Commercial real estate is booming and for a few different, but encouraging, reasons. Current demand for space is outpacing its availability. Just over the first quarter of 2019 vacancies across the US shrunk by 20 basis points. This is causing two developments. First, the current space available has higher value. Second, developers are [...]
A stitch in time saves nine or, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. These old cliches point out the value of preventative maintenance as opposed to dealing with a full-blown problem. Such issues are often experienced with commercial real estate. A leaky faucet can be fixed with a fifty cent washer, [...]
In commercial real estate, a critical element to the success of an investment is the lease agreement. The landlord must charge enough through the lease to be viable, but not charge so much that the expenses are onerous and reduce the profitability and stability of the tenants. There are many ways to manage this dynamic, [...]
It’s tempting to want to take advantage of all revenue streams when in business. That is why many businesses charge customers for access to their WIFI. But, is this advisable? The current business climate points to revenue loss instead of capture when charging for WIFI. How? Look At The Big Picture Unlike flying in an [...]
Online shopping has revolutionized the way consumers access goods and information, but is this revolution experiencing a reversal? People enjoy the ease of shopping and learning at their convenience. Part of what makes online shopping great is the same phenomenon that drives shoppers to local stores: instant gratification. Studies find that shoppers’ need for instant [...]
Millennials are about to become the largest section of American society, taking over baby boomers. In our previous post we talked about how security concerns are moving millennials offline and into stores. Commercial real estate companies, like Eidi Properties, will benefit from millennials entering the marketplace, but some stores still face challenges. Individual shops must [...]
Are Silicon Valley’s woes expanding in-person commerce? Perhaps. Online retailers are moving to brick and mortar in part due to well-publicized scandals involving Facebook and other social media platforms. Consumers are losing confidence that their privacy, identities, and tendencies are safe when they shop online. This combines with the movement towards, well, more movement. People [...]
Last week we wrote a piece on the criteria Eidi Properties use to determine the viability of a potential property. Location, location, location were the three rules discussed. There are other factors, however, beyond the big three, notably, cap rate and occupancy. Although cap rate and occupancy can fall under the three rules, here is [...]
The three rules of real estate are location, location, and location. Even though this has become cliche, it is cliche because it is true. But, what does that really mean in the context of commercial real estate and what other factors are critical for successful investing? Here are several keys we at Eidi Properties focus [...]
Certain business and economic conditions influence our business model at Eidi Properties, therefore we keep a close eye on key variables. Although there have been some economic scares recently, there are many reasons for aspects of the economy to be optimistic. For borrowers, the recent economic projections are hopeful. After a year that included several [...]
