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Equity multiple represents the absolute return of an investment. It’s widely used in private equity and commercial real estate as a litmus test. There are fewer quick ways to calculate the potential or actual total return of a property (or deal).

What Does Equity Multiple Mean?

Equity multiple demonstrates, in a straightforward way, the total return that investors will receive on their total investment. It’s … Read More

Lenders charge a variety of fees when underwriting commercial real estate loans. One of the most common commercial loan fees and charges is the loan origination fee.

What Are Loan Origination Fees?

Loan origination fees are charged to cover the overhead associated with actually originating a loan.

Origination encompasses the entire process of entering into a loan agreement, from initial application to final signing. The … Read More

For commercial real estate investors, having access to as many metrics as possible to provide insight and comparison opportunities is critical. There are various metrics available, including cash on cash return and internal rate of return, both of which enable investors to create a more even comparison between properties when trying to decide which to choose for investment.

Most investors set their own threshold of … Read More

Triple net properties, sometimes called NNN, are a form of commercial real estate. Those considering the investment in these properties should understand what this term means and how it applies to their situation.

What Does Triple Net Mean in Commercial Real Estate?

A triple net lease is a type of commercial lease that includes a provision that the lease remains responsible for covering some of … Read More

A variety of commercial leases are available. This helps ensure there is something available to fit any need and most challenges.

There are two main types of commercial leases. The first is a gross lease, and the second is a net lease. It is also sometimes called gross rent vs net rent. The type determines who pays for various expenses associated with the use of … Read More

Accurately assessing a commercial real estate property’s value is essential for multiple reasons. Buyers, sellers, lenders, and tax authorities all need to know how much a property is worth, so they can accurately price, underwrite and tax the property. Getting a commercial property appraisal is the industry-standard way to value commercial real estate properties.

What is a Commercial Property Appraisal?

The role of a commercial … Read More

What Is an FHA Loan?

An FHA loan is a type of government-based secured loan. It’s issued by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). With this type of program, qualified borrowers can access a loan with potentially lower interest rates and with fewer restrictions. FHA loans are underwritten and administered by third-party lenders, though the federal government backs them.

Types of FHA Loans

To determine eligibility … Read More

Acquiring new commercial real estate is capital-intensive, and sometimes investors need more capital than they can obtain through primary loan programs. Investors may be able to raise more capital through dilution — or they might take on a mezzanine loan. Here’s what a mezzanine loan in real estate is.

What Are Mezzanine Loans in Real Estate?

Mezzanine loans provide subordinate financing for new real estate … Read More

Taking care of investment properties requires a lot of work. Finding tenants, tracking down late payments, attending to maintenance and repairs, and evicting tenants if necessary all take time and effort. For many property investors, hiring a property manager is well worth the property management fees charged. It’s efficient to pay someone else who specializes in this work to take care of everything.

What Does … Read More