6 Tips on How to Make an REO Offer

The exterior corner of a brick REO property with a loading dock. The door to the loading dock is closed.

You can find bank-owned commercial properties for sale at auctions, on bank websites or via brokers. Once you’ve combed through REO listings and found what you want, it’s time to start thinking about your offer.  A commercial foreclosure may seem like the chance to pitch a lowball offer. The bank wants to sell the property … Read more

How to Buy REO Commercial Properties

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A commercial foreclosure could be your chance to scoop up a property that suits your needs for a lower price. For some, REO (real estate owned) properties can be a good investment—or a good start if you’ve never owned commercial real estate before. If you’re up for renovating or have an extensive network of clients … Read more

How Do Commercial Construction Loans Work?

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If you’ve struggled to find property for your needs or wonder if it is best to lease or buy property, consider a third option: development. Instead of searching for available inventory, you can build the commercial property you envision.  You’ll need a commercial construction loan if you’re ready to develop vacant land and invest in … Read more

What’s Commercial Property Insurance?

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A severe storm damages your property. Someone vandalizes your business, breaking your storefront window. Your restaurant’s kitchen catches fire. Natural disasters, vandalism and accidents can harm your commercial property.   You can’t predict the future, but you can protect your assets. Commercial property insurance covers damages when the worst occurs. You can replace or repair your … Read more

New to MO? How to Register for Missouri Business Taxes

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Starting a business is exciting. Congratulations on your new endeavor! You’re joining the ranks of over 540,000 small business owners in Missouri. You may have a clear vision and business plan for your store or company, but have you made it official?  Any business in Missouri that sells “tangible personal property” must have a sales … Read more

What to Ask When Choosing A Property Management Company

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Owning property is a responsibility.  Tenant conflicts and maintenance issues pop up. Tenants look to you, the owner, for a resolution or a call to the plumber. If you own several large properties or have properties in different states, managing them can take more time and resources than you have to give. You don’t have … Read more

What’s a Capitalization Rate in Commercial Real Estate?

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Commercial real estate investors use many metrics to measure the risk and benefits of buying a property. One of those measurements is the capitalization rate. In commercial real estate investing, the capitalization rate is a percentage that indicates the rate of return on a property.  Capitalization rates, also known as cap rates, vary depending on … Read more