Preparing Your Building for RTO
January 1, 2025
To get ready for RTO mandates, here are a few maintenance tasks and upgrades to implement today.
To get ready for RTO mandates, here are a few maintenance tasks and upgrades to implement today.
When running a business, owners are constantly looking for ways to diversify their income so that sudden changes in market demand don’t result in a death knell for their operation. For those with an entrepreneurial spirit, looking for ways to diversify their personal income often leads them into property investment. But how do new investors know how to make the right investment and avoid being saddled with a property that becomes more of a hassle than an asset? In property investment investors often compare residential and commercial purchases. Commercial properties are a great option for investors due to their higher returns compared to residential properties, their longer lease terms, and the diverse approaches available like with Triple Net Leases. (If you’re still torn on residential vs. commercial property investment, real estate investment experts over at FortuneBuilders have a great breakdown on the pros and cons of each model!) For new investors looking to get into the space of commercial property investment, identifying a strong deal can feel like a big task. To get started strong, here are some key considerations. Learn About the IndustryBefore even thinking about making that first purchase, prospective investors have plenty of research to do about
The world has changed quickly in a few short years, and although the newfound flexibility in work spaces has been a boon to workers, office property owners have doubtlessly noticed a difference. Now, lessors not only have to compete with other office spaces, but they also have to compete with workers’ own homes. According to a Pew research poll, 61 percent of work-from-home employees work at home by choice, rather than due to work space closure. Amenities have always been a major consideration when standing out from the crowd, and in the current CRE landscape, they are more important than ever. But what does the modern worker actually want? What really moves the needle when it comes to securing that dream tenant? Today, we cover the amenities that make a difference in filling your empty office spaces. 1. Social SpaceAn inherent advantage in office properties is that they provide direct access to fellow co-workers. In that same Pew poll, although 64 percent of teleworkers reported that they found it easier to balance work and personal life, 60 percent felt that they were less connected to co-workers. Take advantage of this discrepancy by diversifying shared spaces. Aside from conference spaces and
To commemorate World Environment Day, your team here at National Property Inspections, Inc. wanted to fill you in on interesting ways to make your commercial property more energy efficient. Creating a space that is environmentally friendly is an easy way to boost curb appeal and increase buyer awareness–all while improving the planet for generations to come. The best part is that there is a huge return on investment when it comes to creating more energy-efficient properties. Energy Efficiency The best way to preserve energy resources is by investing in solar panel energy. Solar panels not only cut traditional energy costs in half, but they aid our environment by creating a form of energy not dependent on fossil fuels or other fuel sources known to cause environmental pollutants. On average, solar panels cost about $25,000. While installing solar panels appears to come at an expensive price on the surface, it should be noted that there are several government-sponsored programs to help compensate for the price of solar panels. One form of government aid used in support of environmental stability is federal income tax credits. By using federal income tax credits, it is possible to receive 30 percent of the total system
Some commercial property owners are looking at innovative ways to transform these former shopping centers to attract new businesses and customers.
Whether it’s for convenience or personal safety amid the global pandemic, food delivery is here to stay, and it’ll only get more competitive.
To get ready for RTO mandates, here are a few maintenance tasks and upgrades to implement today.
When running a business, owners are constantly looking for ways to diversify their income so that sudden changes in market demand don’t result in a death knell for their operation. For those with an entrepreneurial spirit, looking for ways to diversify their personal income often leads them into property investment. But how do new investors know how to make the right investment and avoid being saddled with a property that becomes more of a hassle than an asset? In property investment investors often compare residential and commercial purchases. Commercial properties are a great option for investors due to their higher returns compared to residential properties, their longer lease terms, and the diverse approaches available like with Triple Net Leases. (If you’re still torn on residential vs. commercial property investment, real estate investment experts over at FortuneBuilders have a great breakdown on the pros and cons of each model!) For new investors looking to get into the space of commercial property investment, identifying a strong deal can feel like a big task. To get started strong, here are some key considerations. Learn About the IndustryBefore even thinking about making that first purchase, prospective investors have plenty of research to do about
The world has changed quickly in a few short years, and although the newfound flexibility in work spaces has been a boon to workers, office property owners have doubtlessly noticed a difference. Now, lessors not only have to compete with other office spaces, but they also have to compete with workers’ own homes. According to a Pew research poll, 61 percent of work-from-home employees work at home by choice, rather than due to work space closure. Amenities have always been a major consideration when standing out from the crowd, and in the current CRE landscape, they are more important than ever. But what does the modern worker actually want? What really moves the needle when it comes to securing that dream tenant? Today, we cover the amenities that make a difference in filling your empty office spaces. 1. Social SpaceAn inherent advantage in office properties is that they provide direct access to fellow co-workers. In that same Pew poll, although 64 percent of teleworkers reported that they found it easier to balance work and personal life, 60 percent felt that they were less connected to co-workers. Take advantage of this discrepancy by diversifying shared spaces. Aside from conference spaces and
To commemorate World Environment Day, your team here at National Property Inspections, Inc. wanted to fill you in on interesting ways to make your commercial property more energy efficient. Creating a space that is environmentally friendly is an easy way to boost curb appeal and increase buyer awareness–all while improving the planet for generations to come. The best part is that there is a huge return on investment when it comes to creating more energy-efficient properties. Energy Efficiency The best way to preserve energy resources is by investing in solar panel energy. Solar panels not only cut traditional energy costs in half, but they aid our environment by creating a form of energy not dependent on fossil fuels or other fuel sources known to cause environmental pollutants. On average, solar panels cost about $25,000. While installing solar panels appears to come at an expensive price on the surface, it should be noted that there are several government-sponsored programs to help compensate for the price of solar panels. One form of government aid used in support of environmental stability is federal income tax credits. By using federal income tax credits, it is possible to receive 30 percent of the total system
Some commercial property owners are looking at innovative ways to transform these former shopping centers to attract new businesses and customers.
Whether it’s for convenience or personal safety amid the global pandemic, food delivery is here to stay, and it’ll only get more competitive.