How Much Should You Set for Reserves?

If you are planning an acquisition or budgeting for your existing portfolio, you have asked yourself the question, “how much should I set for reserves?” Recently, my friend John and I were chatting about how smart money follows a basic premise when making...
Why Sell Your Commercial Real Estate and Pay Taxes?

Why Sell Your Commercial Real Estate and Pay Taxes?

If you’re like most long-term commercial real estate investors, you’re holding  your properties to avoid paying the capital gains tax.  I don’t blame you. Who likes paying taxes, anyway? No one. But if you’re like most long-term commercial real...
Why your commercial real estate broker doesn’t find you deals

Why your commercial real estate broker doesn’t find you deals

You call commercial real estate brokers in your market, tell them about what you’re looking for, and meet with a few.  It feels like you’re making progress. The word is on the street, you’re looking to buy a commercial real estate investment property...