Does anyone know of straight software instead of a monthly/ annual service with a fee for a commercial real estate firm with less than 150 tenants?

Here are some areas in Texas and Florida that are currently attractive for real estate investment due to economic growth, population increase, and urban development:In Texas:Austin:Reason: It's a tech hub that continues to attract major companies like Tesla, Oracle, and Apple, driving demand for housing.Opportunities: Residential properties, multifamily units, and commercial real estate.Dallas-Fort Worth:Reason: This is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., with a diversified economy and a strong job market.Opportunities: Multifamily developments, long-term rental properties, and flipping projects.Houston:Reason: Known for its oil industry, Houston has diversified its economy into technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.Opportunities: Commercial and industrial real estate investments, as well as residential projects.San Antonio:Reason: It's experiencing continuous infrastructure growth and is more affordable compared to Austin and Dallas.Opportunities: Affordable housing and expanding development projects.In Florida:Orlando:Reason: Orlando’s tourism industry continues to drive growth, alongside its rising status as a tech and medical hub.Opportunities: Short-term rental properties, multifamily developments, and new residential construction.Tampa Bay:Reason: Tampa is experiencing a population boom and is considered one of the best places for job growth in Florida.Opportunities: Waterfront properties, new housing developments, and commercial real estate.Miami:Reason: As an international business hub, Miami is attractive to both investors and high-net-worth individuals looking for luxury real estate.Opportunities: High-end residential and commercial properties, luxury condos, and fix & flip projects.Sarasota:Reason: Known for its beaches and quality of life, Sarasota attracts retirees and families, boosting its real estate market.Opportunities: Residential developments, vacation rentals, and waterfront properties.

Last week I was chatting at a party with a State Farm agent (not my local agent) who clued me in that State Farm will write commercial policies for STRs, including SFH owned by an individual or trust. 

.- Most of the deals that came our way were for 60-70yr old wood frame buildings, that had been owned by their current owner for 25+ yrs, and we felt there was a definite risk that the economic viability of the asset was less than our planned (buy and hold) time horizon, and we were also highly skeptical of the insurability of some of these buildings or that the cost of insurance would not balloon once the ownership transition forced the insurers to reassess the building.Ultimately we pivoted to retail/light commercial mixed use properties.

I would just speak to an attorney first so you can appropriately conduct business. in the commercial arena small time bird dogs will get cut out most of the time..

My experience is limited to Columbus, Ohio, where I own small commercial buildings and over 100 residential units.

Hello All,Does anyone have a couple of good brokers or direct lending contacts that specialize in commercial loans (multi unit 5 or more) on the North side of Chicago? 

I got over it.At some point I could no longer get 30y loans and had to learn how to get comfortable with 5 year commercial loans and the interest rate risks.

I would consider just going the commercial route.

I'm keeping a list of all the real estate books I need to read in the future and I want to be able to own some commercial real estate properties (large or small) someday too.