We’ve written about commercial leases several times now, so you are likely well aware of how complicated the commercial real estate space is.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional or completely new to the commercial real estate market. The fact remains the same – it’s vital for you to familiarize yourself with the different types of commercial leases. 

By knowing all the ones you can use, you’ll know which to apply for a specific occasion. However, since we have been in this business for a long time, we will also tell you exactly which one is the best to have for each occasion.

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CEO of Commercial Brokers International George Pino was recently featured on Joe Killinger’s blog to discuss what aspects you should take into account for property management evictions and should you, consider cash for keys? Find out what you need to know when weighing your options in our new video.

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Ground leases are one of the rarer types of contracts in commercial real estate.  Many investors ignore them for the simple fact that they represent ownership of the ground on which a property stands, even though many consider it the safest type of leased investment you can have.

The problem here is that, according to the IRS, the ground cannot be depreciated for taxes because land doesn’t lose value over time. Everything on the land loses value over time and can thus be depreciated, but the land itself cannot.

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Contextual pricing is a tricky concept that when used appropriately, it can significantly improve your income.  In contextual pricing, the seller raises or lowers prices based on specific variables and sometimes even for specific consumers.  Let me illustrate with some simple examples.

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Hire a commercial real estate agent, or use an existing attorney? It’s one of the oldest dilemmas for real estate investors. If you ask most realtors, they will usually tell you to hire an agent. If you ask an attorney, they will tell you that attorneys are a better choice. 

When you consider all of that, it’s no wonder this is a real dilemma. For that reason, we wanted to give you a detailed explanation of why you need to hire an agent for commercial real estate, even if you already have an attorney. 

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