Commercial Real Estate Asset Class Guides
Each guide breaks down the underwriting fundamentals, operating realities, due diligence checklists, and common mistakes for a specific asset class.
These are practical, no-BS guides built for investors and operators who need clarity over generic advice.
Industrial
Warehouses, distribution centers, and flex space. Master cap rates, triple-net leases, and tenant credit analysis.
What you'll learn:
- →Lease structures and tenant improvement allowances
- →Loading docks, clear heights, and functional obsolescence
- →Location analysis: logistics hubs vs last-mile delivery
- →Tenant credit analysis and renewal risk
- →E-commerce impact on demand
Self-Storage
Month-to-month revenue, occupancy management, and operational leverage. The retail business of real estate.
What you'll learn:
- →Economic vs physical occupancy
- →Revenue management and rate optimization
- →Break-even occupancy analysis
- →Market saturation and competitive positioning
- →Promo strategies and delinquency management
Retail
Anchored vs unanchored, co-tenancy clauses, and percent rent. Understand the landlord-tenant balance.
What you'll learn:
- →Anchor tenant dynamics and draw
- →Co-tenancy clauses and kickout rights
- →Percent rent mechanics
- →E-commerce disruption and adaptation
- →Parking ratios and site visibility
Medical Office
Physician-owned vs health system, tenant improvements, and compliance-driven buildouts.
What you'll learn:
- →On-campus vs off-campus dynamics
- →Tenant improvement and buildout costs
- →Tenant creditworthiness and lease guarantees
- →Regulatory and compliance constraints
- →Physician practice trends and consolidation
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