Impacts of Covid19 on the Hawaii Real Estate Market May 21, 2020 // Market Updates // comis1 // Comments Off on Impacts of Covid19 on the Hawaii Real Estate Market Did you miss the live streaming of Economist Paul Brewbaker on May 5, 2020 regarding Impacts of Covid19 in the Hawaii Real Estate industry? If so, here are some of his salient points: 1: Adapting to the new normal of Hawaii’s housing… Continue… Stock Market vs. CRE March 21, 2020 // Uncategorized // comis1 // Comments Off on Stock Market vs. CRE Market Update: Coronavirus Impact on Real Estate Stock market correction spurs portfolio re-calibration. As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) broke free from China, the prospects of increased economic risks drove Wall Street into a flight to… Continue… A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE September 19, 2019 // Uncategorized // comis1 // Comments Off on A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE Do you know that 100% AMI per Bill 7 allows for: $2,260 for a studio. $2,411 for a 1BR. $2,848 for a 2BR. $3,243 for a 3BR. $3,646 for a 4BR. Rents do not include… Continue… Here are five breaks you’ll miss the most in the tax bill December 21, 2017 // Market Updates Market Updates // comis1 // Comments Off on Here are five breaks you’ll miss the most in the tax bill [embeddoc url=”http://www.commercialinvestmentstrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/5-deductions-taxpayers-will-miss-the-most-in-the-tax-bill.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google”] Inherited Property–Sell Now or Later? December 15, 2016 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Inherited Property–Sell Now or Later? Have you inherited an apartment building recently? It may be better to sell it now rather than later because of your stepped-up basis. Check with your tax advisor to find out whether it’s best to… Continue… Christina Dwight closes another deal with the City October 27, 2016 // Market Updates Market Updates // Brent Eaton // Comments Off on Christina Dwight closes another deal with the City The city spent $6.9 million to buy a three-story, 24-unit walk-up apartment building on Beretania Street to be used for low-income and homeless housing. The purchase of the building at 1727 Beretania St. — makai… Continue… How to Handle Rents and Security Deposits in a 1031 Exchange October 13, 2016 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on How to Handle Rents and Security Deposits in a 1031 Exchange A common practice when closing the sale of an investment property is for the seller to give the buyer a credit for any security deposits held by the seller and any rent that is to… Continue… Hawaii Apartment Buildings For Sale September 21, 2016 // Market Updates // Brent Eaton // Comments Off on Hawaii Apartment Buildings For Sale Commercial Investment Strategies, LLC (CIS) specializes in transacting multifamily sales of apartment buildings. Hawaii apartment building sales. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, CIS can help you achieve your investment goals through professionalism, attention… Continue… Are You Gonna Pay for That? April 15, 2016 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Are You Gonna Pay for That? I know, I know, it’s absolutely confusing. Why does property A have expenses totaling 8% of the gross while property B has 38%? Why isn’t this calculation standardized? Both are hollow-tile walk up buildings, both… Continue… Pricing It Right April 14, 2015 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Pricing It Right I was having breakfast with a colleague this morning, and I explained that a seller I was working with had been told that his asset was worth $1-$2 million dollars more than I had calculated…. Continue… Always A White Belt April 2, 2015 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Always A White Belt I recently joined Bigger Pockets, a real estate investing forum that specializes in discussing cash flow and is mostly geared to the investor. I’ve been looking for an audience to discuss my expertise with for… Continue… Win-Win: A 2015 Market Forecast February 23, 2015 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Win-Win: A 2015 Market Forecast It seems like the rush to apartment building investment may be slowing down–lenders are reporting that while lots of things are going into escrow, almost just as many are falling out. Have the returns (cap… Continue… Relating to Medical Marijuana: Your rights as a Landlord September 16, 2014 // Market Updates Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Relating to Medical Marijuana: Your rights as a Landlord On April 30, 2014, the Hawaii state legislature passed House bill 1503 relating to medical marijuana use in your apartment building by your tenants. Essentially, the new law allows the use of medical marijuana if… Continue… The Pet Deposit: How much more you can collect September 16, 2014 // Market Updates Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on The Pet Deposit: How much more you can collect Having a pet is a privilege many tenants would pay more to enjoy, but did you know that in addition to collecting a higher rental rate, Hawaii’s law now also allows you to collect a… Continue… Hawai`i’s New Rental Agreement and The Fine Print June 5, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Hawai`i’s New Rental Agreement and The Fine Print Our state recently adopted a new rental agreement, effective May 2013, which adheres more closely to the Federal Service Members Civil Relief Act and clarifies a bunch of other things. Previously, the Hawaii Association of… Continue… Hidden Boot: how to find it. April 2, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Hidden Boot: how to find it. http://firstexchange.com/content/exchange-expenses-how-find-hidden-boot-1031-exchange Thinking of Exchanging? February 21, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on Thinking of Exchanging? The tax rates haven’t been raised…YET but here’s a handy calculator to figure out your net proceeds from a sale with the intent to exchange Reverse Exchanges and more. February 12, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // escrow company, exchange., First American Exchange // Comments Off on Reverse Exchanges and more. First American Exchange is a really great company to use, with excellent resources and lots of great tips, so check out the link below. Did you know that your escrow company and your exchange company… Continue… The Old Rules – Real State Investments February 7, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // buyers, houses, investments, loan, old rules // Comments Off on The Old Rules – Real State Investments I have a friend who is extremely fearful of purchasing a home, even though he’s gainfully well-employed. He keeps hearing from his friends and family about how they are underwater on their mortgages, how they… Continue… 2013 Forecast January 23, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // Comments Off on 2013 Forecast I just attended the CCIM/BOMA 2013 forecast for Hawaii, and I learned a lot about what to expect out of the next twelve months. 27% of all transactions in our state last year were multifamily…. Continue… Off Market Deals List January 16, 2013 // Market Updates // christinalow // 1031 exchange, deals, investment property, off-market deals hawaii, pocket listings, replacement property // Comments Off on Off Market Deals List Can’t find anything on the market that appeals to you? Contact me for more information about these deals and more! Older Posts