Understanding Square Footage for Commercial Property
Whether you are looking at leasing or buying commercial property, establishing and understanding square footage needs of your business is essential. The process starts by first being honest about the current and future needs of your business: Should you think big? Or, is thinking smaller better? In some cases, a business would thrive in a smaller[…]
Negotiating a Commercial Lease Like a Pro
Negotiating a commercial lease can be an intimidating process due to all of the unknowns you may encounter. Fortunately, there are ways to figure out how much you should expect to pay and how to establish the best long term deal without sacrificing too much time and energy. Here are our top 3 strategies for negotiating a commercial lease.
The Necessary Evil of Commercial Space Insurance
Commercial space insurance one investment that after you send the check out, you hope to never have to see any of that money again. It is a necessary business expense. Through the course of business, no matter your industry, there are things that could go wrong and devastate your company. Fire, natural disasters, accidents, water damage,[…]
Optimizing Your Office Space for Millennials
Office atmosphere is changing. Technology is changing. But, are you optimizing your office space? Now, let’s take it a step further. There is a new generation of workers coming into the workplace. Ones who’ve grown up with advanced technology, and this has impacted the way they work, communicate and operate. Have you even considered preparing your[…]
Investing in Mixed Use Commercial Property
Whether you are beginning your investing career or diversifying your commercial property portfolio, investing in mixed use commercial property is a smart decision. A mixed use commercial property has many advantages of both a commercial property and a residential property. For many beginners in real estate investment there is much confusion about[…]
Use a 1031 Exchange to Help with Your Investments
Are you in the business of buying and selling real estate? Tired of paying out your gains at tax time? Let us introduce you to the 1031 exchange! Usually, when you sell a business or investment property and have a gain, you have to pay a tax on that gain at the time of the sale. With a 1031 exchange there is an exception that allows you to[…]
3 Tips for Finding Office Space for a Small Business
For many start-ups and slowly (but surely) growing companies, the next step is finding office space for a small business. For many who have poured everything they have into their own business the next step can be a scary one. These small businesses are no small investments for the owners, understanding your options is crucial in your next steps.[…]
5 Reasons you need Property Management
Once you’re a landlord you are going to have to determine whether you need property management for you commercial real estate property or not. Sometimes a landlord or commercial real estate buyer will manage the property on their own or with a resident manager, but sometimes that isn’t enough. Sometimes you will need property management to[…]
Buying Commercial Real Estate on Long Island
Whether you are a real estate investor or have an established company ready for your own building, buying commercial real estate on Long Island is on your radar. This is no small decision, especially if it’s your first commercial real estate property. However, you may benefit more from buying commercial real estate on Long Island, over leasing the[…]
Lease Commercial Real Estate in Long Island
You have outgrown the home office and are ready to seek out some bigger, commercial space; we hear from clients just like you all the time at S&D Realty. They are at a crossroads though, weighing their options on whether to buy or lease commercial real estate in Long Island. The answer is not the same for everyone; here are some things you need to[…]
