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If you’re in the market to buy a multifamily property, should you use a multifamily realtor or simply spoken, a multifamily real estate broker. While there are slight differences, we shall use both interchangeably as (MREB)? The answer is not obvious. A good commercial multifamily realtor can be helpful, but many residential realtors are useless […]

Real estate investors can choose to invest in many different commercial real estate sectors. One of the most popular sectors for investment is multifamily, a division of commercial real estate. These are rental structures with five or more units. Surprisingly, projects of less than 5 units are not actually multifamily, rather they are known as […]

The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers several programs that provide HUD multifamily financing. These are important programs that help eligible investors obtain the funding they need to develop or purchase multifamily properties. It’s important to understand the benefits of these programs and also their limitations. We’ll discuss these in this […]

Landlords find multifamily properties attractive because multiple units provide rental cash flows. Compared to single-family homes, multifamily properties provide a more consistent and larger cash flow. A top decision for landlords is whether to hire a multifamily management company or self-manage the property. Multifamily management is the topic we tackle. In this article, we cover: […]

If you’ve been looking for a useful operating budget definition in a real estate context, this article will be very helpful. We cover: What is an Operating Budget? How to Calculate & Prepare OBs OBs for Multifamily Properties Helpful Examples Operating Budget vs Capital Budget Sample Templates (Downloadable) How Assets America® Can Help Frequently Asked […]

In this article, we demystify the types of hotel investment opportunities and explain the current state of the hospitality market. We also elucidate how to find great hotel investment opportunities, especially in the USA. Read on to learn about your options when considering hotel investments. The decade-long bull market has created an almost insatiable desire […]

Would you like to know how much does a cruise ship cost? Well, that’s the topic of this blog, where we’ll answer: How much does it cost to build a cruise ship? How much does a cruise ship cost to operate? How much does it cost to make a cruise ship? How much does it […]

When a business purchases an airplane or a helicopter, it can use aircraft depreciation to recover the aircraft’s cost. In this article, we’ll introduce the topic of depreciation in general and aircraft depreciation in particular. After explaining how airplane depreciation works, we’ll explore the use of an aircraft depreciation schedule and airplane bonus depreciation. Naturally, […]

The start of a new decade can be a favorable time to purchase a new private jet. Indeed, it might be your first aircraft acquisition or an upgrade to an aging jet. In this article, we’ll survey the best private jet to buy from the best private jet companies. Then, we’ll show you how Assets […]

If you want to build a mall, you’ll need the answers to many questions. For example, how much does it cost to build a mall? How much does it cost to build a small strip mall? What expertise do you need to build a shopping mall and how to build a strip mall? What’s involved […]

As a hotel investor, owner, or buyer, you need to know all about how a Property Improvement Plan (PIP) works. Therefore, we offer you this blog article about a hotel PIP, starting with a hotel PIP definition. After the hotel PIP definition, we clarify the difference between PIP and hotel flipping. Next you’ll learn how […]

If you want to purchase aircraft, you’d like the process to be efficient. This article describes the planning you need for aircraft acquisition and includes sample documents. Also, we explore the relevant FAA regulations, and explain how to register and insure your plane. Finally, we describe how Assets America® can help, and we answer a […]

Have you ever wondered how commercial airlines finance the planes they fly? This article describes the financing of passenger and freighter aircraft, through both purchasing and leasing. Specifically, we’ll provide advice about airline financing and show how Assets America® can help. Finally, we’ll conclude by answering a few frequently asked questions. How Do Airlines Buy […]

An aircraft purchase agreement (APA) helps ensure the orderly transfer of title to an aircraft. With the growing popularity of personal, luxury, and business jets, the APA assumes increasing importance. In this article, we’ll explain the structure and contents of an aircraft purchase agreement. In addition, we’ll point you to a sample aircraft purchase agreement […]

When you own rental property, you need to understand your effectiveness in reaching 100% occupancy. Anything short of full occupancy means you are leaving money on the table. Therefore, we will devote this article to a discussion of occupancy rate (OR). We’ll start by providing an occupancy rate definition and answer, “What is occupancy rate?” […]

Aircraft brokers play an important role in the aviation industry. In this article, we’ll discuss the job of a jet broker. We’ll include airplane broker specialties like private jet broker, commercial jet broker, helicopter broker and aviation consultant. Then we’ll explore the signs of an excellent aircraft broker and why you need an aircraft broker. […]

The wealthiest among us have a tender spot for megayachts. But you don’t have to be a billionaire to afford a yacht if you get the right financing. That’s why we provided this article on the world of the best yacht builders. It includes custom yacht builders, luxury yacht builders, and megayacht builders – indeed, […]

In this article, we provide a breakdown of the major aircraft manufacturers and their prominent airplane models. We offer two lists of the top 10 aircraft manufacturers. The first list of the top 10 aircraft manufacturers pertains to commercial aircraft manufacturers. Then, the second list of the top 10 aircraft manufacturers concerns to business and […]

Yachts and superyachts are symbols of success. They appeal to wealthy individuals but are also extremely useful business assets. In this article, we’ll explore how much does a yacht cost. Also, we’ll answer how much does a superyacht cost and how much does a mega yacht cost. Then we’ll identify additional yacht costs such as […]

Sometimes, you have to spend money to make money. For instance, rent abatement (RA) can potentially cost a landlord (or its insurer) some money, but it facilitates a long-term stream of rental payments. In this article, we’ll explore: What is Rent Abatement? Sample Rent Abatement Clauses What Landlords and Tenants Should Know  RA Accounting  How […]