The coronavirus epidemic has affected the entire world, and it keeps changing every day. In only a week or two, the whole situation might change completely. However, we should still discuss how the pandemic is affecting the real estate industry as its economic impact will have lasting effects.

Commercial real estate is best valued through metrics. You probably already know that. However, you are most likely unsure of which metrics are the most useful here.

Capital gains tax can undoubtedly be a big nuisance for investors and landlords or anyone else who's selling an asset. The rates can be as low as 0% or as high as 39.6%, which is certainly problematic. On top of that, you already have other taxes like property tax, sales tax, payroll tax, and income tax.

America has forgotten how to walk. At least that’s how it seems when you take a look at some data. The number of people who walk every day has fallen by a staggering 40% between the years 1977 and 1995. The latest trends are even worse, with people taking around 5,000 steps on average every day, instead of the recommended 10,000.

When it comes to commercial leases, it's very common for one to have a method for how the rent will increase as time passes. Two types of increases are usually used: