The Rise and Fall of the American Shopping Mall
They might be working now, but in 30 years, we might never see them again. Here's the sad story of the shopping mall.
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.
Everything Around It is Collapsing, But This One Last Property Type Remains Standing: Retail
Multifamily and other commercial properties have been hammered this year, but this one class remains as resilient as ever. Here's what you need to know about it.
A Different Path to Real Estate Investing in Turbulent Times
Times are turbulent, so it's probably about time you start taking a look at alternative forms of investment. Consider this as one.
As the Commercial Market Falls Apart, These Three Assets Could Be Your Next Big Opportunity
Commercial real estate is tanking, but where there's chaos, there's opportunity. These assets might be your next big break.
How I Found a Great Investment in a Tough Market (And in the Desert of All Places)
Yes, it's still possible to find these types of investments. You just have to look for it. Here's what happened.
The Biggest Crash Imaginable is Coming For Commercial Assets
Commercial real estate is on the brink of total failure as vacancy rates are set to skyrocket.
It’s Official—Commercial Real Estate Is Collapsing
Commerical real estate vacancies are surging, and it looks like it can only get worse from here. What does this mean for the market?
Mounting Commercial Real Estate Debt Has The Potential To Destroy Portfolios—Here’s What You Need To Know
Are you tracking the storm brewing in the commercial real estate realm? It’s not a big surprise. It happens in every downturn in one form or another. But investors always…
The Coming Collapse of Downtown Office Real Estate
After incredible appreciation over the past few years, the residential real estate market has finally started to decline. Many chicken littles are saying this is the beginning of an all-out collapse.…
These 10 Markets Have Rising Commercial Vacancy Rates—Remote Work Is Hurting Investors
Office closures during the COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that productivity continues to flourish in many white-collar industries, even when employees aren’t directly observed under the same roof. For many…
Should You Invest in Triple Net Leases (NNN) in the Midwest?
If you’re a real estate investor seeking a steady income, relatively low risk, and passive cash flow, triple net leased (NNN) properties should be a focus in your portfolio. NNN…
Investing in Self-Storage: Why Cap Rates Don’t Matter
Turns out that cap rates don't matter that much in self-storage, but only if you find the right asset.
The Power of a Dollar in Value-Add Self-Storage Investing
I heard you laugh. Don’t try to hide it. The first time I heard the term “value-add” applied to self-storage, I almost laughed aloud, too. It didn’t compute for me.…
