Let It… We’re Ready (for Snow)
We all know it’s coming. The first has already happened. More will follow. I’m talking about snow. I’m talking about preparing for snows...
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Jeff@CEGspaces
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Insurance on My Mind
I had an incident at my cabin that has put insurance front and center on my mind. This got me thinking about what commercial property...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Nov 3, 20233 min read
A Walk in the Industrial Park
I had an exhilarating feeling heading up the I-94 corridor to MN-23 and then the turn onto Ridgewood Road. Pulling into the 43 acre...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Oct 20, 20232 min read
Ways to Use a Rent Roll
The obvious use of a rent roll is for owners and property managers to keep track of who is in what space, for how long, how much they...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Will It Support You? (Advantages of Commercial Real Estate Investments)
If you approached a two-legged stool, would you sit on it? Would you examine it and decide, nope? When you approach a four-legged stool,...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Metro Industrial Shortage? We've Got Answers
Although I have done many restaurant, retail, and office deals, industrial properties have been my bread and butter for decades, starting...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Sep 8, 20233 min read
Hardworkin' Broker
What does it mean to be hardworking these days? Has it really changed over time? More so than previous generations, those in Gen Z are...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Aug 25, 20232 min read
CEG World Headquarters or…? (Finding Potential in Commercial Properties)
It’s a cool property. Do you see it? Can you imagine it? Can you see yourself owning it? It’s one of CEG’s properties, and we see it as a...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Agents, Realtors, Brokers…What’s the Difference?
It’s inevitable that when I work with clients new to commercial real estate, they’re confused about agents, realtors, and brokers. Most...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Investment Partnerships, Part III: How to Pick the Right Partner
In order to reap the benefits of CRE investing––cash flow, solid return potential, tangible assets, and tax savings––one needs to get in...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jul 8, 20232 min read
Investment Partnerships, Part II: Pros and Cons
It’s always good to look at decisions from all angles, like when you check out a hat. Something could be hiding on the back. However,...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jun 30, 20233 min read
CRE Investment Partnerships, Part I: What Are They?
Owning commercial real estate can be a smart way to diversify your investment portfolio and generate income. However, what if you don’t...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jun 16, 20232 min read
How to Tackle Properties with Environmental Issues
When a property has or is perceived to have contaminants in the soil or groundwater, many developers don’t want to touch it. But as I...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jun 2, 20232 min read
The Beauty of Ugly Buildings
Many CRE buyers are wooed by shiny amenities, especially those looking for the first time. They look for Class A buildings versus Class...
Jeff@CEGspaces
May 19, 20232 min read
NNN? Gross? What?
The second blog I wrote for CEG was "Understanding Leasing Structures," back in October of 2021. Given the number of questions I receive...
Jeff@CEGspaces
May 5, 20232 min read
Legacy, Legacy 👨🚀👨🚀
“Time goes so fast,” said Don, a ninety-two-year-old, former Twin Cities real estate legend. A few weeks ago, I visited Don at a senior...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Apr 21, 20232 min read
What to Ask at a Commercial Real Estate Showing 👨🚀
Property showings keep brokers busy. Listing and broker websites house a lot of information so properties can be checked out online,...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Apr 7, 20233 min read
How to Open the Door 👨🚀 (And Get Access)
Typically, business opportunities come from having access to a network of influential people. But access isn’t always available to every...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Property Management––Is It Worth It? 👨🚀
The decisions necessary to invest in commercial real estate are not just around finances. Once you purchase the property, what’s the next...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Mar 10, 20232 min read
State of Brokerage
This week, I attended MNCAR’s State of Brokerage event with our most recent team member, broker Nicole Langer. First, I want to welcome...
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