Healthcare facilities—such as medical office buildings, surgical centers, dialysis clinics, and imaging suites—tend to have a higher proportion of specialized equipment and tenant-installed improvements than most other commercial asset classes. By accelerating depreciation on items like exam tables, imaging machines, lab casework, and specialty wiring, cost segregation unlocks greater early-year deductions that materially improve cash…

On a recent spring morning, investors at a private equity roundtable in downtown Chicago found themselves poring over a color‑coded map that had begun circulating across CRE investor circles. The map, drawn from WalletHub’s “Tax Burden by State in 2025,” laid bare a stark truth: where you choose to park your capital can shave—or pad—your…

Below is a general overview of how and when major hotel brands (Hilton, Marriott, Choice Hotels, Extended Stay America) and some emerging hospitality concepts (e.g., glamping/experiential brands) may utilize a triple-net lease (NNN) structure. Because hotels often require intensive management and brand oversight, pure NNN leases are less common in hospitality than in other asset…

For more than half a century, Realty Income (NYSE: O) has become synonymous with dependable, monthly dividend payouts—and for good reason. With a storied history that began in the 1960s and a public debut in 1994, the company has built one of the nation’s largest and most diversified single-tenant net lease portfolios. In this in-depth…

In a candid post on Bluesky, Mark Cuban spotlighted what he believes will be the defining housing affordability issue in the coming years: skyrocketing home insurance costs. His prediction is particularly prescient for disaster-prone areas like Florida, where insurance premiums have already surged dramatically. Cuban’s assertion, “Home insurance in areas hit by repetitive disasters is…

Overview: This article analyzes the impact of investment-grade ratings on sovereign debt and their ripple effects on national economies, borrowing costs, and global trade. What Is Sovereign Debt? Sovereign debt refers to the money borrowed by a country’s government from both domestic and international lenders. It is essentially the public debt held by national governments…

The Question of “Skinny” Returns in CRE Syndications Commercial real estate (CRE) syndication can be highly lucrative, but when you’re analyzing deals to synidcate with a projected 10% annualized return, you might wonder if it’s “too skinny” to pursue. For many seasoned investors, a 10% return may fall short of what is expected, especially when…

In recent years, tokenization has emerged as a groundbreaking force in the investment landscape, revolutionizing how we perceive and engage with asset ownership. This innovative approach, which involves converting physical assets into digital tokens, is reshaping the financial markets by democratizing access to high-value assets and unlocking new avenues for revenue generation. Through the power…