Net and Gross Leases: What’s the Difference?

 Commercial tenants can quickly get bogged down in the differences between net and gross leases. There are distinct economic differences between the two lease types and their variations. Understanding those differences can mean a substantial savings when negotiating lease terms. Gross Lease A gross lease is an agreement whereby the tenant pays a fixed rental

What to Look for in an Accommodation Property

– What to Look for in an Accommodation Property – When it comes to investing in accommodation properties, there are as many investment options as there are property types. Knowing about the different types of accommodation properties enables investors to create a self-sustaining business that will provide profits for years to come. Knowing the basic history and some of

How to Choose the Right Location for Your Business

For property and business owners alike, the location of a property plays a key role in the success of the business. Industrial property owners want areas with additional hydro and water access, retail outlets desire more foot traffic, and office owners want access to public parking and the amenities that attract professional clientele. The best

Leverage your Buying Power With Blanket Mortgages

– Leverage your Buying Power With Blanket Mortgages – Most real estate investors have two simultaneous goals they want to achieve from their investments. These are equity and cash. Sometimes they are intertwined; for example, when you sell your property you convert your equity into cash. But sometimes they are completely separate, as happens when

Four Ways to Get the Most Out of a Property Portfolio

With the uncertainty of global financial markets, investing for the future has never been more important. Developing a portfolio of income properties can ensure residual income for your future and that of your children. Following are tips to maximize your investment dollar and ensure sound retirement income with minimal effort: Make Sure the Tenants Pay

How to Protect Subject-to-Seller Financing in a Commercial Real Estate Purchase

– How to Protect Subject-to-Seller Financing in a Commercial Real Estate Purchase – When you’re buying a property subject to existing financing, one of the seller’s biggest concerns is that, if you don’t make the payments on the first mortgage, he or she will be liable for the default on the existing loan. To protect