4 Reasons Why Retail Strip Centers Are Gaining Attention from Passive Investors
Retail strip centers are outperforming expectations with high occupancy, strong tenant demand, and e-commerce adaptability. Learn why investors are considering these properties
The Ultimate Passive Real Estate Investing Guide for Beginners
Passive real estate investing offers people a way to make money from real estate who lack the time or desire to manage properties themselves.
The 8 Types of Commercial Real Estate: An Investor’s Guide
The term “commercial real estate” refers to a broad class of real estate assets that are leased to businesses with the intent to earn an investment return through income, price appreciation, or both. The key word in this description is “broad.” There are multiple types and sub-types of commercial real estate, each of which come […]
Should I Invest in Residential Real Estate or Commercial Real Estate?
One of the first decisions that aspiring real estate investors have to make is what asset class to invest in. At the highest level, the options can be broken down into two categories, residential real estate and commercial real estate investing. The risks and benefits of each are the subject of this article. Residential Real […]
Overview of the Commercial Real Estate Transaction Lifecycle
Every commercial real estate transaction is unique. Each transaction has its own quirks, but they all follow the same general process. This process is known as the “transaction lifecycle” and there are five stages: Identification & Origination Underwriting Due Diligence Closing Asset Management and Disposition It is important for investors to understand the key activities […]
What is the Commercial Real Estate Market Outlook for 2022?
Explore First National Realty Partners’ 2022 commercial real estate outlook, analyzing inflation, interest rates, and key trends shaping CRE investment strategies.
Five Commercial Real Estate Trends Shaping the Future of Retail Properties
At First National Realty Partners, we are retail real estate investors. Within this property type, we prefer grocery store anchored retail shopping centers that are complemented by supporting tenants with a heavy experiential/service component. These include companies like boutique gyms, quick service restaurants, medical offices, and beauty salons. These types of assets have performed well […]
Understanding Present Value and Net Present Value
The basic premise of a commercial real estate investment is relatively simple. An investor purchases a property and leases the space in it to other individuals or businesses. Lease income is used to pay the property’s operating expenses and any remaining funds are distributed back to the property owners. Over a multi-year investment period, the […]
What is Force Majeure?
In March of 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel Coronavirus to be a global pandemic. This designation put the entire world on notice that a new and unknown virus was spreading and posed a threat to the health and safety of everyone. As the virus spread, one of the primary tools used […]
