A leasehold estate is what you have when you have an agreement to rent a property. It covers the time you have rights to and temporary ownership of the property.  According to the California Department of Real Estate, there are four types of leasehold estates that you may have.  Estate from period to period An estate from […]

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When you own commercial property that you lease or rent to tenants, failure to live up to your responsibilities to them can result in protracted and expensive legal disputes. While the commercial leases or rental agreements you negotiate with your respective tenants likely will set forth which of you must do which things to or […]

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When property taxes go unpaid for a certain length of time, the taxing authority may auction the property off to satisfy the tax debt. Nearly anyone may buy a property at a tax sale, with a few exceptions, such as the tax collector who is holding the sale. Property tax auctions are often excellent opportunities […]

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Many business owners lease commercial space for their offices, especially when starting out. Because signing a commercial lease is a huge commitment, it is crucial that you enter into the agreement fully informed. Forbes explains a few possible issues often found in leases so you can take the right steps to avoid them. By watching out […]

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When you agree to work with a business partner, you place a good deal of trust in this individual, and your business’s success and profitability may be at stake. Partnerships may start out strong and then turn sour, though, and this may happen for any number of reasons. Partnership disputes may prove costly, time-consuming and […]

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When it comes to commercial real estate, the traditional option involves purchasing your own real estate properties. You can then hire property managers to take care of the grunt work and profit off the top. Some California investors may even prefer to manage the properties themselves.  Over the years, REITs have grown in popularity. These […]

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Whether you happen to be a business owner looking for property space or a real estate owner that leases property to businesses, chances are that you might find yourself negotiating an office lease someday. An office lease is a type of commercial lease, and like other leases, is something all parties involved will negotiate to […]

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As a California entrepreneur looking for a real estate partner, you likely already have an idea of what you want in mind. It is important to understand what you are looking for and what sort of person you work best with. It is also important to note the ways you can keep these partnerships flourishing […]

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When you invest in commercial real estate in California, you assume certain risks. Risk-taking is an important part of achieving success through investing in commercial real estate, but it is wise to manage those risks to the fullest extent possible to avoid potential problems and strengthen your real estate portfolio.  According to Dummies.com, you may […]

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Commercial real estate is quite different from residential real estate in many ways, but there is one area where they are quite similar. According to REoptimizer, the law does put restrictions and limits on your interactions with your commercial tenants.  One of the main rules that apply in both residential and commercial real estate is the right […]

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