A Property Condition Assessment or PCA for short, is the term for a commercial real estate inspection used by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). At first glance, this may seem to be a bit technical but bear … Continue reading →

Aside from the health hazards attributed to mold, one of the most important factors for buyers and owners of Multi-Family and Commercial property is the cost of remedying serious mold issues. Molds are fungi. Fungi include mildews, molds, mushrooms, rusts, … Continue reading →

Having done over 6,000 property inspections and having been in the construction field for over 35 years I have some perspective on what happens before, during and after a property transaction. An aspect that comes up every once in a … Continue reading →

What is the true condition of my sewer lines? Is this normal for this type of material and its age? Was the type of material used proper for this location? Are there aspects that are not proper such as incorrect … Continue reading →

I know Im getting into a Triple Net lease but really its just a lease isnt it? Isnt the owner always responsible for all the physical stuff and I just pay him the rent? I have been in a long … Continue reading →

It has come to our attention that some real estate investors want to know how to save money on property they own. How would this best be done? How do they keep from spending money unnecessarily? How do they make … Continue reading →

I have been asked a lot recently about Phase 1s. I realize there is a lot of confusion about them. Let me try to clear the air a bit so to speak. In its simplest terms a Phase 1 is … Continue reading →

In my experience the roof is one thing most buyers and tenants with triple net leases have the most attention on and rightfully so. Proper maintenance and routine inspections are strongly advised. The typical commercial and industrial roof is a … Continue reading →

After over 30 years in the construction trades and over 6000 physical inspections I have come across a few pieces of wisdom. One of the biggest has to do with maintenance. From my experience maintenance is the single most important … Continue reading →

In the state of California there are some generally agreed upon standards for property inspections. One is from the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA). Another is from, ASTM – The American Society of Testing and Materials. ASTM is considered … Continue reading →