We’ve just announced our Real Estate Value Fund. Click to learn more! May 24, 2021 The Rise of Self-Storage Where do you invest when you’re looking for an alternative to multi-family property or are concerned about the direction of retail or office in your commercial real estate portfolio? Many successful investors believe self-storage is an excellent investment option. This week we’ll be examining factors behind the huge rise of self-storage. April 27, 2021 Innovation in a Post-COVID World The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many aspects of life to change drastically and rapidly. Many of these changes and their effects will be felt for years to come. Innovation has become necessary to adjust to the changing market. We’re examining how people are thinking outside the box and innovating in the new world of business. April 21, 2021 Signs of a Bad Investment All types of investing, including real estate, are risky and it’s possible for you to lose money. To reduce the chances of that happening, you need to know the signs of a bad investment you should be watching out for. In this post we take a look at some of the warning signs to look out for. April 14, 2021 Investments in Opportunity Zones Capital gains from investments such as real estate, precious metals, stocks, and bonds or the sale of a business are all subject to state and federal taxes, which investors are keen to defer or avoid altogether. A great way to reinvest capital gains while avoiding heavy taxes is through the Opportunity Zone Program. Such programs exist to promote economic growth by providing tax breaks on investments in distressed areas. March 17, 2021 Commercial Real Estate 101: Location, Location, Location In our final installment of the CRE 101 series, we’ll discuss how location affects business metrics and what this means to your ROI. Knowing what type of property you want to invest in will very much decide where you want to look for property. Proximity to amenities like travel matter. We’ll explore many of these factors and how it can affect your commercial real estate investment. March 8, 2021 CRE 101: Types of commercial properties This week we discuss the different types of commercial real estate properties and their nuances. January 12, 2021 CRE 101: Calculated ROI Welcome back to our CRE 101 series! In our last post we explained Commercial Real Estate and some of the reasons it’s a very lucrative investment option. This week we’ll look at some factors that affect your eventual outcome, minus your expenses. This is called ROI, or Return on Investment. December 15, 2020 CRE 101: A Series Dedicated to the Ins and Outs of Commercial Real Estate Investors have been making real estate part of their investment portfolios for a long time, and who can blame them? The benefits of investing in real estate are numerous. From predictable cash flow, excellent returns, tax advantages, to diversification, it gives investors the opportunity to build a resilient and strong portfolio of assets that will work for them for years to come. October 22, 2020 Understanding Capitalization (Cap) Rates For Commercial Real Estate Investments What exactly is a cap rate, how do you calculate it, and why is it beneficial for commercial real estate investments? Let’s dive into one of the most important metrics to consider. October 5, 2020 The Benefits of Investing In Commercial Real Estate Commercial real estate has been an attractive choice for investors for many years. Not only does it offer the potential for great returns, but it’s also a relatively safe and secure investment. Plus, with the tax benefits that CRE investment properties provide, it’s an excellent way to diversify your portfolio. Here are the top benefits of investing in commercial real estate properties: Older Posts (702) 850-6000 Fortress Equities | Copyright 2020 | All rights reserved