Commercial Real Estate Explained

Everything you need to know about commercial property investment. Our articles provide insightful, educational content to help both seasoned investors as well as those who are just getting started.

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Recent Investing Articles

What Is a Cap Rate?

How To Calculate This Critical CRE Investment Metric and Why It Matters

Common Area Maintenance Charges (CAM)

Understand CAM Fees: How Tenants Share Building Operating Costs in a Triple Net Lease

LoopNet's International Presence

LoopNet provides full access to commercial real estate listings, auctions, and investment tools for users around the world.

Multifamily Investing 101

A practical, end to end blueprint outlining essential strategies, financial metrics, and management techniques for successful multifamily investing.

Recent Getting Started Articles

Commercial vs. Residential Real Estate Investing

Understanding the Differences, Benefits, and Risks of Commercial and Residential Real Estate Investing

How to Buy an Apartment Complex

Your Roadmap to Successful Apartment Building Investment

What is LEED Certification?

Environmental Stewardship With Cost-Saving Benefits

Land Entitlement

Identifying Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Unentitled Land

How to Buy a Car Wash

Unlock the potential of car wash investments with expert insights on types, costs, and strategies

Recent Finance Articles

Bonus Depreciation

A practical guide to using bonus depreciation to reduce tax liability, improve cash flow, and plan property improvements with timing strategies in mind.

Net Leases in Commercial Real Estate

An in-depth guide explaining the complexities of net leases for tenants and investors

Leverage Ratio Explained

A complete guide to how leverage ratios impact risk, financing, and returns - for both investors looking to buy and those who already own commercial property.

What is a 1031 Exchange?

Reinvest Proceeds, and Taxes That Would Be Due, in a ‘Like-Kind’ Property

Understanding the Triple Net Lease

A Guide Explaining the Meaning of NNN, and How it Impacts Lease Agreements for Tenants and Landlords

Recent Tools Articles

Net Operating Income (NOI) Calculator

Calculating NOI and Understanding the Significance of This Metric in Commercial Real Estate Investment

Cash on Cash Return

Learn How Cash on Cash Return Can Optimize Your Real Estate Investments

Commercial Property Valuation

Understand Core Valuation Methods, Prevent Mistakes, and Use Our Instant Value Estimator

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Calculator

Assess Your Investment's Health in Seconds

Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)

Simplifying Your Investment Analysis

Recent Auctions Articles

Understanding Proof of Funds for Online CRE Auctions

Why Proof of Funds are Important & How to Provide Yours

Online CRE Auction Glossary

New to Auctions? Learn These Common Terms & Phrases

Introducing Buy Now: A Guide for Brokers and Owners

You could close deals even faster, with more control, and with greater certainty.

Introducing Buy Now: The Investors' Guide

Purchase properties quickly through streamlined transactions, with a transparent price upfront.

Online Auctions for International Bidders

How to Participate in LoopNet Auctions from Outside the United States