If Frogs Had Wings

Everybody has heard that one. It usually follows someone lamenting repeatedly “only if,” or “what if,” repeatedly. Going through annual budget forecasts really is a game of “what if.” Usually the challenges are minor and the variations don’t amount to a great deal....

Property Management as Investment

As an investor seeking the best returns with the least hassle, be careful. Be very careful. The old adage rarely fails: If it sounds too good to be true, it more than likely is. The enticement of low property management fees are no different. Buffet said it best:...

Attracting and Keeping Tenants

The name of the game in commercial real estate is attracting and keeping tenants. If a building has few (a lot of vacancies) or no tenants, there often is little to no value to an investor. And, rare as a hen’s tooth (my wife’s favorite store in Sisters, OR) is it...

Non-Payment of Rent During COVID-19

  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many commercial tenants are asking what to do if they are unable to pay rent. Given the challenging times, open communication with the landlord is key. Tenants should be familiar with Oregon’s Executive Order 20-13, which...

Commercial Lease Clauses

At some point in your business operation, you will become a party to a commercial lease agreement.  Whether a commercial landlord, or tenant, there are five basic elements of commercial lease agreements that you should be aware of to ensure your agreement meets all...
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