Eric Little

The best commercial real estate opportunities often aren’t listed. They require research to find, and a key component of the research is finding out who owns the property. Rarely is this easy to do, but several strategies can be used to figure out who you should contact about potentially purchasing a commercial property.

Understanding Commercial Property Ownership

Finding who owns a commercial property is more … Read More

A Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as an MSA, is an important factor for those considering investment in commercial property. Understanding what they are and what factors contribute to their creation can influence lending decisions and opportunities.

What Is a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)?

A metropolitan statistical area is a government-designated area for a specific urban region. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) … Read More

Various situations in commercial real estate may call for earnouts, an opportunity to pull additional money from a real estate asset when specific steps or strategies are completed. There are various situations where property owners may need to refinance their existing loan, but their business plan has not yet reached its expected goals. That is, they may put additional value into the property through … Read More

Wholesaling commercial real estate lets knowledgeable investors leverage their expertise more than their capital. This is a proven and long-established commercial real estate investment strategy, one that can be especially useful for investors who don’t want to risk large amounts of capital.

What is Wholesaling in Commercial Real Estate?

A commercial real estate investor who wholesales essentially acts as a middleman (or person). They find … Read More

Commercial real estate can be a profitable mid- to long-term investment, and it’s a good option when looking to diversify a portfolio. Whether heavy in bonds, equities or even smaller residential real estate, commercial properties offer exposure to different markets, stability during downturns in other markets, and some excellent opportunities.

Of course, it’s essential to purchase promising properties at advantageous properties. Here’s how to go … Read More

Before tax cash flow (BTCF) is a metric all commercial real estate investors must understand. It provides an analysis point that can be essential in understanding the potential cash flow a property can produce. It is one of numerous metrics considered before investing in real estate.

Understanding Before Tax Cash Flow (BTCF)

BTCF represents the cash flow the real estate investor will attain after paying … Read More

Revenue per available room (RevPAR) provides insights into property performance and profitability. Here’s a look at what RevPAR is, how to calculate it, and why you should know it if investing in hotel properties.

What is Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)?

RevPAR is a performance metric used in the hotel industry to measure the average revenue earned per available room during a specific period.

Calculating … Read More

Applying for a commercial real estate loan is a multi-step process that requires a number of documents. Here’s what lenders generally need to see when approving and underwriting a loan for investment property.

What Commercial Real Estate Loan Documents Do You Need?

While lenders generally ask for a fairly standard set of information, the exact documents required can vary based on the lender, type of … Read More

The United States’ aging population is making senior housing an increasingly attractive real estate investment opportunity.

From 2010 to 2020 (census years), the percentage of 65+ adults in the U.S. grew at its fastest rate since 1880 to 1890. For everyone who missed the promising opportunity at the end of the 19th Century, the 55.8 million seniors age 65+ present another great time to consider … Read More

Multifamily residential real estate can provide substantial and fairly reliable returns, but almost no one purchases these properties as cash investments. Multifamily residential properties are usually instead financed with apartment building loans, of which there are several options. Here’s a guide to securing and using apartment building loans.

What Are Apartment Building Loans?

Apartment building loans are specialized financing products for the purchase, renovation, or … Read More