The NAR provides a wide range and depth of resources and support for commercial real estate.  It has developed Field Guides (online information and resources) covering many of the areas of interest to commercial investors, owners and managers of commercial property and land.   There is information that is introductory and tutorial as well as new ideas and resources for the experienced practitioners.  There is also information specifically for real estate agents that is also worthwhile for anyone using or contemplating using a Realtor's services -- to better understand and appreciate the value that a Realtor brings to any transaction in helping minimize risks and costs.
 
Investing in Real Estate
Why not invest real estate? Find out why and how to get started, adding real estate to your portfolio and investing with IRAs, investment analysis articles, real estate investment tips from NAR, real estate as a retirement tool, information on rental homes, buying tax liens, real estate partnerships and much more in these books and articles.
  
Office Properties
What are the benefits and costs of green buildings? Will special elevators for firefighters save lives? What is the impact of property tax on commercial property? Get the latest on office building trends and much more in this updated Field Guide
  
Retail Properties
Development, Leasing, Management: In the face of poor retail property performance, lower yields, store expansions, increasing mall development in certain areas and possible store closures, retailers are finding that to compete, they must consider retail repositioning. With the threat of new, more exciting retail formats down the road and the potential loss of anchor tenants to new centers or to stand-alone spaces, retail developers, owners and managers need to think creatively in positioning their retail product in today's marketplace.
 
Multi-Family Properties
Have you ever thought about investing in rental property? Apartment buildings, condominiums, rental housing...all of these properties can be lucrative investments. Or they can be disastrous money pits!!! In this Field Guide are several suggestions covering not only investing in multi-family properties, but also what to do with the property once it's yours.
 
Hotel/Motel Properties
Hotel/motel investment is a specialized part of the commercial real estate world. But what are the tricks of the trade? Find out what you need to know about management, security, brokerage and appraisal in the Field Guide to Hotel Properties below.
  
1031 Exchanges
Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code allows investors to defer capital gains taxes on the exchange of like-kind properties. 1031, or tax-deferred, exchanges hold great advantages for both investors.  (Click here for our separate blog articles covering topics relate to 1031 Exchanges)
  
Sale-Leasebacks & Synthetic Leases
Often used as a financing alternative, sale-leasebacks offer financially struggling companies access to cash to pay down debt and improve the bottom line. And in a post-Enron environment, sale-leasbacks provide an alternative to the less favorable option of synthetic leases. Find out how sale-leaseback transactions have helped the balance sheets of hotel, restaurant, retail, and other businesses, in the articles and books in this Field Guild.
  
Ground Leases
What terms and conditions should be considered when entering into a ground lease? What are the advantages (and disadvantages) of ground leases? What impact do these leases have on submerged land, university property, billboards, and improvements on public land?  What are the valuation considerations? Find out in this updated Field Guide!
  
Commercial Property Management
Whether you are new to commercial property management or have been at it awhile, you're sure to find useful information concerning leases, safety & security, marketing, and maintenance for commercial properties. There is information for real estate brokers as well as property owners and managers.
  
Military Base Closings
Military base closings in the '90's were often met with great opposition. But base closings in the 2000's seem to viewed as golden opportunities by many in the real estate industry and by the local communities surrounding them.  Here is information about impacts on communities, real estate opportunities and tips for buying land on closed bases, and the potential dangers on former military base land.
  
Condo-Hotels
Condo-hotels are the latest trend in lodging. Get the basics on this new hotel hybrid, read investment tips, investigate condo-hotel projects nationwide and much more.
 
Land Investment
While land investment may not provide the instant gratification of a home purchase, this sort of venture can be quite lucrative. Land investors have different needs and concerns than those of typical real estate investors - zoning, planning, environmental issues and the IRS are just a few of the challenges they must face. This Field Guide will help those who wish to take on this interesting branch of the real estate industry.
 
Source: NAR Field Guides
 
 
 
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