LoopNet Team

We're the LoopNet Team, a dedicated and specialized division within the CoStar Group. Since 2012, we've exclusively managed CoStar Group's commercial real estate division. Our parent company, CoStar Group, is globally recognized as a pioneer in real estate intelligence, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our diverse team, with alumni from institutes like Virginia Commonwealth University, Arizona State University, San Diego State, and UCLA, brings together decades of unmatched experience and expertise in commercial real estate. Having advised numerous reputed brokers and backed by the trust of global corporations, we hold an unrivaled reputation around the world. Our mission is to impart insightful, educational, and hands-on knowledge, whether you're a seasoned professional or a new entrepreneur in the commercial real estate space.

LoopNet Team's Articles

Leverage Ratio Explained

A complete guide to how leverage ratios impact risk, financing, and returns - for both investors looking to buy and those who already own commercial property.

Understanding Existing Office Space Conditions

The Differences Between Shell Space, Full and Partial Build-Outs and Spec Suites

What Are Leasehold Improvements?

A complete guide to leasehold improvements, including what qualifies, who owns them, how they affect taxes, and how to maximize their value.

Types of Commercial Real Estate

Understanding commercial properties and their investment potential

Lien Waivers in Commercial Property Investment

Protecting Your Investment: The Role of Lien Waivers in Commercial Real Estate

What is a Land Trust?

Understanding Types, Setup Process, and Benefits of Land Trusts

How to Buy an Apartment Complex

Your Roadmap to Successful Apartment Building Investment

Introducing Buy Now: A Guide for Brokers and Owners

You could close deals even faster, with more control, and with greater certainty.

Introducing Buy Now: The Investors' Guide

Purchase properties quickly through streamlined transactions, with a transparent price upfront.

Special Warranty Deed

Understand how a special warranty deed works, what risks it shifts to the buyer, and how to protect your investment in commercial real estate deals.

Commercial Real Estate Terms

Understanding Key CRE Terms to Make Informed Investment Decisions

Quitclaim Deed Explained

Detailing the definition, purpose, legal requirements, risks, and strategic applications of a quitclaim deed for both personal and commercial real estate transactions.

Grant Deed Essentials

A comprehensive guide detailing the legal structure, requirements, and strategic use of grant deeds in commercial real estate.

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Loans

Commercial Real Estate Loans: Options and Strategies for Financing

Cash on Cash Return

Learn How Cash on Cash Return Can Optimize Your Real Estate Investments

Discounted Cash Flow

Breaking down DCF fundamentals, models, and decision-making frameworks to help investors accurately assess property value.

Understanding Tenancy in Common

The structure, benefits, and challenges of tenancy in common, offering actionable insights for commercial real estate investors.

What is an Investment Property?

Providing clear definitions, actionable strategies, and key financial tools to help you make informed decisions in real estate investing.

How to Buy a Duplex

Breaking down every stage of buying a duplex, from budgeting and financing to agent selection and market analysis, ensuring you make an informed investment decision.

How to Sell a Multifamily Property

Practical steps and expert advice to optimize your sale and secure the best return on your multifamily property.

Coworking Agreements

Protecting Your Business: Legal Considerations in Coworking Agreements

Benefits and Challenges of Multifamily Investing

A practical, data driven guide outlining key advantages, market performance data, and actionable strategies to overcome common multifamily investment hurdles

3 Warehouse Types for E-Commerce Distribution

Break-bulk, Fulfillment and Last Mile Activities Are Essential to E-Commerce

What is a 1031 Exchange?

Reinvest Proceeds, and Taxes That Would Be Due, in a ‘Like-Kind’ Property

Understanding the Triple Net Lease

A Guide Explaining the Meaning of NNN, and How it Impacts Lease Agreements for Tenants and Landlords

Types of Coworking Spaces

Find the perfect workspace solution for your team's unique needs

How to Buy a Multifamily Property

A data driven framework for evaluating, financing, and managing multifamily investments, from initial planning through successful operation.

What is a Coworking Space?

Understand the advantages of renting coworking spaces, the trends driving demand, and actionable steps for making the most of this growing market.

Multifamily Investing 101

A practical, end to end blueprint outlining essential strategies, financial metrics, and management techniques for successful multifamily investing.

What is an ADU?

Practical insights on ADU design, financing, and regulations to help investors maximize property value and income potential.

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Appraisals

Understanding Commercial Real Estate Appraisals: A Comprehensive Guide

Internal Rate of Return

Clarifying IRR concepts, outlines calculation methods, and examining its application in commercial real estate to guide your investment decisions.

How to Buy Land

Is Buying Land a Good Investment? Understanding the Buying Process

What is LEED Certification?

Environmental Stewardship With Cost-Saving Benefits

How Much Does It Cost to Build Out Office Space?

Use the Figures Below to Estimate Costs for Design, Engineering, Construction, Furniture and Moving

Essential Factors to Consider Before Entering a Sublease Agreement

Key Benefits and Risks to Consider Before Signing a Sublease Contract

Understanding Opportunity Zones and Their Impact

A Chance To Save On Taxes Through Investments Meant To Help Communities

The 3 Most Common Types of Commercial Leases

Understanding Gross, Net, and Percentage Lease Structures and Their Impact on Your Business

Commercial vs. Residential Real Estate Investing

Understanding the Differences, Benefits, and Risks of Commercial and Residential Real Estate Investing

10 Reasons to Hire a Commercial Real Estate Broker

A Tenant Rep Can Help Your Business Find and Execute the Perfect Lease

Lease Terms Commercial Investors Need to Know

Understand the essential terms when leasing commercial space, including Letter of Intent, Tenant Improvements and more.

Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA)

What Is a Tenant Improvement Allowance in Commercial Real Estate?

Mastering the Office Build-Out Process

Guidance and Insight From an Experienced Project Manager

What are Reciprocal Easement Agreements in CRE?

REAs In Commercial Real Estate Generally Apply to Retail, Office and Mixed-Use Projects

Net Operating Income (NOI) Calculator

Calculating NOI and Understanding the Significance of This Metric in Commercial Real Estate Investment

Commercial Real Estate Investment Strategies

Essential Guidelines for Success in Commercial Property Investment

What Is a Cap Rate?

How To Calculate This Critical CRE Investment Metric and Why It Matters

How to Buy Commercial Property

Learn the essential steps for evaluating, financing, and purchasing commercial real estate with confidence

Debt Yield in Commercial Real Estate

Learn How Debt Yield is Calculated and its Role in Assessing Risk in CRE Loans

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)

Learn how to calculate, interpret, and improve your Debt Service Coverage Ratio to make informed real estate investment decisions.

Loan to Value

Breaking down the loan to value concept, its calculations, and strategic financing options to enhance investment decisions in commercial real estate.

How To Buy Distressed Commercial Property

And Find Opportunities at the Right Price

Online Auctions for International Bidders

How to Participate in LoopNet Auctions from Outside the United States

Yield on Cost

Detailing how yield on cost measures property performance by comparing stabilized NOI to total project costs, and it highlights complementary metrics for smarter investment decisions.

Multifamily Exit Strategies

A data-driven framework for selecting, timing, and executing profitable exits in today's multifamily market

Multifamily Financing Options & Rates

A comprehensive overview of multifamily loan programs, current market rates, and essential requirements for successful financing in today's market

How to Screen Tenants

Expert tips for property owners to identify quality renters and reduce turnover

Single Net Leases

Clear, actionable insights and practical comparisons to help investors and property owners navigate single net lease agreements effectively.

How to Buy a Laundromat

Clear, actionable steps for property owners to research, finance, and operate a modern laundromat.

Understanding Owner-Financed Real Estate Deals

The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Approach, Including Speed and Due Diligence

What is a 721 Exchange?

How to Defer Real Estate Taxes with a 721 Exchange

Sales Comparison Approach

Learn how to use market data to make confident property investment decisions

Single Tenant Triple Net Lease Investing

How to evaluate tenant quality, assess property value, and manage investment risks

How to Buy a Church Building

Learn the essential steps for evaluating, purchasing, and converting religious facilities into profitable investments

How to Sell Commercial Real Estate

Learn actionable strategies to price, market, and sell your commercial property with confidence.

Commercial Property Valuation

Understand Core Valuation Methods, Prevent Mistakes, and Use Our Instant Value Estimator

Exit Cap Rates in Commercial Real Estate

Understanding Exit Cap Rates and Terminal Cap Rates for Better Investment Returns

How to Register to Bid for Online Auction Properties

Browse, Bid, and Buy CRE in LoopNet Auctions Powered by Ten-X

Online Commercial Real Estate Auctions

Understanding, Participating, and Succeeding at CRE Auctions

How to Maximize Revenue from Retail Properties

Discover actionable techniques to enhance tenant mix, optimize property operations, and drive sustainable revenue growth from your retail investments.

Types of Retail Properties

Understanding Retail Property Categories and Their Investment Potential

How to Buy a Retail Property

Learn the essential steps to evaluate, finance, and purchase retail investment properties with confidence.

Evaluating Retail Property ROI

How to Analyze Retail Property Returns in the Digital Age

What is a Ground Lease?

Understanding the Nuances of Ground and Land Leases

Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)

Simplifying Your Investment Analysis

Understanding Modified Gross Leases

Expert guidance on creating balanced lease agreements that benefit both owners and tenants

What Is a Sale-Leaseback?

A Company That Operates Out of a Building it Owns Initiates a Sale-Leaseback to Convert the Equity in its Real Estate Asset into Cash

How to Determine Your Office Space Requirements

Key Factors to Ascertaining Your Company’s Needs

Land Loans 101

Key Considerations When Applying for a Land Loan

Land Entitlement

Identifying Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Unentitled Land

Percentage Lease

Learn how percentage leases align interests, boost revenue potential, and adapt to modern business models.

Gross Lease Explained

Learn the essentials of gross leases and how they compare to net leases.

The Absolute Net Lease

Maximizing Investments and Streamlining Real Estate Operations

Master Lease Strategies

Maximizing Control and Income with Flexible Leasing Solutions

How to Sell a Restaurant

Maximize your restaurant sale with strategic insights on property valuation, buyer attraction, and effective exit options.

Financing Options for Buying Restaurant Properties

Effective financing methods for restaurant property investments, from traditional loans to alternative funding.

Ghost Kitchens vs. Virtual Kitchens

Uncover the key differences, investment insights, and location strategies to maximize your commercial real estate returns.

Restaurant Investors

Learn the metrics, strategies, and insights that today's investors look for in a successful restaurant investment.

How to Buy a Restaurant

Learn how to assess restaurant value, analyze growth potential, and structure deals for maximum returns.

Types of Restaurant Property Investments

How different restaurant concepts impact commercial real estate value and ROI

Passive Investment in Fast Food Chains

Maximize your property portfolio with fast food investments designed for semi-passive income and long-term growth.

Spec Suites: A Powerful Tool in the Battle To Fill Office Space

New Space, Quick Occupancy, No Construction

Scaling Your Business with Coworking Spaces

Leverage coworking spaces to expand your business with agility, cost efficiency, and strategic planning.

How to Find Your Ideal Coworking Space

Make an informed decision about your next workspace with these essential evaluation criteria and expert tips

The True Cost of Coworking Space

A breakdown of coworking space pricing models, negotiation tactics, and strategies to boost productivity and savings.

How to Make the Most of Your Coworking Space

Go beyond surface-level tips and leverage coworking spaces strategically to support and expand your business goals.

What to Look for When Touring a Coworking Space

Learn how to evaluate coworking spaces to support your business growth and networking needs.

9 Questions that Smart Tenants Should Ask Their Broker

Find the Best Qualified Person to Navigate a "Buyer Beware" Process

How to Find Good Tenants

Strategies to Attract, Screen, and Retain Quality Residents for Your Apartment Complex

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Calculator

Assess Your Investment's Health in Seconds

Budget for Key Upfront Costs When Leasing Office Space

Plan for Construction Expenses, Legal Fees, a Security Deposit and the First Month’s Rent

Key Steps and Timeline for Leasing Office Space

A Road Map to Finding, Paying for and Moving Into Office Space

Understanding the ‘Build-to-Core’ Strategy

Why Some Investors Build a Core Asset Instead of Buying One

3 Key Factors to Consider When Leasing Retail Space

Evaluate the Parking, Frontage, and Zoning

How To Lease Office Space in 8 Steps

How to Lease Your First Office or Move into a New One

How to Buy a Hotel

Learn the key considerations and strategies for successful hotel ownership

How to Buy a Car Wash

Unlock the potential of car wash investments with expert insights on types, costs, and strategies

An Investor's Guide to Understanding Land Values

Supply and Demand Are Key Drivers When It Comes to Valuation

Pros and Cons of Buying Land for Investment

Evaluating the Benefits and Challenges of Land Ownership

How to Invest in Land

Investing in Land for Beginners

Land Zoning Explained

What Investors Need to Know About Zoning Laws and Regulations

Raw Land vs. Unimproved Land

Learn the essential differences between raw and unimproved land to make informed commercial real estate decisions.

What is Improved Land?

Understanding Improved vs. Unimproved Land

How To Conduct Due Diligence on a Multifamily Asset

Advice and Insight From an Expert

10 Key Strategies to Increase Your Hotel's Occupancy Rate

Operational Insights for Hotel Owners

How to Sell a Hotel

Maximize your return and ensure a smooth transition with expert strategies for selling your hotel property

Hotel Innovation for Owners

Unlock New Opportunities and Drive Revenue Growth with Hotel Innovation

How to Sell a Car Wash

Expert strategies for valuing, marketing, and closing the sale of your car wash business

The Difference Between Usable Square Feet and Rentable Square Feet

Maximizing Revenue with Strategic Space Management in Office Leases

Net Leases in Commercial Real Estate

An in-depth guide explaining the complexities of net leases for tenants and investors

Triple Net Lease vs. Gross Lease

Which Is Right for Your Investment?

How Industrial Rental Rates are Calculated

Base Rent Isn't the Only Cost for Business Owners to Consider

Key Real Estate Terms

Understanding Cap Rates, Cash Flow, and Cash-on-Cash Returns Will Help Determine a Property's Investment Potential

10 Key Steps for Successfully Renovating a Warehouse

Creating a Space Plan, Developing a Budget and Other Facets of the Renovation and Build-Out Process

5 Key Questions About Note/Loan Sales, Answered

An Expert Broker Provides Guidance on Advantages, Disadvantages and Expected Returns

Top 10 US Markets To Buy a Multifamily Property for Less Than $20M

The Best Places for Multifamily Investment

Understanding Relocation Provisions in Your Lease

What You Can Do to Gain Leverage in Lease Negotiations

Every Small Business Can Have a Great Storefront

Elevating Your Business, Your Property and Your Neighborhood

Fit-Out Costs To Help Tenants Plan for Construction Spending

Construction Cost Data for 39 U.S. and Canadian Markets

Starbucks Real Estate

Top Starbucks Real Estate Listings: What Makes These Properties Prime Investments

8 Solutions to Open-Plan Office Issues

Minimizing Noise, Creating Focus Space and Other Tips

How to Lease or Buy a Food Processing Facility

Some of the Key Considerations to Guide Your Search

Why ‘Extend and Pretend’ May Be Prudent for Both Lenders and Borrowers

Tactic Allows Time for Demand, Rents and Other Factors To Improve

A Guide to Warehouse Operating Expenses

An Operating Expense Overview for Building Tenants

Strategies for Repositioning or Repurposing Office Properties

A New Cushman & Wakefield Report Outlines Innovative Approaches

Understanding Your Property’s Walk Score

Learn about the Amenities, Data and Calculations Used to Generate Your Property’s Walk Score

8 Questions to Ask When Touring Warehouse Space

You Need to Consider Details Like Zoning, Power, and Parking

Common Area Maintenance Charges (CAM)

Understand CAM Fees: How Tenants Share Building Operating Costs in a Triple Net Lease

What is a Zoning Variance?

Common Challenges and What to Expect

CAM Reconciliation: Ensuring Fairness in Shared Property Costs

What You Need to Know About CAM Reconciliation

Mastering Land Appraisals

Understanding the Process, Methods, and Factors That Determine Land Value

A Leasing Term Guide for Restaurant & Retail Owners

What to Know Before You Sign

10 Ways to Lower Your Real Estate Occupancy Costs

Plus 3 Big Priorities on Leaders’ Minds

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

What You Need to Know Before You Invest in a REIT

How Rising Interest Rates Are Impacting NNN Retail Properties

Understanding the Enduring Appeal and Shifting Prices

The Top 10 Countries Where Individual Investors are Buying Real Estate

London Offices Will Top the List for Private Investors This Year, According to Knight Frank’s 2023 Wealth Report

How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate Without Buying Property

See How REITs and Crowdfunding Stack Up Against Direct Real Estate Investments

What Self-Starters Should Know About Self-Storage Investment

Rates and Returns Are Just the Beginning

What's the Real Cost of Leasing Office Space?

The Real Cost of Your Lease Is More Than Just Base Rent

This Startup’s Lease-To-Own Model Empowers Small Businesses To Buy Their Property

Withco’s Partnership Allows Business Owners To Save a Down Payment in Five Years

Tips for Managing Your Office Relocation

From Liquidation Alternatives To Purge Campaigns, Suggestions To Make Your Move More Manageable

How to Get Started in Commercial Real Estate as an Agent

Start Your Journey in CRE: A Guide for Aspiring Agents

6 Strategies for Designing a Small Office Space

Concepts To Consider for Efficiency, Flexibility and Productivity in Workspaces Under 10,000 Square Feet

Estimating Build-Out Costs and Rental Rates for Commercial Kitchens

Costs for Custom Chef Counters and Specialized Equipment Add Up

7 Concepts to Master Tenant Representation

Markets, Buildings and Staking Plans Come First

Modular Drive-Thrus: Costs and Configurations

Save on Time, Construction and Labor Costs

The 'Pet Clause' for Office Leases

Lease Language for Landlords and Tenants

Untapped Potential? Hot Spring Deals Pick Up Steam

Here’s How Hot Springs Properties Became Sought-After Investments