Black Collie Insights & Observations

In today's investment market, there are many options to choose from. Many investors go down the traditional route by investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Increasingly many people are branching out and investing in assets with a little more flair, like cryptocurrency and commercial real estate (CRE). Commercial [...]

As an investor in commercial real estate, it's important to be aware of the growing importance of sustainability and how it can affect your investments. Sustainability is the ability of a business to meet its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. [...]

Savvy investors are always searching for profitable ways to invest their money in areas that can earn them income immediately or further grow their wealth. One of the most high-yielding ways to do this is to invest in real estate, specifically commercial real estate. When a layperson hears 'real [...]

Creating exceptional experiences is one of the most exciting and challenging aspects of hotel guest service. To deliver a truly memorable experience, hoteliers need to master the art of combining technology, ideas, and trends that work for both the business and clients. They may even have to finance new [...]

With US inflation hitting a 40-year high of 8.6%, the current economic conditions are ripe for a new wave of rising prices in every industry, from groceries to real estate. In addition to the current inflationary trends, the rise in interest rates also impacts real estate values. As rates increase, [...]

Multifamily residential commercial real estate (CRE) is classified as any housing where multiple separate units are grouped together. The most common example of this is an apartment building, although multifamily also covers separate units located side by side within a complex. Traditionally, multifamily real estate has a lower barrier [...]

A guide to preferred equity real estate options - discussing, tips and best practices for leveraging capital for your investment. Understanding the nuances of preferred equity real estate can be a daunting task. While the preferred equity class of ownership in commercial real estate (CRE) carries more risk than [...]

When it comes to securing financing for a hotel construction project, there are many factors that can influence the success of an application. The construction of a new hotel project is the most complex form of hotel financing. From understanding loan-to-value ratios to right-sizing the information supplied in the quoting [...]

Borrowers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to securing a loan for their commercial real estate (CRE) projects.Arranging and structuring debt, equity, mezzanine, and C-PACE financing for hotels and multifamily real estate requires knowledge and skill.Given the complex nature of CRE deals, how do you navigate the [...]

Hotels can be a great opportunity for investors – but they don’t operate in quite the same way as other real estate investments. If you’re interested in investing in a hotel, you’ll need a thorough understanding of exactly how they differ from other commercial real estate.  If you’re not [...]