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What Is Fee Simple in Commercial Real Estate?
Fee simple is the most common type of property ownership. Learn the difference between fee simple vs leasehold ownership here.
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What Is a Freehold Estate in Real Estate?
A freehold estate is ownership with no fixed end date. Learn fee simple, life estate, freehold vs leasehold, and examples in commercial real estate.
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What Is a General Partner in Commercial Real Estate?
A general partner can help investors source, structure, and manage direct commercial real estate investments. Learn how the role works.
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General Partnership Advantages: Find and Work with an Epic GP
A general partnership is a business structure for real estate investors. There are innumerable general partnership advantages in CRE.
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Gross Lease vs Net Lease: Which Is Better for CRE?
What’s the difference between a gross lease vs net lease in commercial real estate? How to let the tenant cover your costs as a landlord.
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The Developer’s Guide to Construction Hard Costs vs Soft Costs
Hard costs vs soft costs in construction and real estate development are two categories used to estimate costs. Learn more here.
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What Is Horizontal Construction? Development 101
Horizontal construction refers to roads, drainage, pipelines, and more. Learn when you need to talk to a horizontal construction engineer.
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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Hotel?
If you’re wondering how much does it cost to build a hotel, we’ve got the facts and figures you need. How much is a hotel, by PSF and room?
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What Are the Costs and Factors to Build an Apartment Complex?
How much does it cost to build an apartment complex? Learn what factors are at play from our real estate experts and developers.
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How Technology and AI Are Changing CRE Financing
Lev's use of technology is making it easier and faster to secure debt financing for commercial real estate deals.
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How to Buy a Restaurant as a Real Estate Investment
Buying a restaurant can be an excellent investment with the right connections and strategy. Learn how to buy a restaurant successfully here.
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How to Buy an Apartment Complex: Multifamily Acquisition 101
The process of buying an apartment complex can be time-consuming and confusing. Get started right away with this comprehensive guide.
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