How Overpaying For an Apartment Building Can Get You a Deal in Real Estate
We're taught we shouldn't underwrite commercial real estate deals based on future performance. This is great advice, but sometimes it doesn't match reality.
Commercial Real Estate Investing
Commercial real estate investing differs in many ways from the more traditional residential real estate investing. Property income, expenses, and values are often calculated differently, and success in this business often requires speaking the language of commercial real estate fluently. In this section of the BiggerPockets Blog, you'll find articles that discuss every aspect of commercial real estate imaginable. From different types of lease agreements, financing solutions, and valuation methods, we've got it all. Authors in this section include commercial real estate investors with decades of experience.
Case Study: How to Give Investors a 9% Cash-on-Cash Return in a Syndicated Apartment Deal
When you’re sharing the pie, it should be big enough to share. Here's how an apartment deal can leave a good return for you AND your investors.
How to Pay Yourself When Buying an Apartment Building with Investors
In this deal, I ended up not putting any of my own money into the deal and got paid $15,000 at closing. Here's how I got it done.
Buying a Building to House Your Business? Stop and Consider This First.
Before you make the long-term investment of purchasing a building for your business, remember this decision is not to be taken lightly. Consider this first.
A Look at the Pros & Cons of Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Before you jump in, consider some advantages and challenges of commercial real estate. It is completely different from investing in SFR. Here’s how.
12 Surefire Ways to Increase Revenue in Your Apartment Complex
The truth is, your apartment complex is probably not netting as much each month as it could. Why NOT implement these simple, revenue-boosting changes?
5 Commercial Real Estate Auction Myths Investors Believe
It turns out that much of what real estate investors take for gospel when it comes to commercial real estate auctions is actually not true at all.
How to NOT Sound Like a Multifamily Newbie (& Actually Land Deals!)
Want to get started with apartment building investing but brokers aren't taking you seriously? Follow this script to NOT sound like a newbie.
The #1 Way To Find Great Apartment Building Deals
There are plenty of ways to seek out apartment buildings. If you're looking for a foolproof method that'll deliver the best properties reliably, use THIS.
The Ultimate Metric You Need to Find Value-Add Apartment Deals
Apartments might seem intimidating -- but just like with any other deal, if you evaluate and vet them correctly, you can invest with total confidence!
3 Quick Ways to Increase the Net Operating Income on Your Multifamily Property
As you increase your multifamily portfolio, chances are, you'll start to see expenses add up quickly. Keep your margins solid with these creative tricks.
The Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence Mistakes (From a 31-Year Veteran Investor!)
Due diligence is rarely talked about because it takes back seat to sexier topics like raising money and finding, analyzing and negotiating commercial real estate deals. But I have found…
What Every Investor Should Know About Forcing Appreciation in Commercial Properties
Oh yeah, real estate investors can use the force, too! Especially those who own commercial properties that are valued-based on the net income they generate. Here’s how forced appreciation in…
