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

Self-Publishing: My Story (Part I)

Self-Publishing: My Story (Part I) By: Nicholas A. DunlapWriting is something that has always been easy for me.  Could be because I started reading at such an early age.  It's funny.  When I was five years old I would consistently get up at 6:00am and pick up the newspaper in the hopes of catching my dad … Continue reading Self-Publishing: My Story (Part I)

The Media: Clueless on CRE

The Media: Clueless on CREBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThe media just doesn't get it when it comes to reporting on real estate investments. Even a publication such as Smart Money misses the mark. The link below, taken from a weekend article on real estate investing, touts buying shares in a REIT and flipping houses as … Continue reading The Media: Clueless on CRE

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

Enough to Go Around

Enough to Go Around July 2011July has been a very busy month for the DPG team, which explains the infrequent blog posts. However, it has been a good busy to say the least. Before I discuss my writing, I'd like to briefly synopsize the rental market at present. By food group, we will touch on: … Continue reading Enough to Go Around