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

Qualified Improvement Property

Understand how Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) helps commercial property owners accelerate depreciation, reduce taxes, and improve investment returns.

What is a Ground Lease?

Understanding the Nuances of Ground and Land Leases

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

How to Buy an Apartment Complex

Your Roadmap to Successful Apartment Building Investment

Commercial Real Estate Terms

Understanding Key CRE Terms to Make Informed Investment Decisions

Coworking Agreements

Protecting Your Business: Legal Considerations in Coworking Agreements

Types of Coworking Spaces

Find the perfect workspace solution for your team's unique needs

What is a Coworking Space?

Understand the advantages of renting coworking spaces, the trends driving demand, and actionable steps for making the most of this growing market.

Recent Finance Articles

What Is a Sale-Leaseback?

A Company That Operates Out of a Building it Owns Initiates a Sale-Leaseback to Convert the Equity in its Real Estate Asset into Cash

Net Leases in Commercial Real Estate

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

The 3 Most Common Types of Commercial Leases

Understanding Gross, Net, and Percentage Lease Structures and Their Impact on Your Business

Lease Terms Commercial Investors Need to Know

Understand the essential terms when leasing commercial space, including Letter of Intent, Tenant Improvements and more.

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.

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

Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)

Simplifying Your Investment Analysis

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Calculator

Assess Your Investment's Health in Seconds

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