2013: The Liberal Supermajority and Your Continued Success. Can they co-exist?

2013: The Liberal Supermajority and Your Continued Success. Can they co-exist? Part 2 of 3By: Nicholas A. Dunlap This is Part 2 of 3 of my 2013 Commercial Real Estate Outlook. Please note: I have been right on 100% of my predictions for 2011 and 2012. Don't believe me? Read 2011 and 2012 by clicking on the respective years. Refinance, Please We have … Continue reading 2013: The Liberal Supermajority and Your Continued Success. Can they co-exist? →

2013: The Liberal Supermajority and Your Continued Success. Can they co-exist?

Happy New Year! 2013 is off to a great and very busy start with lots of positive investment activity. We are in full on acquisition mode. I may not be able to blog as much as I'd like over the next month, so I figured I would at least provide you with a snippet of … Continue reading 2013: The Liberal Supermajority and Your Continued Success. Can they co-exist? →

The Budget Season Blues (Continued)

Part two of our exhilarating series on the "B" word...That's budget for you non-real estate people. This is...The Budget Season Blues, Part IITrapped at Your Desk? Think “Budget Season, Budget Season, Budget Season!” By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Pre-Budget PrepPrior to preparing a budget, walk the property and study the current condition of structures and surfaces. Maintenance can … Continue reading The Budget Season Blues (Continued) →

The Budget Season Blues

Here is an excerpt from my next column in the Journal of Property Management. While the article itself has a different title, the message remains the same...Trapped at Your Desk? Think “Budget Season, Budget Season, Budget Season!”By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM As a kid, one of my favorite movies was the 1988 comedic horror film “Beetlejuice”. … Continue reading The Budget Season Blues →

Construction Job Growth a Good Sign for Investors

Construction Job Growth a Good Sign for InvestorsBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMAhead of the November elections, there has not been much in terms of hope, good news or growth for millions of out of work Americans. However, recent labor force numbers published by the Employment Development Department suggest that some industries are well...thriving? While construction, … Continue reading Construction Job Growth a Good Sign for Investors →

Interviewed by Commercial Property Executive; Click to Read

Recently I was interviewed by Commercial Property Executive to discuss sub-metering, water rates and how to combat the constantly increasing utility expenses incurred by property owners. Click here to read the article.

California Ranks High in Multifamily Research Report

California Ranks High in Multifamily Research ReportBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Marcus & Millichap recently published it's 2012 Real Estate Investment Research Report and the news bodes well for apartment owners in California. Despite a tough political climate and the absence of a unified, statewide apartment association to fight legislation, 4 of the top 10 … Continue reading California Ranks High in Multifamily Research Report →

2012: Could the Mayans Have Predicted Economic Apocalypse? Part V

2012: Could the Mayans Have Predicted Economic Apocalypse? Part VBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThe following is an excerpt from my 2012 Outlook on Investing that appeared in this month's Apartment News & Apartment Management Magazines. I will be publishing it in segments here on my blog. Here is Part V. Comply or Wave ByeAlthough it … Continue reading 2012: Could the Mayans Have Predicted Economic Apocalypse? Part V →

2012: Could the Mayans Have Predicted Economic Apocalypse? Part IV

2012: Could the Mayans Have Predicted Economic Apocalypse? Part IVBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThe following is an excerpt from my 2012 Outlook on Investing that appeared in this month's Apartment News & Apartment Management Magazines. I will be publishing it in segments here on my blog. Here is Part IV. The Rent Raise: A Landlord’s … Continue reading 2012: Could the Mayans Have Predicted Economic Apocalypse? Part IV →

2012: Could the Mayans Have Predicted Economic Apocalypse? Part III

2012: Could the Mayans Have Predicted Economic Apocalypse? Part IIIBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThe following is an excerpt from my 2012 Outlook on Investing that appeared in this month's Apartment News & Apartment Management Magazines. I will be publishing it in segments here on my blog. Here is Part III. Diversify Yourself: Location & Product … Continue reading 2012: Could the Mayans Have Predicted Economic Apocalypse? Part III →