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GAAP vs. Tax Depreciation for CRE Components
How Taxes materially impact investment returns

ALTA Leasehold Endorsements Explained
Confused about title insurance in commercial real estate? You’re in the right place.

How Scenario Projections Improve CRE Investment Decisions
Have you considered the deal from every angle? Let our analysts give a 2nd opinion.

Checklist for Reporting Foreign REIT Income
Stay current on reporting foreign REIT income.

Terminal Cap Rate: Real Estate-Specific Factors
How the cap rate is one of the biggest “needle movers” in your underwriting.




Retail vs Industrial: Investment Analysis 2025
Explore the investment landscape of retail and industrial real estate in 2025, highlighting opportunities, risks, and market trends.

How The Fractional Analyst Served 32 Clients with Over $4B AUM in a Single Year
Discover how The Fractional Analyst helped 32 real estate clients manage over $4 billion in AUM through expert financial modeling, Microsoft Excel mastery, and tech-enhanced strategic support.

Fractional vs. Full-Time Analyst in Commercial Real Estate: Which Is Right for You?
Hint: Pick “The Fractional Analyst”

MIRR vs IRR in Commercial Real Estate Modeling
MIRR can serve as a useful complement to IRR by incorporating reinvestment and financing rates.
7 Key Metrics for Commercial Real Estate Underwriting
7 key metrics every investor should know
How to Build a Real Estate Waterfall Model in Excel (Step-by-Step Guide for Monthly Cash Flows)
Need help? Hire one of our analysts to build your equity waterfall

What Is a Fractional Analyst (And Why Companies Love Them)
Buying back your most precious resource: time