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.
Are you an investor who’s having trouble closing deals and growing your portfolio? Maybe you're fed up and thinking of quitting. Don’t—there are other options! Thousands of investors make a…
Putting together a deal can be tricky—especially when using hard money to finance a large commercial property out of state! But that's what I did in order to increase my…
What if I told you that you could make one powerful maneuver to double the value of your real estate equity? Well hold on, because I’m going to try my…
Commercial real estate management is a whole different beast than residential management—from lease structures to property issues to prospective tenants. Here are four things to know about being a great…
Let's talk about risk as it relates to real estate strategies. For those interested in commercial real estate investing, there are four strategies investors use when looking at the different commercial…
CCIM designees deal primarily with commercial real estate. This designation may benefit some investors, it's not for everyone.
If you’ve been reading about the wealth and glory enjoyed by large-scale multifamily owners and wondering how you can join their club, read on.
Are you scooping up multifamily assets in the current market, ignoring key metrics and investment advice? I’m writing to urge you not to be that guy. And if you’re tempted…
Real estate syndications are becoming more popular as investors seek to complete larger deals. Many want to step up to create their own syndications, but this can be overwhelming from…
Knowing your industry terminology is important for being able to negotiate great terms on multifamily deals. It's also important to be able with communicate with more experienced investors and brokers…
So many people think they can "fake it until they make it" when investing in apartment buildings. In my experience as an investor, you need to be prepared to be…
So I recently came across a deal. Corner lot, full block, but oddly shaped. A bit overpriced, but definitely doable. I immediately shot it over to my architect. "Dude, what…
Do the terms "cap rate," "NOI," "repositioning," and "value-add" have your head spinning? Learn to wrap your mind around these important real estate concepts here.
