While it was a scary jump at first, we quickly realized this space is actually less competitive.

Its crunch space in case things go wrong.

That sounds like massive renos (ie new floors, painting...).Yes as you acquire more properties, the chances of having multiple vacancies (no matter how leases are staggered) increases.

Real estate investing has a floor... the land+.  

For example, incorporating energy-efficient solutions and smart home technology has been a game-changer in similar markets, especially when paired with features like office spaces that cater to remote workers.As for potential add-ons, corporate housing partnerships are a brilliant suggestion!

Participants in the commercial real estate space could do themselves a lot of favors by forgetting entirely the concept of purchase cap rate.Cap rate has only one useful purpose--and that is to estimate the price in which the property may sell for at a later date. 

The 6.8 was some 65 miles south of me, I was on the 2nd floor of an office building that shook so hard for a minute that people were having problems staying standing up.

Similarly, homes that have unusual layouts or less traditional features often benefit from full staging, as it helps buyers envision how the space can work for them.That said, even in more budget-conscious markets, full-service staging can still provide a significant return on investment, especially if the home has been on the market for a while or if it's empty and lacks warmth.

But one of them had about 150 callers on their floor of their office and the other had about 600 employees..

The three single car garage spaces are vacant and not durrently being utilized and can be monetized through rent.