A Syndicated Post By John Highman
Commercial real estate is a category of property that is structured around income performance. It is the lease that provides the stability to the income performance. When you get the lease correctly structured and agreed, the property will be a performing asset. Poorly leased properties with random lease documentation on [...]

Over the last several years, the Canadian Real Estate Association has actively lobbied the Federal Government to institute a deferral of capital gains on income producing properties that are sold where the investor reinvests within a short time frame.  Below is a report generated by CREA on this topic and is well worth reading.  I [...]

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By John Highman
When looking at a new commercial or retail investment property for the first time, it is wise to have some form of checklist and system which assists you in the process. We have created this checklist to help get you on the right track.
When inspecting the property is almost [...]

What a great piece by Glen Crozier!  Found this one this morning and just had to share it with you.  Some wonderful ideas; short, sweet, and to the point.  Drop me a line to discuss your options when buying or selling commercial property.
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There are three key factors that you must focus on when doing [...]

Due diligence includes physical inspection of the property. Key areas to include during this step are:

Drainage should be checked including grates and issues that may cause rushing water to the edges of buildings. Also, look for areas that show signs of standing water issues.
Grounds should be checked for sink holes. Landscaping needs and fixes should [...]

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All successful condo conversions rely on the efforts of a great many people, and building a condo conversion team that you can work well with is paramount to a successful and lucrative project. The people you surround yourself with will be your most valuable resource for [...]

Syndicated Post by Darin Garman
One of the things that can really catapult your success investing in apartments and commercial real estate is working with the right commercial broker. Finding a great deal is really all about the numbers, and getting more deals across your desk. Working with the right commercial broker will not only [...]

Syndicated Post by Martin Shultz
You want to buy a business now. You believe that market conditions in your target industry have bottomed and are most likely to improve. You need a creative strategy that will allow you to satisfy wants and needs of prospective business sellers, but still not expose you and your capital to [...]

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Are you a small business owner who is always late in meeting deadlines? Or are you the kind of business owner who does not have time for his family and always feels the pressure of doing more in less time. Then please keep on reading. Being self employed is really great but it also [...]