinking Your Cannabis Real Estate Strategies

Be proactive by considering these three tips. The cannabis industry is currently in a land-and-expand motion, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 32% between 2021 and 2028. Even though sales have fallen lately, the future is still bright. This means many things for cannabis retailers. Topping the list ...
Establishing Credibility in Commercial Real Estate

Establishing Credibility in Commercial Real Estate

Building a trustworthy reputation in the commercial industry is key to unlocking access to better deals and better opportunities. Here’s how. In my home state of Iowa, the person who cuts my hair went through 3,500% more training than the real estate agents who navigate people through one of the ...
What to Consider When Establishing Commercial Real Estate KPIs

What to Consider When Establishing Commercial Real Estate KPIs

When it comes to commercial real estate, businesses and investors must consider a number of risks, including economic uncertainties, inflationary pressures, and even business growth itself. Brick-and-mortar retail, for example, is on solid footing right now. But, a shift in consumer confidence and economic growth stagnation could lead to a ...
Why Design Matters for Industrial Properties

Why Design Matters for Industrial Properties

According to the Annual Retail Trade Survey released by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2020, e-commerce sales increased by $244.2 billion, or 43%, in 2020. The rapid growth of online shopping is a contributing factor behind the rapacious demand for industrial real estate. One and two-day delivery timelines require drivers ...
Module 1 – Introduction to Commercial Loan Strategies

Module 1 – Introduction to Commercial Loan Strategies

00:00:31 | Commercial mortgage broker tips and tricks to dial in the right financing for your real estate loans. Other Videos in This Course ...
Module 2 – The Concept of Leverage

Module 2 – The Concept of Leverage

00:09:11 | How much money CAN you borrow and how much SHOULD you borrow?  This video discusses the topic of leverage and understanding your loan. Other Videos in This Course ...
Module 3 – Recourse Versus Non-Recourse Loans

Module 3 – Recourse Versus Non-Recourse Loans

00:09:45 | Is a Non-Recourse loan right for you?  In this episode, Eric breaks down the differences between Recourse and Non-Recourse loan types. Other Videos in This Course ...
Module 4 – Shopping Loans: Benchmark Loan Amounts

Module 4 – Shopping Loans: Benchmark Loan Amounts

00:07:52 |In this episode Eric discusses some benchmark loan amounts that you should be aware of when shopping for multifamily properties.  Find out where the terms change based on the dollar amount of your loan. Other Videos in This Course ...
Module 5 – Bridge Debt Versus Perm Debt

Module 5 – Bridge Debt Versus Perm Debt

00:07:24 | Which loan is right for you to receive maximum returns on your investment?  This episode breaks down the differences between Bridge Loans and Perm Loans. Other Videos in This Course ...
Module 6 – Term Sheets

Module 6 – Term Sheets

00:14:12 | A letter of interest is an indication from the lender of what they expect to bring to you.  In this video, Eric explains how to interpret the initial terms sheet that you receive. Other Videos in This Course ...
Module 7 – Differentiating Your Lender

Module 7 – Differentiating Your Lender

00:05:58 | There are three specific categories that Eric focuses on to connect with real estate investors.  Find out what these areas are and how he can help you gain success! Other Videos in This Course ...
Module 8 – Closing Remarks for Commercial Loan Strategies

Module 8 – Closing Remarks for Commercial Loan Strategies

00:00:24 | Thank you for watching and investing the time in yourself to prepare for financing in your upcoming real estate deals. Other Videos in This Course ...
Course Addendum – How to Maximize Your Returns With the Right Loan

Course Addendum – How to Maximize Your Returns With the Right Loan

00:26:21 |In this episode Eric discusses how to get the right loan for the maximum returns. A strategy to ensure you are getting the most out of your investment. Other Videos in This Course ...
Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate

Any property used exclusively for business purposes. Commercial real estate includes retail space, office space, hotels, dining space, banks, and independently standing stores and service providers. Some definitions include industrial real estate space in the commercial sector ...
17 Ways You Can Make Money Investing in Real Estate

17 Ways You Can Make Money Investing in Real Estate

Investing in real estate is a solid way to build generational wealth. Here are 17 ways you can make money investing in real estate—plus eight ways to get started with less money than you think. 7 Most Common Types of Real Estate Investments 1. Buying a Home It seems pretty ...
Four Ways to Make Money in Real Estate

Four Ways to Make Money in Real Estate

Real estate is one of the most sought-after methods of making money. People sometimes view it as an easy way to make your money work for you, but it isn’t that easy. While there are a few great ways to make a living or money on the side with real ...
Key Considerations for a Commercial Real Estate Partnership

Key Considerations for a Commercial Real Estate Partnership

A real estate partnership is no different from any other partnership in its basic purpose: mutual benefit through collaboration to achieve more together than can be accomplished alone. Steve Jobs distilled the benefit of collaboration this way: “Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by ...
How Risk Shapes Your Investment Thesis

How Risk Shapes Your Investment Thesis

The past few years have thrown a few curveballs to commercials real estate investors, to say the least. If you’ve kept your eye on the ball, however, you likely have seized the opportunity to buy cash-flowing assets at a decent price and been able to benefit from inflationary rents and ...
What’s in Store for Commercial Real Estate

What’s in Store for Commercial Real Estate

Real estate investors have experienced meteoric returns in their favorite asset class since real property began its recovery from the devastating global shutdowns mandated in 2020. Whether you’re a buy-and-hold investor, a fix-and-flip professional, or even a private lender, there have been enormous and widespread real estate opportunities in 2021-2022 ...
9 Questions to Ask Before  Buying a Commercial Property

9 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Commercial Property

After looking at the commercial properties in your area, you’ve finally found one that seems to meet your investment criteria. It’s in a great location, the price is right, and you’re already thinking about putting in an offer. But before you take the plunge, you should ask some tough questions ...
Local Connections Aid Successful Development

Local Connections Aid Successful Development

As any developer knows, one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome in the pre-job phase is gaining the approval and support of local governing organizations. Whether you are planning to develop a new commercial facility or build a new subdivision, your project will hinge on the approval of local ...
Is It Time to Switch from Home Investing to Commercial?

Is It Time to Switch from Home Investing to Commercial?

Investing in property—land, hotels, office buildings, apartments, private homes—has long been a moneymaking proposition. Of course, a major investment company or builder, solidly financed and determined to produce only the very top of the line condominiums in Monaco will have different challenges and resources than the average investor. However, for ...
Become a Strategy Savvy Investor

Become a Strategy Savvy Investor

We’ve all done it. At some point, we’ve driven by the house with the abandoned vibe and thought, “Man, somebody should buy that and turn it into a (insert: restaurant, boutique, salon, office, remodel, etc.).” Some of us may even have momentarily considered doing it ourselves. That’s the voice of ...
4 Tips for Buying Commercial Property for the First Time

4 Tips for Buying Commercial Property for the First Time

Commercial property is at the top of many people’s wish lists, and for a good reason: It has proved to be a profitable venture time and time again. The right investment can leave you with a valuable asset that you can rent out, creating a steady monthly income stream. However, ...