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This is a list of free books about real estate investing, commercial real estate financing and business strategy.

We’re always on the lookout for great free books so bookmark this blog and check back for monthly updates.

These links are not affiliate marketing links, just publications that we feel may add value to people and businesses.

Commercial Real Estate Finance

The eBook Commercial Real Estate Finance, by Winston Rowe & Associates discusses the fundamentals of the different types of commercial property, the various options that are included with properties and the capabilities that you will have as a commercial property investor.

Real Estate Investing Articles

This is a link to 1226 real estate investing articles written by industry veteran’s.

25 Productivity Tips for Successful Business Owners

Productivity is critical to your success at work. Business owners, managers and executives all want to get the most from their employees. If you’re not performing as efficiently or effectively as others, your long-term job prospects could be in trouble.

Real Estate Investing: How to Find Cash Buyers and Motivated Sellers

“Real Estate Investing: How to Find Cash Buyers and Motivated Sellers” teaches real estate investors and those interested in learning to invest in real estate how to define and target ideal cash buyers and motivated sellers. The book covers absentee owners, rehab investors, Section 8 landlords, and other buyer types. Some of the marketing topics include mailing lists, postcards, both online and offline marketing strategies along with examples. Anyone who wants to wholesale a house or is curious about flipping houses should pick this book to get educated on cash buyers and motivated sellers for their real estate investing.

Real Estate – Breaking Bad How to Flip Decaying Real Estate Properties for Profit

Tired of working 9 to 5? You should think of making money with real estate! Yes, the effort is well worth it! You just have to ditch the misconceptions and embark with all the passion you have in store for this amazing trip of rehabbing old houses and giving them a new look and a new owner.  Your reward? A nice profit!

Real Estate Forms Portfolio

A FREE and ready-for-download eBook consisting of a comprehensive collection of real estate-related forms for real estate investors.

Real Estate Secrets Exposed

This FREE e-Book sheds some light on the often mysterious and sometimes daunting world of real estate.

Use 1031 Real Estate Exchanges to Create Multiple Streams of Income

Discover how to use 1031 tax-free exchanges, tenants in common interests, and zero cash flow properties to create new sources of income. Learn how to offer bundled services and attract new clients. This FREE, ready for download eBook is perfect for anyone involved in real estate, taxes, mortgages, insurance, or law.  Download it now!

Make Money Through Real Estate Renovations

Download this FREE eBook and learn how a successful investor makes thousands of dollars from real estate renovations. Download it now!

Discover the Secrets of How to Fund Your Real Estate Deals with Private Lenders

Download this FREE e-Book, and discover the new secrets of funding real estate deals in the post-bubble real estate market, where traditional lending sources are getting very difficult to obtain. Download it today!

Real Estate Investing Strategy for Rehabs

This eBook is about residential rehabbing and the multiple strategies that can be used to maximize profits in this current economic climate. My goal has always been to share knowledge with folks that are truly interested in rehabbing and view it as not only for monetary gain but also see is as an “art and science” like I do. Happy Rehabbing!!

How to Be A Super Property Investor

A FREE, step-by-step guide that will help you become a super real estate property investor. Learn all the basic and some advanced investing techniques that have generated millions for property investors. Ready for download now!

Financial Terms Dictionary – 100 Most Popular Financial Terms Explained

This practical financial dictionary helps you understand and comprehend more than 100 common financial terms. It was written with an emphasis to quickly grasp the context without using jargon. Every terms is explained in detail with 600 words or more and includes also examples. It is based on common usage as practiced by financial professionals.

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat, politician, historian, philosopher, writer, playwright and poet of the Renaissance period. He has often been called the father of modern political philosophy and political science.

The Science of Getting Rich by W. D. Wattles

This book is pragmatical, not philosophical; a practical manual, not a treatise upon theories. It is intended for the men and women whose most pressing need is for money; who wish to get rich first, and philosophize afterward. It is for those who have, so far, found neither the time, the means, nor the opportunity to go deeply into the study of metaphysics, but who want results and who are willing to take the conclusions of science as a basis for action, without going into all the processes by which those conclusions were reached.

Sun Tzu Art of War

Written in the fifth century B.C., Suntzu and Wutzu still remain the most celebrated works on war in the literature of China. While the chariot has gone, and weapons have changed, these ancient masters have held their own, since they deal chiefly with the fundamental principles of war, with the influence of politics and human nature on military operations; and they show in a most striking way how unchanging these principles are.

Make Extra Money Flipping Houses While On Vacation by Jason Medley

Reveals his simple and proven systems to automate, delegate and outsource nearly every function of his business except cashing his checks. He shows the exact steps that has allowed him to go on multiple vacations with his family throughout the year while having his system continue to flip houses for him.

Achieving Wealth Through Real Estate: A Definitive Guide To Controlling Your Own Financial Destiny Through a Successful Real Estate Business

Have you ever thought about making money with real estate? In Achieving Wealth Through Real Estate: A Definitive Guide to Controlling Your Own Financial Destiny Through a Successful Real Estate Business, author and entrepreneur Kirill Bensonoff takes you through the process of starting your own real estate business step-by-step, featuring his expert tips and tricks.

Business Loans Uncovered

Knowing if you qualify is one of the most important things to know when applying  for a loan of any type. Blindly applying for a loan and being declined increases the chances of you being declined again and again because you not only lower your credit score each time you apply, multiple inquires also serves a red flag to other lenders and as a result lenders put you in a high risk category and charge higher interest rates in the event of an approval Includes: ​Traditional Lenders, Government Sources, The 7(a) loan guarantee program, SBA Low Doc loan program, SBA Express loan program, Factoring, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors.

50 Simple Secrets To Be A Happy Real Estate Investor

Discover the secrets used by successful real estate investors to create happiness in their lives and businesses. Naturally create more happiness for yourself by implementing time-tested secrets to happiness used by other real estate professional and investors just like you. Start to experience more productivity, satisfaction, and success immediately.

50 Simple Secrets To Be A Happy Real Estate Investor

Discover the secrets used by successful real estate investors to create happiness in their lives and businesses. Naturally create more happiness for yourself by implementing time-tested secrets to happiness used by other real estate professional and investors just like you. Start to experience more productivity, satisfaction, and success immediately.

Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Photography

One of the biggest problems that real estate photographers have once they have set up their business as a legal entity, obtained all the right equipment and perfected their technique is obtaining new clients.

Clients and customers are the lifeblood of any business, but how do you obtain new clients after starting your business?

By developing and executing a strategic marketing plan tailored to your business.

This short guide has been written to help real estate photographers develop their marketing plan and assist with winning new business.

It includes a series of digital and direct marketing strategies along with useful tips and lessons the author has learned from his own experiences that can save you time and money when growing your business.

A marketing action plan template has been included to help photographers execute the strategies learned in this guide book.

Books by Dr William Edward Deming

William Edwards Deming (October 14, 1900 – December 20, 1993) was an American engineer, statistician, professor, author, lecturer, and management consultant.

Educated initially as an electrical engineer and later specializing in mathematical physics, he helped develop the sampling techniques still used by the U.S. Department of the Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In his book The New Economics for Industry, Government, and Education Deming championed the work of Walter Shewhart, including statistical process control, operational definitions, and what Deming called the “Shewhart Cycle, which had evolved into Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA). That was in response to the growing popularity of PDCA, which Deming viewed as tampering with the meaning of Shewhart’s original work.

Deming is best known for his work in Japan after WWII, particularly his work with the leaders of Japanese industry. That work began in July and August 1950, in Tokyo and at the Hakone Convention Center, when Deming delivered speeches on what he called “Statistical Product Quality Administration”.

Many in Japan credit Deming as one of the inspirations for what has become known as the Japanese post-war economic miracle of 1950 to 1960, when Japan rose from the ashes of war on the road to becoming the second-largest economy in the world through processes partially influenced by the ideas Deming taught

How To Purchase A Shopping Center

Apply Online For A No Upfront Fee Shopping Center Loan Today

Acquiring an operating shopping center can be tricky business in any economic climate. In today’s market, more of our clients are finding great opportunities at attractive prices. But these days, extra caution and focus — during due diligence and beyond — is essential to be sure that your latest bargain won’t become your next headache.

Recognizing that these transactions are often quite complex (and that all potential issues cannot be addressed in a short article), we thought that it might nevertheless be helpful to highlight just a few of the issues that merit special attention when purchasing an existing shopping center.

Know the REA:

It is critical to carefully review any Reciprocal Easement Agreements (REAs) that may be in place at the site. Check the REA for use restrictions, no-build areas, parking ratios, operating covenants, and other restrictions that may affect your interests, which may very well include future development opportunities. Identify no-build or permissible build areas, as well as those uses that are prohibited under the REA.

Understand the parking allocations under the REA, considering how parking may be restricted by spaces reserved for other shopping center uses. Be sure to look for any access or other easement rights in favor of abutting uses or property owners that may negatively impact your use or future development. If necessary, how easy or difficult will it be to amend the REA down the road, and how many parties will need to consent? Focus on the reimbursement structure under the REA for CAM, taxes, and other costs – and watch for exceptions to other parties’ reimbursement obligations.

Protect your audit rights:

Under the purchase agreement, be sure that you have continued access to the seller’s books and records for a defined period of time after closing (and check the audit provisions in the individual space leases to determine that time period). This is important for CAM obligations and possible audits. Ensure that the purchase agreement requires the parties to reconcile applicable charges, if necessary, post-closing. The seller should stay on the hook for any overcharging of CAM, taxes, and other charges that are paid by tenants during seller’s ownership of the property (together with the audit costs if applicable under the lease(s)).

Know thy leases:

Be sure to carefully review all tenant leases in the shopping center and check for all of the typical “pitfalls,” such as exclusive use clauses and other prohibited uses that restrict re-tenanting, and conflicting use provisions that point to potential violations at the site. Do the leases contain site plan controls, and if they do, then how do they impact future development? Are there co-tenancy requirements that, if violated, allow individual tenants to reduce rent payments, or cease paying rent altogether?

Check to see if individual tenants have any purchase rights, such as a right of first refusal, that need to be waived. Review the tax and CAM apportionments and calculations to be sure that they make sense and will work economically going forward.

Get originals:

Wherever possible, ensure that the seller provides originals of all operative documents at closing. Pay particular attention to obtaining fully executed original leases (together with any assignments and/or amendments). In some jurisdictions, a landlord will need to go through evidentiary hurdles to bring an enforcement action against the tenant if the landlord does not have the original of the lease. Having a fully-executed copy of the lease, together with all associated amendments and assignments, certified by the tenant in an estoppel certificate may be helpful “insurance” as well.

Estoppels, estoppels, estoppels:

Be sure to obtain estoppel certificates for leases, REAs, and other critical documents. In drafting the estoppels, avoid a “one size fits all” approach. Carefully review each applicable document to identify points of ambiguity, concern or exposure, and craft your estoppel certifications accordingly. And, when reviewing response drafts from the certifying party, be sure to watch for edits like knowledge qualifiers that can take the teeth out of estoppel protections. Finally, be sure that the estoppel states that it can be relied upon by your successors, assigns, and lenders.

Review zoning and future development plans:

Be sure to analyze the property’s existing compliance with applicable zoning requirements, and identify any areas of non-compliance. Is any non-compliance subject to “grandfathering” protection and, if so, what restrictions might apply to future alteration, expansion, or reconstruction? If future development is part of your strategy for this asset, then carefully review the zoning code to determine whether it would restrict any such development and, if so, how such restrictions may be overcome (whether by obtaining zoning relief or otherwise). If floor area ratio (FAR) and other similar zoning restrictions apply, consider whether future development by other property owners in the shopping center could “eat up” all remaining FAR and effectively preclude your further development of the site.

Read your title:

In conjunction with your title company, carefully review your title commitment and exception documents to evaluate title, and look for any critical easement documents that may have been missing from your due diligence materials (or any “surprise” occupancy agreements). Be prepared for your list of required estoppels to expand based upon this review. Review the manner in which your seller received title to the property and look for any potential issues or defects. This is especially important if your seller acquired the center in connection with a bankruptcy or foreclosure.

Don’t mess with taxes:

Transfer, recording, and/or mortgage taxes can have a substantial economic impact on your transaction. The applicability and amount of these taxes varies depending on the jurisdiction. Also, be sure that your real estate tax proration clause works as intended if you happen to be buying a center in a jurisdiction where real estate taxes are paid in arrears. For the above and many other reasons (including ensuring an accurate pro forma for the purchase), these issues should be vetted as early in the transaction as possible.

Each transaction certainly is unique and presents its own challenges, but, with careful diligence and thoughtful attention to possible areas of risk, your next acquisition can be a reliable and profitable investment for years to come.

STRIP MALL LOANS

STRIP MALL LOANS ON LINE

The need for alternative sources of capital in the commercial real estate industry has never been greater. Winston Rowe & Associates is a funding source that provides flexible, reliable and timely solutions for shopping center owners.

With low fixed interest rates starting at 3.50% and flexible financing options, Winston Rowe and Associates is able to structure shopping center financing solutions, in days not weeks or months.

Shopping Center Loan Rates & Terms:

Available Nationwide

Loan mounts Stating at $1MM

Hard Money that can Fund in as little as 10 Days.

CMBS, SBA, Conventional

Purchase, Refinance and Cash-out

Joint Venture

Discount Note Payoff

Chapter 11 DIP Financing

The goal at Winston Rowe and Associates is to add value to client’s acquisition or refinance by offering a wide range of financing solutions and direct access to top national, regional, and local retail banks, hedge funds and private capital lenders.

NO UPFRONT FEES SHOPPING MALL LOANS

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCING ONLINE WITH NO UPFRONT FEES

In today’s financing environment, to fund the purchase of shopping malls is difficult and refinance to solve these issues can be a financial hurdle – many banks will not or cannot fund such transactions, and renovation or expansion is difficult to execute within the confines of CMBS without refinance.

The need for alternative sources of capital in the commercial real estate industry has never been greater. Winston Rowe & Associates is a funding source that provides flexible, reliable and timely solutions for shopping center owners.

With low fixed interest rates starting at 3.50% and flexible financing options, Winston Rowe & Associates is able to structure shopping center financing solutions, in days not weeks or months.

Shopping Center Loan Rates & Terms:

Available Nationwide
Loan mounts Stating at $1MM
Hard Money that can Fund in as little as 10 Days.
CMBS, SBA, Conventional
Purchase, Refinance and Cash-out
Joint Venture
Discount Note Payoff
Chapter 11 DIP Financing

The goal at Winston Rowe & Associates is to add value to client’s acquisition or refinance by offering a wide range of financing solutions and direct access to top national, regional, and local retail banks, hedge funds and private capital lenders.

When you call Winston Rowe & Associates, a principal is always available to speak with prospective clients. They can be contacted at 248-246-2243 or visit them on-line at  http://www.winstonrowe.com

Winston Rowe & Associates provides no upfront or advance fee due diligence and advisory services in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Office Building Lending No Upfront Fees Winston Rowe Associates

OFFICE BUILDING LENDERS ONLINE

 

Winston Rowe & Associates specializes in providing the national office building financing. They can structure purchase, construction, or the refinance an existing office building.

They do all of this without upfront or advance fees to process and perform the due diligence for your shopping center transaction.

For more information office building financing, prospective clients can speak directly to a principle at Winston Rowe & Associates at 248-246-2243 or email them at processing@winstonrowe.com or check them out online at http://www.winstonrowe.com

Office building financing is available starting at $500,000 up to $500 million plus. With loan to value up to 75% is available with adjustable and fixed rate programs that can be amortized up to 30 years. The best terms and rates are available through your CMBS program which is available for loans starting at $10 million.

Winston Rowe & Associates has the knowledge and experience to assist clients in structuring office building financing that best suits your needs. Their experience in the commercial real estate finance industry also allows them to procure the most competitive interest rates on the market.

They have no upfront fee commercial office loan programs in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,   Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

No Upfront Fees Shopping Center Financing Commercial Loans

SHOPPING CENTER FINANCING NATIONWIDE ONLINE

 

Commercial Investors need a company that specializes in navigating the complex requirements unique to financing shopping center properties. Winston Rowe & Associates has the extensive knowledge and experience in providing the best financing for shopping centers anywhere in the nation, with no upfront fees.

Contact Winston Rowe & Associates directly, if you are having trouble getting your commercial loan refinanced or if you have a unique situation at; 248-246-2243 or visit their web site at http://www.winstonrowe.com

They have a core focus on commercial mortgage loans over $2 million, with a diverse product mix, an innovative commercial lending platform, and a staff of seasoned, experienced professionals that can have clients transactions funded within 30 days.
Eligible properties include either anchored or unanchored single-story retail centers, as well as net leased single tenant properties with certain occupancy and sales requirements.

They can provide most clients loan approval in 48 hours or less, with a complete submission. They always welcome borrowers with income or credit issues.

Winston Rowe & Associates also provides hard money loans in the following states, with no upfront fees.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,   Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Commercial Mortgages Shopping Malls No Upfront Fees

NATIONAL STRIP MALL LOAN

Winston Rowe & Associates provides commercial mortgages for shopping centers nationwide with no upfront fees. They have very competitive permanent loans, fast funded private money loans, equity and structured commercial portfolio.

If you need your shopping mall or commercial real estate mortgage closed fast, then contact Winston Rowe & Associates at 248-246-2243 or visit their website at http://www.winstonrowe.com

As a boutique commercial real estate consultant, providing mortgage banking services  with a core focus on commercial mortgage loans over $2 million, with a diverse product mix, an innovative commercial lending platform.

If your project meets the criteria below, they can help you find competitive shopping center financing.

Shopping Center Financing from $2 Million Dollars
Competitive Loan Rates and Terms
Long Term Financing Solutions
Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, Refinancing and Bank Cram Downs
United States Only
No Upfront Fees

They always welcome borrowers with income or credit issues.

Winston Rowe & Associates also provides hard money loans in the following states, with no upfront fees.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,   Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Shopping Center Financing – No Upfront Fees

Shopping Center Financing

As the economy recovers and credit opens up, Winston Rowe & Associates, a national no advance fee commercial real estate financing firm is uniquely positioned to assist shopping center and strip mall investors nationwide.

They specialize in navigating the complex requirements unique to financing shopping center properties. Winston Rowe & Associates has years of experience in providing the best financing for shopping centers with some of the most creative and competitive rates and terms.

They always welcome the opportunity to speak with clients directly. You can contact them at 248-246-2243 a principal is always available, or visit them on line http://www.winstonrowe.com

New Shopping Center Programs for 2014:

National Coverage

No Upfront or Advance Fees

Loan Amounts Starting At $500,000. through  $100,000,000.

Winston Rowe & Associates, provides shopping center loans for the acquisition, refinance, discount note payoff, portfolio repositioning for shopping center properties including, mall, strip center, department store anchored, unanchored, weak anchored, single or multi-tenant, and credit tenant properties.

Winston Rowe & Associates provides no upfront or advance fee due diligence and advisory services in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Shopping Center Financing – No Upfront Fees – New For 2014

SHOPPING CENTER FINANCING ONLINE

 

As the economy recovers and credit opens up, Winston Rowe & Associates, a national no advance fee commercial real estate financing firm is uniquely positioned to assist shopping center and strip mall investors nationwide.

They specialize in navigating the complex requirements unique to financing shopping center properties. Winston Rowe & Associates has years of experience in providing the best financing for shopping centers with some of the most creative and competitive rates and terms.

They always welcome the opportunity to speak with clients directly. You can contact them at 248-246-2243 a principal is always available, or visit them on line http://www.winstonrowe.com

New Shopping Center Programs for 2014:

National Coverage

No Upfront or Advance Fees

Loan Amounts Starting At $500,000. through  $100,000,000.

Winston Rowe & Associates, provides shopping center loans for the acquisition, refinance, discount note payoff, portfolio repositioning for shopping center properties including, mall, strip center, department store anchored, unanchored, weak anchored, single or multi-tenant, and credit tenant properties.

Winston Rowe & Associates provides no upfront or advance fee due diligence and advisory services in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Shopping Center Finance No Advance Fees Winston Rowe & Associates

SHOPPING CENTER FINANCING

 

Shopping center financing is a Winston Rowe & Associates specialty. They have national no upfront fee creative financing solutions for shopping centers. If you’re going to buy, refinance or rehabilitate a shopping center Winston Rowe & Associates is there to help with some of the best service in the finance business.

For more information about Winston Rowe & Associates shopping center finance programs, they can be contacted at 248-246-2243 or visit them online at

http://www.winstonrowe.com

The Winston Rowe & Associates Advantage:

Never an upfront or advance fee for due diligence
Available in all 50 states
Financing starting at $400,000 through $500,000,000
Purchase, refinance and rehabilitation

At Winston Rowe & Associates, their primary objective is to provide the most reliable and efficient means of sourcing both debt and equity for your commercial real estate loans.

Recognizing that people and relationships drive this business, they are staffed with some of the industry’s most committed professionals.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Office Building Lending No Upfront Fees Winston Rowe Associates

Real Estate Investing

Winston Rowe & Associates specializes in providing national office building financing. They can structure purchase, construction, or the refinance an existing office building.

They do all of this without upfront or advance fees to process and perform the due diligence for your shopping center transaction.

For more information office building financing, prospective clients can speak directly to a principle at Winston Rowe & Associates at 248-246-2243 or email them at processing@winstonrowe.com or check them out online at http://www.winstonrowe.com

Office building financing is available starting at $500,000 up to $500 million plus. With loan to value up to 75% is available with adjustable and fixed rate programs that can be amortized up to 30 years.

The best terms and rates are available through your CMBS program which is available for loans starting at $10 million.

Winston Rowe & Associates has the knowledge and experience to assist clients in structuring office building financing that best suits your needs. Their experience in the commercial real estate finance industry also allows them to procure the most competitive interest rates on the market.

They have no upfront fee commercial office loan programs in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,   Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Marketing Strategies For Shopping Centers Winston Rowe & Associates

SHOPPING MALL LENDERS

 

Winston Rowe & Associates, a national no advance fee commercial real estate advisory firm has prepared this article to provide marketing strategies for Shopping Center investors.

When you manage and lease a retail mall or shopping center, the marketing process is part of the property function and strategy. Every retail property of this type should have a defined marketing strategy that keeps the customers coming back to the property and the tenant mix.

Shopping center owners can always speak to a principle at Winston Rowe & Associates for more information at 248-246-2243 or email them at processing@winstonrowe.com  or check them out online at http://www.winstonrowe.com

Far too many landlords overlook or ignore the value of the marketing process and just focus on the rent and expenditure control in the property.

The reality of the situation is that customers help the tenants pay the rent, and a successful shopping center will grow and consolidate its market rental profile.

In the medium term that potentially means improved property values for the landlord.

To get a shopping center marketing program underway there are a few factors to be considered. Here are some of those ideas:

Planning the year for the property will allow you to understand the factors of community and business involvement.

That will include festivities, holidays, and local business cycles. Just who visits the property and when? It is an interesting question to consider. Some customers to a property come from unexpected sources such as tourism and local businesses.

Be open to the feedback from the tenants on this subject, they will know just who comes to the property, when they do it, and what they buy.

Tenant involvement should be encouraged in the marketing planning process. Asking the tenants about marketing can open up a diverse set of comments and ideas, some of them will be useful.

Remember that a successful tenant mix will build a successful property investment for the landlord. Tenants should pay for the main part of the marketing plan for the property.

That can be through some fixed percentage of rental paid; the amount can be nominated in the lease for each of the tenants.

The funds for marketing paid by the tenants have nothing to do with the rental of the property and on that basis should be separated from landlord rental payments and outgoings recovery.

Landlords should be involved in the marketing plan and the logic of the issues you are implementing. Some larger landlords may choose to contribute to some of the property marketing on an annual basis.

Customer interaction with your marketing program can be achieved through ‘bag stuffers’, competitions, displays, and mall presentations or special events.

The tenants will have some ideas with this. Local area relevance in the marketing plan can be gained through working with community groups and clubs.

They are likely to have an interest in putting up a regular display or placing a booth in the common area of the shopping mall. Always track and measure the results that you get from the marketing campaign.

Work well in advance so you can create quality promotional campaigns for all concerned.

To reduce the potential for disagreement and disputes with the chosen marketing efforts, if unds permit you can use a marketing expert from a consultancy group.

Use these and other ideas to improve your property performance for all concerned. A successful retail property is a fine balance between the landlord, tenants, and customers.

The leasing or property manager has to refine and tune that balance.

Winston Rowe & Associates has no upfront fee aggressive shopping center finance programs in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Fixed Shopping Center Financing Zero Upfront Fees

SHOPPING CENTER LENDERS ONLINE

 

Commercial real estate investors are turning to Winston Rowe & Associates for shopping center refinance, purchase and new construction; they offer financing solutions for both large and small shopping centers nationwide.

With Winston Rowe & Associates, clients can expect a no upfront fee streamlined due diligence process that enables them to move quickly to fund a client’s transaction. In most cases they have can have funding completed in 30 days.

Prospective clients can always speak to a principle at 248-246-2243 or email them at processing@winstonrowe.com  or check them out online at http://www.winstonrowe.com

● Shopping Center Financing from $1,000,000 to $500,000,000

● 30 Year Fixed Rate Loans Available

● Rates Starting At 4% (as of 12/1/2012)

● Long Term Financing Solutions

● Bridge Loans for Opportunistic Investments

● Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, New Construction and Refinancing

Winston Rowe & Associates has no upfront fee aggressive shopping center finance programs in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Guide To Investing In Shopping Centers Winston Rowe & Associates

Winston Rowe & Associates is a no upfront fee national commercial real estate finance and advisory firm. A large area of their practice is Retail Financing Solutions for purchase, refinance and construction.

They have prepared this article of offer additional insight into shopping center and strip mall investing.

Prospective clients interested in learning more about Winston Rowe & Associates can contact them at 248-246-2243 or visit them on line at http://www.winstonrowe.com

Retail property is a special market segment when it comes to property performance. Investors and Real Estate Agents alike should respect and gain the knowledge about this property type before they embark on entering this retail property market. Retail property is complex as an investment type.

Rents are generally higher in retail property given the way the property operates, however the operating costs are also higher. The property needs to perform more intensely for tenants, customers, retailers, and the community. This intense level of property performance pushes operating costs up in things like energy, cleaning, janitorial, lighting, and amenities.

When looking at a retail property for assessing its potential and its future, there are some critical points that should be looked at first before any further investigation occurs. Consider these:

Location of the property is highest on the agenda of investigation. Without a good location a retail property will fail. Given the current property location, are there any changes being considered locally that will impact property access or customer visitation. Most particularly you should look for changes to roads, highways, and the local community. Is the local community expanding or contracting and in what way?

Parking in a shopping centre is a key element to its success. The car park must firstly be large enough for the existing and future trade, and then it has to be easy to access. When customers access the shopping centre, they should feel good about the visit and not frustrated by getting to and from their car. In many locations, undercover car parking will be a priority in property design. Some older shopping centres where car parks are in the open should consider placing awnings in the car park to improve the customer experience.

Design of the property is a physical thing. It starts at the property entry points and then extends into the common areas and the tenant areas. Simply the customer wants to move through and in the property with the greatest of ease. This movement when efficiently handled will create the ‘ant track’ of customers, from which you can then design the tenancy mix and build higher points of rental. Most of the entry points and the corners in the common areas and mall of the property should be reserved for smaller tenancies of broad customer interest.

This will get you better rentals and also encourage more shoppers to move around the property. A retail property must also give a modern, clean, and functional appearance. The customer wants to feel good when they visit your property. You want them to come back. Quite a simple target really but it does take continual care and attention.

The tenancy mix should always be matched to the needs and wants of the customer and not the rental that the landlord desires. It should be said here that the landlord when negotiating leases with tenants should not randomly give away the right to an option on the lease. Certainly tenants will ask for it in many situations, but it does restrict the landlord’s options as the years pass. In retail property investment the landlord needs to preserve the right to move tenants around, remove the poorly performing tenants from the property, and renovate the property at the right time. It is of note that in many of the larger retail properties, the landlord will not normally or easily give an option for further occupancy, for this very reason.

Winston Rowe & Associates has an excellent knowledge based investor resource for commercial real estate valuation and market analysis located at:

http://www.winstonrowe.com/Free_Real_Estate_Resources.html

Their professional staff is dedicated to streamlining the loan process and providing unsurpassed lines of communication.

Winston Rowe & Associates
31408 Harper Ave
Suite 147
Saint Clair Shores MI 48082
248-246-2243

Winston Rowe & Associates has no upfront free commercial loans in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Direct Shopping Center Loans Nationwide No Advance Fees

Many shopping center investors receive a Letters of Interest for financing with a very large advance fee in the thousands of dollars just to have someone look at their deal and process their transaction.

If you would like more information about Winston Rowe & Associates, you can contact them at 248-246-2243 or visit them online at http://www.winstonrowe.com

Winston Rowe & Associates is a unique type of commercial real estate finance firm, they do not charge any upfront fees like their competitors to review or perform due diligence for your transaction, because of this savvy investors have been turning to them for their financing needs.

They have shopping center financing for refinance, purchase, or new construction, with
financing solutions for both large and small shopping centers

No Upfront or Advance Fees
Shopping Center Financing from $500,000 to $500,000,000    
Competitive Loan Rates and Terms  
Long Term Financing Solutions  
Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, New Construction and Refinancing
United States Only Please

Winston Rowe & Associates has an excellent knowledge based investor resource for commercial real estate valuation and market analysis located at:

http://www.winstonrowe.com/Free_Real_Estate_Resources.html

At Winston Rowe & Associates they focus on building long-term relationships, delivering exceptional and individualized customer service, and positioning loan products that best achieve our customers’ goals. Their professional staff is dedicated to streamlining the loan process and providing unsurpassed lines of communication.

Winston Rowe & Associates
31408 Harper Ave
Suite 147
Saint Clair Shores MI 48082
248-246-2243

Winston Rowe & Associates has no upfront free commercial loans in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,   Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Commercial Mortgages Shopping Malls No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates provides commercial mortgages for shopping centers nationwide with no upfront fees. They have very competitive permanent loans, fast funded private money loans, equity and structured commercial portfolio repositioning.  

If you need your shopping mall or commercial real estate mortgage closed fast, then contact Winston Rowe & Associates at 248-246-2243 or visit their website at http://www.winstonrowe.com

As a boutique commercial real estate consultant, providing mortgage banking services  with a core focus on commercial mortgage loans over $2 million, with a diverse product mix, an innovative commercial lending platform.

If your project meets the criteria below, they can help you find competitive shopping center financing.

Shopping Center Financing from $2 Million Dollars
Competitive Loan Rates and Terms  
Long Term Financing Solutions  
Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, Refinancing and Bank Cram Downs
United States Only
No Upfront Fees

They always welcome borrowers with income or credit issues.

Winston Rowe & Associates
31408 Harper Ave
Suite 147
Saint Clair Shores MI 48082
248-246-2243

Winston Rowe & Associates also provides hard money loans in the following states, with no upfront fees.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,   Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Winston Rowe & Associates Shopping Center Loans – Retail Center Commercial Loan Financing – No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates provides shopping center commercial loans for borrowers with competitive rates and flexible financing options, with no upfront fees nationwide.

Feel free to contact them to discuss your shopping center financing needs at 248-246-2243 or visit their website at http://www.winstonrowe.com

Winston Rowe & Associates can provide tailored shopping center financing solutions to meet your needs. They specialize in professionalism, speed and flexibility in the commercial loan financing market, with loans closing within 30 days at competitive rates.

Shopping Center Commercial Loan Program Highlights:

No Upfront Fees
Loan size starting from $2M- $100M
Nationwide
Close in 30 Days or Less
As low as 25% down
Fixed and variable rates
Refinancing and Refinancing

Call them if you are having trouble getting your shopping center or strip mall loan closed or if you have a unique situation. Winston Rowe & Associates typically has the lowest rate and the best service in the business.

Winston Rowe & Associates
31408 Harper Ave
Suite 147
Saint Clair Shores MI 48082
248-246-2243

Winston Rowe & Associates also provides no upfront fee shopping center and shopping mall loans in the following states.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,   Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Commercial Mortgages Shopping Malls No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates provides commercial mortgages for shopping centers nationwide with no upfront fees. They have very competitive permanent loans, fast funded private money loans, equity and structured commercial portfolio re-positioning.

If you need your shopping mall or commercial real estate mortgage closed fast, then contact Winston Rowe & Associates at 248-246-2243 or visit their website at http://www.winstonrowe.com

As a boutique commercial real estate consultant, providing mortgage banking services  with a core focus on commercial mortgage loans over $2 million, with a diverse product mix, an innovative commercial lending platform.

If your project meets the criteria below, they can help you find competitive shopping center financing.

Shopping Center Financing from $1 Million Dollars
Competitive Loan Rates and Terms
Long Term Financing Solutions
Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, Refinancing and Bank Cram Downs
United States Only
No Upfront Fees

Associates also provides hard money loans in the following states, with no upfront fees.

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,  Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,   Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,   Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Commercial Mortgages Shopping Malls No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates provides commercial mortgages for shopping centers nationwide with no upfront fees. They have very competitive permanent loans, fast funded private money loans, equity and structured commercial portfolio.

If your project meets the criteria below, they can help you find competitive shopping center financing.

Shopping Center Financing from $2 Million Dollars
Competitive Loan Rates and Terms
Long Term Financing Solutions
Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, Refinancing and Bank Cram Downs
United States Only
No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates Commercial Mortgage Retail Building Loans

Winston Rowe & Associates Commercial Mortgage Retail Building Loans No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates deploys capital for retail buildings, strip centers, shopping malls throughout the United States, with no upfront fees.

As a boutique commercial real estate consultant, providing mortgage banking services  with a core focus on commercial mortgage loans over $2 million, with a diverse product mix, an innovative commercial lending platform.

Shopping Center Financing from $2 Million Dollars
Competitive Loan Rates and Terms
Long Term Financing Solutions
Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, Refinancing and Bank Cram Downs
United States Only
No Upfront Fees

They always welcome borrowers with income or credit issues.

Shopping Center Financing Commercial Loans No Upfront Fees

Shopping Center Mortgage Loans No Upfront Fees

Commercial Investors need a company that specializes in navigating the complex requirements unique to financing shopping center properties. Winston Rowe & Associates has the extensive knowledge and experience in providing the best financing for shopping centers anywhere in the nation, with no upfront fees.

They have a core focus on commercial mortgage loans over $2 million, with a diverse product mix, an innovative commercial lending platform, and a staff of seasoned, experienced professionals that can have clients transactions funded within 30 days.
Eligible properties include either anchored or un-anchored single-story retail centers, as well as net leased single tenant properties with certain occupancy and sales requirements.

They can provide some clients loan approval in 72 hours or less, with a complete submission. They always welcome borrowers with income or credit issues.

Commercial Shopping Center Financing No Upfront Fees

Commercial Lenders Shopping Center Financing No Upfront Fees

 

Winston Rowe & Associates helps clients with their Shopping Center Financing Needs. They offer financing solutions for both large and small shopping centers.

If your project meets the criteria below, they can help you find competitive shopping center financing.

Shopping Center Financing from $1 Million Dollars
Competitive Loan Rates and Terms
Long Term Financing Solutions
Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, New Construction and Refinancing
United States Only
No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates is a boutique commercial mortgage consultant that utilizes a private banking approach for commercial property financing, without upfront fees nationwide.

They have a core focus on commercial mortgage loans over $1 million, with a diverse product mix, an innovative commercial lending platform, and a staff of seasoned, experienced professionals that can have clients transactions funded within 30 days.
They always welcome borrowers with income or credit issues.

Commercial Mortgages Shopping Malls No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates provides commercial mortgages for shopping centers nationwide with no upfront fees. They have very competitive permanent loans, fast funded private money loans, equity and structured commercial portfolio.

As a boutique commercial real estate consultant, providing mortgage banking services with a core focus on commercial mortgage loans over $1 million, with a diverse product mix, an innovative commercial lending platform.

If your project meets the criteria below, they can help you find competitive shopping center financing.

Shopping Center Financing from $1 Million Dollars
Competitive Loan Rates and Terms
Long Term Financing Solutions
Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, Refinancing and Bank Cram Downs
United States Only
No Upfront Fees

They always welcome borrowers with income or credit issues.

Winston Rowe & Associates Commercial Mortgage Retail Building Loans – No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates deploys capital for retail buildings, strip centers, shopping malls throughout the United States, with no upfront fees.

As a boutique commercial real estate consultant, providing mortgage banking services  with a core focus on commercial mortgage loans over $1 million, with a diverse product mix, an innovative commercial lending platform.

Shopping Center Financing from $2 Million Dollars
Competitive Loan Rates and Terms
Long Term Financing Solutions
Shopping Center Loan for Purchases, Refinancing and Bank Cram Downs
United States Only
No Upfront Fees

They always welcome borrowers with income or credit issues.

Commercial Loans In California Office Buildings No Upfront Fees

Commercial Lenders In California Office Buildings No Upfront Fees

Winston Rowe & Associates provides commercial financing solutions for office building investors and owners in the Los Angeles, San Deigo, San Fransisco, Long Beach And Fresno California markets, with no upfront fees.

Winston Rowe & Associates specializes in office buildings commercial mortgage loans in the California market over $2 Million, with no limit, for purchase and refinance.
Whether you are looking for commercial or investor property office building financing or creative “out of the box” financing alternatives, Winston Rowe & Associates can help.
California Commercial Office Building Financing Solutions Include:

No Upfront Fees
Nationwide Financing Solutions
Office & Medical Buildings
All Commercial Property Types Considered
Minimum Loan Amount $2,000,000 with no limit
80% Loan to Value
Discount Note Buyers
Transactions Fund Within 30 Days Upon Complete Submission

Winston Rowe & Associates success is measured by our clients’ success, and their mission is to be their client’s source for the most appropriate and advantageous office building financing solutions that help clients achieve their goals.

Shopping Center Commercial Financing No Advance Fees

Whether you are looking for a purchase, or refinance on your shopping center financing project, Winston Rowe & Associates can help you acquire the necessary financing, they offer numerous financing solutions for shopping center, regardless of size, without upfront or advance fees.

Why Winston Rowe & Associates For Shopping Center Loans:

• Loans from $2,000,000
• Close in 30 Days
• Up to 80% LTV
• Purchases, Refinancing &  Cash Outs
• Competitive Office Building Loan Rates and Terms
• Nationwide

Winston Rowe & Associates success is measured by our clients’ success, and their mission is to be your source for the most appropriate and advantageous shopping center financing solution that helps you achieve your goals.