One of the most valuable tools in the commercial real estate investor's tool belt is internal rate of return (IRR). If you've spent any time in the world of real estate investment, you have undoubtedly heard this term. But just what is IRR and what does it measure? In this month's Property magazine's Financial Strategies column, IRR takes center stage in the discussion. By using several examples, the concept behind IRR is explained, as well as how ...
Slowly but surely, Cleveland's real estate investment market is beginning to creep back to life. The sales volume has been steadily increasing, there are more buyers in the market and the lending environment is starting to come around. But along with this increase in activity comes some interesting paradoxes. Paradoxes like two buildings that are right next to one another, with one selling for nearly 30 percent more than its neighbor. Paradoxes ...
In this month's Property magazine, we take a look at the concept of loan amortization. Although most people tend to glaze over at the very mention of constructing a loan amortization schedule, a good understanding what is really happening throughout the life of the loan is critical to assist an investor in realizing both short and long ...
Almost everyone likes the game of Monopoly. And why not: where else can you build a real estate empire, lose it all and then rise from the ashes to rebuild it again, all in the course of an evening. If only real-life real estate were was easy. But the good news is that investing in real estate actually can be easy - even as easy as clicking the mouse a few times. In this month's Properties magazine, we discuss several of the most popular ways to ...
The run-away success of AMC's series 'Mad Men' has help to lead a resurgence of items which characterized the business environment in the 1960s. From black leather & chrome office furniture to martini-infused happy hours, many things that were old are now new again. Not to be shut out, in this month's Properties magazine, we are highlighting a 50-year old concept - the mortage / loan constant. Not only do we talk about what a constant is and ...
Are you a follower of anyone? Have you ever unfriended anyone? Do you tweet? Ten years ago, these questions would most likely have been met with a blank stare. But today, most people at least have some knowledge of these phrases. The popularity of social networking sites has exploded the past few years and the real estate ...
20 years ago, very few people knew what the internet was and web sites were but a concept. 10 years ago, web sites were all the rage and the dot.com era was at its peak. Today, the pace of change is even faster, with the emergence of blogs and social networking. But web sites are still the backbone of the internet. In this month's Properties magazine, we take a close look at the current 'state of the state' with web sites, talking about what's hot ...
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Real estate investments are relatively easy to get into - after agreeing to a price, you show up with your money and it's all yours. However, little thought is often given to getting out of the property and how the property's terminal value affects the overall performance. In the July 2010 issue of Properties magazine, the exit strategy of an investor takes center stage. We discuss a few different approaches to determining future value and how ...
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As we arrive at the halfway point of 2010, everyone seems to have mixed feelings about exactly where the real estate markets stand. Activity levels are higher as compared to a year earlier but what exactly does that mean? Will things return to normal by the end of the year? By 2011? Ever? In this month's Financial Strategies column, we discuss some of the emerging trends over the first six months and how the savvy investor can continue to ...
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A critical component in the decision to sell a property is determining how much money the seller will walk away with. However, all too often, the analysis is incomplete. In this month's Property Magazine, we discuss all of the costs associated with sale that affect the seller's proceeds. Read all about it by clicking here. After all, it's not what you make, it's what you keep. ...
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