Slow Growth Beats No Growth

Slow Growth Beats No Growth  By: Nicholas A. Dunlap Nationwide statistics published by New York research group REIS show that while multifamily occupancy rates continue to increase, rental increases are now starting slow.  That is, both current and market rents still increased across the board (and continue to), just not at the year-over-year rates going … Continue reading Slow Growth Beats No Growth

Investment Measures, Part II

Investment Measures, Part IIBy: Nicholas A. DunlapThis is the second part of a series on measuring potential real estate investments prior to acquisition and understanding how to qualify and quantify your investments.  For additional information on investing in commercial or multifamily real estate, please click here to purchase my book "The Four Benefits: Commercial Real Estate … Continue reading Investment Measures, Part II

4 Benefits to Owning Commercial Real Estate

4 BENEFITS TO OWNING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE By: Nicholas A. Dunlap A Re-Post of a Blog Originally Written for Commercial Source, The National Association of Realtors Commercial Real Estate arm.  Good information never gets old! While some investors strategically amass their real estate investment portfolios, others enter into the arena accidentally or perhaps unintentionally.  And whether you are … Continue reading 4 Benefits to Owning Commercial Real Estate

What To Look For

What To Look ForBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM One of the questions I get asked the most with regard to investing in real estate is: what rate of return do you look for in order to proceed with an acquisition? The answer, though complex in nature, is quite simple. You see, Real Estate requires more … Continue reading What To Look For

From "Extend & Pretend" to "Re-fi & Buy"

From “Extend & Pretend” to “Re-fi & Buy”By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMIf late 2009 through 2010 marked the “Extend & Pretend” era of commercial real estate financing, then 2011 marks the dawning of a new era. As I see it, 2011 marks the beginning of the “Re-fi & Buy” era of commercial real estate. Veteran … Continue reading From "Extend & Pretend" to "Re-fi & Buy"

Coming Soon…The Four Benefits!

After a lot of coffee, hard work and dedication, my book is almost done. I am putting the finishing touches on it and should have it fully edited, revised and published by the end of the month. I am going to sell it out of my trunk, in the office and through my blog at … Continue reading Coming Soon…The Four Benefits!