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As a State Certified General Appraiser, I get asked a lot: "How do you actually decide what a commercial property is wor...
10/15/2026

As a State Certified General Appraiser, I get asked a lot: "How do you actually decide what a commercial property is worth?"

There are three main approaches:

01 | Sales Comparison: what similar nearby properties recently sold for.
02 | Income Approach: value based on the income the property produces. This one matters most for investors.
03 | Cost Approach: what the land is worth plus the cost to rebuild, minus depreciation.

Most valuations weigh more than one approach, depending on the property type. Buying, selling, or just curious what your building is worth? Let's talk.

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Just Sold!🔥
10/14/2026

Just Sold!🔥

A rental can look great on paper until you run the real numbers. Here are four I always check with buyers:1️⃣ Cash flow:...
10/13/2026

A rental can look great on paper until you run the real numbers. Here are four I always check with buyers:

1️⃣ Cash flow: rent minus every monthly expense (mortgage, taxes, insurance, HOA, maintenance, management).
2️⃣ Cash-on-cash return: your annual cash flow divided by the total cash you put in.
3️⃣ Vacancy: plan for a few empty months between tenants.
4️⃣ Insurance & taxes: in Florida, these can make or break a deal. Get real quotes before you commit.

Save this for your next showing, and reach out if you want a second set of eyes on a property.

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Thinking about selling a rental or investment property? Before you list, get familiar with the 1031 Exchange.It lets you...
10/08/2026

Thinking about selling a rental or investment property? Before you list, get familiar with the 1031 Exchange.

It lets you defer capital gains taxes by rolling your proceeds into another like-kind property, but the timeline is strict:

⏱ Day 0: Close on your sale
⏱ Day 45: Identify your replacement property
⏱ Day 180: Close on the new property

You'll also need a qualified intermediary to hold the funds. You can't touch the money yourself.

I'm not a tax advisor, so loop yours in early. When you're ready to plan the sale and the next purchase, I'm happy to help with both sides.

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Cap rate is one of the first numbers I look at on any income property, and it's simpler than it sounds.Take the property...
10/06/2026

Cap rate is one of the first numbers I look at on any income property, and it's simpler than it sounds.

Take the property's net operating income (what's left after operating expenses, before the mortgage) and divide it by the price. A building bringing in $100,000 a year at a $1.25M price = an 8% cap rate.

A higher cap rate usually means more return for your money, but often more risk too. Neither is "better." It depends on your goals.

Want to run the numbers on a property you're looking at? Send me a message.

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Should You Take Out a Loan to Buy an Investment Property? 🏢Using a loan to buy an investment property isn't automaticall...
09/03/2026

Should You Take Out a Loan to Buy an Investment Property? 🏢

Using a loan to buy an investment property isn't automatically a good move—or a bad one.

It comes down to the deal.

If the property can support the mortgage, operating costs, vacancies, and the occasional surprise expense, financing can help you put less cash into one property and keep capital available for other opportunities.

But debt cuts both ways. A property that barely works with today's numbers can become a problem when expenses rise or income drops.

Before borrowing, I like to ask one simple question:

Does the property still make sense if things don't go exactly as planned?

If the answer is yes, you're starting from a much stronger position.

Robert Kirkwood
VP of Commercial Sales | MavRealty
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📞 (321) 297-6489
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Signs a Market Is About to Take Off 📈You can usually see it happening before the headlines catch up.A few new businesses...
09/01/2026

Signs a Market Is About to Take Off 📈

You can usually see it happening before the headlines catch up.

A few new businesses open. A vacant property gets a fresh look. Rents start moving. More people are spending time in the area.

None of those things guarantee a booming market.

But when you start seeing several of them at once, I pay attention.

For investors, that early activity can be more interesting than waiting until everyone already knows the neighborhood is growing.

Sometimes the best opportunities are sitting just outside the spotlight.

Robert Kirkwood
VP of Commercial Sales | MavRealty
📧 [email protected]
📞 (321) 297-6489
🌐 RobKirkwoodSells.com

A Good Investment Agent Should Save You From Bad Deals.That's probably one of the biggest advantages of having someone w...
08/27/2026

A Good Investment Agent Should Save You From Bad Deals.

That's probably one of the biggest advantages of having someone who works with investors.

You don't need to see every property that hits the market. You need someone who can look at an opportunity and quickly tell you whether it's worth your time.

The right agent can also bring local knowledge to the table, help with negotiations, and keep the deal moving once you decide to make an offer.

And sometimes, knowing what not to buy is just as valuable as finding the right property.

For investors, that's the kind of help that can make a real difference.

Robert Kirkwood
VP of Commercial Sales | MavRealty
📧 [email protected]
📞 (321) 297-6489
🌐 RobKirkwoodSells.com

Why Investment Property Buyers Need More Than a Regular Agent 🏢Buying an investment property is a different game.A typic...
08/25/2026

Why Investment Property Buyers Need More Than a Regular Agent 🏢

Buying an investment property is a different game.

A typical homebuyer may be focused on the kitchen, bedrooms, backyard, or school district. Investors have a different set of questions.

What can the property realistically rent for? How strong is tenant demand? What happens during a vacancy? What will maintenance cost? And, most importantly, does the deal make financial sense?

That's where experience with investment properties matters.

The right agent isn't just helping you find a property. They're helping you determine whether it's the right property for your goals, strategy, and risk tolerance.

Robert Kirkwood
VP of Commercial Sales | MavRealty
📧 [email protected]
📞 (321) 297-6489
🌐 RobKirkwoodSells.com

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