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  Introducing Short-Term Rentals Short-term rentals are one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate sectors, valued at $1.8 trillion. As investors look for more stable and secure assets after the global pandemic, short-term rentals offer significant upsides. This is particularly true in high-demand tourism markets like Southern California and other coastal regions. Now, some of […]

How Drive-Thrus Became so Popular The quick-service restaurant industry is witnessing yet another revolutionary trend as employee wages increase and consumers utilize drive-thrus and pick­up options. A speedy drive-thru can be a competitive advantage, and operators are taking notice. As such, quick-service restaurants are swift to implement more profitable systems, including tech innovations, modular builds, […]

Nashville Retail Market Overview As one of the fastest-growing economic centers in the U.S., Nashville holds promising commercial real estate investment prospects. The Music City ranked third overall in CrowdStreet’s national list of top commercial real estate markets to invest in and sixth for best places to invest in retail. The population increased 21 percent […]

  The Synergy Between Online & Brick-And-Mortar Long before COVID-19 spread, retailers were experiencing a different kind of epidemic: e-commerce was capturing consumer attention and pulling business away from in-store operators. Online shopping’s growth seemed at odds with brick-and-mortar retail, and investors launched defensive acquisitions and operations strategies in response. That was a mistake, says Matt […]

Everything You Need to Know About Collision Centers Untapped Potential for Investors Accidents happen, and no matter how strong e-commerce becomes or if a recession hits the economy, consumers will need their cars fixed. The automobile service and repair industry proved to be one of the most resilient and productive asset classes in commercial real […]

How To Invest in Life Science and Real Estate The U.S. is the epicenter of life sciences, holding several established markets in Boston, Cambridge, San Diego, and San Francisco. The industry encompasses various fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and genetics. Before the pandemic, gene therapies, AI-powered drug discovery and development, consumer wearables, and telemedicine […]

Why Invest Capital in Austin, TX?   “Capital goes where it is welcome & stays where it is treated well” – Walter Wriston    It’s no secret that Austin is one of the most popular markets in the country. From a soaring number of people moving to the metro paired with major company relocations, Austin […]

How Landlords Can Bring in New Tenants     This year has been off to a promising start for the retail sector, with empty storefronts gradually filling up as people have ventured out of their homes and into the new normal, giving businesses the confidence to reopen or expand. As of Q1 2022, the percentage of retail vacancies across […]

Time is Money Technology is more important than ever, particularly in the hot commercial real estate market the U.S. has enjoyed recently. Opportunity abounds, and unlike in leaner times, one need not stray far from the basics to make hay. Chief Technology Officer, Sean Clancy, discusses the opportunities and challenges he often identifies and rectifies […]