Category: GLOSSARY

What if one percentage could quietly tell you where your property’s been, where it’s heading, and whether it’s truly performing? In commercial real estate, that number is the vacancy rate. Simple at first glance, yes – but it’s the single metric that most accurately reflects a property’s operational health and financial direction. At Realmo, we’ve […]

A seasoned investor characterized it as “the most dangerous number in commercial real estate”-a 28% IRR masking a development project demanding additional capital, ultimately generating negative returns. This scenario demonstrates IRR’s paradoxical characteristics: sophisticated analytical capability combined with potentially deceptive limitations. Comprehending IRR’s fundamental definition constitutes merely the initial stage; identifying its inherent constraints differentiates […]

This deep dive explores how REITs work as an alternative to traditional stocks, breaking down smart ways to add them to your portfolio, their risk and return trade-offs, and how they stack up against other investments. Whether you’re chasing better diversification beyond regular stocks or want a steady income stream, getting the hang of REIT basics is key to making smart commercial real estate moves today.

Discover how 1031 exchanges defer capital gains tax on investment properties. Expert guide covers rules, timelines, and strategies for maximizing your real estate portfolio.

Understand triple net lease (NNN) benefits & risks in commercial real estate. Guide to commercial leases, 1031 exchanges, tenant responsibilities & rent.