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Real Estate Investors have many incentives to get rebates and grants from various sources for their green real estate investment projects. A properly executed Green Real Estate Project also increases the ROI on the property itself, through lower energy costs and higher resale and rental rates.
Energy Efficiency & Green Real Estate Rebates:

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is an ongoing project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The site is administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory …

One of Colorado’s best-kept secrets is the beauty of Telluride, CO. Located in the Southwest corner of the state of Colorado, Telluride is surrounded on all sides by 13,000 foot peaks. The panoramic views of the beautiful mountain village are absolutely exquisite. Besides offering its untouched beauty, Telluride also offers a wide array of activities for just about anybody looking to relax, unwind, and take in some of nature’s untouched beauty.
Telluride, Colorado offers one the the best ski resorts in the world! When most people think about skiing or snowboarding …

Triple Net Lease Investment Property: An Introduction
In today’s topsy-turvy economy, wise investors are seeking new and better ways to protect their investment dollars and grow their personal wealth. The very nature of the market cycle has real estate at the forefront of many investors’ minds. Although most types of real estate are an attractive investment today, commercial properties – especially those with triple net leases in place – provide a highly superior investment vehicle. Let’s talk about what triple net lease investment properties are all about, and how they can help you …

 
 
 
Triple Net Lease Credit Ratings
by: Robert Stec
Many investors are pursuing commercial real estate investment opportunities today, particularly the attractive triple net lease properties. These investment vehicles offer an attractive alternative to other types of investments, because the return on investment is typically strong with a minimum amount of risk, especially when compared to other types of real estate investing. The key to a good triple net lease arrangement is having the best possible tenant in place, for the longest lease term possible. To accomplish this, the investor must conduct …

Identifying Triple Net Lease Tenant Profiles
by: Robert Stec
Investors who wish to engage in the purchase of commercial real estate, particularly retail triple net lease investment properties, must understand what types of tenants this property profile might best attract.  In addition, understanding the categories of tenants and how those relate to developing an investment strategy will allow the investor to identify the best possible opportunities.
Most commercial and retail tenants can be classified based on the size of the enterprise and the number of locations the company has in the United States.  …

When it comes to a destination spot that offers breathtaking places to visit in Canada, nothing beats the beauty that is Banff in Alberta. The Banff National Park, the first national park established in Canada and is the third national park established in the world, is less than 100 miles west of Calgary and attracts more than five million tourists annually.
From panoramic vista views of glaciers, lush forests, diverse wildlife populations and access to Lake Louise, tourism from the park brings more than five billion dollars annually to the Canadian …

by: Robert Stec
Many investors view today’s disadvantaged real estate market as a golden opportunity for investment.  The old adage of “buy low, sell high” is particularly relevant to real estate today and an almost limitless supply of product is available now.  Although experts do not all agree as to whether the market has begun to rebound in earnest, it is safe to assume that the low prices and extensive inventory of investment properties will not last forever.
This is an excellent time for investing in real estate.  However, for the inexperienced …

In today’s fluctuating economy, investors are in search of ways to increase their return on investment (ROI) while lessening their income tax burden.  Commercial real estate represents one of the best investment opportunities today, particularly those properties with long-term triple net leases in place.  If the investor can purchase these properties using the 1031 tax-deferred exchange program, the investment potential becomes even more attractive.
The 1031 exchange program, provided for in the U.S. tax code, allows for the sale and purchase of like-kind properties with a deferral of capital gains and …

by: Robert Stec
With the residential real estate market in a continued state of flux, many real estate investors are seeking reliable and profitable alternatives.  Commercial real estate  is a solid alternative for several reasons, particularly those properties with triple net leases in place.
In a troubled economy, even large national tenants elect to save their capital and, instead of purchasing their own properties, they execute long-term triple net leases.  Under a triple net lease, not only is the tenant responsible for the periodic lease payment, they are also responsible for taxes, …

Go Smart and Go Green – Invest in High-Efficiency Properties
by: Robert Stec
When we think of “going green,” we automatically think about being kinder to the environment and creating a cleaner, healthier place to live. It’s only after this that we consider the financial benefits. Turning existing real estate into green investment properties results in higher sales prices that yield higher returns. A few of the basic things that qualify a property as green are:

The home is more energy efficient.
The home has less environmental impact than comparable homes.
The home creates an …