If you’ve been researching investment opportunities in commercial real estate, you have probably come across many terms you are unfamiliar with. It can seem overwhelming to figure out if investing in real estate is truly what you want, especially when you don’t understand what is being discussed.
Investors are always looking for the next opportunity. Whether you are new to commercial real estate investments or you have a robust portfolio already, a convenience store for sale might make a great addition to your portfolio. Convenience stores are always in demand, and are found in just about every city, town, or community across the country. A convenience store or c-store meets the essential needs of their communities and considered recession-proof, too, as customers will stop to buy what they need even if they don’t have a ton of disposable income, especially if the store is located in a good area near people’s work, home, or commute.
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Investors are seeking triple net properties that can generate robust returns, even during market downturns. Another requirement is selecting brick-and-mortar retail properties with the ability to compete with e-commerce as consumers purchase more and more items online. One category of retail property fits these prerequisites to a ‘T’—an auto parts store or business for sale, which may be one of the industry’s best-kept secrets.
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In commercial real estate sales, a common philosophy is the “win-win or no deal” approach. This suggests that both parties in a transaction should aim for a mutually beneficial outcome or walk away from the deal altogether. This brings both parties’ needs into consideration while anticipating an agreement where both the client and the broker feel as though they’ve “won” a positive outcome.
From medical offices to strip malls and everything in between, real estate investors are constantly looking for the next investment opportunity to expand their portfolios. There is no shortage of investment opportunities, after all, and nearly every industry needs dedicated investors to help them succeed especially when investing in businesses for sale. As an investor, growing your portfolio and seeing a profit on those investments is undoubtedly important to you. Finding the right investment is key to that success.
Opening the doors of Sands Investment Group during the global financial crisis in 2010, Chris Sands has thrived in the face of hard times from the very beginning. He stays committed to investing for success well into the future by focusing on relationships built by win-win deals, collaboration and transparency. In 2020, through its founder’s leadership, SIG doubled in size—gaining recognition as one of Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America.
Shopping centers can be a great opportunity for commercial real estate investors. They offer variety in tenants, consistent income, and great potential for growth in the future. A shopping center can look very different, depending on the town or city, as well as the types of tenants the center tends to attract. Some may have a lot of chain stores, while others might have mostly local businesses. There may be a mix of retail, grocery stores, clothing stores, and furniture stores. Oftentimes, there can be many moving parts with shopping center investments, as there are usually multiple retail tenants to manage at any given time.
March 12, 2021 – By Chris Sands: Throughout 2020, commercial real estate demonstrated its stability and value despite a wide range of unanticipated challenges. While we can generally understand the market within a 10-year timeframe that includes adapting to market corrections, the global Covid-19 pandemic created a more significant challenge than we’ve seen before in terms of our ability to predict investors’ outcomes.
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Whether you have medical experience or are just interested in investing in medical offices because they can make a great long-term investment, medical office properties can be a great addition to any commercial real estate portfolio. There are so many different types of medical properties that can be an asset—from small offices for private practice to large medical buildings or complexes.
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As investors look into new opportunities for triple net lease properties, one type of business that’s repeatedly mentioned is a gas station. The best types of commercial real estate leases involve relationships with businesses that are recession-proof, meaning they will always be needed regardless of the current economy. Therefore, gas stations are a smart investment opportunity to consider.
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Despite the challenges we’ve seen this year, 2020 has been very inspiring and eye opening in terms of demonstrating the stability of commercial real estate through shifting times. Generally, we are privy to understanding the market within a 10-year timeframe that includes adapting to market corrections—however, with the last global pandemic taking place nearly 100 years ago and an industry shift that wasn’t brought on by a market correction, it was a greater challenge than ever to anticipate and predict the outcome for investors. Read more →
Triple net lease (NNN) properties are often very attractive to investors who are seeking out an investment with consistent, equity-building returns without having to be involved in the day-to-day obligations and financial responsibilities of the property. NNN leases are also structured over a long period of time (usually anywhere from 10-25 years) so they can be an opportunity for consistent, long-term earning potential from the investment standpoint.
When considering using a 1031 exchange for the sale of one property and the purchase of another, investors should consider the benefits they can gain from such a transaction. These 1031 exchanges are transactions that real estate investors often use to increase their wealth, save on taxes with the tax deferrals, and grow their portfolios. It’s a strategy that is used by many investors across the country.
Triple net leases, or NNN leases, are a very popular option for real estate. One type of NNN lease is a bondable lease. A bondable lease property has a long term tenant, of often ten years or more, with shared financial responsibilities between the landlord and tenant. Because of this, it can be advantageous for both property owner and business owner to have a bondable lease on the right property.
Many investors like adding NNN properties to their portfolios for the benefits offered for both the property owner and the tenants of the space. However, it’s important to understand the difference between triple net leases and bondable leases. While similar, there are some distinct differences that can be beneficial for landlords and tenants alike.
Read on to find out what a bondable lease is and the benefits in triple net real estate, for both landlords and tenants.
A bondable lease in triple net real estate is a variant of the NNN lease, in which the tenant carries the real estate risks and all operating costs for the property. These additional financial responsibilities may include:
A bondable lease differs from a traditional NNN lease in that more of the financial responsibilities are placed on the tenant. In an NNN lease agreement, the structure, roof, plumbing and other costs may fall on the landlord; while in a bondable lease, it is on the tenant to take care of any issues that arise with these items. Another difference that can benefit the landlord is that often in a bondable lease, the tenant cannot terminate the agreement.
When an investor looks into properties for a bondable lease agreement, there are many things to take into consideration, including the location and the tenant type. Once an investor has made a decision to offer bonded leases in the future, these specifics can help to narrow down the search for properties – and for tenants, in the future.
Location: A good, bondable triple net lease property, is often in a high growth area. These may be new cities, or areas attracting new residents at a higher rate. Popular parts of town, close to well established businesses, are often good bondable lease properties, as the area may be established with customers who can become customers at the new business.
Type of Business: When considering businesses to offer a bondable lease to, landlords should consider the longevity of the company. The best types of businesses for this lease type are ones not susceptible to economic or technological changes. These potential bondable lease examples may include grocery stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, medical offices, etc. These businesses are always necessary and will not shift too much during times of economic crisis.
Lease Terms: Each bondable lease will have its own terms, just like any other type of lease. Landlords need to consider the terms for their bondable lease, and ensure both they and the tenant understand what is expected in the terms. Because of the shared responsibilities, this understanding is especially important. Terms can include:
There are a wide set of benefits associated with NNN bondable leases. Both the property owner and the tenant have several benefits they can find with this type of lease, making this an attractive option for both sides of the agreement. Landlords like the ease of this lease type, and tenants can find more freedom. Generally, both sides of the lease can find more freedom in this agreement than in other NNN leases.
Each of the benefits a landlord finds can free up their time, money or energy to focus on new projects and other properties. This can help investors continue to grow their portfolios.
Tenants can find freedom to build their business and establish themselves in their community because of the longevity of their bondable lease.
Once an investor has decided to invest in bonded lease properties, it can be helpful to do some research on the types of properties for the tenant types the landlord is interested in working with. A net lease real estate expert can help investors sift through the listings to find the best properties for their needs. They know the right questions to ask when looking at listings and how to decipher the fine print on existing leases. This will help the investor know what responsibilities they might inherit in a new property with an existing tenant.
A net lease advisor can help landlords understand the pros and cons of bondable leases. These experts know market trends and know the longevity of different types of investment locations that may be good for a bondable lease property. A bondable lease expert can help find the right property for ongoing, consistent income for property investors.
Sands Investment Group is America’s fastest growing net lease investment company, with over 2,200 transactions in 48 states (to the tune of $4.7 Billion) since 2010. Our experienced team of net lease advisors and brokers are experts in the NNN market and can help you find your next best investment opportunity by helping you navigate through all the opportunity and risk factors of every NNN property that meets your investment goals.
Want to learn more? Get in touch with an expert net lease advisor today by calling 844.4.SIG.NNN or sending us an email at info@SIGnnn.com.
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