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.
In the commercial space? You should strongly consider pursuing a CCIM. It will add to your credibility and provide networking opportunities, as well. Here's everything you need to know about…
In less than 12 months, we will have turned a $75,000 investment in smart metering technology (which was mostly offset by a lower loan rate) into $1.33M of appreciated value.…
I talk to dozens of real estate investors every month. One of the common themes is their inability to get deals these days. They’re spending an enormous amount of time…
It seems like everyone wants to rent nowadays, and you should take advantage of the market while cap rates are low. Not everyone agrees, but I'll tell you why I…
Seeing statistics telling 20-somethings why they need to invest early can be discouraging. Yes, it's powerful—allowing your money to grow for 10-20 extra years will always beat investing a lot,…
How does one get into commercial real estate? It’s something residential investors and brokers are often particularly interested in. Why? Well, the deals are bigger, and there's a wider spectrum…
While broker-dealer firms are legally bound to disclose all fees and their amounts to investors, exactly how they do this is left largely up to them. Fee disclosure methods and…
As a result of the JOBS Act, the online revolution, and a variety of other developments, the doors are wide open for the masses to invest in better types of…
Multifamily investing is not typically an investment people begin with. Maybe it's due to a lack of understanding of how multifamily real estate works. Or maybe it's the complexity of…
Let’s discuss commercial lending, what a lender is looking for in you, and a little bit about types of loans. There’s a little bit of nuance, but it’s not as…
More single family home investors appear to be graduating to the multifamily property space. Why is that? What’s drawing them to this niche?
Investing in commercial real estate is a lucrative business decision for anyone serious about increasing their net worth and expanding their portfolio. Plus, commercial properties can be a better option…
Valuing land for development can seem like a daunting task. Using the land residual technique, though, you'll be able to price land for your development project with ease (AND build…
