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When it comes to buying commercial real estate for sale – both across the US and here in Columbus, Ohio – the diversity of enterprises and sheer size of the industry can be staggering. In fact, according to the US Energy Information Administration, there are an estimated 5.9 million commercial buildings in the US for a total of 97 billion square feet. By comparison, an Olympic-sized pool contains 13,455 square feet. To match the girth of American commercial real estate, it would take 7.2 million pools to fit it all in.
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‘Tis the season to be stumped! Coming up with ideas for the perfect gifts to surprise that special person each year can be an unnerving task. And, if you have a real estate investor in your life, the gift-finding pursuit can be quite a challenge. Investors are often adventurous, organized, go-getters, and have an entrepreneurial spirit. Give the mundane gift basket to your favorite corner shop, and instead, find gifts best-suited for property investors.
Luckily, your serendipitous muses at The Robert Weiler Company are here to offer some awesome, functional, and fun gift ideas for your favorite real estate investor – whether they’re into residential homes, commercial buildings, or anything in between!
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Just as farmers select the types of crops to grow and where to locate them, buying commercial land for sale in Columbus, Ohio requires similar forethought. Because a property looks great doesn’t mean all legal entanglements have been resolved, or there aren’t unforeseen challenges. In short, don’t let the fervor of early spring and the exhilaration of a new beginning blind you to property shortcomings.
Since 1830, the U.S. Census Bureau has never recorded a decrease in Columbus, Ohio population. And for the past 30 years, the city has achieved double-digit population gains – a hard feat in the urbanized and industrialized Midwest. That means vacant downtown Columbus commercial real estate is rare. But it also means suburban and rural areas are waiting to be discovered, improved, and purchased! Continue reading to realize these opportunities, learn essential land buying tips, and find out why so many companies are choosing to buy commercial land for sale in Columbus, Ohio, and the surrounding areas.
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Every year, new commercial real estate investment blogs and podcasts are started and books published. They all promise to have the best secrets and latest tips on CRE investing, but which resources are worth your time? Whether you are a seasoned commercial real estate investor or just entering the game, it’s important to have “go-to” resources to support – or strengthen – your growth in the industry. As a top commercial real estate company in Columbus, Ohio, our expert CRE team frequently reviews various CRE blogs, books, and podcasts to ensure we stay at the top of our game.
Here are the top commercial real estate investment resources that we suggest you look into:
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Whether you are a seasoned Columbus commercial real estate broker, or just entering the field, it’s important to have “go-to” resources to support – or strengthen – your growth in the industry. As a leading commercial real estate firm in Columbus, Ohio, our group of expert CRE brokers frequently reviews a variety of blogs, books, and podcasts to ensure we stay at the top of our game.
Here are the CRE resources that we suggest you check out:
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Are you interested in learning about land brokers – including their responsibilities, the types of transactions they specialize in, and whether this might be the right career path for you? Well, you came to the right place! We, at The Robert Weiler Company, have highlighted important information that we think you’ll find useful. As one of the top commercial real estate firms in Columbus, Ohio, we’re here to provide you with everything you may want to know about this field. Continue reading to learn more about this interesting, challenging, and rewarding career.
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Commercial property management is a year-round task as weather changes can bring unexpected complexities throughout the seasons. This is the case for any property manager, from off-site property management companies to professional on-site property managers, and especially for inexperienced property owners. Every season poses a unique set of challenges. The commercial real estate investment property you oversee must be ready for any weather condition, regardless if you’re encountering winter snow or summer winds. Managing apartment buildings, or an office, retail, or warehouse space? Get out your calendar and start jotting down these property manager maintenance tips to follow during each of the four seasons.
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If you are one of over 15 million avid hunters in the United States, then you know the importance of pristine hunting land for sale. Whether you are in search of the perfect place to visit with your buddies or a property where you can truly “live off the land,” there is a checklist that you must follow. So, what should you be looking for? What are the perfect ingredients that create ideal hunting land conditions? Before you write a sizable check to make that important purchase, be certain that you have the right components for hunting success.
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Are you still sticking with your New Year’s resolutions of becoming more organized? Maybe you can up the ante after landing a new small office space for rent!
For many business owners, the beginning of the year marks the time to start fresh and work on efficiency. Perhaps, in an effort to do so, you have decided to begin with a completely blank canvas for your small business by relocating to a new officespace. No matter what the reason is for the change, one thing is for certain: You need to know how to become (and stay) organized… today.
The idea of organizing your small office space rental may seem daunting. You are busy! How can you find time to do all of this with everything else on your plate?
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Looking at warehouses for rent in Columbus, Ohio might leave you empty-handed or, at the very least, with an unflattering representation from the good old Oxford English dictionary. The definition reads as follows: “a large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored before their export or distribution for sale.”
Jolly good, right? Not! Because when you dig a little deeper, it becomes clear that Oxford’s matter-of-fact prose doesn’t do warehouse space for rent any justice. Not at all. In fact, in many respects, warehouse rental space is the backbone of the U.S. economy. While our air, rail, interstate highway, and shipping network is undoubtedly robust, without warehouses to rent in Columbus, Ohio, the American economy would grind to a halt. (Consider the strategically located facilities in our region that are striking distance to numerous population centers throughout the Midwest, South, and Northeast/Mid-Atlantic!)
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Every six years, commercial property owners in Ohio face a reassessment of their property values conducted by their local County Auditor’s office. Typically, owners can only contest these values once every three years. But we all know that 2020 was anything but typical. Continue reading…
With the warmth of the summer season on everybody’s mind, it’s natural for investors, especially those in commercial real estate, to divert their attention to new opportunities. Spring brings tax season, a time when investors assess their current holdings and plan for the future. Now, with the tax season behind us, investors are in the driver’s seat and ready to diversify their portfolio. This realization is as true for commercial real estate investors as it is for residential property holders.
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Just as many today predict an all-digital retail environment, a final death blow to brick-and-mortar retail rental space, so have they expected the long-coveted “paperless office.” Nearly 50 years ago, in a Business Week article titled, “The Office of the Future,” writer Vincent E. Giuliano typed out a reasonably prophetic sentence: “By 1990, most record-handling will be electronic.”
Considering that by 1991, nearly a quarter of college graduates owned a personal computer, it would be easy to assume the paperless office would undoubtedly be around today, 31 years after the article’s publication.
Except that it’s not. Not even close. And neither has “Amazon everything” come to pass. Continue reading…
Some people see springtime as the perfect time of the year to clean out their attic. However, springtime is also prime time for finding amazing deals on commercial real estate in Central Ohio!
For commercial real estate investors, it may seem like a no-brainer. Tax season ended not too long ago; you closed out another year of property investments and finances, and it is time to start fresh. Why not start by discovering the best commercial real estate Central Ohio has to offer, and adding to your pool of investments?
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Recently, a beloved Canadian reached the milestone age of 90, joining a group of more than 2 million strong south of his native border. It is a group of increasingly vibrant – “and growing” – individuals with many estate planning appraisal and real estate planning needs for multiple properties.
No, we’re not talking about Jim Carrey; he’s 59. We’re also not talking about Justin Bieber. He’s not even 30. We’re talking about none other than Captain Kirk himself (or, if you prefer, the Priceline pitchman) William Shatner. While his addition to the coveted 90-year-old club is welcomed news for nonagenarians and their families alike (not to mention his rabid fans), the logistics of that longevity include some serious discussions over estate planning. As people live longer than ever before, they are increasing the time they have to add to their property and wealth accumulation. Estate planning and real estate planning can feel daunting at first (especially if your list of assets is galaxy-stretching long like a certain Starfleet captain), but it doesn’t have to be.
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When it comes to property management – and property management companies – a great debate rages on. In some sense, it’s a debate that is as old as the commercial real estate industry itself; a profession that got its unofficial start in the 19th century. (Consider that it was only a few short decades after Founding Father, elder statesman, and successful businessman Benjamin Franklin passed into history.
No stranger to offering business-related sage advice, Benjamin Franklin was fond of reminding us all that “death and taxes” were the only two certainties in this world. While Franklin knew that death and taxes were guarantees, how those taxes are paid, and who’s managing the properties taxed is anything but certain. Then, as now, there are two schools of thought: third-party on-site property management companies vs. in-house property management (or “self” management).
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Have you reviewed your local real estate market and wondered if you should jump on a specific Ohio property for sale? For an investor, it does not always have to be about buying property for the sole purpose of making it their home or business. Have you ever considered “flipping” property? With this guide, we hope you’ll gain the knowledge, inspiration, and ideas to create a solid plan. You can become very successful in the business of flipping properties; you just have to get off on the right foot. Here’s how…
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Could we all be living in an episode of The Jetsons someday? Mixed-use development in 2021 may not resemble Orbit City, but commercial builders, architects, and real estate investors are undoubtedly re-engineering the proximity of your personal and professional orbit.
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When you spend your whole life on the football field, it is hard to imagine yourself in an entirely different career. For Mike Doss, after he retired from the NFL, his future path was unclear. What role would be the best fit for his skill set? Mike decided that a job in sales was his best option; then Bob and Skip Weiler came along. Continue reading…
Each year, Columbus Business First recognizes industry executives who stand at the forefront of the Central Ohio business by embodying exemplary leadership qualities. This year, Columbus Business First chose Robert “Bob” Weiler as an honoree for the C-Suite Lifetime Achievement Award 2020! The 2020 awards and honorees are especially significant due to the changing landscape of business worldwide because of the coronavirus pandemic.
During times of crisis, we look to our leaders for guidance, reassurance, and security. As Chairman of the Board for The Robert Weiler Company, Bob strives to be the sounding board and safety net for his company and its employees. Bob told Columbus Business First that the most important lessons he learned during this time are positive communication and, above all else, health. Continue reading…
