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.
Thinking about investing in commercial real estate? It can certainly be a lucrative venture. But which commercial property type would be best for you? Multifamily, office, industrial, or retail? It…
Want to truly build wealth? For apartments, the options on ways to increase the value of the property are only limited by the owner's creativity. Here are just a few…
Thinking of doing something new and different to further diversify your portfolio? If you're a real estate investor, maybe this is the year you invest in an asset unique to…
Entering the commercial real estate (CRE) space may seem daunting to the uninitiated. Keeping in mind CRE’s cyclical nature, the impact of capitalization, alternate asset categories, property location, and experiential…
You want to get involved in real estate syndication deals, and raising capital is a crucial part of it. With so many moving parts, getting started is likely intimidating—but some…
When someone refers to the equity waterfall in commercial real estate, they’re essentially talking about how cash flow from an asset will be distributed and when. There are countless ways…
While commercial real estate (CRE) investment through real estate investment trusts (REITs) is similar to buying shares in stock and bond markets, direct real estate investing is quite different. These…
Leases on commercial properties are an entirely different animal than those used for residential real estate. Learn about the four main lease structures and the ins and outs of the…
If you’re considering leasing your commercial property, there are many elements to mull regarding the market, your tenants, and the terms of the lease. Be sure to consider these factors…
WeWork’s failed IPO created a lot of negative chatter about the co-working industry over the last few months. But alas, there is still a ton of potential for the co-working…
Here are several upgrades that renters really want today and that may generate some of the best rent bumps for multifamily landlords.
Choosing your real estate investment strategy entirely depends on your personal goals—but multifamily investing DOES have some distinct advantages.
Why should you take a serious look at multifamilies? Learn about one investor who added $40,000/year to his net worth with a 12-unit apartment building.
