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VIDEO – Cash on Cash

Today, I want to tell you about Cash-on-Cash.  It has to be the simplest valuation of all.  Many of the large investment groups I work with rely almost solely on this method for their decision to pursue a project or not.  Yet, still… so many agents and smaller investors don’t seem to use this as part of their financial analysis.

If you’re holding a project for the long term, or even if you just want a quick flip.. cash on cash in a “no brainer” in my book.

Looking for additional information or that next deal?  Call/text me at (206) 293-1005 or email: Jen@HudsonCREG.com.  Thanks for watching!
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VIDEO – Gross Rent Multiplier

 

At first glance, the Gross Rent Multiplier doesn’t seem real useful.  No one seems to reference it.  In my opinion, I think this multiplier can be very useful when expenses are either not available or shouldn’t be relied on for a property.  This is just one value to consider.  Here’s why….

Looking for additional information or that next deal?  Call/text me at (206) 293-1005 or email: Jen@HudsonCREG.com.  Thanks for watching!
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VIDEO – What is a Cap Rate?

Cap rates are largely misunderstood, even by many “experts.”  Sure, they can be overrated in my opinion.  First, you need to understand them fully before you can make that call.  Sometimes they can be great tools.  Other times, you shouldn’t even bother with them for a reliable valuation.  Here’s why….

Looking for additional information or that next deal?  Call/text me at (206) 293-1005 or email: Jen@HudsonCREG.com.  Thanks for watching!
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Profit & Loss Statements – a necessary evil

We all hate preparing profit and loss statements, but they are necessary in the course of business.  The following information is courtesy Richard J. Welt, Attorney at Law with McFerran & Burns, P.S.,Practicing Real Estate Law in Western Washington since 1986.  Contact: (253) 284-3811 or www.mbs-law.com. While this article was tailored to fit with their bankruptcy series, it is also great advice and what you’ll need to prepare to apply for a loan as well.

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Building Load Factors. When Leased Space Isn’t What You Think It Is. By Jen Hudson

Recently, I was helping a client evaluate a couple different spaces in an industrial park, and they kept making a comment about the size and costs.  I pointed out that each building has a different load factor, which ultimately impacts the costs.  Then, it occurred to me that small and mid-size tenants almost never bring up this issue.  When I represent a client, I always bring up the costs and differences in square feet.  If I’m lucky, they won’t fall asleep before we discuss actual versus rentable square feet, and maybe even usable square feet.

Load factors can be a big deal with multi-tenant buildings, so I’ll summarize them briefly. Continue reading “Building Load Factors. When Leased Space Isn’t What You Think It Is. By Jen Hudson”
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Q3 Economy: Seattle

Report by ReisReports.

Among the accomplishments of the Seattle area economy over the last couple of decades was a diversification that lessened its dependence on cycles in aerospace manufacturing and related employment trends. A huge and nationally prominent high-technology sector led initially by Microsoft (and more recently augmented by Google and Amazon.com) emerged along with a large health care sector. These, along with trade activity at regional ports provided cushions against the cycles common to local manufacturing. … Continue reading “Q3 Economy: Seattle”
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Beyond the E-tail Era by Jennifer Norbut

Beyond the E-tail Era
New factors are shaping retail’s next phase.
by Jennifer Norbut

The sharp rise in e-tailing and its game-changing impact has created a new normal in the retail real estate sector. Major national retailers are evolving their strategies in an effort to “survive and thrive” in this new market dynamic. “The good news is that even though Apple, Netflix, Amazon, eBay, and other online giants killed record stores and video rental shops and are in the process of doing the same to electronics and bookstore big boxes, e-commerce will never replace the brick-and-mortar shopping experience,” says Sean Glickman, CCIM, managing director of Glickman Retail Group in Maitland, Fla. Continue reading “Beyond the E-tail Era by Jennifer Norbut”