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The next 24 months is shaping up to be one of the most devastating periods in Commercial Real Estate history. But the people who know what they’re doing will make MORE MONEY than they could have ever imagined. Here’s why…

The Commercial Academy Discusses The Massive Defaults That Will Hit

The next 24 months is shaping up to be one of the most devastating periods in Commercial Real Estate history. But the people who know what they’re doing will make MORE MONEY than they could have ever imagined. Here’s why…

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Crypto VS Commercial

Crypto VS Commercial

Should you invest in cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is gaining some legitimacy in the marketplace, but the reality is that it remains a highly speculative venture. Government regulation of cryptocurrency is coming. So how should you position your investments to maximize your returns? J. Scott Scheel discusses the fundamental distinction between fixed-asset investments like commercial real estate […]

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J. Scott appears in the Top 100 People in Real Estate Magazine

J. Scott appears in the Top 100 People in Real Estate Magazine

J. Scott Scheel is an entrepreneur, founder of multiple national businesses, and a commercial real estate developer and educator. His companies manage over six million square feet of commercial properties across 30 states. He is a self-made entrepreneur whose limitless imagination and determination have driven him to astounding success. His diverse businesses include energy and […]

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Should you invest in Tesla?

Should you invest in Tesla?

Tesla is one of the most exciting stock market investments in recent memory. Elon Musk is a huge innovator and has accomplished many incredible things. But by 2035, most auto manufacturers plan on offering electric vehicles as their sole product. How will Tesla meet these changing market conditions, and more importantly, how should you position […]

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Should you use Robinhood to invest in the stock market?

Should you use Robinhood to invest in the stock market?

Robinhood is an amazing investment app. It truly creates access to Wall Street for smaller, non-institutional investors. But is it the best place to put your money? Everybody saw the uncertainty Robinhood investors endured during the recent Gamestop/WallStreetBets turmoil. J. Scott Scheel discusses the realities of purchasing stock and the best tactics for using your […]

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The most important weekly news for Commercial Real Estate markets and investments

This Week In Commercial Real Estate News – March 12, 2021

The most important weekly news for Commercial Real Estate markets and investments

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The Ultimate Guide to Generating Passive Income

The Ultimate Guide to Generating Passive Income

How would you like to make massively significant amounts of passive income? Passive income is the key to building life-changing wealth. The level of wealth we’re discussing is absolutely attainable for everyone willing to invest prudently in Commercial Real Estate. This is the kind of wealth that changes the course of families for generations. How […]

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The most important weekly news for Commercial Real Estate markets and investments

This Week In Commercial Real Estate News – March 5, 2021

The most important weekly news for Commercial Real Estate markets and investments

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5 Things to Check During the Pre-Acquisition Phase

5 Things to Check During the Pre-Acquisition Phase

A real estate market analysis focuses on market potential and competitiveness from the viewpoint of supply and demand.  Supply and demand is the most important component of all economics.  Whenever you have oversupply and low demand, place prices are always going to drop. Whenever you have a lack of supply in high demand, prices are […]

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What will you do with your eight decades?

What will you do with your eight decades?

Most people have seven to eight decades of life expectancy.  Let’s think about it at a high level. In your first couple of decades, you really don’t have much say in the matter.  In this stage, hopefully, you are motivated to try hard in school, and work with your parents to create opportunities for future […]

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The 90 Day Action Plan

The 90 Day Action Plan

When you attend one of my Commercial Academy LIVE Events, you will hear me talk about making a 90-Day plan.  In my opinion this is the #1 most important step every aspiring investor must take as when they begin looking into Commercial Real Estate as an avenue to wealth-building. Commercial real estate is an industry […]

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Due Diligence Part 2: The Two Most Important Dimensions of a Full Market Analysis

Due Diligence Part 2: The Two Most Important Dimensions of a Full Market Analysis

In Part I of our posts about due diligence, we discussed domains of information gathering about the asset itself from a high level.  Be sure to save enough time for this stage of the property acquisition process. Any risks that could potentially affect your ability to generate cash flow from the property should be thoroughly […]

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Due Diligence Part 1:  What You Need to Know about the Property BEFORE You Purchase

Due Diligence Part 1:
What You Need to Know about the Property BEFORE You Purchase

“Due diligence” refers to the process of gathering all the information you need to know before purchasing a property. This stage of the acquisition is CRITICAL, and the most important thing you need to know is to save enough time to review and understand any risks that could potentially affect your ability to generate cash […]

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The Pros and Cons of Commercial Real Estate Investing

The Pros and Cons of Commercial Real Estate Investing

Owning Commercial Real Estate can change your life and the lives of your loved ones.  No other investment vehicle is as dynamic or has the potential to create new generational wealth.  The incredibly high financial upside is due to the variety of available commercial properties and assets, which increases the likelihood that you can find […]

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Why Commercial Investing Beats Residential 10 out of 10 Times

Why Commercial Investing Beats Residential 10 out of 10 Times

Investing in real estate is one of the wisest financial decisions you can make in your lifetime.  Naturally most people first think of residential real estate when they consider acquiring an investment property.  They know how the purchasing process works, the rental agreements are basically very simple, and the “perceived” entry costs are relatively low. […]

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Plant those seeds, my friends!

Plant those seeds, my friends!

I joined the Diamond Inner circle in August of 2010, and WOW has it been an incredible ride. We have closed 15 deals in less than ten years, which I have always dreamed about but wasn’t sure how to do it. With the Commercial Property Academy and Scott’s help, I was able to obtain that […]

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Getting Started as a New Platinum

Getting Started as a New Platinum

Congratulations on becoming a Platinum Member of Commercial Academy… and welcome to the team! This is one of the most important steps you’ve ever taken for your Commercial Real Estate business career.  So now you may be asking yourself: Where do I go from here? What does it really take to be successful? How do […]

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“A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.” -- Jonathan Swift

The 3 Most Common Mistakes Every Rookie Investor Makes

“A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.” — Jonathan Swift

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MAFDRA has been recently featured in the news! Check out some of the articles and videos praising the plan.

5 Essential Techniques to Manage Your Commercial Real Estate Assets in Challenging Times

MAFDRA has been recently featured in the news! Check out some of the articles and videos praising the plan.

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MAFDRA has been recently featured in the news! Check out some of the articles and videos praising the plan.

J. Scott Scheel’s MAFDRA Plan to Save the National Economy from COVID-19 is IN THE NEWS!

MAFDRA has been recently featured in the news! Check out some of the articles and videos praising the plan.

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COVID-19 has the potential to have an unprecedented financial impact on our economy.

A ‘Time Out’, These 3 Months ‘Didn’t Happen’ Approach to Covid-19

COVID-19 has the potential to have an unprecedented financial impact on our economy.

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Millions of Americans, who were thriving before the COVID-19 pandemic, now find themselves in a personal financial crisis.

Let’s Put Rent and Mortgage Payments on Pause

Millions of Americans, who were thriving before the COVID-19 pandemic, now find themselves in a personal financial crisis.

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Commercial Academy is supporting Commercial Real Estate professionals through the COVID-19 Health and Economic Crisis.

Covid-19 Resources

Commercial Academy is supporting Commercial Real Estate professionals through the COVID-19 Health and Economic Crisis.

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The Moratorium and Forbearance Debt Relief Act (MAFDRA) is plan to mitigate the economic damage of the COVID-19  Pandemic

COVID-19 Moratorium and Forbearance Debt Relief Act (MAFDRA)

The Moratorium and Forbearance Debt Relief Act (MAFDRA) is plan to mitigate the economic damage of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Commercial Academy’s Founder Discusses Goals And Growth In Renowned Resident Magazine

Commercial Academy’s Founder Discusses Goals And Growth In Renowned Resident Magazine

A prominent magazine has chosen to feature Commercial Academy’s founder, J. Scott Scheel, in a feature article about his business acumen, past and present success, as well the importance he places on family life. Resident Magazine’s August 2019 issue is circulated in a myriad of markets and profiles business leaders and their stories of trial […]

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Produce Packaging moving to former Willoughby Hills Sam's Club site; bringing 300 + jobs.

Produce Packaging moving to former Willoughby Hills Sam’s Club site; bringing 300 + jobs.

(Excerpts courtesy of Jordyn Grzelewski, Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer) CLEVELAND, Ohio – A former Sam’s Club site that has languished for a decade will soon be revived by a Cleveland company that will bring an estimated 300 jobs to the facility on Chardon Road. Produce Packaging, Inc., http://ppifresh.net, a produce packer that is currently based […]

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The Power To Give

The Power To Give

If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from working with J. Scott Scheel and the rest of the Commercial Academy team, it’s that the real benefits of working with Commercial Real Estate comes from the power it affords you to give to others. Before my wife and I met Scott, these accomplishments were just goals […]

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Learning To Dream Bigger

Learning To Dream Bigger

I always knew that I wasn’t going to be one of those 9-5 guys.  I wanted more out of life and working for someone else was not going to give me the time or the money I needed to accomplish my goals. I remember when I first told my father that I wanted to drop […]

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Our Generation Will Own the World

Our Generation Will Own the World

Yes, I am a Millennial. I am here to say that my generation has been underestimated. Much has been written about us and not all of it has been good. We have been described as the “entitled generation.” That is far from the truth. The fact is, we only reflect how society has changed. We […]

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It Only Takes ONE DEAL ONE TIME™ To Change Your Life Forever

It Only Takes ONE DEAL ONE TIME™ To Change Your Life Forever

Do you have a dream, deep down in your soul, to make 2019 the year you achieve financial security and independence? If you do, these are the three most important steps you can take: Don’t wait until the situation is perfect. It will never be perfect. It’s easy to have an excuse or a reason […]

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Buyback Your Freedom - Quit Paying Rent to your  Landlord

Buyback Your Freedom – Quit Paying Rent to your  Landlord

If you are an entrepreneur, you know that your monthly lease payment is one of the most expensive parts of operating a business. This is especially the case when you are operating a service company, such as being a chiropractor, a dentist or an esthetician. Once you acquire your equipment, paying your lease is the […]

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How Millennials are Driving the Commercial Real Estate Industry

How Millennials are Driving the Commercial Real Estate Industry

The world belongs to Millennials, and we need to take heed, because they will be the driving force in the commercial real estate market. There are over 73 million Millennials (ages 23 to 38) and they will overtake the Baby Boomers, in population, in 2019. Why is this important? By 2020, Millennials will have a […]

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Countdown to Commercial Property Academy – What will I learn?

Countdown to Commercial Property Academy – What will I learn?

One of the most common questions we are asked is, “How do I know the Commercial Property Academy is right for me?” “Will I really walk away with the tools to help me secure my first commercial real estate deal? The short answer to that question is YES!  You will walk away from the 3-day […]

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Residential Real Estate Professionals – Step up to Earn Passive Income

Residential Real Estate Professionals – Step up to Earn Passive Income

Being a real estate agent can be the best job in the world. Isn’t that why you picked this career?  It allows you to be your own boss by creating your own hours and deciding how to run and manage your business. If you are willing to put the time and effort in, there are […]

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Planning for Retirement? Think Commercial Real Estate Investments

Planning for Retirement? Think Commercial Real Estate Investments

You spend your whole life planning and saving for your first home, starting your family, paying for kids college, and finally saving for your retirement. It is not unusual for soon-to-be-retired investors being concerned that there will simply not be enough money to allow them to live a comfortable life after they retire. Many retirees […]

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How to Make the Move from Residential to Commercial

How to Make the Move from Residential to Commercial

Single-family residential real estate investment is great. It can represent a phenomenal entry point into owning real property. Single-family residential real estate investments can secure you rental income, depreciation, and equity. After all, it teaches you how to find a property, identify its value, and turn it into income through rent or sale. Although, what […]

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Commercial Property Academy – Your Path to Financial Freedom

Commercial Property Academy – Your Path to Financial Freedom

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to achieve financial freedom? Of course you have, who hasn’t? The problem isn’t the desire, or even the willingness, to work hard. The problem has always been figuring out how. The world is filled with successful people, those who are living life on their terms. Many […]

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Buying Your Life Back

Buying Your Life Back

When I got into commercial investment, it wasn’t for the material things. I worked in construction for a number of years and had seen Commercial Real Estate Investors and Developers with their expensive suits, fancy watches, and imported cars but none of that really had any appeal to me. What I wanted was a bit […]

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This is Your Year to Change Your Life

This is Your Year to Change Your Life

It is finally here, 2019! What is so great about January 1st is that it’s a new beginning. Whatever happened in 2018 is history, and we now have a clean slate to get it right. That seems to be a universal feeling where New Year’s resolutions are made and the commitment is set to make […]

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Commercial Real Estate Investing 101

Commercial Real Estate Investing 101

We were recently asked who makes the best real estate investors. The fact is that anyone who has the training, process, and tools can be successful as long as they put in the time and effort. That being said, we typically see investors who fit into one of the following categories: Casual Residential Investor – […]

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Starting Real Estate Investing in 2019

Starting Real Estate Investing in 2019

Real Estate Investing can be a powerful investment strategy that includes: Building Equity for the Future Generating Passive Income Providing Cash Flow for Retirement Providing a Hedge Against Inflation Providing Tax Benefits Saving for a College Education Creating Wealth All of this while indulging your entrepreneurial spirit and benefiting the community. Powerful, right? But, if […]

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Making My First Million by Mistake…

Making My First Million by Mistake…

A steady job in the IT industry was good, but it wasn’t going to build true wealth. At the end of each year, I managed to save a few bucks and max out contributions to my 401K. That alone could be seen as a success! However, I still felt this was the ‘same-old-same’ rat race, […]

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Is My Commercial Property a Brand? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)

Is My Commercial Property a Brand? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)

Whether your investment portfolio is comprised of a 20 unit apartment complex in the suburbs or 10 retail strips located across five states, it is important to know that your building, whatever it may be, has its own brand. For those of you unfamiliar with developing a brand in commercial real estate, the basic principal […]

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Is Adaptive Reuse the Answer to Your Vacant Commercial Space?

Is Adaptive Reuse the Answer to Your Vacant Commercial Space?

The world of commercial real estate is ever changing.  Why?  Because the world we live in is ever changing.  Advancement in population, tastes, labor markets, and technology require that commercial assets continue to adapt. Unfortunately, the items required to keep up with tenant needs would dictate that buildings with historic or societal value be removed […]

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The Commercial Market of Tomorrow

The Commercial Market of Tomorrow

Since the industrial revolution, human history has been defined by the advancement of machinery and its ability to surpass our own capabilities. For the next generation, the defining fuel for commercial real estate investment will be Artificial Intelligence.  This technology will determine success and failure of entire portfolios over the course of the next decade. […]

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Turning 1 into 1000 - The Role of Ancillary Income

Turning 1 into 1000 – The Role of Ancillary Income

As many markets continue the process of overheating their rent rates, it will become more and more challenging to force appreciation when purchasing multi-family assets in larger markets. Buying an asset at an attractive rate is only one part of the equation when investing in apartments.  To be successful, you will need to provide a […]

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A Recipe for Retail Success

A Recipe for Retail Success

Achieving success when investing in retail assets is challenging, especially when you are pursuing value-add opportunities.   More often than not, investors are in a mad dash to fill vacancy, often forgetting to properly align new tenants correctly to ensure success in the given market. Creating the right tenant roster is like creating a go to […]

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Common Terms and Clauses in Commercial Leases

Common Terms and Clauses in Commercial Leases

Leases are complicated. They are usually long, full of redundancy, and include contradictory information. More so than residential leases, commercial leases are full of complications that often can only be understood by a legal professional. The difficulties only increase when investing in retail or office properties due to the specific needs of each tenant and […]

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The Perks of Investing with a Partner

The Perks of Investing with a Partner

Regardless of the location, property type, or age of your first asset, investing in commercial real estate will require three things to ensure success:  capital, experience, and calm. If you lack any or all of these requirements then there is often only one solution:  Get a partner!  Just because you may not have the funds […]

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The Amazon of Things

The Amazon of Things

Over the course of the last month, Amazon has taken further steps in the “War on Retail.”  With the company’s purchase of Whole Foods Market on June 16th, the e-commerce super giant seems to be taking steps to render brick-and-mortar locations obsolete before the year 2020.  Or, at least that is the absurd conclusion many […]

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The Pitfalls (and Benefits!) of Purchasing Older Multi-Family Properties

The Pitfalls (and Benefits!) of Purchasing Older Multi-Family Properties

When looking at potential commercial real estate properties to invest in you are sure to come across listings in various states – pristine to falling apart, vacant to full, or new to old.  In the case of the new to old spectrum, particularly for the multi-family arena, properties prior to 1980 tend to have certain […]

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Why

Why “Comps” Shouldn’t Be Trusted in Commercial Real Estate

Here at the Commercial Academy, many of our alumni started out investing in residential real estate.  One of the biggest differences, and greatest benefits, many of them have found when transitioning from residential to commercial investing is that the two do not treat competitive properties in the same way. In residential real estate, the value […]

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Communal Living Isn't Just for College Dorms Anymore

Communal Living Isn’t Just for College Dorms Anymore

The world as we know it continues to change – the biggest being a shift from ownership to a sharing economy.  Now it seems that the sharing economy has begun to bleed into the multi-family housing market with renters now looking at the idea of hostel style homes. In a very creative way, renters have […]

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Using Failure: Learning from Your Mistakes for Commercial Real Estate Success

Using Failure: Learning from Your Mistakes for Commercial Real Estate Success

What do you do at the first sign of failure?  Are you the type of person who will quit if your best effort did not yield success?  Or, are you the type of person who gets back up ready for round 2? There is a misconstrued belief that success is the complete absence of failure.  […]

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Thinking Beyond Apartments in Multi-Family Real Estate

Thinking Beyond Apartments in Multi-Family Real Estate

Of all of the commercial property types, multi-family is often the most pigeonholed.  Most investors will look at the category and see only apartment complexes.  However, the category is actually much more nuanced with expansive opportunities based on their locations. Below is a list of four asset sub-types outside of traditional apartment complexes which exist […]

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The 7 Moves To Checkmate in Commercial Real Estate

The 7 Moves To Checkmate in Commercial Real Estate

J. Scott Scheel, the Nation’s #1 instructor on “Creative Commercial Real Estate” is offering his FREE “7 Moves to Checkmate in Commercial Real Estate” Course to show you exactly what you need to do to create massive wealth in Commercial Real Estate, by doing just “One Deal, One Time” to change your life forever! Right now […]

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On the Rise: Co-Working Spaces

On the Rise: Co-Working Spaces

There is no doubt that the advancement of technology has driven a lot of changes in the world of commercial real estate.  For office buildings, it has caused a drop in tenancy across the board.  With the ability to fill staff positions without filling square footage, many office tenants have seen the remote workplace as […]

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Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman

Last week another great retail chain closed its doors for good.  HHGregg was a brand which had built its fortune in the days when customer care and high profit margins walked together hand in hand.  However, the brand found it hard to adapt to the new era of retail experience. With the collapse of this […]

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The Impact of the French Election on US Lenders

The Impact of the French Election on US Lenders

Earlier this week, U.S. economists, investors, lenders, and political enthusiasts were able to wake up and breathe of sigh of relief.  Sunday’s French presidential elections closed with Emmanuel Macron claiming victory as the youngest president in French history. With Macron’s win over Marine Le Pen many economists are predicting stability in the European Union (E.U.) […]

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April or October?

April or October?

Spring is here!  Birds are nesting, flowers are starting to bloom, and Uncle Sam is warming up his calculator.  For the majority of Americans, springtime marks the beginning of tax season and the time crunch in which to file federal tax returns by the April deadline.  But, for those who invest in commercial real estate, […]

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Is America's Retail Sector Dying?

Is America’s Retail Sector Dying?

Is America’s retail sector dying?  With the announcement that another big box retail brand will be closing over 100 locations across the country, it certainly looks like the country has fallen out of love with large retail centers. Per an announcement by JC Penney CEO Marvin Ellison, this past Friday, it was confirmed that the […]

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#NationalMargaritaDay and the Rise of the Tequilería

#NationalMargaritaDay and the Rise of the Tequilería

Here at the Commercial Academy, we are celebrating.  Why are we celebrating?  Because today is February 22nd – National Margarita Day.  You might be wondering why as commercial real estate investors, mentors, and educators we would be interested in this social media holiday, but we have good reason: The possibility of signing a tequilería as […]

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Be Our Valentine: 3 Restaurant Trends We LOVE

Be Our Valentine: 3 Restaurant Trends We LOVE

It’s Valentine’s day- the second busiest day for restaurants in the United States, next to Mother’s Day.  On average, U.S. citizens will spend a total of $4.5 billion on dining across the country with an average price of $87.00 to over $200.00 per couple. For those of us who make their living in commercial real […]

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Finding the Next Comeback City

Finding the Next Comeback City

Today there is a lot of talk about “comeback cities.”  For commercial real estate investors seeking long-term value-add investments, these areas are prime markets to acquire new assets.  Why?  Because properties in these markets can be acquired at low initial costs when the market is in a downturn before being sold off for higher returns […]

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Throw me an anchor, or two

Throw me an anchor, or two

In the world of commercial real estate, retail centers are an income-producing approach to buying commercial real estate in any market.  This property type is easy to both manage and finance. And, in this category, there is nothing better than a center with an established anchor tenant. A great anchor tenant will generate a stream […]

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From the Desk of J. Scott Scheel - An Update, Inauguration, and the Value-Add Approach

From the Desk of J. Scott Scheel – An Update, Inauguration, and the Value-Add Approach

Commercial real estate strategies we may see employed during the Trump Administration  It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us here at the Commercial Academy and I am so excited to share why we’ve been so quiet.  This past year has been an incredibly busy one as we’ve added an additional 1.5 million square […]

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5 Reasons Apartments Are Better Investments Than Houses

5 Reasons Apartments Are Better Investments Than Houses

Many real estate investors begin their careers flipping houses. This totally makes sense and is a great way to get into the game of real estate. But after some time in the business, so many single-family home investors face the same thing: the dreaded plateau. After doing a handful of houses, many investors face the […]

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The European Debt Crisis Visualized

The European Debt Crisis Visualized

At the heart of the European debt crisis is the euro, the currency that ties together 18 countries in an intimate manner. So when one country teeters on the brink of financial collapse, the entire continent is at risk. How did such a flawed system come to be? Bloomberg Television and Jonathan Jarvis present “The […]

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Finding The Right Market To Invest In (Part 2)

Finding The Right Market To Invest In (Part 2)

Trying to find the right market to invest in can be a monumental and confusing task. Remember, the goal of market analysis is to minimize the risk of your investment while maximizing the opportunity for you to earn a higher return. Below is a list of Seven Steps I perform whenever I am looking to […]

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How Commercial Property Is Valued

How Commercial Property Is Valued

Before you can start trying to acquire a property, it is important to understand how commercial property is valued.  After all, how do we know if we are REALLY making money on a commercial property if we don’t know how much the property was worth in the first place? The #1 most important rule for […]

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Commercial Master Lease Options

Commercial Master Lease Options

Master Lease Options are a great tool for acquiring Commercial Real Estate with little to no money down! Even better, you can really help to neutralize the risk of your investment since you are in essence committing to nothing! Here’s how the Master Lease Option process works: First you identify an owner of an underperforming […]

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The Three R’s of Commercial Real Estate

The Three R’s of Commercial Real Estate

One of the most commonly used investment tactics for me and for my students is the value-added strategy for commercial real estate investment. Not for the faint of heart, this strategy is all about purchasing non or underperforming assets, Renovating them, Repositioning them and then Re-establishing their value in the market. Although the initial purchase […]

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How To Buy Your First Apartment Building

How To Buy Your First Apartment Building

You are invited to learn the insider secrets for successfully investing in multi-family real estate of any size from the nation’s #1 instructor, J. Scott Scheel, founder of the Commercial Property Academy. If you’re a single family home investor, entrepreneur, or even if you’ve never invested at all, you can learn how you can earn […]

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Win A Free Copy Of The Complete Apartment Investing Program!

Win A Free Copy Of The Complete Apartment Investing Program!

This Ground-breaking, Detailed System Will Show You Everything You Need To Know To Successfully Invest In Apartment Buildings Of Any Size – Even If You Have No Cash, Credit, Or Previous Experience!!! The Complete Apartment Investing Program™ Home Study System includes: 9 Full Length Audio CD’s 300+ page Study Guide The Opportunity Evaluator Software Apartment […]

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Finding The Right Market To Invest In (Part 2)

Finding The Right Market To Invest In (Part 2)

Trying to find the right market to invest in can be a monumental and confusing task. Remember, the goal of market analysis is to minimize the risk of your investment while maximizing the opportunity for you to earn a higher return. Below is a list of Seven Steps I perform whenever I am looking to […]

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Finding The Right Market To Invest In

Finding The Right Market To Invest In

Trying to find the right market to invest in can be a monumental and confusing task. Remember, the goal of market analysis is to minimize the risk of your investment while maximizing the opportunity for you to earn a higher return. Below is a list of Seven Steps I perform whenever I am looking to […]

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10 Steps For Success In Negotiating

10 Steps For Success In Negotiating

Negotiating is a skill in Real Estate that will help you in all stages of your investment. You will use this skill in negotiating the contract, negotiating the financing, working with your tenants, working with contractors and lastly negotiating your sales contract when you are ready to dispose of your asset. The first thing you […]

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Making “Green” With Green Commercial Real Estate

Making “Green” With Green Commercial Real Estate

Going “Green” is one the fastest growing trends in America! Green cars, green houses, green energy are all booming in demand and feasibility, and that goes for Commercial Real Estate as well! Not only are “Green” properties socially and ecologically conscious and responsible, they are also a huge source of untapped potential and opportunities in real […]

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Determining Your Risk Tolerance

Determining Your Risk Tolerance

A very important question you need to ask yourself is, “What is my risk tolerance?” So many people evaluating a project find themselves unable to move forward for any number of reasons. Most commonly, they will find themselves undermining their own success, out of fear that the project will not work out. With this in […]

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Escaping The Rat Race

Escaping The Rat Race

One reason people get involved in commercial real estate is to replace income.  Some people think about leaving their jobs but they’re not comfortable with the idea of working the single-family market where they’re constantly out there chasing a new opportunity.  In single-family property, that is one of the hazards.  If you slow down, the […]

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Investing Out Of Town

Investing Out Of Town

How far out of your specific living region would you go to invest?  I, personally, deal anywhere, and I would recommend that you be open to dealing anywhere, especially if you’ve got the right opportunity, but never neglect your own backyard. Now for a lot of people who are located in the higher-priced markets, your […]

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Commercial Real Estate Accounting Tips

Commercial Real Estate Accounting Tips

After you have acquired your commercial property, managing your finances becomes one of the most critical aspects of property ownership. Even if you only have a five suite building, you are still the owner of a business and you must run your finances accordingly. Remember keeping good, organized books isn’t just to keep you out […]

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The Apartment Market – Recession or Re-Calibration?

The Apartment Market – Recession or Re-Calibration?

The State Of The Apartment Market Even in this strange economic climate, the fundamentals of the apartment market are solid. The national occupancy rate for apartments is in the low 90’s. Supply is still relatively low at 1% inventory overall. This means that, on a national basis, there is not a huge oversupply of units. […]

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Why You NEED To Use A Commercial Attorney

Why You NEED To Use A Commercial Attorney

When you are deciding if it is necessary to use an attorney during your real estate transaction there are a few things you need to consider. First, look at the complexity of the transaction. If you are issuing a standard Letter of Intent (LOI) it is unnecessary to incur the costs to engage an attorney. […]

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Capitalizing In An Uncertain Market (Part 3)

Capitalizing In An Uncertain Market (Part 3)

We left off in the last entry talking about different types of property conditions that lend themselves to the “Forcing Appreciation” strategy. Under maintained Properties that have been poorly maintained offer us a tremendous opportunity in the current economic climate.  In this scenario we try to focus on strong locations and properties that will need […]

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Capitalizing In An Uncertain Market (Part 2)

Capitalizing In An Uncertain Market (Part 2)

We left off in the last entry talking about different types of property conditions that lend themselves to the “Forcing Appreciation” strategy. Under Valued Undervalued property is typically made up of properties that have fallen out of investor favor.  These types of properties tend to fall into this category on a cyclical basis due to […]

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Capitalizing In An Uncertain Market (Part 1)

Capitalizing In An Uncertain Market (Part 1)

Capitalizing in an uncertain market is the key to our success in Creative commercial real estate.  One of the best strategies for creating wealth that I have come across in my career in commercial real estate is to force appreciation. This is the lead principle that has driven my success in this industry while I […]

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Why You Need To Use A Commercial Attorney

Why You Need To Use A Commercial Attorney

When you are deciding if it is necessary to use an attorney during your real estate transaction there are a few things you need to consider. First, look at the complexity of the transaction. If you are issuing a standard Letter of Intent (LOI) it is unnecessary to incur the costs to engage an attorney. […]

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Commercial Property Academy

Commercial Property Academy

Do you want to join the ranks of the few that really understand Commercial Real Estate Investing? Are you ready to capitalize on the current commercial real estate market, generating huge profits? Spend four days with J. Scott Scheel, and get the detailed step-by-step education you need to start investing in Office Buildings, Retail Strip Centers, […]

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The Apartment Time Machine Live

The Apartment Time Machine Live

You want to learn how to create more Time and Money? During the  4 day Apartment Time Machine Live, taught by J. Scott Scheel you will not only learn the in and outs of Apartment Investing, but you will also learn how to create a generation worth of wealth in just a few short months. Have you […]

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The Land Development Bootcamp

The Land Development Bootcamp

From raw land to full scale development. This 3 day advanced  training event is focused on all the steps an investor must undertake to successfully develop land. Zoning, Platting, Subdividing, Variances and many more instrumental strategies will be taught, so you can go out and confidently conquer the probably most lucrative form of commercial real […]

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