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    Understanding the Acquisitions Process in Commercial Real Estate    By: Robert Pliska, CRE, CPA | Managing Director Sperry Van Ness | Birmingham, MI One of the most important parts of the commercial real estate lifecycle is the acquisition phase. I believe most reasonable people would admit t...

This short video may be helpful in providing ideas on how to navigate and find opportunites in commercial real estate in 2010.  http://bit.ly/b952U0

Attached is an analysis on how to evaluate Single Tenant NNN Opportunities

The substantial amount of distressed commercial properties and REO's has not hit the market as much as expected.  This short one minute video explains some of the reasons and the potential opportunities that may exist.  Where Are The Bank REO's

By:Robert Pliska, CRE, CPA| Managing Director | Sperry Van Ness/Property Investment Advisors | Birmingham, Michigan Why should you demand your commercial or residential real estate advisor be a social media expert? Anyone who has endured multiple market cycles understands that market consolidatio...

Going From Mark-To-Market to Mark-To-Make Believe! By Robert Pliska Have we gone from "mark-to-market" to "mark-to-make believe"? The FDIC just released its policy statement - Prudent Commercial Real Estate Loan Workouts. The FDIC's purpose is provide transparency and consistency to commercial re...

Be Positive and Opportunistic! In commercial and residential real estate like other areas of business, there are many reasons to be negative. Yet, there are ways which we can be positive and opportunistic! This short short 2 minute video may be of assistance to brighten your day! Have a little fa...

The Counselors of Real Estate - A Capstone of Professional Achievement By:  Robert Pliska The Counselors of Real Estate is an exclusive membership organization whose CRE designation is a capstone of professional achievement. Only 1,100 real estate advisors worldwide are entitled to display the CR...

Successfully navigating the down market can be achieved by a good business model.  Commercial and investment real estate is still a business.  Review the six pillars of a good business model and how it relates to helping navigate the current down market.  This short one minute video explains and ...

There are opportunities in distressed properties. Review of this article may be of assistance to you.  http://www.cre-advice.com/blog/foreclosure-fortunes/  Feel free to call Robert Pliska for opportunities in the local or national area.