If you’re new to the world of commercial real estate investing, you’ve probably heard some lingo you’re unfamiliar with. Don’t worry, you’re not alone and we’ll get you up to speed in no time.

We’re going to go over the key terminology used in commercial real estate so you can more easily navigate future investment opportunities.

Often when talking to investors I’ll meet someone who only invests in their local market. They tell me they grew up there, they know the area, and they wouldn’t know where to begin to invest out of state.

And I get it, it makes sense! But I’ve always found that to be a bit limiting, because for many of us, there’re better deals to be found out of state!

However, before you fly off to Boise looking for deals, you need to do some research. So read on for my Top 5 Criteria for Evaluating a Real Estate Market:

Typically, the success of a real estate investment is tied to the strength of the economy. However, during a recession savvy investors will consider adjusting their investment strategies to meet their new reality.

Through the right investment strategies, your portfolio can be successful in virtually any type of economy.

Read on to learn which assets are the preferred investments during a recession.

The last couple months have been marked by uncertainty and concern. Weary investors have watched hopelessly as the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on our economy seemingly overnight. Tens of millions are already out of work, and the worst is likely yet to come.

However, with every challenge comes opportunity.

Today's blog post, Top 10 Reasons the Wealthy LOVE Real Estate, will serve as a helpful reminder of the Power of Real Estate Investments. Read on to learn the unique advantages that real estate has to help weather any storm.

Undoubtedly, we're experiencing the greatest economic event since the great depression, perhaps ever. Some experts project that unemployment could reach as much as thirty percent!

As we begin to accept our new reality, and brace for impact with the inevitable blows the recession will bring, it's important to take a moment and strategize so we may improvise, adapt, and overcome what lies ahead.