Insights & Analysis
Expert perspectives on commercial real estate trends, market dynamics, and investment strategies.
Why is my Gross Lease losing money
he answer to stopping this equity drain is completely restructuring your lease utilizing the "Wash Strategy." Instead of shocking your reliable mom-and-pop tenants with sudden price hikes, landlords can mathematically lower the core base rent by the exact amount of the new NNN pass-through expenses.
By Edwin Duterte, eXp Commercial Investment Advisor
Converting Gross Leases to NNN Without Losing Your Tenants
Commercial real estate owners often face a difficult dilemma and wonder: "Will an NNN switch cost me tenants?" The fear of sticker shock driving away reliable mom-and-pop businesses keeps many landlords stuck in Gross Leases, forcing them to pay for every tax and insurance hike out of their own pockets. But transitioning to a Triple-Net (NNN) lease doesn't have to mean losing your best renters.
By Edwin Duterte, eXp Commercial Investment Advisor
The Zero-Space Variance: Navigating San Pedro Retail Parking (And Winning)
or century-old buildings in Los Angeles, strict parking requirements can turn a lucrative adaptive reuse project into a total loss. But if you know how to run the numbers and navigate the municipal codes, you can legally bypass the red tape and turn dead space into a cash-flowing asset.
By Edwin Duterte, eXp Commercial Investment Advisor
Can City Parking Mandates Kill Your Commercial Lease? San Pedro CRE
Stop letting outdated parking fears keep your property vacant or stop you from signing your dream lease. Let's have a conversation about your commercial real estate needs, whether you are selling, buying investment property, or looking to lease available office, retail, or industrial space in the South Bay
By Edwin Duterte, eXp Commercial Investment Advisor
Why are 6th St in San Pedro storefronts empty?
Walk down West 6th Street in San Pedro, and you’ll notice premium historic storefronts sitting vacant due to a stubborn commercial real estate myth: the belief that modern brands won't lease without a private parking lot. In reality, shifting consumer behaviors and strategic neighborhood infrastructure have already solved the urban flow. Discover how eXp Commercial investment advisor Edwin Duterte helps landlords leverage pedestrian-first grids to eliminate vacancies and attract modern B2B and experiential tenants.
By Edwin Duterte, eXp Commerical of California, DRE #01025747
How Data-Driven Underwriting Avoids Overleveraged Real Estate in San Pedro
In commercial real estate, relying on emotional pricing or blanket market averages is a fast track to compromised capital. Discover why a strictly data-driven approach is essential for navigating San Pedro’s unique market, avoiding over-leveraged assets, and finding your true "hard strike price." Read the full breakdown by commercial investment advisor Edwin Duterte to learn how to protect your downside, evaluate active inventory, and maximize the return on your next acquisition.
By Edwin Duterte, eXp Commercial Investment Advisor