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Commercial Real Estate Investment/Questions Answered by Expert Stephen A. Cross, CCIM
| Subject | Date Asked |
| rent reduction | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: can i request for rent reduction from my landlord after i signed the lease for retail(food service) ... A: Kim: Rental reductions are sometimes granted when a tenant can demonstrate they do not have the ... | |
| CAM and Management Fees | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: We purchased the first floor of a two story building. We signed a CC&R contract with owner of the ... A: As I read your e-mail, management fees for your building amount to $750 per month, or $9,000 per ... | |
| Does a Commercial Landlord have to give minimum heat. | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: There is only one central Thermostat. He does not let me see bills. I pay for a 1/3 of the floor. I ... A: Beverly: If the Lease Agreement requires the landlord to provide heating and/or cooling, the ... | |
| commercial agents | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: We own a number of commercial buildings in the Atlanta area and are preparing to put one on the ... A: Larry: Atlanta should have at least a dozen commercial real estate firms that would like to list ... | |
| Landlord denies Buyer lease | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: My profitable business is currently for sale through a business broker. We found a cash buyer and ... A: Jo: Without a lease for a period of years that is transferrable, the improvements, FF&E (Furniture, ... | |
| Landlord denies Buyer lease | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: My profitable business is currently for sale through a business broker. We found a cash buyer and ... A: Jo: The critical piece of the puzzle is the month-to-month tenancy. Without a lease for a period of ... | |
| Landlord denies Buyer lease | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My profitable business is currently for sale through a business broker. We found a cash buyer and ... A: Jo: Your ability to transfer the "bundle of rights" contained within the four corners of the lease ... | |
| invesment | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I,am interesting in Real Estate investment ...what is the best way to invest 200000$ two handed ... A: Shamil: On Tuesday of this week a client of mine closed escrow on a 12,000 SF office building ... | |
| Triple Net Lease | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: If I get into a Triple Net Lease I know as the tenant I am expected to pay all the operating ... A: Michael: Property Taxes are generally the largest segment of the operating expenses in a NNN ... | |
| return of security deposit | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: If a Tenant is in breach of a commercial lease (for not paying rent due), does the Landlord have the ... A: While I am unfamiliar with Florida statutes, the non-payment of rent generally triggers a monetary ... | |
| landlord stopping sale of business | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently decided to sell my business and have a buyer who has agreed to a price. The buyer has ... A: Seth: The current owner assumed all of the terms of your lease when he acquired the property. ... | |
| Commercial Property Criteria | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I received an e-mailed me this past week from a contact at a major real estate brokerage ... A: The agent/broker is likely looking for properties whose owners may be motivated to sell at ... | |
| CRE specialties - most opportunities right now | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I want to move from new home sales (residential) into commercial real estate. Which specialty ... A: Anne: If you're getting the cold shoulder, be proactive and canvass for tenants that may be wishing ... | |
| CRE specialties - most opportunities right now | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I want to move from new home sales (residential) into commercial real estate. Which specialty ... A: Anna: After giving your question additional thought I believe I can provide some direction. The ... | |
| CAM charges and facilities shared among multiple buildings | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: We have a retail space in Northern California with a clothing store. The lease identifies CAM ... A: Paul: Resurfacing the parking lot is a maintenance item, and would be included as part of the NNN ... | |
| CAM charges and facilities shared among multiple buildings | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: We have a retail space in Northern California with a clothing store. The lease identifies CAM ... A: Paul: In my experience, the cost of trash removal is generally a NNN expense, which is typically ... | |
| Who to list property with online? | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a warehouse that I would like to sell ASAP. Do you have a online company that you can ... A: Bobbi: I utilize two national services that publish commercial listings online: 'www.costar.com' ... | |
| Retail Lease | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Are there some retail leases that give the landlord a portion of sales made by the business/tenant? ... A: Michael: In many mid- to large retail centers, it is common for landlords to request a percentage ... | |
| Triple Nets | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I am one year into a 3-year commercial lease. I just received my rent invoice, and our triple nets ... A: Which operating expenses (a/k/a Triple Net, or 'NNN' expenses) can be passed through to tenants, as ... | |
| letter to lower my commercial rent | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My question is very similar to the one answered by Jim regarding the lowering of rent. My in-laws, ... A: Myoung: Even the best-managed businesses are being affected by this recession. In order to ... | |
| commission on CAM | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Is it typical in a commercial lease for a landlord to pay a commission on CAM and utilities, or ... A: Michael: Part 1: In my experience, those property owners that pay commissions based on a percentage ... | |
| Terminating the Commercial Sub-lease | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: We bought a business from another seller few years back. Due to current economic condition, the ... A: Tony: 1. If the landlord assigned the Lease to you they will likely look to you to pay the rental ... | |
Commercial Real Estate Investment
Answers by Expert:
Stephen A. Cross, CCIM
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Expertise
Commercial Real Estate: Leasing, Buying and Investing I specialize in Tenant and Buyer Representation
Experience
Since 1984 I have helped over 700 businesses of every size and description solve their real estate problems.
Publications
I have written extensively on matters related to leasing and buying commercial real estate. My articles appear in business magazines and trade journals. I also lecture on the same topics.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Accountancy (1973)
CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
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