In this issue

• Owners & Tenants Must Have Insurance

Insurance coverage must be addressed by both landlords and commercial tenants. For the everyday problems, a landlord must have the maximum coverage for the building and the tenant’s leases. The tenant must carry insurance with coverage that will protect his business. What if you have a small disaster that is easily repaired, but you lose a tenant because he was not covered for the damage inside the business?......(more)

• The Versatile Real Estate Option

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 it) for very little cash. It gives the most leverage and conserves cash, both very desirable for investors. An option can be compared to (1) a contract of sale with a liquidated damage clause, (2) a sale with a nonrecourse purchase money mortgage, and (3) a lease containing an option to purchase.....(more)

• Shopping Centers - The New Town Center

New mall construction and the renovation of existing centers are becoming more mixed use, with hotels and office buildings being incorporated into the plans. Larger malls are providing more than just shopping. We are seeing more cultural attractions, medical clinics, health clubs, spas, and other facilities locating there. With the success of the huge mall/amusement centers throughout the country, the idea of combining amusement centers with shopping facilities is still very popular. Shopping centers are increasingly becoming “town centers”, which is what the original planners had in mind for these facilities in the beginning....(more)

• Percentage Lease And The Seasonal Business

The choice of the type of lease for commercial space leased by a retail business is usually a percentage lease, meaning that the rental amount is determined as a percentage of the gross receipts of the business. The investor-landlord, in effect, takes a stake in the success of the tenant’s business and shares its ups and downs. Whether it is a hardware store, a furniture store, an ice cream and confections store, a supermarket, or a variety store, the percentage rental will depend on the turnover of merchandise, the margin of profit, and the cost of operating the business. The method of calculating the amount of the percentage rent must be simple and as foolproof as possible. This will reduce the chance for arguments and disputes. Accordingly, rather than using net profit (a term replete with potential for disagreement) as the yardstick, the figure used is gross sales, gross receipts, or gross revenue. The term “gross sales” should be clearly defined as, for example; all sales made at or from the leased premises, whether for cash or credit, whether by the tenants or subtenants, minus refunds for returned merchandise and minus sales taxes. The tenant usually must calculate the gross sales figure and the landlord is allowed the right to examine the books and records which pertain to the gross sales figure.....(more) Click Here For This Months Newsletter

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• The Investors Leverage With Options

Leverage is the use of borrowed money to control something of value. Real estate investments for many years have afforded the investor some extreme leverage situations. Let’s examine leverage. If double-digit inflation returns, controlling the maximum amount of real estate may be extremely desirable. One way to do that is with an option. High leverage is an excellent benefit. Remember though, that with an option there is a problem. Options have an expiration date. If you haven’t gotten the desired increase in value by the time the option expires, you must make the choice - buy the property and wait longer, or let the option expire......(more)

• How Lease Property Is An Estate For Years

There are real estate investors who specialize in making profits, sometimes big profits from properties that they lease and do not own. This cash flow from a lease can be extremely interesting. Often the lessee making a huge profit has a relatively small cash investment in the property.....(more)

• The Master Plan For Land Acquisition

The acquisition and improvement of land is a large-scale operation and requires large amounts of capital. This has created methods of land acquisition that gives the developer access to and control over a large enough tract to make development economical without requiring an initial outlay of all of the capital necessary to acquire such a tract. From the point of view of the landowner, the disposal of a large tract at a good price may require a formula that will encourage the developer to commit improvement and development money for part of the tract that will build future value into the entire tract. This may be accomplished by the following:.....(more)

• Real Estate Investment Advisors

Today’s investor in real estate must be aware of market conditions and potential that is usually beyond their own available time to attain. Investors need assurance about the true condition of the market. With increased competition, the market place is becoming more complicated. As your professional commercial real estate advisors, we are in the position to represent you in real estate transactions by setting up sales, exchanges, leases, purchase and sales of options, and management of real estate....(more) Click Here For This Months Newsletter

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• Controlling Property With A Purchase Option

A purchase-option contract lets the buyer-optionee purchase a property at a specific price within a certain period of time. If the option is exercised, a closing is held and the property is purchased at the price previously agreed upon. There is no legal obligation to buy the property. But, if the optionee does not exercise the option, the deposit paid to the seller-optionor is forfeited.....(more)

• Multi-Screen Theatre As Key Tenant

The multi-screen theater in shopping centers has been around for a long time but they have not been thought of as a key tenant. The shopping center has gone way beyond a place where you can buy appeal and shoes. The shopping center of today is more of an entertainment center than just a shopping center. The key tenant in a shopping center was often a store from a nationwide chain that carried a wide variety of quality, brand-name items. Instead of signing just a department store as the anchor tenant, some large shopping center owners and operators are now choosing to sign a multi-screen movie theater as the key tenant. The multi-screen movie theatre may attract more people, more often than any type of store because they feel a movie theatre is a better drawing card for getting people into the center......(more)

• Acquiring Investment Land

Land is one of the top investments by real estate professionals. Before any building project can be planned, the land must be available. At all times, real estate assemblers are looking at and acquiring under-utilized sites within cities or in suburbs. Here are some ideas on how those professionals do it.....(more)

• The Upkeep On Your Rental Property

Keeping your property in top condition is not difficult if it is a continuing effort. There will be a plan in place for making ongoing improvements by investing a portion of each year’s income. Failure to do this will result in a neglected property.....(more)

Your Commercial Real Estate Broker

How can I be of service to you? When you are buying or selling a commercial property, of course. At other times, we can handle property management for any properties you might own. Let me help in determining the value of your investment, anytime you need to know. Call my office when you need services of an expert in this community’s real estate. I have the records of all properties for sale at all times. Today’s interest rates, availability of loans, and any other financial information that can affect your property is as close as your phone. Keep our newsletter as a file of useful real estate information and to remind you to call me whenever you need “Professional Service”. (more)

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• Warehouses–Profitable Real Estate Investments

When Syndicates, partnerships, investment companies and their individual participants look at investments in commercial properties, many tend to look at properties that have that bewitching charm of glamour in brochures. A beautiful office building or an enclosed shopping center seem to have a more acceptable “status” as an investment property. These buildings can be nice to drive by and point out as “our” investment.....(more)

• Be Ready In Advance For Emergencies

Building owners and managers need to be aware of their obligations to their tenants for emergencies that can happen in buildings. Emergencies like fires, power failures, bomb threats, crimes, civil disorders, wild weather are just a few that could happen. Be prepared! Emergencies happen when least expected, so office-building and apartment managers must be ready in advance and have a plan prepared. The following are some components of a plan of preparation for emergencies in buildings.......(more)

• Controlling Property With Purchase-Option

Some investors look for the short-term investment with less of an emphasis on “doing business” and more pre-investment research on controlling property for the maximum gain in the short term. These investors often use the option or purchase-option.....(more)

• Costly Mistakes In Real Estate

Investors sometime make investments in real estate that turn out badly. They may then blame the loss on the “real estate cycle” when there were mistakes that could have been avoided by better planning and analysis. Based on data obtained through interviews with more than 200 real estate practitioners, several costly mistakes were identified and discussed. Here are three of them.....(more)

• Real Estate Investment Guidance

Which way is the right way in real estate investments in 2024? What is the future in these investments? An answer to these questions can be an interview with an interested professional real estate broker who can act as a real estate investment counselor. Each prospective investor can be interviewed in depth to find out specific needs in an income property. At the same time their needs are being evaluated, the broker will also communicate what benefits are available in various properties and how to identify them. Some considerations should be given to the risk of loss for each age bracket of investor. Should an older investor purchase a property with the smallest down payment and highest leverage position? This will limit cash flow and may cause the property to have a “negative” cash flow. Is this what they want – or do they want cash flow from the property?.....(more)

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In this issue

• The Versatile Real Estate Option

​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 it) for very little cash. It gives the most leverage and conserves cash, both very desirable for investors. An option gives the holder the right to buy a specific parcel of real estate at a specified price, on specified terms within a specified period...(more)

• Percentage Lease And The Seasonal Business

The choice of the type of lease for commercial space leased by a retail business is usually a percentage lease, meaning that the rental amount is determined as a percentage of the gross receipts of the business. The investor-landlord, in effect, takes a stake in the success of the tenant’s business and shares its ups and downs...(more)

• Condos – Developments And Conversions

Most anything that can be subdivided to be sold or rented can be developed or converted to condominiums. When we say “condo” maybe the apartment might come to mind first. Then, you may think of the commercial office building that was converted to condominium offices...(more)

• Changes In Shopping Centers

Shopping centers have been changing. Increased spending power in the population is supporting new mall construction and the renovation of existing centers. Now the newer and renovated centers are becoming more mixed use, with hotels and office buildings being incorporated into the plans. Larger malls are providing more than just shopping. We are seeing more cultural attractions, medical clinics, health clubs, spas, and other facilities locating there....(more)

• Owners And Tenants Must Have Insurance

Insurance coverage must be addressed by both landlords and commercial tenants. For the run-of-the-mill daily problems, a landlord must have the maximum coverage for the building and the tenant’s leases. The tenant must cover the business with coverage that will protect his business.....(more)

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In this issue

• Acquiring Investment Land

​Land is one of the top investments by real estate professionals. Before any building project can be planned, the land must be available. At all times, real estate assemblers are looking at and acquiring under-utilized sites within cities or in suburbs. Here are some ideas on how those professionals do it.....(more)

• The Shopping Center Of Today

The multi-screen theater in shopping centers has been around for a long time but they have not been thought of as a key tenant until recently. The shopping center has gone way beyond a place where you can buy appeal and shoes. The shopping center of today is more of an entertainment center than just a shopping center. The key tenant in a shopping center was often a store from a nationwide chain that carried a wide variety of quality, brand-name items. Instead of signing just a department store as the anchor tenant, some large shopping center owners and operators are now choosing to sign a multi-screen movie theater as the key tenant.....(more)

The Purchase–Option Contract

A purchase-option contract lets the buyer-optionee purchase a property at a specific price within a certain period of time. If the option is exercised, a closing is held and the property is purchased at the price previously agreed upon. There is no legal obligation to buy the property. But, if the optionee does not exercise the option, the deposit paid to the seller-optionor is forfeited......(more)

• The Upkeep On Your Rental Property

Keeping your property in top condition is not difficult if it is a continuing effort. There will be a plan in place for making ongoing improvements by investing a portion of each year’s income. Failure to do this will result in a neglected property....(more)

• The Management / Investor Conference

​Property owners own investment real estate for profit. With proper management, they can earn a good return monthly from one property or a portfolio of properties. However, a certain property may have been acquired for an upgrade, to bring in income later or sell for a capital gain. Either way, the investment must be managed, considered, and watched at all times. If the owner and property manager are taking care of business, there may be ways to increase the income, or the value.....(more)

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• Costly Mistakes In Real Estate

Investors sometime make investments in real estate that turn out badly. They may then blame the loss on the “real estate cycle” when there were mistakes that could have been avoided by better planning and analysis. Based on data obtained through interviews with more than 200 real estate practitioners, several costly mistakes were identified and discussed. Here are three of them: ...(more)

• Be Ready With Emergency Plan

Building owners and managers need to be aware of their obligations to their tenants for emergencies that can happen in buildings. Emergencies like fires, power failures, bomb threats, crimes, civil disorders, wild weather are just a few that could happen. Be prepared! Emergencies happen when least expected, so office-building and apartment managers must be ready in advance and have a plan prepared. Here are some components of a plan of preparation for emergencies in buildings......(more)

• ​​​​​How To Control Property For Maximum Gain

Some investors look for the short-term investment with less of an emphasis on “doing business” and more pre-investment research on controlling property for the maximum gain in the short term. These investors often use the option or purchase-option. Traditionally, most real estate investors have been attracted to commercial real estate opportunities. Typically these investors have been well rewarded for their investment. Properties that are designed for “doing business” proliferate and succeed as businesses grow and diversify and become more and more profitable. For investors to be successful it is normally important to understand the operation of the particular commercial enterprise involved in the real estate investment.......(more)

• Why Warehouses Are Money Makers

When Syndicates, partnerships, investment companies and their individual participants look at investments in commercial properties, many tend to look at properties that have that bewitching charm of glamour in brochures. A beautiful office building or an enclosed shopping center seem to have a more acceptable “status” as an investment property. These buildings can be nice to drive by and point out as “our” investment. Originally, any property designated as a “warehouse” would always be located in areas zoned for industrial use. There is not nearly as much allure in a squat bulky warehouse building. The physical attractiveness is not there in color flyers and photographs. However, as money makers, these bulky buildings can be a very profitable real estate investment......(more)

• Real Estate Investment Guidance

Which way is the right way in real estate investments in 2022? What is the future in these investments? An answer to these questions can be an interview with an interested professional real estate broker who can act as a real estate investment counselor. Each prospective investor can be interviewed in depth to find out specific needs in an income property. At the same time their needs are being evaluated, the broker will also communicate what benefits are available in various properties and how to identify them. Some considerations should be given to the risk of loss for each age bracket of investor. Should an older investor purchase a property with the smallest down payment and highest leverage position? This will limit cash flow and may cause the property to have a “negative” cash flow. Is this what they want – or do they want cash flow from the property?....(more)

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• How To Prepare A Loan Request Package

When preparing a loan request package for presentation to the lender, the real estate borrower must be as complete as possible the first time. Insufficient, imprecise, or incorrect data in a loan request package can mean a rejection for an otherwise attractive real estate loan. Following are suggestions on things to include with the loan request package:....(more)

• What is A Land Assemblage Option

​The option is an extremely versatile investment tool that comes in a variety of forms and can be used for a variety of purposes. The best part of an option is that it gives the optionee (the party holding the option) control over property (in the sense of the right to acquire it) for a very small cash outlay. In effect, it achieves a very high degree of leverage and conserves cash, two goals sought by both real estate investors and real estate speculators......(more)

• ​​​​​The Benefits Of Preventative Maintenance Inspections

​​​​Maintenance of any rental building, either residential or commercial, should be handled as much as possible as a routine rather than an emergency. Preventative maintenance must be performed on a regular basis to keep the level of service at the property high and to reduce equipment breakdowns and service interruptions. Toward this end, the maintenance staff and on-site manager should make regular inspections for the repair and replacement of items before problems occur. Preventative maintenance reduces the number of emergencies by anticipating wear and tear that the property, buildings and equipment will undergo......(more)

• The ​Appropriate Management Plan

Real estate investments can be set up to generate one or more types of returns: Cash flow to owners (yield or return on investment). Appreciation of owner’s capital (capital appreciation). Shelter of cash flow and/or other income from taxation (tax benefits). Preservation of capital (safety). Once the owner specifies the type(s) of return desired, the mix of returns, and expected timing, the property manager can develop an appropriate management plan. Planning, with its resulting control, is the foundation of effective property management......(more)

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This month's newsletter has just been released! Check out the latest tips for tenants and users of commercial real estate space. In this issue

• Condos – Developments And Conversions

Most anything that can be subdivided to be sold or rented can be developed or converted to condominiums. When we say “condo” maybe the apartment might come to mind first. Then, you may think of the commercial office building that was converted to condominium offices. Less common are the other, unusual types of condo developments such as condo parking garages, boat marinas, and other properties that are usually rented. Here are examples.....(more)

• Real Estate Options- An Investment Tool

​​​​​​​​​​​​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 it) for very little cash. It gives the most leverage and conserves cash, both very desirable for investors. An option gives the holder the right to buy a specific parcel of real estate at a specified price, on specified terms within a specified period. An option can be compared to (1) a contract of sale with a liquidated damage clause, (2) a sale with a nonrecourse purchase money mortgage, and (3) a lease containing an option to purchase......(more)

• ​​​​Percentage Lease And The Seasonal Business

The choice of the type of lease for commercial space leased by a retail business is usually a percentage lease, meaning that the rental amount is determined as a percentage of the gross receipts of the business. The investor-landlord, in effect, takes a stake in the success of the tenant’s business and shares its ups and downs. Whether it is a hardware store, a furniture store, an ice cream and confections store, a supermarket, or a variety store, the percentage rental will depend on the turnover of merchandise, the margin of profit, and the cost of operating the business......(more)

• Changes In Shopping Centers

Shopping centers have been changing. Increased spending power in the population is supporting new mall construction and the renovation of existing centers. Now the newer and renovated centers are becoming more mixed use, with hotels and office buildings being incorporated into the plans. Larger malls are providing more than just shopping. We are seeing more cultural attractions, medical clinics, health clubs, spas, and other facilities locating there......(more)

Owners And Tenants Must Have Insurance

​​Insurance coverage must be addressed by both landlords and commercial tenants. For the run-of-the-mill daily problems, a landlord must have the maximum coverage for the building and the tenant’s leases. The tenant must cover the business with coverage that will protect his business. What if you have a small disaster that is easily repaired, but you lose a tenant because he was not covered for the damage inside the business?......(more)

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This month's newsletter has just been released! Check out the latest tips for tenants and users of commercial real estate space. In this issue

• Leased Property- An Estate For Years

There are real estate investors who specialize in making profits, sometimes big profits from properties that they lease and do not own. This cash flow from a lease can be extremely interesting. Often the lessee making a huge profit has a relatively small cash investment in the property.......(more)

• High Leverage Benefits With Options

​​​​​​​​​​Leverage is the use of borrowed money to control something of value. Real estate investments for many years have afforded the investor some extreme leverage situations. Let’s examine leverage. If double-digit inflation returns, controlling the maximum amount of real estate may be extremely desirable......(more)

• ​​​​Land Acquisition Plans

The acquisition and improvement of land is a large-scale operation and requires large amounts of capital. This has created methods of land acquisition that gives the developer access to and control over a large enough tract to make development economical without requiring an initial outlay of all of the capital necessary to acquire such a tract......(more)

• The Future Of Investments

Which way is the right way in real estate investments in 2021? What is the future in these investments? An answer to these questions can be an interview with an interested professional real estate broker who can act as a real estate investment counselor. Each prospective investor can be interviewed in depth to find out specific needs in an income property. At the same time their needs are being evaluated, the broker will also communicate what benefits are available in various properties and how to identify them......(more)

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