Equity Multiple in Commercial Real Estate Explained
One of the more challenging aspects of underwriting commercial real estate investments is that returns can be measured in several different ways. Each metric offers a slightly different lens, with its own strengths and shortcomings. As a result, experienced investors rarely rely on a single metric in isolation, instead reviewing a combination of measures to understand […]
Commercial Real Estate Primer for Investors
The term “commercial real estate” (CRE) describes a broad class of real estate assets that are acquired with the intent to earn a profit through rental income, price appreciation, or both. As an asset class, commercial real estate has a strong track record of delivering respectable returns over time, which makes it an attractive investment […]
Understanding the Internal Rate of Return
Fundamentally, the idea of making a commercial real estate investment is a simple one. An individual contributes a certain amount of capital towards the initial cost of an investment property. In doing so, they expect that they will receive their initial investment back, plus a return over time. Prior to making an investment decision or […]
Understanding the Equity Multiple
Learn how to calculate and interpret the equity multiple in commercial real estate investing. Understand its role in assessing returns and why combining it with IRR offers a clearer investment picture.
