It’s inevitable that when I work with clients new to commercial real estate, they’re confused about agents, realtors, and brokers. Most...

In order to reap the benefits of CRE investing––cash flow, solid return potential, tangible assets, and tax savings––one needs to get in...

It’s always good to look at decisions from all angles, like when you check out a hat. Something could be hiding on the back. However,...

Owning commercial real estate can be a smart way to diversify your investment portfolio and generate income. However, what if you don’t...

Many CRE buyers are wooed by shiny amenities, especially those looking for the first time. They look for Class A buildings versus Class...

The second blog I wrote for CEG was "Understanding Leasing Structures," back in October of 2021. Given the number of questions I receive...

“Time goes so fast,” said Don, a ninety-two-year-old, former Twin Cities real estate legend. A few weeks ago, I visited Don at a senior...

Property showings keep brokers busy. Listing and broker websites house a lot of information so properties can be checked out online,...

Typically, business opportunities come from having access to a network of influential people. But access isn’t always available to every...

The decisions necessary to invest in commercial real estate are not just around finances. Once you purchase the property, what’s the next...

This week, I attended MNCAR’s State of Brokerage event with our most recent team member, broker Nicole Langer. First, I want to welcome...

“I didn’t know I was supposed to use a broker when I leased my first office space,” said a client. We connected because he found himself...

Very early Saturday morning, NASA plans to provide live coverage of the docking of the Roscosmos cargo spacecraft as it brings three tons...

We don’t know everything that’s coming our way. However, with proper planning and preparation, a CRE investor can be sure to best provide...

I remember the feeling when I stepped through the threshold of my first CRE investment property. It smelled of pizza––lingering remnants...

Looking back at 2022, I realized what a year it’s been. Here are my top five experiences that made me laugh or somehow changed my life: 1....

Last weekend, my wife, Josie, and I took our son, Levi, to Lutsen for a short ski trip. (It was beautiful, and I love my family 😀)...

In my last blog, “We Buy Buildings, Too!” I mentioned option to buy or contract for deed as a way to get into commercial spaces. Both...

At CEG, we know space. We’re not just knowledgeable and approachable – we’re creative, too (#5 may surprise you 😉). And that creativity...

Sometimes people have the perception that we’re adversaries. That’s not my experience, and that surprises some. Here’s my take on what...