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Chicago Tribune: AMA moving to former IBM building | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/n9ul1/chicago_tribune_ama_moving_to_former_ibm_building/ | 0 | [] |
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r/commercialrealestate is under new management. Check back for all the latest news and discussion! | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/n9uid/rcommercialrealestate_is_under_new_management/ | 0 | [] |
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Commercial Real Estate to Continue Slow Growth in 2012 according to JLL | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nb630/commercial_real_estate_to_continue_slow_growth_in/ | 0 | [] |
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Chicago Sun-Times: Sam Zell group turning Elysian Hotel into a Waldorf Astoria | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nael4/chicago_suntimes_sam_zell_group_turning_elysian/ | 0 | [] |
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NYT: Capitalizing on a Weak Commercial Real Estate Market | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/naeev/nyt_capitalizing_on_a_weak_commercial_real_estate/ | 0 | [] |
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Cubs owners buy one-acre site across from Wrigley Field
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MillerCoors HQ to Sell for $91 Million | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nclub/millercoors_hq_to_sell_for_91_million/ | 0 | [] |
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Cushman & Wakefield Set to Debut New iPad App for Its Brokers | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nciym/cushman_wakefield_set_to_debut_new_ipad_app_for/ | 0 | [] |
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Green Courte Buys Parking Spot from Pritzker Family for $360M | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ne0ar/green_courte_buys_parking_spot_from_pritzker/ | 0 | [] |
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Chicago: Fresh Market terminates lease at former Lincoln Park Hospital site | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ndz3p/chicago_fresh_market_terminates_lease_at_former/ | 0 | [] |
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Wall Street Journal: Becoming a Landlord | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nf7v2/wall_street_journal_becoming_a_landlord/ | 0 | [] |
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Bank of America buys troubled Block 37 for $100 million | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nghro/bank_of_america_buys_troubled_block_37_for_100/ | 0 | [] |
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Fitch: US Commercial-Real Estate CDO Delinquencies Fell In Nov | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nhio8/fitch_us_commercialreal_estate_cdo_delinquencies/ | 0 | [] |
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A Look at "The Tower", the new $654 million hospital at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nikhg/a_look_at_the_tower_the_new_654_million_hospital/ | 0 | [] |
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Retrofits Surpass New Builds in LEED-Certified Green Buildings | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nk01r/retrofits_surpass_new_builds_in_leedcertified/ | 0 | [] |
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Update on the LoopNet & CoStar Merger | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nldu8/update_on_the_loopnet_costar_merger/ | 0 | [] |
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Chicago to Build Biggest Urban Park in the Lower 48 States | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nla5n/chicago_to_build_biggest_urban_park_in_the_lower/ | 0 | [] |
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Specialty REITs Outperform More General Investment | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nn1nu/specialty_reits_outperform_more_general_investment/ | 0 | [] |
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Specialty Real Estate Investment Trusts Excel Beyond the Usual | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nn1gz/specialty_real_estate_investment_trusts_excel/ | 0 | [] |
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NYT: Specialty REITs, Exploiting Niche Categories, Outperform the Mainstream Players | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nmwzc/nyt_specialty_reits_exploiting_niche_categories/ | 0 | [] |
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Google's Christmas Gift to NYC Real Estate: $1.9 Billion in Cash | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/no2yt/googles_christmas_gift_to_nyc_real_estate_19/ | 0 | [] |
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American Bar Association Sells DC Headquarters | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ntpem/american_bar_association_sells_dc_headquarters/ | 0 | [] |
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Sears to Close Up to 120 Stores Nationally | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ntpam/sears_to_close_up_to_120_stores_nationally/ | 0 | [] |
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The State of Commercial Real Estate Lending | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/nwjjp/the_state_of_commercial_real_estate_lending/ | 0 | [] |
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U.S. Remains Top Pick for Commercial Real Estate Investment in 2012 | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/o084e/us_remains_top_pick_for_commercial_real_estate/ | 0 | [] |
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Piedmont Office Realty Trust sells it's interest in Chicago's stunning Leo Burnett Building for $387M | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/o13nq/piedmont_office_realty_trust_sells_its_interest/ | 0 | [] |
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Centrum Properties to buy Wicker Park property seized from Joseph Freed
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Urban Land Institute's Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2012 | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/o2msz/urban_land_institutes_top_10_commercial_real/ | 0 | [] |
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Mall of America plans life after Bloomingdale's departure | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/o46ym/mall_of_america_plans_life_after_bloomingdales/ | 0 | [] |
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Chicago: Vornado clears $54 million on $228 million sale of former Apparel Center | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/o5u2q/chicago_vornado_clears_54_million_on_228_million/ | 0 | [] |
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WSJ: A Rebound for Luxury Hotels | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/o5m4q/wsj_a_rebound_for_luxury_hotels/ | 0 | [] |
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Office Leasing Rises in Central Business Districts During 2011 | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/o9wwc/office_leasing_rises_in_central_business/ | 0 | [] |
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CBRE: Commercial Real Estate Sectors in U.S. Performing Well in 4Q | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ob1q6/cbre_commercial_real_estate_sectors_in_us/ | 0 | [] |
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$100M Wacker Drive Tower Underwater | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/oawcr/100m_wacker_drive_tower_underwater/ | 0 | [] |
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Financial Times: Confidence in London's Commercial Property Declines | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/oai01/financial_times_confidence_in_londons_commercial/ | 0 | [] |
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CBRE orders Brokers not to share transaction details with CoStar | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/oii7l/cbre_orders_brokers_not_to_share_transaction/ | 0 | [] |
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Piece Brewery & Pizzeria buys its Wicker Park building in Chicago for $4.3M
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Willis (Sears) Tower owners may dump U.S. Equities as leasing agent | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/otcmh/willis_sears_tower_owners_may_dump_us_equities_as/ | 0 | [] |
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New life coming to Hotel Lincoln in Lincoln Park | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ot228/new_life_coming_to_hotel_lincoln_in_lincoln_park/ | 0 | [] |
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Investopedia: How To Value A Real Estate Investment Property
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New Target to Rise on Former Site of Infamous Housing Project Cabrini Green | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/oxw4n/new_target_to_rise_on_former_site_of_infamous/ | 0 | [] |
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Net Lease CVS Sold | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/oxj8f/net_lease_cvs_sold/ | 0 | [] |
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Goldman Sachs may lose control of 100 story Hancock Building to Blackstone Group takeover | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/oz5lv/goldman_sachs_may_lose_control_of_100_story/ | 0 | [] |
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West Valley Commercial Real Estate | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/oyfvj/west_valley_commercial_real_estate/ | 1 | [{"id": "c3l1ebk", "text": "Commercial real estate team located in the West Valley of Phoenix. Check out our website at http://www.westvalleycommercial.com.\n\nWe are here to answer any questions you might have about commercial real estate in AZ.\n", "replies": [{"id": "c3l8gcb", "text": "Also, if you wouldn't mind joining us on Facebook, and \"+1\" and any other sharing you would like...that would really help!\n", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}] |
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Cap Rates and Sales Prices | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/p1p88/cap_rates_and_sales_prices/ | 1 | [{"id": "c3m4qsn", "text": "Very good read. I just passed this along to some of our first year analysts. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
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How To Analyze Real Estate Investment Trusts | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/p2d0u/how_to_analyze_real_estate_investment_trusts/ | 0 | [] |
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Canadian firm agrees to buy 200 N. LaSalle for $95M | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/p9ebc/canadian_firm_agrees_to_buy_200_n_lasalle_for_95m/ | 0 | [] |
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Did the New York Times make or lose money in their move to their new building? | Did the sale of their previous 43rd street building and investment in the new building compensate for the cost of their current building? | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/pc499/did_the_new_york_times_make_or_lose_money_in/ | 0 | [] |
Atlanta's Tallest Skyscraper to Be Sold at Auction | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/petz3/atlantas_tallest_skyscraper_to_be_sold_at_auction/ | 0 | [] |
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Downtown Chicago hotels continue to see increased occupancy, higher room rates | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/petx1/downtown_chicago_hotels_continue_to_see_increased/ | 0 | [] |
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CME close to selling Chicago Board of Trade building (a.k.a. Wayne Enterprises Headquarters) | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/pjpa8/cme_close_to_selling_chicago_board_of_trade/ | 0 | [] |
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Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/pnj1g/housing_crisis_to_end_in_2012_as_banks_loosen/ | 0 | [] |
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Hancock building owners default on loans | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/pp86g/hancock_building_owners_default_on_loans/ | 0 | [] |
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2012 Retail Outlook is Conservative | CCIM Institute | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/pu9bv/2012_retail_outlook_is_conservative_ccim_institute/ | 0 | [] |
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3 Reasons CRE doesn't do social media | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/pvsgt/3_reasons_cre_doesnt_do_social_media/ | 2 | [{"id": "c3smgtn", "text": "Good article about commercial real estate and social media.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c475zip", "text": "The number 1 reason: It is still an older generation's game. Both at the low end with the hundreds of local investors as well as the high-end were the REIT managers are older individuals.\n\nThe ones in social media are the analysts that work for the investors and the lenders. The decision makers not so much.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
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Blackstone Making Big Retail Contrarian Bet | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/pvzaf/blackstone_making_big_retail_contrarian_bet/ | 1 | [{"id": "c3so3wd", "text": "Did a recent analysis on the R.E. effects of e-commerce and big-box retailers... Looks like someone's betting big on the upswing... \nAlso, is there a way to change the topic's picture? Zuckerberg's big goofy face is creeping me out. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
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Grubb & Ellis Files for Bankruptcy | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/pzv6j/grubb_ellis_files_for_bankruptcy/ | 2 | [{"id": "c3tl1nj", "text": "Wow, never thought I'd see that.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c3tq42r", "text": "Shocking news. Tough times still in CRE", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
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$44M TI Loan Package Helps Secure 400,000-SF Lease in Brooklyn - CoStar Group | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/q16rd/44m_ti_loan_package_helps_secure_400000sf_lease/ | 0 | [] |
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General Growth to pay $270 million for 11 Sears stores | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/q5u0k/general_growth_to_pay_270_million_for_11_sears/ | 0 | [] |
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Commercial Lofts NYC – Lovers and Takers | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/q5k26/commercial_lofts_nyc_lovers_and_takers/ | 0 | [] |
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10 Helpful Business Tips - San Antonio Commercial Real Estate | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qdl0u/10_helpful_business_tips_san_antonio_commercial/ | 0 | [] |
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Online Real Estate Auctions: 12 Tips for First-Time Bidders | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qd2go/online_real_estate_auctions_12_tips_for_firsttime/ | 1 | [{"id": "c3wmwgc", "text": "Article from 2008...", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
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Virtual Offices and Serviced Offices for Rent in Makati | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qcq9p/virtual_offices_and_serviced_offices_for_rent_in/ | 0 | [] |
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6708 Randolph Blvd-Live Oak, TX – Commercial Real Estate Portfolio | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qesu8/6708_randolph_blvdlive_oak_tx_commercial_real/ | 0 | [] |
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What to Look for in an Accommodation Property – KW Commercial SA – San Antonio, Texas Commercial Real Estate | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qeg3l/what_to_look_for_in_an_accommodation_property_kw/ | 0 | [] |
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Serviced Offices and Virtual Offices in Makati | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qe8wu/serviced_offices_and_virtual_offices_in_makati/ | 0 | [] |
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NAR Commercial Real Estate Report Positive | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qg37u/nar_commercial_real_estate_report_positive/ | 0 | [] |
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Chicago-area commercial property sales jump 83 percent | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qjdli/chicagoarea_commercial_property_sales_jump_83/ | 1 | [{"id": "c475xpf", "text": "The graph looks good until you realize that office sales alone were about $12 billion in 2007.\n\nGoogle: commercial real estate sales chicago 2007\n\nIt is getting better, but we are still far from recovered. Take into consideration that Commercial Bank's CRE portfolios continue to shrink and that tells you a lot.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
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Lynn Drake: A #Michipreneur Taking An Uncommon Stance On Real Estate | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qlp0q/lynn_drake_a_michipreneur_taking_an_uncommon/ | 0 | [] |
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The Benefits of having a Commercial EPC | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/qzfc0/the_benefits_of_having_a_commercial_epc/ | 0 | [] |
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42Floors and the evolution of the commercial real estate market - The Washington Post | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/r3w1t/42floors_and_the_evolution_of_the_commercial_real/ | 1 | [{"id": "c47dezo", "text": "You would need a ton of money to break the current hold on the market from Loopnet/Costar both of which I have subscribed to in the past as a lender. Based on that, I think that the chances of success are small even with the kind of funding they will need, and looks as if they are still lacking.\n\nFunniest line of the article \u201cBrokers don\u2019t need to go away, but the data needs to be liberated,\u201d to think that brokers will share data unless there was something in it for them.... seems strange. How transparent can the market be when the concessions made on each lease are a closely guarded secret. How will your non-anchor tenant will feel when he finds out the office next door is paying 20% less.\n\nTransparency benefits tenants that price leases once every couple of years not the landlords that are in the business.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
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How to Find the Right Commercial Property | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/r84mm/how_to_find_the_right_commercial_property/ | 0 | [] |
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Thinking of purchasing first commercial building. | My father and I are considering purchasing a commercial property in Tulsa, OK. This will be our first venture into CRE. I was hoping for some thoughts and opinions from the professionals.
The building is 6000 square feet and is divided into 5 office/warehouse spaces with their own garages. Each space is metered for gas/electric. The building is 100% occupied and has been for almost a year. before that there was one vacant space for about 1.5 years. I am hoping to manage/maintain the property myself, as I feel I have the time to do so.
SO, r/CRE, what are we getting ourselves into? Any thoughts, tips, suggestions? | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/rd0we/thinking_of_purchasing_first_commercial_building/ | 0 | [] |
If I buy commercial real estate can I live in it? | What are the rules reddit? I expect it to depend on the county but I don't know. I live in [Dallas, TX](http://www.dallascounty.org/) if it matters.
Also just for clarification, what exactly makes commercial real estate commercial and not just real estate/housing etc? | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/rdtvq/if_i_buy_commercial_real_estate_can_i_live_in_it/ | 4 | [{"id": "c4506w2", "text": "Zoning.\n\nAnd with commercial real estate, will you be purchasing a store front, or warehouse or empty lot?\n\nOr are you thinking of converting it into a house?\n\nI'm guessing you \"could\" live in it... I mean, who would complain if you were the owner anyways?", "replies": [{"id": "c450a4y", "text": "A warehouse style space with HVAC and plumbing would be fantastic. I can partition space as needed but I would hope for high ceilings as well. I will make as big a [sound stage](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_stage) as possible in about 2000 ft^2 and live in something around 500 ft^2. At least that is the simple version of my plan.", "replies": [{"id": "c450c2r", "text": "The plumbing would be the hardest part if you need to add a shower... as most warehouses don't have a shower. The drainage for the shower would have to be figured out.\n\nIn one of those thoughts that I've had about living in a warehouse, I would just shower at the local \"24 Hour Fitness\" gym.\n\nBut if you are thinking long term, you might as well add a shower.\n\nAlso, depending on the area, you might want to keep your vehicle parked inside the warehouse, so you might need space for you car.", "replies": [{"id": "c450fo2", "text": "[Relevant](http://memegenerator.net/instance/17119683)", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c450vcr", "text": "It could be a mixed-use building where there's a ground-floor retail space and the upper level(s) are residential units. Commercial space is used for business; it could be a retail store, office, warehouse, restaurant, etcetera.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c475vvk", "text": "It is all about the zoning, and if that fails it is all about how good the municipality is at enforcing the zoning.\n\nYou could get away with living in a commercial property if you don't call attention to yourself.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c4wxfoz", "text": "Zoning laws can prohibit you from living in commercial space. Towns set zoning standards for any number of reasons, but very often to control development. I've known people who have lived in their commercial warehouse type buildings when the city prohibited it and they've stayed well under the radar so it's not a problem, but it would be if the city went after them, heavy fines to start. Also in many areas, different building types are taxed at different rates so a city or county could come after you for tax issues, but that's the long shot scary scenario. \n\nDepending where the building is, you may be able to get a special exception or spot zoning or a variance to live in the space but it requires public hearings and zoning meetings and I'm not sure I'd recommend it. As someone else mentioned a mixed use retail-apartment complex is the easiest way to go. You could also look at properties with the broadest possible zoning. In Connecticut a certain zone code will allow for retail, retail service, non-profits and in home offices and even assembly which would be more of a warehouse type building. If you were to look for a commercial property to live in, I'd suggest a former church, community center, YMCA building, fitness center, theater, lodge like the Elks or Masons, Veterans Hall, grange, basically a property whose use has passed it by. Commercial real estate is most generally described as real estate designed to make a profit. That's why anything larger than a four family house is commercial real estate. ", "replies": [{"id": "c6ut4e8", "text": "It's pretty uncomfortable when you're showing a building and you realize the tenant is currently living out of the space. This lady in particular is on a month-to-month lease and is about to get the boot from the Landlord, but she is always there when I show the space and always puts in her two cents to try to scare away my prospective tenant so she can stay there longer. It can be sad though, some of these people are just in a rough spot after the recession and really got no choice but to live out of their business to stay above water.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}] |
Quick fixes to lowering energy costs at the office | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ribvy/quick_fixes_to_lowering_energy_costs_at_the_office/ | 0 | [] |
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Artspace Lifespace provides the template for making meaningful use of vacant commercial properties | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/rhez7/artspace_lifespace_provides_the_template_for/ | 0 | [] |
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Best Buy Closings Signal End of Big-Box Retail | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/rlaot/best_buy_closings_signal_end_of_bigbox_retail/ | 0 | [] |
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Underwriting Commercial Real Estate Construction loans | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/rnabf/underwriting_commercial_real_estate_construction/ | 0 | [] |
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If you are looking for commercial property, please give this a look. | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/s2m11/if_you_are_looking_for_commercial_property_please/ | 0 | [] |
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LA-based firm acquires Block 37 retail complex in Chicago Loop | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/s1p84/labased_firm_acquires_block_37_retail_complex_in/ | 0 | [] |
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California's Lagunitas to open Chicago's largest brewery | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/s8bzh/californias_lagunitas_to_open_chicagos_largest/ | 0 | [] |
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A Brief History of Block 37 | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/s7wg1/a_brief_history_of_block_37/ | 0 | [] |
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{Advice} Starting out in Commercial Real Estate | I am a recent college graduate, within the past 8 months, and looking to get started in the world of real estate.My college major is in science not accounting or finance but I do have a minor in business with all of the core accnt/finance classes.
I recently completed real estate salesperson exams and looking into getting started. I am pretty sure I want to start out in commercial real estate and learn about investing and development. I assume the best place to start out is with a CR firm and learn the business from the bottom up.
Any advice on starting out entry level in world of CR? Benefits/Drawbacks of CR? Commercial vs Residential?
Anything at all would be greatly appreciated. | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/scuxg/advice_starting_out_in_commercial_real_estate/ | 2 | [{"id": "c4d00n7", "text": "Here's my two cents...\n\nReal Estate jobs are often purely commission based, and therefore it is likely you will be working hard making little-to-no money when you get started.\n\nOne thing that will be a huge advantage to you is to find someone with lots of experience that can show you the ropes. Ask lots of questions, do all the grunt work and you will learn the terminology, the way things are done and start to be more comfortable with the basics of the real estate industry. In exchange, your mentor can kick you a small percentage of their deals. This won't make you rich, but will let you keep the lights on, hopefully. Eventually, you will slowly start bringing in more of your own business, but that will take some time to develop.\n\nIf you interview for a job and all they are offering is a desk, a phone and some business cards, run. It will be extremely difficult to get started this way.\n\nGood luck!", "replies": [{"id": "c4d0x2x", "text": "Thanks for the advice! I appreciate it. Do you think the entry point I describe in wwwarwicks response is appropriate? ", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "c4h2021", "text": "This...is the very essence of the job...Wwwarwick has is down too. I am in commercial real estate and agree with both positions.\n\nwhere are you located? big metro area or smaller city?", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c4d070n", "text": "I am 25 years old and currently work for a big REIT. My advice, first and foremost, is to stay away from Residential Real estate. Its a mess, and you're going to be working for commissions, unless you go into mortgage underwriting. You can also very easily get pigeonholed into residential, and would not be able to break away into commercial. (people who work in commercial real estate dont hire many people from Residential cause they are two totally different worlds). \n\nmy advice is to get an internship in a commercial real estate company (REIT, Developer, Bank in their commercial lending department, or even a national retailer for their Real Estate department doing something like site selction). \n\nYou wont make a ton of money in the internship, but you learn a ton, build up your resume, and if you're good and they like you, they will usually hire you on. (as a frame of reference, I worked for a bank in College as a commercial lending intern and only made like $11 an hour). \n", "replies": [{"id": "c4d0wxk", "text": "Thanks for the advice! Since you are currently with an REIT, was your college background in accounting/finance or anything applicable? \n\nI am looking at talking to a CR developer that is looking for a college grad to come in and learn about the business starting in a leasing agent intern/associate .. do you think that would be a good entry point?", "replies": [{"id": "c4d123g", "text": "My undergrad was Real Estate. Which talking to a lot of other people from my major, about half them got into Residential, and half into commercial, so that could have gone either way. \n\nI think getting in with Developer to teach you the ropes would be the perfect thing to do. There is a lot you can do from that. \n\nOne thing I have noticed is that if you're very proficient in Excel, it will take you a LONG way, especially in the entry level aspect of things. You would be surprised how many of my bosses don't even know how to make a basic excel spreadsheet. \n\n", "replies": [{"id": "c4d16ek", "text": "Great tip, thanks again!", "replies": [{"id": "c4s1695", "text": "Wwwarick is right on the money. I\u2019m coming in here pretty late as I just found this group, but one piece of advice I would give you is seek out a real estate modeling excel course. They are usually one or two day classes. Absolutely invaluable. If you can show a potential employer you know your way around a pro forma they will take you far more seriously. [Here](http://www.getrefm.com/public-paid-free-events-c-2) is one example. I took one after college when I was looking around. An Argus class couldn\u2019t hurt either, but they are pretty pricey. ", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}] |
Morgan Stanley Inks 1.2M-SF Lease at One New York Plaza | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/sgnsq/morgan_stanley_inks_12msf_lease_at_one_new_york/ | 0 | [] |
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‘Explosion in Student Debt’ Drags Down Housing | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/siglg/explosion_in_student_debt_drags_down_housing/ | 0 | [] |
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Chicago Mercantile Exchange Strikes $151.5 Million Deal To Sell Landmark 1885 Board of Trade Building | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ss7ju/chicago_mercantile_exchange_strikes_1515_million/ | 1 | [{"id": "c4gxlgg", "text": "FYI Fox, this building was NOT constructed in 1885. That was an old building that was demolished in the 1920's to make way for the Art Deco structure that stands today which was completed in 1930. Could you do a little fact checking before you just shit out misinformation? Any real estate reporter with half a brain should know that Art Deco was built almost exclusively in the first few decades of the 1900's (notably the 20's and 30's) and not in the late 1800's. You are off by 45 years Fox...", "replies": [{"id": "c4h1nlm", "text": "You are totally correct, don't know how I missed that... A quick check of Wikipedia indicates the current [Chicago Board of Trade Building](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Board_of_Trade_Building) was built in 1930.\n\nThe 1885 building demolished in 1929,and the exchange temporarily moved to Van Buren and Clark while a new building was constructed at the LaSalle and Jackson site.\nThe 35 ft tall statutes of Industry and Agriculture were removed from the original 1885 building and now stand in the pedestrian plaza nearby.\n\n", "replies": [{"id": "c4hbsf1", "text": "Yeah, I'm a huge architecture and real estate nerd and sometimes the architectural ignorance of people (especially journalists who you'd think would research such things) astounds me. It seems blatantly obvious to me that there is no way an art deco building could have been built in 1885, but then again I'm probably blinded by my own obsession with such things.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}] |
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CoStar Press Release: CoStar Group, Inc. Wins Federal Trade Commission Approval to Acquire LoopNet, Inc. | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/svgft/costar_press_release_costar_group_inc_wins/ | 1 | [{"id": "c4hdd3j", "text": "This has been in the works for a while. CoStar is terrible at valuations and is a waste of money if you're using it as a comp source. As is Loopnet. ", "replies": [{"id": "c4hg6b5", "text": "100% Agree... Wwwarwick, since you and I are in the same field what is your opinion on a better comp source? (other than networking with other brokers and knowing you stuff)\n\n", "replies": [{"id": "c4hh891", "text": "There really is no better source. I am yet to see a source that has any extensive database which includes the cap rate consistently. Also, lease term is as big of factor as the cap rate, as it could drive the cap rate easily 400 bps. We use an internal one and track any deal (including all the deal metrics) we have or have seen on the market, and update as we hear them close on the market, either through coStar, broker distribution emails, or other various sources.", "replies": [{"id": "c4hn6dw", "text": "The place to look for cap rates is not CoStar or Loopnet. 90% of the small to medium sized properties do not have them, and the ones there are mostly useless. Example: Brokers usually come up with cap rates by using rental income and not NOI with non-NNN properties.\n\nWe use market reports, and our database of appraisals to track cap rates.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}] |
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Falts for sale in Cochin | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/suvun/falts_for_sale_in_cochin/ | 1 | [{"id": "c4h600c", "text": "Flat for sale in Cochin, India find more Flats property in offlineproperty.com for the search of Flat for sale in Cochin, India, Buy/Sell Flats in Cochin\n\nfor more details \n\nhttp://www.offlineproperty.com/Cochin-property/Flat", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
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This Quest | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/t283n/this_quest/ | 0 | [] |
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Prudential Plaza picks CBRE to replace J. F. McKinney & Associates as leasing agent | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/t78qi/prudential_plaza_picks_cbre_to_replace_j_f/ | 0 | [] |
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Where to find Commercial Real Estate information and/or statistics? | I am looking to find out some fairly general market trends in commercial/industrial real estate over the last 5 years. Is there a database. website or web tool that could give me a good overview of the last 5 years? I could sift through copious amounts of quarterly research reports from the major firms but I thought there might be a better source out there. | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/tbt7s/where_to_find_commercial_real_estate_information/ | 2 | [{"id": "c4qel0o", "text": "Korpacz, Appraisal Journal, Wachovia Economics, SIOR annual report, Urban Land Institute, local universities.", "replies": [{"id": "c4s11k0", "text": "Korpacz is now PwC. ", "replies": [{"id": "c4skcor", "text": "Well, well, well, Pete cashed out! The last time I read a PWC report, on commercial real estate, I was impressed that it was topical and germane with actually useful data. http://www.pwc.com/gx/en/research-insights ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c4s11y1", "text": "[Globe Street](http://www.globest.com/)", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
CoStar: More Buyers, More Properties Coming to the Retail Market | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/tdjms/costar_more_buyers_more_properties_coming_to_the/ | 0 | [] |
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To Buy or To Rent Office Space | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/teaor/to_buy_or_to_rent_office_space/ | 0 | [] |
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Walkscore is an easy way to inform tenants on nearby public transportation options | You can type in the address of any building you are leasing or selling and it automatically calculates the distance to public transportation and provides a numerical score to compare between properties. Best of all, it's a public facing website so you can email landlords or prospective buyers the link and it's free.
This score is listed for each property on the MLS, but you can also use their website directly. [walkscore.com](http://www.walkscore.com) | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ti878/walkscore_is_an_easy_way_to_inform_tenants_on/ | 0 | [] |
The Types of Real Estate Values and Appraisals |
MCREV | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/tlw8y/the_types_of_real_estate_values_and_appraisals/ | 0 | [] |
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Choosing Right Location For Your Office Space | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/tpn5v/choosing_right_location_for_your_office_space/ | 0 | [] |
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Cash-out refi for multifamily commercial property? (x-post from r/realestate) | I own 2 multifamily properties and reside in a single family home. I would like to continue purchasing multifamily properties, but I believe securing loans for new properties will have to be commercial loans, as I do not plan on residing in my next multi(s).
If I buy a multifamily home in need of repair in cash (partially borrowed from family or investors), is there a way to do a commercial cash-out refi or other secured loan to pay back the lenders? I know for owner-occupied properties there are many ways to do this, but I have not come across a lot of information about doing this for commercial/investment properties. | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/ts0is/cashout_refi_for_multifamily_commercial_property/ | 0 | [] |
Number of Vacant Anchor Retail Spaces Grows | /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/tr4nv/number_of_vacant_anchor_retail_spaces_grows/ | 0 | [] |
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Need advice on re-financing my commercial real estate, if possible. | I have a production facility in Indiana. It is 35,000 square feet. It was recently appraised for 680K, and I have 135K note against it that has been paid on time.
There is one tenant at the moment who pays, although that tenant is in financial difficulty. I would like to refi and clear 300K, so that would be a 435K loan on the 680 equity. Of the proceeds of the loan, I would be starting another business that would then rent some of the space, so that would be two tenants.
The collateral is strong as it is right by a major armed forces base. I have high bays, paint booths, and other stuff like that.
Any advice on finding a lender for this plan?
| /r/CommercialRealEstate/comments/twcxi/need_advice_on_refinancing_my_commercial_real/ | 4 | [{"id": "c4qdsjk", "text": "Are you asking this question because you been turned down or because you think that nobody will lend you money? If you have been turned down I would call 5 other banks. They are desperate to lend money especially on a healthy loan to value ratio like this deal. The appraisal is usually based on market income, not actual income. \n\n It's none of the above applies, I would start calling commercial real estate brokers and asking for referrals. Commercial real estate appraisers would also know who is lending money.", "replies": [{"id": "c4qdxsy", "text": "Thanks. Here is the situation. When I say \"I\" own it, I own it with my two other business partners. \n\nOne of my business partners had been in charge of this operation, although it has become apparent that he is hopeless on financial operations (although he is a great business development guy).\n\nSo, I got home from the unit I was working on, and for various reasons am suddenly in charge of this. \n\nMy basic problem in dealing with banks is that they nod along and you spend a month filling out forms only for then to tell you no for some reason that really they could have told you up front.\n\nSo for example, if it is a hopeless situation to refinance because the tenant's finances are bad, I am hoping to just kind of know that without spending two months hopelessly trying to refinance.", "replies": [{"id": "c4qejhn", "text": "The lenders that I talk to typically give an answer within a day or two. If you have a least 2 years of real estate income reported on your tax return, 6 months of reserves equivalent to all mortgage payments on all of your properties, and at least 700 credit score, you should be good to go. You should get a list of required documentation at the very beginning of the process. I haven't had to wait more than a week for an answer and usually I have an answer that same day. \n\n An alternative would be a private lender, like somebody who wants to get x percent on their retirement money.", "replies": [{"id": "c4qf1ok", "text": "interesting. This is all new to me. This property was not bought as an investment, it was bought to service government contracts that my other company has. So, I really have no experience in this. I personally have no real estate income on my tax return. Any ideas for lender to talk to?", "replies": [{"id": "c4qii88", "text": "Always start at where you bank regularly, or where you keep the operating account for that particular property. Some key terms that you need to know are: loan to value ratio (LTV) and debt (service) coverage ratio. Real estate is local and so are lender requirements. In my neck of the woods, lenders will lend up to 75% of the appraised value as long as Net Operating Income (NOI) divided by annual debt service (ADS) is greater than 1.3. Colloquially you may hear: we will lend 75% LTV with a one three debt ratio.\n\nLTV: commercial banks/lenders will lend on appraised value only, regardless of what you paid and regardless of your cost basis. \n\nNOI: take the gross rental income and subtract a vacancy allowance (5 to 15%), re taxes, hazard insurance, owner-paid utilities, management fee - even if owner managed, and an allowance for a capital expenditure reserve. Do not subtract depreciation or income taxes.\n\nThese calcs are your ticket to the dance.", "replies": [{"id": "c4qima5", "text": "Thanks. My problem is that the tenant, which happens to be another one of my companies, is a credit risk.", "replies": [{"id": "c4qkqal", "text": "I am not telling you to lie but I am telling you not to volunteer that kind of information. Bankers have a set of ethics and they are required to not ignore certain types of information. They need you more than you need them is a better tone to take. You did not get where you are by being a pushover.", "replies": [{"id": "c4qky6h", "text": "thanks for the advice. Won't they ask for the financials of the tenant though?", "replies": [{"id": "c4qlqmn", "text": "Doubtful, unless it's some kind of long term triple net lease. I come from the appraisal side and for many many years I thought I couldn't become an investor or landlord until I started calling the banks and asking the rules. You could call a mortgage specialist anonymously and pepper the region specific questions. \n\nWhat a wild story about the cat being saved by a Marion fireman!", "replies": [{"id": "c4qm5m4", "text": "awesome, thanks", "replies": [{"id": "c4xmgkr", "text": "I'd be careful with this. Usually this doesn't make for a good banking relationship, which can be important for future deals. Also, if something like this is discovered in the underwriting process, then it's likely to kill your deal due to both the credit risk as well as character.", "replies": [{"id": "c4xmn3f", "text": "Thanks, this and your other answer are very helpful", "replies": [], "depth": 12}], "depth": 11}], "depth": 10}], "depth": 9}], "depth": 8}], "depth": 7}, {"id": "c4xpd88", "text": "You are worrying too much about the tenant. Yes a bank will want to see a rent roll but they typically are not going to ask for anything more than the length of time your tenant has been there as well as how long of a lease they have. However, like harpler said, do not volunteer this information.\n\nI would be more worried about your business partners credit, income etc. I don't know how your business is structured but you and your partners will most likely all have to be on the loan. That means not only does the business have to qualify, but so do you and your partners.", "replies": [], "depth": 7}, {"id": "c6tmfe6", "text": "Does your company occupy the entire building? Or is there space available to lease and increase the NOI?", "replies": [], "depth": 7}], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}, {"id": "c4xmhsx", "text": "Same day answers usually don't happen. Underwriting a commercial loan and getting it approved by the credit committee or credit officer takes time, usually at least a week. You might be able to get a term sheet within a day or be told No within a day, but it's very unlikely you'll get a commitment letter this fast. If you did, I'd be skeptical.", "replies": [{"id": "c4xuf4w", "text": "I give them a personal financial statement and an outline of the deal. The loan officer will tell me if his/her bank can do it or not. The underwriter will always have final say. This is on the commercial side in Florida so maybe it is different where you are. It is still a buyers market for commercial down here and nobody's applying for loans. That's why I'm talking to commercial loan officers to lend on residential income deals; invariably the residential side can't do it. The primary obstacle is the two years of schedule E's; commercial side will allow part of the proposed income into your debt ratio. ", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c4xmfmn", "text": "I'm a former portfolio manager for a $300 million portfolio of commercial real estate loans. For a pure investment deal a bank will look at the lesser of some loan to value and some debt service coverage ratio. The particular numbers will come from their loan policy, which is why different banks offer different terms. However, it sounds like this would be an owner-occupied deal, which is looked at as a commercial loan. This basically means your global cash flow is the most important thing (especially since you want to cash out). This will essentially be calculated based on your personal tax returns including your K-1 distributions. Your business financials will also be looked at. The bank will calculate the debt service on your loan and see how much of your net global cash flow covers the debt. If this figure is in their loan policy and you also have an acceptable loan to value, then you'll be good to go. More info here:\n\nhttp://oncre.com/questions/21/how-do-lenders-determine-maximum-loan-amount\n\n\n", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c4xpg8c", "text": "For an owner occupied deal on what sounds like a multi-purpose property, you'll probably get pretty favorable terms at any commercial lender.\n\nIf I were you, I'd call around as about what their guidelines are. Learn what they are looking for in the ratios they use. Figure out how you are positioned against those ratios and go from there. Basically, get real familiar with your balance sheet and income statement.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "c5koqj9", "text": "I am sorry but this is not an investment property. It is an \"owner occupied\" deal gordoha admitted as much in one of his posts \"My problem is that the tenant, which happens to be another one of my companies, is a credit risk.\" As such, the bank will most likely request financials from the related company. If the company is in dire straits, it might not be possible to do the deal because the loan would be a \"criticized asset\" from day one.\n\nThere are ways to get it done from a commercial bank perspective. There might be bankers that might be willing to lend if the principals are willing to co-borrow. That way they can use a global cash flow to show the repayment is there.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}] |
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QA Pairs Dataset
This dataset contains question-answer pairs for training and evaluating QA models. The dataset is split into 3 parts:
data/train-00000-of-00003.parquet: Part 1 of the datasetdata/train-00001-of-00003.parquet: Part 2 of the datasetdata/train-00002-of-00003.parquet: Part 3 of the dataset
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question: The question stringanswer: The answer string
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