Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a cutting-edge luxury reserved for large companies with deep pockets. AI is now a plug-and-play framework accessible to commercial real estate businesses of all sizes, including small brokerages and independent investors.

As an investor, I find the window of due diligence to be the most critical. In fact, without it, what looks like a good investment could turn into a failed one after it’s too late.

It’s wise to have your money invested across a variety of assets. Commercial real estate is an excellent option. Where else can you find an investment that includes cash flow? Equity paydown? Both options mean your money is working for you.

People say Minnesota has two seasons––winter and construction. When I see orange and white stripes and road closed signs, I think of how the project is impacting the surrounding commercial properties. Road construction may be a short-term headache, but it brings …

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Commercial properties under a million in the Twin Cities are hard to find, and when you do, they go fast––especially industrial properties. Here are my five recommendations for buying commercial real estate in today’s metro market.

As an owner, tenant, and/or client, you need to be prepared in order to most effectively launch a deal. Preparation is the difference between starting from a strong position or a weak one.

Seller carryback, also known as owner financing or seller financing, is a creative way for buyers to invest in CRE. Especially if you want to preserve your cash for another deal.

How you attend to due diligence means you’ll either make money or lose it when you "land" on a commercial real estate investment.

Investing out-of-state has pros and cons, but for us, the affordability, diversification of markets, and faster portfolio growth were big draws. If you’re thinking about buying properties in another state, here are my tips…

After an extensive search, we found a property that wasn’t quite right, but we repositioned it for the perfect fit.

Jeff checks in with readers about commercial real estate investing. 🍕👨‍🚀

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