.- Triple Net Lease Costs: Rising property taxes, borne by the tenant, add financial strain.- Increased Competition: Discount retailers such as Walmart, Target, Aldi, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar provide alternatives that attract budget-conscious shoppers.A Closer Look at Worcester’s Retail LandscapeA brief examination of supermarket properties in the area highlights financial and logistical challenges:- 29 Sunderland Road: Built in 1960, this 46,050-square-foot property sold for $4.1 million in 2022.

My apologies for the lack of information - I was sort of just posting to get a temperature gauge for office rentals in general.

For the crowdfunding and similar platforms that are starting to rise, would the lower returns be a result of the diversification they provide or due to the different risks they come with?

I live in the city / brickell in a high rise where it's close to transportation.

Listen to the audiobook “The One Thing” to help prioritize your time and maximize your outcomes.The cash flow may get wiped out but the tenants are still paying off the mortgages and rents will still continue to rise, so it’s not all bad!

.🔹 Ideal in Any Market – Whether home prices are rising or falling, lease options allow you to lock in today’s price while benefiting from future appreciation.Other creative strategies—like seller financing, subject-to deals, and the BRRRR method—can also open doors, but lease options remain one of the most powerful, low-risk, minimal cash out-of-pocket ways to build a portfolio.

@Karen SmithAs jay mentioned private lending has been around forever and it’s really not on the rise - I think it’s always been a large player in the real estate investment space for short term loans.

Considering the current circumstances, what is stopping me if I create brokerage that is offering buyer agent only with flat fee of 5k-10k ? My job is to submit bid and negotiate only.  Buyer go to open house directly.

They must keep the temperature at a minimum of 50 degrees F.

Many of these areas also benefit from both rising home values and increasing rents.Ultimately, successful investing comes down to selecting a growing market, a strong neighborhood, and building a reliable team to support you.