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Millennials vs. Boomers: Real Estate Trends By Percy Nikora, Owner, Co-Founder Savvy real estate investors must be keenly aware of demographic patterns in the areas in which they’re looking to invest – particularly as it pertains to potential demographic shifts. For example, is the population growing or expanding? Who is moving to an area, and…

Types of Technology in Real Estate By Percy Nikora, Owner, Co-Founder Importance of Technology in Real Estate   Advancements in technology are shaking up every industry, especially commercial real estate. There are many types of real estate technology to consider, which include both hardware and software. Both have made it easier for commercial real estate…

How Technology is Changing the Real Estate Industry By Percy Nikora, Owner, Co-Founder What is Real Estate Technology?   Real estate technology is a broad, umbrella term that encapsulates many different types of emerging technology – from property management software, to smart home devices, and a range of tools enabled by the “Internet of Things”…

Investing in Commercial Real Estate: Risks and Rewards By Percy Nikora, Owner, Co-Founder Investors looking to diversify their portfolios often consider investing in alternative asset classes. Commercial real estate is one prime example. While it’s considered an “alternative” asset class, there’s no question that it has become more mainstream over the past decade. Nowadays, it’s…

What are the Best Passive Income Investments? By Percy Nikora, Owner, Co-Founder Many people will find it hard to get ahead in life by solely working a routine 9-to-5 job. Those with the most financial freedom tend to get there with some combination of active and passive investing. Active investing requires ongoing, even daily, oversight…

Best Commercial Real Estate Data Sources By Percy Nikora, Owner, Co-Founder What is Commercial Real Estate Data?   Commercial real estate data is an increasingly powerful tool utilized by almost all of those in the industry – investors, brokers, lenders, developers, and more. CRE data comes in many different forms and can be utilized in…

Appraisal Valuation Methods You Should Know For Commercial Real Estate By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder Determining the value of a commercial property is an integral component to the success or failure of a commercial real estate deal. It doesn’t matter whether you’re working in multifamily, self-storage, retail, or office- as an investor, it is an…

Why Angel Investors Should Consider Real Estate Investment By Percy Nikora, Owner, Co-Founder Introduction   There’s no doubt about it. Angel investing is a lot of fun. Angel investors get a front-row seat to cutting-edge technology, new product development, and more. There’s a lot of interaction with brilliant, inspiring people who are eager to launch…

Why is Real Estate a Good Investment? By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder Institutional investors flock to real estate for several reasons, including cash flow generation, appreciation potential, tax advantages, and the ability of some types of real estate, like multi-family or self-storage, to withstand, or even benefit from, a negative economic outlook. However, the commercial…

How to Analyze a Commercial Real Estate Deal By Ed Rogan, Owner, Co-Founder Investors are increasingly looking to put capital into commercial real estate. There are many options to choose from: multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality and land development are the major property types to consider. Within each of those property types, investors must then…