In this episode of The Commercial Real Estate Show, Michael Bull interviews co-founder and managing director at ArborCrowd, Adam Kaufman. Now if you’re new to crowdfunding in commercial real estate this video with Adam Kaufman will help you grasp a better understanding of how sourcing funds for your CRE project works.
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Our Favorite Brokers on Youtube đź“ş
Youtube is home to millions if not billions of videos on a number of topics, making it easy for anyone to access a world of how-to entertainment at the click of a button. Youtube is just one resource among many for commercial brokers and investors to use when trying to learn the basics and even the most complex aspects of CRE.
Video: Your How to Guide on Becoming a Commercial Real Estate Broker
If you’re new to commercial real estate or are considering taking the jump over from residential real estate, check out John Highman’s video “A Guide to a Career in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage.” His video will run you through the basics of the trade and what you need to begin your new career.
Commercial Real Estate Crowdfunding
The playing field is becoming more level for small investors thanks to a slew of real estate crowdfunding websites sprouting up across the web. The crowd-sourced investment websites have become an expansive trend in the industry. In the last year, an estimated half a billion dollars pooled into sites like realtyshares.com, realtymogul.com and realcrowd.com. To … Read more
How to Get Involved in Retail Investing
Retail property is one of the most sought after investments around today. Out of the four asset classes on the market, investors are paying large sums for small, multi-tenant and single-tenant retail properties in locations across the globe.
With such hot demand, it’s hard to get your foot in the door. That’s why I’ve put my practice in writing to present one valuable piece of advice to aspiring investors looking to network and make deals in retail.
Real Estate Crowdfunding: A Trend That’s Here to Stay
The playing field is becoming more level for small investors thanks to a slew of real estate crowdfunding websites sprouting up across the web. The crowd-sourced investment websites have become an expansive trend in the industry. In the last year, an estimated half a billion dollars pooled into sites like realtyshares.com, realtymogul.com and realcrowd.com. To … Read more
The Golden Egg of CRE – Absolute Net Lease
Investors prize after real estate deals that guarantee safety and high rates of return. These days it’s hard to know where to look. My advice to you: consider the absolute net lease, also known as the land lease. Picture a prime piece of property on a high traffic corner, free of development — to put … Read more
Property Management Softwares Availible Online Today
Central to the business of brokerage, leasing and investing is property management. To maintain a smooth operation, it’s crucial to pick the right property management software. As an owner of a property management company, in addition to my brokerage and development business, I can tell you which property management software options online are great and … Read more
How to Prepare a Letter of Intent
Before putting pen to paper on a fresh new lease, it’s often recommended to draft up a Letter of Intent. An LOI, as it’s called in the industry, helps prospective tenants edge forward to signing a lease that’s inclusive of their plans for the property in years to come. These documents vary from deal-to-deal and … Read more
Top Websites to Search for Commercial Real Estate Properties
Search “commercial real estate” online and right away you’re inundated with thousands of portals vying for your attention. I know finding the right site isn’t always easy, so I’ve compiled a list of the top 8 websites to search on for commercial real estate properties. LoopNet Loopnet.com is one of the best websites to search for … Read more
3 Ways to Value CRE Investment Properties
As a certified appraiser and broker, I know the best practices to value a CRE investment property. My go-to list boils down to three approaches related to cost, income and sales. So if you’re not so sure how to value your commercial property, keep on reading. 1. The Cost Approach When you begin to value an … Read more
7 Traits That Make an Amazing Real Estate Broker
I’ve been involved in commercial real estate for more than 25 years. Since then, I’ve come to understand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to the relationship between a client and their broker. I put together a list of 7 traits that make for an amazing broker. Trait #1: Brush up on your … Read more
What is a Cap Rate?
Not so sure how to answer the above question? Here’s what you need to know: A capitalization rate, or a cap rate as it’s often referred, is the rate of return anticipated for one year if the property was paid for in cash — It’s the ratio between Net Operating Income (NOI) and the property … Read more
Why Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is important?
In commercial real estate, it’s smart to think ahead and keep a close eye on the numbers. As a commercial broker with more than two decades in the ring, I’ve continued to rely on a variety of metrics, including Internal Rate of Return, or IRR, to ensure my investments are sound. IRR stands strong in … Read more
3 Tips to Selling a Property in Tight Market Conditions
These days, real estate investors are increasingly looking to multi-family properties to generate high rates of return. With demand for apartments and similar units on the rise, learning to weather fast market conditions is an imperative to getting the best value for your property. With years of experience as a commercial broker, I’ve developed these … Read more
What is Internal Rate of Return (IRR)?
In commercial real estate, it’s smart to think ahead and keep a close eye on the numbers. As a commercial broker with more than two decades in the ring, I’ve continued to rely on a variety of metrics, including Internal Rate of Return, or IRR, to ensure my investments are sound. IRR stands strong in … Read more
Key Components to Include in a Letter of Intent
Before putting pen to paper on a fresh new lease, it’s often recommended to draft up a Letter of Intent. An LOI, as it’s called in the industry, helps prospective tenants edge forward to signing a lease that’s inclusive of their plans for the property in years to come. These documents vary from deal-to-deal and … Read more
Getting Involved with Retail Investing
Retail property is one of the most sought after investments around today. Out of the four asset classes on the market, investors are paying large sums for small, multi-tenant and single-tenant retail properties in locations across the globe. With such hot demand, it’s hard to get your foot in the door. That’s why I’ve put … Read more
The Absolute Net Lease — My Take on the Golden Egg of Real Estate
Investors prize after real estate deals that guarantee safety and high rates of return. These days it’s hard to know where to look. My advice to you: consider the absolute net lease, also known as the land lease. Picture a prime piece of property on a high traffic corner, free of development — to put … Read more
The Dos and Don’ts of Property Management Software
Central to the business of brokerage, leasing and investing is property management. To maintain a smooth operation, it’s crucial to pick the right property management software. As an owner of a property management company, in addition to my brokerage and development business, I can tell you the dos and don’ts of property management software options … Read more
Top Websites to Search for Commercial Real Estate
Search “commercial real estate” online and right away you’re inundated with thousands of portals vying for your attention. I know finding the right site isn’t always easy, so I’ve compiled a list of the best websites to search for commercial real estate. Loopnet.com is one of the best websites to search for commercial real estate, particularly … Read more
Three Ways to Value an Investment Property
As a certified appraiser and broker, I know the best practices to value an investment property. My go-to list boils down to three approaches related to cost, income and sales. So if you’re not so sure how to value your commercial property, keep reading. 1. The cost approach When you begin to value an investment property, … Read more
Seven Traits to Look for in a Real Estate Broker
I’ve been involved in commercial real estate for more than 25 years. Since then, I’ve come to understand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to the relationship between a client and their broker. I put together a list of 7 key traits for brokers to strive for, developed from my many years of … Read more
Cap Rate 101 – What is a Cap Rate?
Not so sure how to answer the above question? Here’s what you need to know. A capitalization rate, or a cap rate as it’s often referred, is the rate of return anticipated for one year if the property was paid for in cash — It’s the ratio between Net Operating Income (NOI) and the property … Read more
Three Keys to Selling a Property in Fast Market Conditions
These days, real estate investors are increasingly looking to multi-family properties to generate high rates of return. With demand for apartments and similar units on the rise, learning to weather fast market conditions is an imperative to getting the best value for your property. With years of experience as a commercial broker, I’ve developed three … Read more