Scaling From Single Family to Commercial Real Estate
Let's talk about scaling in real estate, whether that means moving from no properties to single family or single family to commercial. In general, I mean taking your business to…
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.
6 Commercial Investments Most Investors Don’t Consider
Looking to jump from residential to commercial investing? Learn what differentiates the two and where you can find some of the best deals.
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3 Affordable Ways to Add Value to Your Multifamily Property [With Video!]
There are a bunch of ways to add value to your multifamily deal, but investments like this can be costly. What about value-adds on the more affordable side?
Why Apartments Are the Single Best Way to Escape the Rat Race Within 3-5 Years
Are you wholesaling, flipping or landlording? If so, then that strategy will NEVER get you out of the rat race. Find out why and what you can do about it.
How to Create a Video Tour to Show Off Your Commercial Property
In residential and commercial properties alike, real estate listings with video tours are among the most effective. In fact, research has shown they receive four times more inquiries than listings…
What Does the Current Economic Situation Mean for Commercial Real Estate Investors?
Investors are watching and waiting to see what implications COVID-19 will have on the real estate market. Thus far, residential prices remain steady, but many predict that will change. And the…
Post-Pandemic Investment Outlook: Top-Performing Property Types for 2020 and Beyond
Once the real estate market begins to bear the brunt of the fallout from COVID-19, opportunistic investors will have a chance to scoop up major deals. But a good deal…
Top Techniques for Finding a Good Property Manager for Large Commercial Deals
Don’t let property management get the best of you as a real estate investor. Instead, get the best property management for your large multifamily investment. Let's talk about a simple…
Real Estate Syndication: Beware of Red Flags in Income Statements
Many passive investors confuse distributions with performance, so if the distributions are coming, the plan is coming together. Bernie Madoff’s investors probably thought that, too. So, how can you really…
Crisis Investing 101: The Most Recession-Proof Real Estate Niches
No one saw it coming or could have predicted it. An infection that started with a few people on the other side of the globe brought the world to its…
Real Estate Syndication: What Is a Preferred Return?
If you’ve been looking to invest passively in a real estate syndication, you’ve probably noticed that most offer a feature called preferred return. It seems that as awareness of syndications…
Buy a Building or Invest in Real Estate with a Group? Key Distinctions All Investors Should Know
Two popular ways for individuals to invest in real estate are buying a building independently or investing in real estate with a group, often called a syndication. Understanding the pros…
The Truth About LoopNet (& How to Use It Efficiently)
Is LoopNet worth our time? If you frequent real estate discussions, you may have heard complaints like “don’t waste your time with LoopNet" or "there are no good deals on…
