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Throughout the struggles the U.S. economy has seen, the self storage industry has been one of the few markets to continue to prosper. While profits have been no where near their potential, self storage owners have yet to be hit as hard as other property owners. However, with some recent improvements in the lending industry, self storage should be looking to take another turn for the best. The FDIC is closing in on its list of failing banks, meaning those that are still standing are beginning to thrive. Another driving …

On April 5, 2012, President Obama officially sealed the JOBS Act. His signature on this new legislation marks a new beginning for the securities regulation industry. Specifically, it softens restrictions and lowers hurdles for small businesses to raise funds, primarily through equity based crowdfunding (alternately “equity based crowd funding”). This is a procedure which consists of combining individual investments of smaller sizes to meet bigger financial goals for smaller enterprises.
America has 6 million formal, small businesses in existence today. Most of these companies are not positioned to take advantage of angel …

West Loop Office Space 
If you have a small business or need a private office space we have some unique options in Chicago’s West Loop. Located on the ground floor of a vintage 1890 Victorian Building these private and shared office space’s make for an affordable options.
Our West Loop Loft office spaces have exposed brick, high timber ceilings and unique character. Perfect set up for consultants, web designers, sales associates and other professionals. The flexible lease terms offered in our West Loop Offices also allow for month to month leases adding to your …

REITs to Green Buildings:  Leading the way toward a Stronger Commercial Real Estate Market?
By: Luke Bujarski
Active property investors might want to pay close attention to a renewed interest in “green” real estate investment trusts, also known as REITs.  With the recently announced Better Buildings Initiative, President Obama has pledged new tax incentives and financial products to encourage these asset portfolio companies to retrofit the existing stock of commercial properties.  If these national and local policy efforts begin to work as intended, REITs should be among the first to react.  Those …

By: Skyler Moore
Now more than ever cash is king.  Investors with cash have always had an advantage, but more now than ever self reliant investors can capitalize on the blood in streets.  Although Americans hear everyday on TV that banks are lending, small business loans have increased, the truth is that it is very difficult to obtain a loan, especially when the business model is structured around real estate and profits depend on the sale of a property.
At best once a track record is established, an investor may be able …