Sorry, We’re Closed!

Sorry, We're Closed! By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Recently published data by TREPP shows that small, regional banks across the United States are being tapped out by non-performing, commercial loans. This truly unfortunate scenario marks what some feel could be the proverbial “tip of the iceberg” of the current/looming commercial real estate debt mess. Local … Continue reading Sorry, We’re Closed! →

You Know You’re In California When…

You Know You're In California When... By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM You're a Real Estate Investor and you own multiple properties. You have built a successful approach to the operation and management of your properties and part of that includes the use of vendors who have a track record of getting the job done. A … Continue reading You Know You’re In California When… →

Trip To The Hill Part 2

Trip To The Hill Part 2BY: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMSpringtime in DC and that means it's time for the 11th annual IREM/CCIM visit to Capitol Hill. Due to our control and ownership of a significant amount of property within the areas represented, we have been awarded the opportunity to communicate directly with our elected officials … Continue reading Trip To The Hill Part 2 →

Small Steps Toward a Recovery

Small Steps Toward a Recovery By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Success in commercial real estate depends on jobs. From employment growth to wage growth, investors make their decisions based highly on the performance of a region or the projections set for a specific time period. Right now, the statistics bode well for office and multifamily … Continue reading Small Steps Toward a Recovery →

Timing, Finding & Moving

Timing, Finding & Moving By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMSuccessful investing is about timing, finding and moving on the best opportunities available in the marketplace. Having said that, it is important to consider just how these opportunities fit within some of the more noted or historic patterns of wealth building utilized by investors. As the saying … Continue reading Timing, Finding & Moving →

Two Year Best

Two Year Best By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Unemployment has decreased to 8.9%, the lowest in nearly two years. For those of us in consumer driven businesses and in this case, the rental industry, these statistics certainly mirror what we have seen in our leasing offices. An increase in calls, improving credit ratings and expendable … Continue reading Two Year Best →

By The Time You Hear The Sirens

By The Time You Hear The Sirens By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMNo offense to the economists, but I am firm believer in the idea that by the time you hear the sirens, its already too late. And so is becoming the case with great opportunities to buy or invest in Southern California and many other … Continue reading By The Time You Hear The Sirens →

Home Depot As An Economic Indicator

Home Depot As An Economic IndicatorBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMHome Depot reported that its profits rose over 72% in the 4th Quarter of 2010. This significant increase means more than just padding to Home Depot’s bottom line. Historically, Home Depots profits have shown increased activity in the rehab and upgrade of residential properties, construction of … Continue reading Home Depot As An Economic Indicator →

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 →