Investing

A Simple Guide to Buying Your First Apartment Complex

A Simple Guide to Buying Your First Apartment Complex

If you are new to commercial real estate investing and lack the money to pay cash for an opportunity, you still have the option of acquiring one through various funding sources. That’s one of the most attractive aspects of investing in commercial real estate - using someone else’s money!

How to Take The Headache and Hassle Out of Commercial Real Estate Investing

How to Take The Headache and Hassle Out of Commercial Real Estate Investing

If you are new to commercial real estate investing and lack the money to pay cash for an opportunity, you still have the option of acquiring one through various funding sources. That’s one of the most attractive aspects of investing in commercial real estate - using someone else’s money!

Different Types of Funding for Commercial Real Estate Investments

Different Types of Funding for Commercial Real Estate Investments

If you are new to commercial real estate investing and lack the money to pay cash for an opportunity, you still have the option of acquiring one through various funding sources. That’s one of the most attractive aspects of investing in commercial real estate - using someone else’s money!

Triple Net Lease Pros and Cons | What Landlords Need to Know about NNN Leases

Triple Net Lease Pros and Cons | What Landlords Need to Know about NNN Leases

The triple net lease is one of the most attractive for investors and landlords, but it also has it’s fair share of cons.

Investing in Triple Net (NNN) Properties: EVERYTHING You Need to Know

Investing in Triple Net (NNN) Properties: EVERYTHING You Need to Know

Triple net properties are one of the most attractive real estate investments for a variety of reasons: they can offer low risk, minimal responsibilities for the landlord, and long-term passive income. Here’s everything you need to know about investing in triple net properties so that you can decide whether or not they make sense to add to your investment portfolio.

Why I'm Focusing on Micro-Units in Office, Retail, and Restaurant Real Estate

Why I'm Focusing on Micro-Units in Office, Retail, and Restaurant Real Estate

The cost of commercial space has also risen dramatically - sometimes 50% or more in some cases around Nashville. Micro-units may be the way for entrepreneurship to continue thriving in an evermore expensive environment - here’s why.

Lessons Learned from a $4.8 Million Cash Raise

Lessons Learned from a $4.8 Million Cash Raise

I recently finalized a $4.8 million cash raise with my partners on a commercial development in Nashville. At 10x my largest capital raise to-date, this raise gave me some valuable insight to the entire process. Here are my biggest takeaways.

Commercial Real Estate Syndication for Beginners

Commercial Real Estate Syndication for Beginners

Syndication completely opened my eyes to how I could grow my investment portfolio bigger and faster while having less of my own cash, which we all know is a finite resource, in each deal.

Here’s my guide to commercial real estate syndication for beginners.

Commercial Vs. Residential Real Estate

Commercial Vs. Residential Real Estate

Commercial and residential real estate are two sides of the same coin, but they’re still vastly different from one another. However, many of the same principles hold true for both - location is important, they both cash flow and appreciate, and they offer many tax benefits.

Let’s dive into commercial and residential real estate to decide which is better for you as an investment vehicle.

Commercial Real Estate Development for Beginners

Commercial Real Estate Development for Beginners

Most will take existing sites with either deferred maintenance, high vacancy, or a combination of both - but some investors will actually take raw land and reimagine what could be on that site.

Off-Market Commercial Real Estate: What, Why, and How

Off-Market Commercial Real Estate: What, Why, and How

Some properties don’t ever come up for sale, so how are they still trading hands?

Well, they’re being sourced off-market, so here’s my quick guide on how to find off-market commercial properties.

Step by Step: Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence [With Checklist]

Step by Step: Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence [With Checklist]

As seasoned commercial real estate investors like to say, “you make your money when you buy it.”

Here’s my step by step guide on commercial real estate due diligence with a checklist for you to download at the end.

Why EVERY Business Owner Needs Tenant Representation

Why EVERY Business Owner Needs Tenant Representation

Unlike stocks and bonds, you can’t just invest with as little as a few hundred dollars (unless, of course, you’re taking the crowdfunding approach). For good deals, you’ll likely have to come out of pocket hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars.

But - there are a few ways to get around that issue.

Here’s how to buy commercial real estate with no money down.

Commercial Real Estate Investing in 2021 [Trends, Markets, & Outlook]

Commercial Real Estate Investing in 2021 [Trends, Markets, & Outlook]

Here’s what we see for commercial real estate investing in 2021 based on our market experience and data from PwC and the Urban Land Institute.

1031 Exchange vs. Cash Out Refi: Which Is Best for You?

1031 Exchange vs. Cash Out Refi: Which Is Best for You?

There are really two ways that you can realize this equity in any of your investments: either you sell the property or you perform a cash out refinance.

But which is better for you: selling your property and performing a 1031 exchange or refinancing the project and pulling your cash out?

Commercial Real Estate Investing During a Crisis [Strategies & Tips]

Commercial Real Estate Investing During a Crisis [Strategies & Tips]

So, how do we, as commercial real estate investors, adjust to this new way of life?

Here’s a quick guide to commercial real estate investing during any crisis.

How I Bought My First Office Building with $0 Out of Pocket

How I Bought My First Office Building with $0 Out of Pocket

If you’re like me, waiting to accumulate enough cash just to get started with investing seems like a waste of time and opportunity.

So, here’s a step by step guide to how I bought my first office building with no money out of my pocket so that you can do it, too.

The 19 Best Real Estate Investor Gifts 2020

The 19 Best Real Estate Investor Gifts 2020

Shopping for a real estate investing enthusiast this holiday season? Here are the 19 best real estate investor gifts for 2020.

Buying Commercial Real Estate with No Money Down

Buying Commercial Real Estate with No Money Down

Unlike stocks and bonds, you can’t just invest with as little as a few hundred dollars (unless, of course, you’re taking the crowdfunding approach). For good deals, you’ll likely have to come out of pocket hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars.

But - there are a few ways to get around that issue.

Here’s how to buy commercial real estate with no money down.