Holding Companies: Protect Your Commercial Investments
A holding company is a type of financial company that possesses a controlling interest in other companies which…
What is a Leveraged Buyout in Commercial Real Estate?
A leveraged buyout (LBO) is a business deal that occurs when one company acquires another using a significant…
Exploring Net Profit Margin in Commercial Real Estate
The Net Profit Margin, also called Net Margin, Profit Margin or Net Profit Margin Ratio, is the percentage…
Types of Liability Insurance, and How Some Apply to CRE
Liability insurance is an insurance product that provides protection to an insured party against claims resulting from injuries…
What Are Zombies in Real Estate?
Zombies in commercial real estate, also called ‘Zombie Mortgage Property,’ is a type of investment property that has…
What Is Value-Added Tax (VAT) in Commercial Real Estate?
In the real estate world, value-added tax (VAT) is a consumption tax imposed on properties whenever it adds…
What Does Velocity of Money Mean in Real Estate Investing?
Cash flow is to our financial lives as air is to our bodies. In commercial real estate, your…
What Are Unilateral Contracts In Commercial Real Estate?
When most people hear the word “contract,” an agreement between two people may come to mind, just like…
What Is Development Spread? The Formula and a CRE Example
Development spread is a quick and straightforward calculation that developers use to assess a real estate development project’s…
What Is a Commercial Real Estate Prospectus?
As an investor, it is important to have enough financial information about a real estate investment before putting…