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What To Know About Industrial Flex Space and Its Benefits to Commercial Tenants
Industrial flex space is flexible and adaptive in more than one way. When a company is trying to find temporary commercial space and needs both offices and warehouse areas for holding products, they’ll often find it hard to secure separate leases with similar terms. Industrial flex space closes this gap by offering light industrial-zoned properties with flexible leasing terms. In today’s challenging market, this adaptable commercial real estate is helpful for retail, drop shipping, medical, manufacturing, and many other types of businesses....

Top Fast-Growing Areas for Commercial Real Estate in Texas
Commercial real estate includes several property types, and in any local market, financial conditions drive prices. There are any number of reasons one market may outperform another. For example, fast-growing areas, cities experiencing an influx of businesses, or a market conveniently located for warehousing. Texas is one of the hottest markets for commercial real estate investing, from office space to new development. The Wall Street Journal recently heralded Fort Worth as a fast-growing area with a sizzling commercial real estate market....

Why Invest in Shallow Bay Industrial
Why Invest in Shallow-Bay Industrial? Multi-tenant industrial real estate is an asset class in which multiple suites can be leased to various commercial tenants, from small to enterprise-level businesses. These units make cost-effective operating spaces for small and medium-sized enterprises, but larger, more established businesses may also take advantage of the flexibility this real estate solution offers. This blog looks at shallow-bay industrial or light industrial buildings, why they are in such high demand, and the types of tenants who...

Return to the Office Statistics
Return to Office Statistics In the past five years, the rise of remote work has changed how companies use office space. The structural changes affecting the commercial real estate sector include increases in flexible and co-working spaces and shorter office leases. In 2023, many major companies, including Disney, JP Morgan, Salesforce, Google, and Starbucks, are pushing employees to return to the office at least a few days a week. This has resulted in offices being more than 50% filled for the first time since the start of the pandemic....

Q1 2023 Commercial Real Estate Investment Trends
Commercial real estate thrived in 2021 and early 2022, followed by a choppy end to the year with lower transaction volume. What can Texas investors expect for 2023? According to Richard Barkham, CBRE’s global chief economist and head of research, a moderate recession may bring some declines in asset and investing volume and leasing activity. However, since most areas of the economy are more robust than in past downturns, such as the GFC in 2007-2008, well-capitalized investors may be positioned to find investment opportunities with upside....

10 Questions to Ask Before Buying Commercial Real Estate
You should have a set of queries ready when shopping for commercial real estate. That's because there is no right or wrong question when it comes to spending this much money on a property. We have put together a list of the top 10 questions to ask before buying commercial real estate. 1. What is the current and anticipated market demand for this property? By understanding current and anticipated market demand, you can get an idea of how the property might perform financially in the future. 2. How much will it cost to maintain the property?...

Real Estate Investor Tax Deductions
As a real estate investor, it's important to be aware of the many tax deductions that are available to you. Taking advantage of these deductions can significantly reduce your tax bill so you can keep more of your hard-earned money. Best Tax Deductions For Real Estate Investors The best tax deductions for real estate investors are those that can save you the most money. These deductions include: mortgage interest property taxes depreciation operating expenses interest on loans used to purchase an investment property travel expenses related to...

What Are The Different Types of Commercial Industrial Properties in Real Estate?
You may be familiar with commercial real estate in the traditional sense like malls and storefronts. But, industrial properties are also contained under the umbrella of commercial real estate. In this article, we will go over the different types of commercial industrial properties. These options will help you explore the various opportunities that exist in the world of commercial real estate. What is an Industrial Property? According to Law Insider, the definition of industrial property is a “property used for construction, repair, trade or...

Active vs Passive Real Estate Investing: 5 Factors to Consider
As the real estate market starts to even out after the pandemic, you might be considering whether or not now is the time to enter the commercial real estate market. Or perhaps change how you are currently investing. In this article, we will go over five factors you should consider when deciding between active vs. passive real estate investment and how these investment styles can result in different outcomes. What is Passive Real Estate Investing? Passive real estate investment is as the name suggests, a passive approach to investing in...

What are the Benefits of Investing in Commercial Real Estate?
The market uncertainty in the year 2022 has left a lot of people rethinking their investment strategies. Between numerous COVID-19 variants, unprecedented inflation, and soaring gas prices, on its face, the market looks frightening. You may also be comparing the commercial real estate market to the residential market, which is bogged down by low inventory, bidding wars, and quick turnaround times. Though it is easy to assume that the commercial real estate market is enduring the same woes, it’s quite the opposite. Commercial real estate is...