Year over Year (YoY) analysis is a powerful tool for financial analysis that provides a direct comparison of performance between two periods of time. In this article, we will explore what YoY analysis is, how it is calculated, and why it is useful. We will also look at the advantages and disadvantages of YoY analysis …
The gross income multiplier is a metric used in commercial real estate valuation by analysts and appraisers. It is easy to calculate and requires little information, but it does come with some limitations. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what the gross income multiplier means with several examples, including the potential gross …
To minimize or defer the tax bill when selling investment real estate, investors commonly use what’s known as a 1031 or Like Kind Exchange. In this article, you’ll learn what a 1031 exchange is, how a 1031 exchange works, what the 1031 exchange rules are, the 1031 exchange timeline, and then we’ll cover some frequently asked …
Interpreting interest rates is not always as straightforward as it seems, and getting it right can have important implications for all parties involved in a commercial real estate transaction. Interest rates can take two forms: nominal interest rates and effective interest rates. As a result, there can be some confusion about what a quoted interest …
When working with a commercial real estate data set, there are occasions where it is necessary to create a sum for a range of values, but only if they meet certain criteria. Fortunately, there is an easy way to accomplish this task using a built in Microsoft Excel function known as “SUMIF.” In this article, the SUMIF function …
Whether you work at a financial institution, develop real estate, invest in property, or act as a broker, there’s a common thread that binds all facets of the real estate world together. It’s highly likely that you have one or more financial products like a credit card, debit card, deposit account, car loan, commercial real estate …
Imagine you are a mid-level manager at a fast growing small business. As part of the company’s expansion plans, you have been tasked with finding office space in a new city and deciding whether to lease it or purchase it. Fortunately, there is an objective way to make this decision. But, it can be a little …
When real estate investors are evaluating a potential rental property purchase or a bank is underwriting a potential loan, one of the first documents that they will ask for is the property’s “rent roll” or “rent roll report.” In this article, the rent roll document is described in detail and its utility in the CRE due diligence process is highlighted. …
One of the unique challenges of commercial real estate investment is that markets, types of property, return expectations, and physical environments are in a constant state of change. As a result of these changes, a commercial property could be cash flow positive one day and undesirable the next due to shifts in tenant desires or some other factor. …