Retail Real Estate in 2025: The Golden Era of Redevelopment
For decades, the U.S. retail real estate market was driven by aggressive expansion. Shopping centers, strip malls and commercial retail property were built at a rapid pace between 1960 and 1999, creating billions of square feet of retail space. Today, however, retail development isn’t about building new—it’s about redeveloping and repositioning existing properties. If you’re […]
Understanding Tenants in Common (TIC) Investments
Understanding Tenants in Common can help you make informed decisions and optimize your investment strategy.
Biggest Misconceptions About Shopping Center Redevelopment
Planning Approval is Just the Beginning Shopping center redevelopment is a very strenuous process that ensures the proper work is complete. Many believe that once planning approval is obtained, the hard work is done. However, building, fire, safety, and health department approvals are also required, and each department has its own stringent rules and timelines. […]
Maximize Your Wealth: The Compelling Benefits of Private Equity Real Estate
Private Equity Retail Real Estate Private equity residential real estate allows high-income investors the opportunity to partner with a highly experienced team in acquiring and managing retail assets. At West Hive Capital, we structure deals that benefit everyone, ensuring our investors feel confident about their investments. Therefore these opportunities are ideal for investors seeking a […]
Proforma Skills for Real Estate Wealth: Secure Your Financial Future
What is a Proforma? A proforma is a powerful tool used to estimate a property’s revenue and operating expenses over a 5-10 year period. They can include key details such as rent rates and vacancy rates. This allows investors to evaluate the potential risks and benefits of investing in a property. Proforma Line items Effective […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Loan to Cost: A Game-Changer for Real Estate Investors
What is Loan to Cost? The loan to cost ratio (LTC) is a key metric that helps bankers and lenders determine the size of a requested loan. The loan amount is dependent on the risk level of the investment. For instance, if someone requests a loan for raw, open land, lenders may only offer 50% […]
Profitable Retail Center Investments through Private Equity Real Estate Firms
Retail center investments are an excellent opportunity, especially when it comes with a dedication to maintaining the area’s history. These kinds of investments, when executed carefully, can yield attractive total returns as well as a constant stream of rental income and capital growth. But purchasing a shopping center is far more complicated than just buying […]
Capitalizing on Opportunities: Key Benefits of Private Equity Real Estate
Private Equity Retail Real Estate: Key Insights Private Equity Residential Real Estate allows for high income investors to place their capital into the hands of a passionate team that is experienced in purchasing and managing retail real estate assets. West Hive Capital is dedicated to structuring deals to make sure that all parties are benefitting […]
What Real Estate Investors Should Know About Accrued Interest Rates
Accrued Interest Accrued interest refers to the amount of interest a borrower owes to a lender by a specific date. The concept extends beyond real estate. For instance, student loans, credit cards, certificates of deposit, accrue interest. Interest accumulates daily throughout the month, typically, borrowers receive a statement on the last day of the month […]
Warning Signs for Vetting Potential Retail Buyers
In the competitive world of real estate, choosing the right retail buyers can be crucial to ensure successful closings and credibility.