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Apartment Complexes Converted To Condos?

Apartment Complexes Converted To Condos? The owners of many apartment buildings have found that rental prices have not changed much, and may be thinking about selling. The owner of an apartment complex, rather than sell, realizes the condominium conversion may be a good way to cash out the property. After sitting out...

Jul 23, 2017

A Land Development Agreement

A Land Development Agreement 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...

Jul 9, 2017

A New Style of Corporate Lease Negotiations

A New Style of Corporate Lease Negotiations 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...

Jul 4, 2017

Establishing Value In A Shopping Center

Establishing Value In 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: The...

Jun 18, 2017

Condo Conversions–A Good Investment

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. The Condo Conversion When an investor is seeking an...

Jun 11, 2017

Landscaping For Profits And Image

Landscaping For 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...

Jun 4, 2017

Many Benefits Of A Tax Free Exchange

Many Benefits Of A Tax Free Exchange The main benefit of a tax-free exchange is just that–freedom from a tax. The gain that could be realized by one or both of the principals in the exchange transaction does not need to be recognized at the time of the closing. The gains tax is deferred until the property owner...

Apr 30, 2017

Management Of Your Investment Portfolio

Management Of Your Investment Portfolio When you make your investment in real estate, it is implied that you want to make money. The cash can come from direct income from the property or from capital gains from a sale after an increase in value. Either way, the investment must be managed, considered, and watched at...

Apr 23, 2017

Office Building Comparisons

Office Building Comparisons Newer office buildings may fill up at the expense of older office buildings. Since new buildings cost more to build than the older ones, rents may be higher. The actual dollars-per-square-foot costs must be compared, along with other benefits that the tenant may receive, before a final...

Apr 17, 2017

Good Management For Apartments–More Profits

Good Management For Apartments–More Profits Investors purchase commercial income producing real estate to make money. There are two obvious ways of making money from a property. First, the owner takes a share of the annual operating profit generated by the investment, and Second, profits from increasing the market...

Mar 26, 2017

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