Stocks & Bonds Vs Commercial Real Estate

Stocks & Bonds Vs. Commercial Real Estate By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Stock & Bond guys love to dog Real Estate. They see it as non-liquid and labor intensive. They see it as one headache after another, from roof leaks to angry tenants. What’s more, they lack the expertise to locate, identify and acquire real … Continue reading Stocks & Bonds Vs Commercial Real Estate →

Highlights From the Panel Discussion

Highlights From the Panel Discussion IREM has posted a summary of the panel I participated on in San Diego. If you click the link, you scroll down and will see highlights from the panel, including what some of the other panelists had to say about their careers in property management. The panel was a lot … Continue reading Highlights From the Panel Discussion →

Where We’re At

Where We're AtBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMBeing the hybrid economic optimist/realist that I am, I want to point out some of the signs suggesting that our economy is improving. To liken our economy to a rock and a lake, I'd like to think that the rock is no longer sinking to the bottom of the … Continue reading Where We’re At →

Finding Substance Past the Headline

Finding Substance Past the Headline By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM The problem with our world today is that we thrive on headlines and article blurbs. We thrive on the "buzz" of the keyword or attention grabbing phrase that graces our internet homepage. People with short attention spans make permanent decisions on individuals, situations and scenarios … Continue reading Finding Substance Past the Headline →

My Thoughts on Accountability

My Thoughts on Accountability Whatever happened to accountability? When I was a kid, I remember not getting the grades I should’ve gotten and having to answer to my parents. Or not doing my chores and having to answer to my mom. I would’ve rather been hit by a car than disappoint my parents. Now, my … Continue reading My Thoughts on Accountability →

Who Needs a Property Manager, Anyway?

Who Needs a Property Manager, Anyway? By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM In meeting property owners, one of the questions I often encounter from individuals who operate or manage their own rentals is: why do I need a property manager? While I cannot speak for all property managers, I usually start by saying that professional management … Continue reading Who Needs a Property Manager, Anyway? →

The Market

The Market By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM People are always asking me what I think about the market. And if you follow my blog, you will know that I think there are some great opportunities available in the market at present. You can acquire distressed office properties in primary markets such as Orange & Los … Continue reading The Market →

The Contrarian With Cash Is King

The Contrarian With Cash Is King By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM It's always a great time to own property. Especially now and in Orange County, California. Of course, there are other markets across the US that boast better investment opportunities and growth potential, like Austin, Dallas & Las Vegas to name a few, but some … Continue reading The Contrarian With Cash Is King →

Real Estate As Your Muse

Real Estate as Your Muse , Part IIf you enjoy reading books about life or business, or perhaps how you can streamline your business and improve your quality of life, then perhaps you are familiar with Tim Ferriss. Tim is the author of the NY Times, WSJ & Business Week #1 Best Seller “The Four … Continue reading Real Estate As Your Muse →