How I Find Off-Market Commercial Real Estate Deals

How I Find Off-Market Commercial Real Estate Deals

Finding off-market commercial real estate deals can be a great way to gain an edge in the competitive world of commercial real estate investing. Especially if you’re in a hot market where it seems like every listing is overpriced or the opportunities just aren’t there.

Off-market deals refer to properties that are not actively listed for sale on the market, and you can often find better prices and less competition from other investors.

I’ve acquired over $50m in commercial real estate off-market and my brokerage team has advised on the acquisition of even more. Here are a few of the strategies we use to find off-market deals:

How to Get Started As A Commercial Real Estate Broker in 2023

How to Get Started As A Commercial Real Estate Broker in 2023

I started my commercial real estate career as the in-house leasing agent for a boutique development firm back in 2013. It was hands down the best decision I’ve ever made and got me to where I am today with all of our different investments and development projects. But, it’s an incredibly difficult industry to break into. So, if you’re looking to start a career as a commercial broker, are a few tips on how to find the right opportunity:

How to Get Into Commercial Real Estate in 2023

How to Get Into Commercial Real Estate in 2023

If you’re here, you’re probably on the hunt for a way to break into the commercial real estate game. Whether that’s brokerage, development, investment or another angle, there are a few key steps you should take to get started. Here’s how to get started in commercial real estate in 2023:

5 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Commercial Real Estate Investors Make

5 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Commercial Real Estate Investors Make

Commercial real estate investing is an excellent way to earn passive income and build your wealth, but it's certainly not without its challenges, especially if you’re a first-time investor. Here are 5 of the biggest mistakes I’ve seen that first-time commercial real estate investors often make:

How to Finance Your First Commercial Real Estate Investment

How to Finance Your First Commercial Real Estate Investment

Are you struggling to finance your first commercial real estate investment?

Do you want to learn how to build wealth and generate passive income through commercial real estate, but the unknowns of the financing side are holding you back?

I’ve financed tens of millions of commercial real estate investments and developments, and in this post I'll guide you through the step-by-step process of successfully financing your first commercial real estate deal and answer the most frequently asked questions we’ve gotten at the end.

How to Prepare Your Business to Lease Commercial Space

How to Prepare Your Business to Lease Commercial Space

If you've never leased commercial space before, it can be quite a different process from renting that apartment you had in college.

Whether you're looking for office space, retail space, or a warehouse, leasing commercial space can be an intensive and daunting process. However, if you’re prepared for it on the front end, you can make the process a lot smoother and increase your chances of landing that primo space.

NNN Investing: Common Questions and Answers

NNN Investing: Common Questions and Answers

Are you considering investing in NNN real estate but have some questions or concerns? Don't worry, you're not alone!

NNN real estate can be a great investment opportunity, but it's important to have a clear understanding of what you're getting into. Especially since the world of triple net properties can be somewhat shrouded in mystery.

I’m going to cover some of the most frequently asked questions my team and I get about NNN real estate to help you make an informed decision.

Can't Find Multifamily Deals? Try These Alternatives

Can't Find Multifamily Deals? Try These Alternatives

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 10 years, multifamily properties are often seen as the top choice for investors looking for steady cash flow and appreciation. However, finding deals that check those boxes can be a challenge, especially when you’re in a competitive market like we are today. If you’re getting tired of grinding to find multifamily deals, it may be time to consider investing in other types of commercial real estate.

How to Invest in REITs for Beginners

How to Invest in REITs for Beginners

If you’re looking to passively invest in real estate without any of the work involved in owning and running these investments, real estate investment trusts may be the way to go for you. They’re also traded much like stocks, bringing more liquidity than traditional real estate and a familiar investing process for investors. 

Peerless Mill: The Revitalization Plan and Leasing Information

Peerless Mill: The Revitalization Plan and Leasing Information

Peerless Mill, located just outside of downtown Chattanooga in Rossville, Georgia, is an historic textile mill that is undergoing a major transformation.

Now under new ownership, the property is set to become a mixed-use city center, bringing new life and energy to the community.

The 5 Biggest Issues for Commercial Real Estate in 2023

The 5 Biggest Issues for Commercial Real Estate in 2023

The last decade has been a wild ride for the commercial real estate market.

While it has experienced a solid increase across the board in demand, rental rates, and more, the recent pandemic and interest rate hikes have put the asset class to the test.

Here are the five biggest issues facing commercial real estate to watch out for in 2023.

Flex Space for Lease | Chattanooga TN

Flex Space for Lease | Chattanooga TN

Peerless Mill, located just outside of downtown Chattanooga in Rossville, Georgia, is an historic textile mill that is undergoing a major transformation.

Now under new ownership, the property is set to become a mixed-use city center, bringing new life and energy to the community.

How High Interest Rates Impact Commercial Real Estate

How High Interest Rates Impact Commercial Real Estate

High interest rate environments can have a significant impact on the commercial real estate market.

After all, most investors utilize leverage to increase their returns and an increase in borrowing costs makes that leverage more expensive for developers and investors, which decreases potential returns and, therefore, demand for new projects.

Here’s how high interest rates impact the commercial real estate market.

How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate at 18

I started my career in commercial real estate when I was 21 years old.

Sure, I got started relatively early, but I can’t help but think, “where would I be now if I’d gotten interested in commercial real estate investing even earlier.”

And since I get asked all the time on YouTube from high school and college aged individuals about how they can get into the industry, I figured I’d share my thoughts on how you can kick off your commercial real estate investing career at 18 years old.

What Is A 1031 Exchange? (in Real Estate)

What Is A 1031 Exchange? (in Real Estate)

The 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful tools an investor can have in their arsenal for building wealth in real estate. It can help you improve your passive income, simplify property and asset management, assist with your estate planning, diversify your portfolio, and so much more. So, let’s dive on in to “What Is A 1031 Exchange?” in the real estate world.

The ONE Thing You Need to Know to Become a Successful Commercial Real Estate Investor

The ONE Thing You Need to Know to Become a Successful Commercial Real Estate Investor

There’s a nearly endless amount of knowledge and experience you need to master in order to become a successful commercial real estate investor. Is there another way?


How to Create a Winning Commercial Real Estate Marketing Strategy in 2022

How to Create a Winning Commercial Real Estate Marketing Strategy in 2022

Commercial real estate marketing questions? Looking for a job in our industry? Are apartments a good investment for the future? In this curated article, our sources answer these questions (and more)!

How to Decide If You’re an Active or Passive Commercial Real Estate Investor

How to Decide If You’re an Active or Passive Commercial Real Estate Investor

Active or passive commercial real estate investing? Choose carefully, because the road you pick will affect your life more than almost any other decision you’ll ever make …

The 10 Best Commercial Real Estate Markets in 2022

The 10 Best Commercial Real Estate Markets in 2022

Where should you – a commercial real estate investor – do business in 2022? There is no definitive answer to that question, but there are some BIG clues to guide you