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Real Estate Underwriting Explained: How Lenders and Investors Decide If a Deal Works

Real estate underwriting is the process every deal must survive before money moves. This guide explains how lenders and investors each approach the same transaction differently, what six metrics drive every decision, and how stress testing separates a deal that works from one that only looks like it does.

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Erica Maxwell June 1, 2026
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Three Little Letters. Big Consequences. A Guide to Triple Net Leases.

Triple net leases shift property taxes, insurance, and maintenance directly to the tenant, leaving the landlord with nothing but rent. This guide covers what NNN really means in practice: how the structure works, how tenants and investors are affected differently, and what the fine print can hide.

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Erica Maxwell May 27, 2026
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What is a Good Cap Rate?

What is a good cap rate in commercial real estate? The answer depends on risk, asset type, location, and market conditions. This guide explains how cap rates work, why higher is not always better, and how investors use cap rates to evaluate deals, compare properties, and estimate value.

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Erica Maxwell May 13, 2026
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Comparative Market Analysis in Real Estate: Residential and Commercial

Learn how a Comparative Market Analysis works in residential and commercial real estate, how comps are selected, adjusted, and where CMA methodology can go wrong.

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Erica Maxwell May 12, 2026
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What Is IRR — And How Do You Use It to Measure a Property’s Potential?

Learn how real estate IRR is calculated, what benchmarks apply by investment strategy, and where the metric falls short — even when the number looks strong.

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Erica Maxwell March 3, 2026
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