Should You Be Measuring Return on Equity over Return on Investment?

Should You Be Measuring Return on Equity over Return on Investment?

You’ve probably heard of using the cap rate, the internal rate of return, and the cash on cash return.

All of these ratios are great for measuring the return on your money, but let’s dive into a ratio that doesn’t get its fair share of praise: the return on equity.

The Ideal Team for Every Commercial Real Estate Investor

The Ideal Team for Every Commercial Real Estate Investor

Behind every great investor is an outstanding team.

Ghost Kitchens: What They Are and Why They're a Startup's Dream

Ghost Kitchens: What They Are and Why They're a Startup's Dream

Ghost kitchens were already gaining popularity pre-COVID, but are set to take off in our new world.

Commercial Leases: What NNN, FSG, and MG Mean

Commercial Leases: What NNN, FSG, and MG Mean

If you’re looking to lease commercial space, you’ve likely run across phrases such as “triple net” or “full-service” whenever a broker or landlord explains what type of lease they’re using. But what does that actually mean?

Usable vs. Rentable Square Footage [What You Need to Know]

Usable vs. Rentable Square Footage [What You Need to Know]

If you have ever toured anything other than a standalone building, you have probably heard of rentable and usable square footage, and it’s important to understand each one so that you can evaluate what will work best as a new home for your business.

5 Questions You Need to Ask before Investing in a Syndication

5 Questions You Need to Ask before Investing in a Syndication

Syndication allows investors to place their capital with operators who find, fund, and run the real estate investment. If you’re going to trust an operator with your capital, here are 5 questions you need to ask before investing in a syndication.

Cold Dark Shells: Everything You Need to Know

Cold Dark Shells: Everything You Need to Know

Leasing a commercial space can compared to buying a classic car in some respects. Your space may be move-in ready, or you may have to do a little work. Here’s everything you need to know about cold dark shells.

3 Types of Commercial Real Estate to Buy After Coronavirus

3 Types of Commercial Real Estate to Buy After Coronavirus

While some commercial asset types will struggle and may never recover from this downturn, there are a few that we feel will actually thrive in the post-Coronavirus world.

East Nashville Hotels: The 5 You'll Never Want to Leave

East Nashville Hotels: The 5 You'll Never Want to Leave

Looking for a hotel in East Nashville? If you want a unique experience and true Music City character, the Eastside has some of Nashville’s best boutique hotels. And not only will you fall in love with your accommodations, you’re only minutes from downtown Nashville, too.

The 5 Real Estate Tools You Need to Have in Your Arsenal

The 5 Real Estate Tools You Need to Have in Your Arsenal

Sharper tools make sharper investors. If you’re able to analyze opportunities quickly and correctly, your chances for success in commercial real estate will significantly increase. Not to mention you’ll get better deals and beat out the competition So, here are the 5 real estate tools you need to have in your arsenal if you want to be a successful real estate professional.

Dickerson Pike: The Real Estate Developments You Need To Watch

Dickerson Pike: The Real Estate Developments You Need To Watch

Dickerson Pike is one of Nashville’s hottest corridors. The proximity to downtown Nashville, skyline views, and largely untapped potential make this pike a developer’s dream. Here are the real estate developments you should keep an eye on along the Dickerson Pike corridor.

No, You Won’t See A Major Shift to Work from Home.

No, You Won’t See A Major Shift to Work from Home.

In a work from home environment, employees “feel” that they are more productive because they can work without having to get up as early, don professional attire, and drive to the office. But are they really more “productive” for the company?

How to Market Your Commercial Property for Sale by Owner

How to Market Your Commercial Property for Sale by Owner

Marketing 101: The better your marketing is, the better chances you have of getting top dollar for your commercial property. Especially if you’re looking to take the for sale by owner route. That’s right - you don’t necessarily need a commercial broker to list your property, although the services they provide justify the costs, more often than not. So, here’s how to market your commercial property for sale by owner.

The 3 Best Ways to Find Tenants for Your Commercial Space

The 3 Best Ways to Find Tenants for Your Commercial Space

There may not be a unified database where you can easily place your commercial property listings, but you do still have a few options. Here are the three most effective ways to find commercial tenants.

How to Be a Real Estate Investor without Being a Landlord [infographic]

How to Be a Real Estate Investor without Being a Landlord [infographic]

Most investors don’t buy real estate to give themselves a second job. But that’s often what ends up happening. However, did you know that you still have options if you’re uninterested or unable to run the day to day of your property?

How to Do a 1031 Exchange

How to Do a 1031 Exchange

If you are a real estate investor and thinking about either buying or selling property, it is important to be familiar with the 1031 tax-deferred exchange, which allows property owners to sell their current property and acquire a different property while deferring capital gains taxes.