Grease traps, storm drains, and septic tanks may not be glamorous—but ignoring them can derail a deal, delay an opening, or lead to major unexpected costs. In this episode, we get down and dirty with the experts at Day & Night Septic to uncover why these systems deserve serious attention during the due diligence phase of commercial real estate transactions—not just for … [Read more...] about Down & Dirty Due Diligence: Grease Traps, Storm Drains, and Septic Systems in CRE
Happy New Year! What Does 2026 Have In Store For Commercial Real Estate?
The commercial refrain since 2022 or 2023 has been "Survive 'til '25". The extremely rapid rise in interest rates brought a lot of uncertainty to the market, especially for those assets with loans coming due at a time when rents were lower, vacancy rates were higher and, as a result, valuations were lower. Well, '25 is in the rear view mirror and the 4th quarter in South … [Read more...] about Happy New Year! What Does 2026 Have In Store For Commercial Real Estate?
Happy Holidays, Black Friday & Rudolph Insights – Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! We wish you a very warm (we are in South Florida after all), healthy, and happy holiday season full of memory making! In this episode we highlight Black Friday and retail sales at this time of year. Year end sales tell us a lot about the commercial real estate market, the health of the economy and give us a glimpse of where we are heading at the beginning of … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays, Black Friday & Rudolph Insights – Merry Christmas!
Exchanging Out of Self-Managed Rentals Into DSTs: Shifting From Active to Passive Without Breaking 1031
Owning and managing a rental property on your own can be challenging. From handling tenants to ensuring the property retains its value, there are lots of tasks and responsibilities that may lead to burnout. You may be considering letting go to ease the burden, but if the property has been acquired through a 1031 exchange, capital gains taxes will be triggered. … [Read more...] about Exchanging Out of Self-Managed Rentals Into DSTs: Shifting From Active to Passive Without Breaking 1031
What DST Liquidation Looks Like: Timing, Distributions, and Tax Reporting
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) has a defined holding period of 5 to 10 years, in which the investment will provide passive income and tax-deferral benefits. Once that’s over, the liquidity event occurs, wherein the sponsor dissolves the DST, sells the properties, and distributes the proceeds to beneficial interest holders. … [Read more...] about What DST Liquidation Looks Like: Timing, Distributions, and Tax Reporting