Commercial Real Estate Investing Strategies

The U.S. commercial real estate market is holding strong in 2025, with values nearing $26 trillion and consistent annual growth projected through the rest of the decade. Now, those numbers are big, and for investors, they represent a real opportunity. That kind of stability is exactly why more investors are eyeing commercial real estate investing…

A staggering $1.5 trillion worth of U.S. commercial real estate loans will mature within the next 15 months, creating an unprecedented wave of decisions for property owners nationwide. Higher interest rates mean refinancing isn’t always viable anymore. Selling might trigger massive capital gains taxes. Finding new equity partners? That’s getting harder too, and that’s speaking…

Did you know that real estate assets can generate massive capital without traditional financing headaches? A prime example: One remarkable deal in 2023 saw 415 convenience stores change hands in a sale leaseback transaction worth $1.5 billion!  This wasn’t just about one sector either. These deals span everything from retail chains to distribution centers, proving…

Last year’s numbers spoke loud and clear: commercial real estate activity is heating up again. Deal volume in the U.S. surged to nearly $370 billion in 2024, with a sharp 33% jump in Q4 alone. Mind you, that kind of momentum doesn’t happen by accident. It signals that investors and owners alike are watching the…

Lately, we’ve noticed a big shift in how real estate investors approach their property exits. More investors are choosing hands-off strategies that still offer strong returns and tax relief. Case in point: recent reports show that DST investments have surged by 32.5%, with billions of dollars redirected through 1031 Exchanges into these passive vehicles. From…

Did you know that commercial real estate activity surged with transaction volumes climbing over 33% from the third to fourth quarter of 2024? These transaction volumes hit an impressive $108.5 billion in just three months! This uptick signals renewed confidence among sellers and investors looking to capitalize on market opportunities. From our experience, many property…

The American commercial real estate landscape represents trillions in value, with property owners depreciating billions under Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) every single year. Think about it: Right now, thousands of savvy investors are making critical decisions about property improvements and replacements that will directly impact their taxes this year. But what many don’t…

It’s no secret that high mortgage rates have been making homeownership feel like a financial tightrope. Just this past March, existing home sales across the U.S. took a sharp dive, dropping over 5% to just over 4 million units sold annually. That’s the steepest decline we’ve seen in more than two years, and it’s causing…

Finding the optimal holding period for commercial properties is more than just playing the waiting game. It’s often about strategic timing that balances your immediate cash flow needs with long-term capital gains.  On average, investors across the U.S. hold commercial properties for somewhere between five and ten years, but that’s not a one-size-fits-all answer.  That…

Did you know that as of 2024, investors have shifted how they build wealth? And we’re seeing the numbers to prove it.  Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now make up nearly 70% of investment portfolios, which is a noticeable increase from the year before. The appeal is clear: more flexibility, lower costs, and better diversification. But when…