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Real Estate Script for Pre-Foreclosure Leads

Fear of Cold Calling? Why a Script Will Work for You. As a real estate agent, broker, or investor, you know that most people have a churn in their stomach when they think about making cold calls, especially if that real estate cold call is to a property owner in pre-foreclosure. Let’s face facts- no […]

How to Prospect Properties

Knowing how to prospect properties efficiently makes it much easier for real estate brokers and investors to identify opportunities to generate revenue. Luckily, you don’t have to follow a specific approach to prospecting. Many real estate professionals find that they get the best results by using a combination of options. No matter which option you […]

Commercial Lease Types for Property Owners and Businesses

Commercial property owners can often generate significant amounts of money by renting or leasing space to businesses. Before you jump into commercial leasing, though, you should learn about the common commercial lease types. There are a lot of options for you to know. Choosing the right one could make it easier for you to attract […]

Types of Apartment Buildings

There are a lot of different types of apartment buildings that you might want to think about as investment opportunities. Not all of the apartment buildings in your area, however, will fit your portfolio. Before you dedicate time to exploring new investments, learn about some of the most common types of apartment buildings. A little […]

How to Find Homes Going to Auction

When a person stops making payments on their mortgage, they enter “default” status. Missing just one mortgage payment puts a borrower into default, but lenders generally don’t start taking legal action to collect until the borrower has missed three or more payments. Upon the fourth missed payment, a notice of default (NOD) is issued to […]

Commercial Space: How to Determine Usable vs. Rentable Square Footage

Commercial real estate space is a significant investment and commitment. If you’re an investor or looking for off-market commercial real estate space, it’s important to know what you are leasing before creating rent amounts in a lease. After all the due diligence and property owner background you have collected, it’s crucial to ensure you understand […]

Types of Ownership in Real Estate

The different kinds of ownership in real estate come with unique advantages and disadvantages. As you explore commercial and multi-family properties in your area, keep the following options in mind. You could discover that a specific type of ownership makes it easier for you to generate a stronger return on your investment while protecting yourself […]

How To See if a House Is In Pre-Foreclosure

If you’re trying to find a way to get a great deal on an investment, you may be interested in buying a home that’s in pre-foreclosure. This type of home usually sells far below market value, giving you a chance to invest in real estate at a low price. But the catch of any pre-foreclosure […]

Buildout Announces Acquisition of ProspectNow

Chicago, IL—Buildout, the developer of the premier commercial real estate (CRE) dealmaking platform used by over one-third of brokers, today announced that they acquired ProspectNow, a premier provider of AI-powered real estate property and owner intelligence. As part of this acquisition, Buildout will integrate ProspectNow with its solutions. “The ProspectNow team has built an impressive, […]

How to Find Retail Property for Sale

Although the COVID-19 pandemic hurt commercial property values during 2020, they largely rebounded in 2021. Some investment experts even believe that retail is one of few types of commercial real estate that investors should take seriously until the pandemic passes. Whether you decide to invest in or negotiate the sale of retail property will probably […]