The property, sold by a joint venture between JBG SMITH and PGIM for $325 million, or $588/SF, was approximately 26% below its 2019 valuation.Other examples include Lennar's acquisition of its Miami, Florida headquarters for $68 million, or $319/SF, and First Energy's purchase of its Akron, Ohio headquarters for $49 million, or $136/SF, both at substantial discounts to replacement cost.Investors pricing deals at discounts to existing debt is a parallel trend.

Now that you've expanded into a new venture, it's only natural that certain people are better suited to certain activities than others and a good accountant is no exception.

You need partners who can bring more credibility to the venture and you need to meet with more/other lenders.

Developing contacts with other investors may lead to useful information, assistance, and even joint venture prospects.Examine the several financing choices that are available for buying houses, including conventional loans, FHA loans, VA loans (if appropriate), and even portfolio loans from nearby credit unions or banks.You might think about contacting mortgage brokers who focus on investment homes.

Do your homework before you venture out.

So, heed my advice and tread carefully with these ventures.

Alternatives include exploring seller financing or joint venture partnerships to potentially reduce your upfront cash requirements.

The best accountants and CPAs will be able to offer you a secure document transfer system in order to keep your sensitive information safe, and also be able to conduct their bookkeeping and tax return services electronically as well, saving both time and money.In my personal ventures into real estate, I have started several LLCs and would be happy to share my real estate experiences with you. 

Due diligence is crucial in any business venture, and skipping it can land you in more legal failures than successes, especially with subto deals.

At the top end of cap rates, deal profiles that lack a sizeable rent growth story and rely on bank or CMBS debt can find yields in the 6% and 7% range.In October, Faropoint purchased two 1970s vintage business parks outside Newark, NJ, from a venture between Camber Real Estate and Advance Realty Partners.