Yesterday, myNOI explained the first step in using the Investment Property Valuation (IPV) Calculator. Investors explained what type of property they’re selling, and what they’d like to do with it. Today, we’ll cover Step 2 of the Investment Property Valuation Calculator, where investors will examine the money their properties generate. Step 2: The second step … Read more
The Investment Property Valuation Calculator is an invaluable tool for investors and brokers alike. When used effectively, the IPV Calculator can help you plan ahead with your commercial property investments. An in-depth reading of the results can reveal when the best time to sell would be, areas where building expenses could be trimmed back, … Read more
As a business owner, choosing an office space is one of the most important things you’re tasked with. A building must not only service all your company’s needs, but also serve as a reflection of you to potential clients. Below, myNOi has collected five questions to ask yourself before you lease an office space: Is There … Read more
Previously, myNOI covered how cap rates were calculated. Now, we’ll describe the other factors that go into determining current cap rates. At their simplest, cap rates are just the annual net operating income divided by the cost paid for the property. However, much more influences current cap rates than those two sums! Investors use cap rates … Read more
Commercial real estate crowdfunding laws can be dense, yet more than ever, commercial investors are harnessing the power of the internet to raise funds on the fly. Crowd-sourcing websites like realtyshares.com, realtymogul.com and realcrowd.com draw in droves of investors on the daily, and the demand doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. In 2015, … Read more
As we head into the new year, it’s helpful to know which commercial real estate markets are expected to see increased activity in 2017. Nailing down which areas are set to perform well is not an exact science, but Zillow, Realtor.com and REFM have all released lists highlighting potentially strong markets. These are five cities … Read more
In 2014, Loopnet partnered with Google and released a study called “Commercial Real Estate Consumer Online Behavior and Trends”, with the stated objective of “better understanding the role of the internet in finding, selling, and leasing commercial properties.” Utilizing a 3rd party company, a blind survey was conducted to examine the behavior and sentiments of … Read more
The week is just beginning, but already there’s lots of commercial real estate news to catch up on. Check out these four articles on Miami investments, CommLoan, the state of CRE and a call to brokers to work toward more affordable housing. As Miami’s Condo Market Plummets, Commercial Real Estate Soars The tables are turning … Read more
Ask people what a commercial real estate developer does and you’re likely to get a different answer from all of them. The fact is, being a real estate developer is a complex blend of architecture, finance, managing, engineering, hand-shaking and more. There’s no straight shot to becoming a real estate developer, but we’ll highlight some … Read more
One way to identify a potential investment location which is on the precipice of rapid value increase is to understand where gentrification has recently started. Gentrification is “a process of renovation and revival of deteriorated urban neighborhoods by means of influx of more affluent residents” and can be an excellent signal for investment opportunities. One … Read more