Category: Business Broker
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A 5-Step Guide to Maximizing Value
Thinking of selling your business? Here’s a roadmap to navigate the process and get the best possible outcome: In a Nutshell Plan and Prepare: Get Your House in Order: Find the Right Partner: Shine a Light on Your Business: Know Your Value: By following these steps, you can ensure a smooth and successful exit from…
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Why Cost of Capital Matters More Than Loan Interest
For commercial real estate investors, navigating financing options goes beyond simply comparing loan interest rates. A crucial concept to understand is the Cost of Capital (CoC). While loan interest reflects the explicit cost of borrowing money, the CoC provides a more comprehensive view of the minimum return required to justify an investment. In a Nutshell…
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Stress Test Your Way to Success: A Guide to Bulletproof Commercial Real Estate Investments
In a Nutshell Introduction The commercial real estate market offers significant potential returns for investors. However, unforeseen circumstances can significantly impact a property’s performance and profitability. To navigate this dynamic landscape, savvy investors rely on a powerful tool: stress testing. Why Stress Test? While traditional investment analysis provides valuable insights, it often focuses on a…
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Safeguarding Your Legacy
A Guide to Estate Planning Tools Planning for the future isn’t just about retirement savings. It’s also about ensuring your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone. Estate planning helps you achieve this by outlining how your assets will be managed and distributed. In a Nutshell This guide explores some key tools used…
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Don’t Let Capital Gains Taxes Sink Your Dreams
Selling Your Business? Selling your business can be a culmination of years of hard work and dedication. However, the joy of a successful exit can be dampened by the looming shadow of capital gains tax. This significant tax burden can leave many business owners feeling stuck, unsure how to proceed. The Capital Gains Tax Challenge:…
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Real Estate Absorption Rate for Smart Investors
In a Nutshell Understanding Real Estate Absorption Rate The absorption rate in real estate is a metric used to gauge how quickly available properties are selling within a specific market and timeframe. It essentially reflects the balance between supply (number of houses on the market) and demand (number of buyers interested in purchasing). Calculating Absorption…
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Decoding the Market
In a Nutshell A Guide to Property Value Fluctuations for Owners and Investors The world of commercial real estate (CRE) thrives on value. Whether you’re an experienced investor or a first-time owner, understanding the factors that influence your property’s value is crucial. This knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions, maximize returns, and navigate market…
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Business Investor Strategies
Before we begin As a business investor, having a broad understanding of investment strategies is crucial. The following are some of the most common scenarios that I recommend for clients. Mileage may vary and nuance of each situation may lead one to choose a different approach. Acquisition Strategies Financing Strategies Growth Strategies Exit Strategies Industry-Specific…
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Investors Exit Strategies
Prepare for the sale In commercial real estate, exit strategies are plans for how you will eventually sell or otherwise dispose of an investment property. Here are some of the most common CRE exit strategies: Selling the Property: Refinancing: 1031 Exchange: Passing Property to Heirs: Other Considerations: Choosing the Right Exit Strategy: The ideal exit…
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Comparing Investor Strategies
FOCUS Commercial real estate (CRE) investor strategies encompass various approaches for acquiring and managing income-producing properties. Overall, I suggest follow one course until successful and then become more creative as the deal requires. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most common CRE investor strategies: Core Strategy: Core Plus Strategy: Value-Add Strategy: Opportunistic Strategy: Additional…