In this issue

• The Question of Value In A Shopping Center

When a person is either a buyer or a seller of a shopping center, the question of value for a sale is paramount. How do you appraise such a property? In commercial properties, there are three types of methods commonly used to establish a value for appraisal. They are Market Data, The Cost of Replacement and The Income method....(more)

• Consider A Condominium Conversion

​​When an investor is seeking an investment in a new condominium project, the possibility of purchasing an existing rental property for conversion to condominiums should be considered. While building a new property can be profitable, there are many benefits to converting the existing property.......(more)

• Well-Planned Landscaping

Owners and property managers must watch the nickels and dimes as well as the dollars that are spent on the property. Save one dollar in operating costs and (assuming a 10% cap rate) value of the property increases by $10. That is why owners are always looking for new ways to economize. In addition to saving money, we are always looking for a way to invest a little in the property for a good return.....(more)

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• Get Information Before Investing In Apartments

Apartment properties throughout the country are the most sought after rentals. Assisting new buyers with the purchase of a residential rental is the job of the commercial broker. When you are looking at different properties, we will furnish full information on existing and potential loans, income, expenses, etc., to help you make the right choice. .....(more)

• Insurance Covered By Owners & Tenants

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 it. 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)

• Options – Versatile Investment Tools/li>

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)

• ​Shopping Centers – More Popular Than Ever

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)

• Commercial Real Estate Representation

When you have searched for new real estate investment opportunities, with values that have been changing, you know that finding and evaluating them is becoming more sophisticated and complex. More investors are turning to real estate consultants as a means of providing a sounding board for their ideas as well as expertise in the planning and construction stages for their projects. Today’s investor in real estate must have a grasp 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....(more)

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• Drafting The Shopping Center Lease

When leases for shopping centers are being drafted, they can be more difficult than most other commercial leases. In a shopping center, the owner wants the leases to be as uniform as possible, but knows that each lease must have variations to meet the individual tenant’s particular problems in business and in certain size or shaped spaces. Here are some suggestions of items that should be covered in your shopping center leases. There could be many more depending on each property......(more)

• Choosing The Right Investment Property

No single property can fit all of the investment goals and rules an investor has set. Even if the investor tried to build a property to specifications, he would find some things “not quite right”. The investor is, therefore, wise to anticipate problems and have some basic strategies for dealing with them. Here are some suggestions to help the investor devise other approaches to meet special needs:Energy saving potential is more important than style or appearance. Given increasing shortages of natural gas and rising prices of fuel, energy saving has become paramount for successful real estate investing....(more)

• How To Handle First Stages Of The New Property Manager

There may be lengthy negotiations between the owner of a property and the management company before a management contract is signed. When the management plan has been worked out between them, the management company is hired and the manager takes charge of the property. At this time the manager must collect great amounts of information necessary to manage and control the property. Some should have been available from the owner, but all files must be updated and appropriate information collected, such as: Property Description; including a detailed physical description, physical layout and plan, inventory records, equipment lists, and mix and size of units...(more)

• How To Conduct Lease Negotiations With Large Corporations

A few years ago, senior corporate managers were able to make major real estate decisions by themselves. Now, a negotiating team will negotiate leases. This team may consist of legal counsel, finance department representatives, outside specialists such as real estate brokers or tenant representatives, design and engineering consultants, and others....(more)

• Investing In Industrial Properties

If you haven’t considered industrial properties as an investment vehicle, it may be time to take a look. Warehouse and distribution (W&D) properties are of interest because their standard layout suits a wide range of users, in contrast to specialized manufacturing facilities. Industrial properties look good for the following reasons: The market for industrial property is doing well with vacancy rates nationwide below those of other commercial buildings....(more)

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• Benefits Of A Small Shopping Center

When you are looking at shopping centers, bigger is not necessarily better. While a well-run regional or super-regional shopping center can produce a good financial return, so can a successful small-market shopping center. In many cases, the small town center can turn out a better return. One of the benefits is the control that the owners can have by being “the only game in town.” This can help generate high returns.....(more)

• Why Flex Buildings Are Attractive Investments

A high percentage of speculative low-rise industrial buildings today are flex buildings. Developers are favorable toward the flex building as it will meet the needs of many modern sophisticated industrial building users....(more)

• Legal Definition Of A Shopping Center

We have all kinds of shopping centers from the smallest strip center up to the super centers. In a case in a federal bankruptcy court, the court was required to distinguish between a “shopping center” and other types of retail properties. The federal bankruptcy code did not define the term. The Third Circuit provided the following 14 elements to be used in determining whether a property is a shopping center....(more)

• A Wide Range Of Opportunities In Commercial Real Estate

Investors in real estate may have become fixed on one type of commercial property. There are a wide range of opportunities out there. Commercial properties provide space for businesses, and the kinds of properties are as diverse as the businesses......(more)

• The Buyer Pool For Commercial Property

When we represent a seller of a commercial property, we try to determine, as soon as possible in the marketing process, what type of buyer is most likely to be interested in this particular property. We then focus the main appeal on those elements that are most important to that type of buyer.....(more)

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• Are Condo Conversions–A Good Investment

The developer can build a condominium complex from scratch. The time will vary on the location, but it may take years from the start of the first unit. For a quicker time period, the alternative might be a condo conversion....(more)

• How To Establish Value For A Shopping Center

The shopping center of today is a change from the centers built originally. They were a collection of stores for retailing, rather than a newer, more modern mix of businesses and entertainment. The average shopping center or mall has had certain characteristics in the past.....(more)

• How To Landscape For Both Profits and Image

Owners and property managers must watch the nickels and dimes as well as the dollars that are spent on the property. Save one dollar in operating costs and (assuming a 10% cap rate) value of the property increases by $10. That is why owners are always looking for new ways to economize. In addition to saving money, we are always looking for a way to invest a little in the property for a good return. A well-planned landscape has a recovery value of 100% to 200% in increased rentals at the typical suburban office building. In addition, the owner gets back more than just dollars spent; the landscaping dramatically influences an owner’s positive image in the community....(more)

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• Critical Insurance Coverage By Owners and Tenants

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 it. 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)

• How Options Can Be Versatile Investment Tools

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)

• Pre Purchase Tips Before Purchasing Apartments

Apartment properties throughout the country are the most sought after rentals. Assisting new buyers with the purchase of a residential rental is the job of the commercial broker. When you are looking at different properties, we will furnish full information on existing and potential loans, income, expenses, etc., to help you make the right choice......(more)

• Why Shopping Centers Are More Popular Than Ever

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)

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• Postponing Taxes On Real Estate

The Internal Revenue Code contains two provisions that permit the postponement of tax on the exchange of business or income real estate. Even though the term “tax-free exchange” is commonly used to describe such exchanges, tax merely is deferred on such exchanges until the chain of exchange cycle is broken by a sale. The only exception occurs when the exchange cycle is unbroken throughout the investor’s lifetime, in which case the real estate receives a stepped-up basis upon the death of the taxpayer so that no tax is ever payable on the appreciation to that date........

• Shopping Center Lease Standards

When leases for shopping centers are being drafted, they can be more difficult than most other commercial leases. In a shopping center, the owner wants the leases to be as uniform as possible, but knows that each lease must have variations to meet the individual tenant’s particular problems in business and in certain size or shaped spaces.....

• How To Combine A 1031 Exchange with a Build To Suit

There is a great deal of control that can be exercised over the type of property to be received in a tax-free exchange. In one case, the taxpayer designed a brand-new building for himself to replace property to be given by him in exchange. In addition, the taxpayer provided financing for the new building’s construction.......

• Important Factors When Choosing The Right Real Estate Investment

No single property can fit all of the investment goals and rules an investor has set. Even if the investor tried to build a property to specifications, he would find some things “not quite right.” The investor is, therefore, wise to anticipate problems and have some basic strategies for dealing with them. Here are some suggestions to help the investor devise other approaches to meet special needs........

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