If you’re thinking about investing in commercial real estate, one of the first things you need to understand is how commercial leases actually work. Unlike residential leases, which are usually simple and straightforward, commercial leases come in a few different structures. And those structures can dramatically change your cash flow, your responsibilities, and your long-term returns.

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My first year in commercial real estate brokerage has been a crash course in patience, persistence, and adaptability. I’ve learned that responsiveness builds trust, curiosity fuels growth, and emotional control keeps you grounded. Deals fall apart, clients disappear, but consistency wins over time. Success isn’t instant—it’s earned through steady effort and a willingness to learn every single day.

When it comes to commercial real estate investing, the numbers tell the truth. You can have a great-looking property in a prime location, but if the math doesn’t work, the deal won’t either. That’s where key real estate metrics come in; they help you see behind a property’s performance. Our team uses metrics like IRR, Cash-on-Cash, Return on Cost and Return on Equity tools that measure how much money a property makes, how efficiently it runs, and whether it’s truly worth your

Being a retail leasing broker isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s a long game of patience, persistence, and people skills. From managing high landlord expectations to finding the right tenants, every deal teaches you something new. Utah’s thriving market makes it all worthwhile, offering endless opportunities for growth. In leasing, honesty, consistency, and strong relationships are what truly drive success.

Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) has exploded from obscurity to one of the hottest trends in commercial real estate. As e-commerce, supply chain shifts, and land scarcity reshape logistics, investors and tenants are racing to secure IOS sites—simple, fenced, and functional yards that power the nation’s industrial backbone. Once overlooked, IOS is now redefining how America values industrial land.

Remember the days of using Rand McNally maps, marking them with colored markers, and attaching retail logos to get a comprehensive view of your market? Managing and constantly updating a giant, poster-sized map was once the norm. When I entered the CRE industry in 2010, tools like Google Earth and KML files had become the preferred way to handle maps and data. While these tools worked well for internal use, they weren’t ideal for marketing or sharing with clients. For decade

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Commercial real estate offers a compelling investment opportunity that can complement or even surpass the returns of stock market investing.

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