By Paul Heiserman

Nobody's retirement plan consists of paying for an empty building. After driving the length of the field in their careers and scoring retirement, many physicians look back and realize that they've missed something big. Their medical office building isn't behaving like an asset- It's costing them money every month. Their next step can be even more challenging. For those seeking a tenant, the cost to build out a space can be over $60 per square foot, it takes time to find a tenant, and the tenant could leave, repeating the cycle. For those selling, vacant buildings take longer to sell and sell for less money. Some vacant buildings in this market have been for sale over 3 years. Sitting on a vacant building simply doesn't provide many good alternatives. There are better strategies than hoping for the best as you wind your practice down and vacate your building, but planning these strategies in advance is key.

By Gregory Schenk SIOR, CNE

Helping professionals improve their bottom line on their existing leases thru renewals or relocations thru our 25 years of representing medical professionals

By Doug Hutchins

It is always interesting to see the effects of government policy. As most of you know, the federal government offered an $8000 tax credit to first time home Buyers and a $6500 tax credit to current homeowners who purchased another home. To obtain the credit, Buyers had to be under contract with a home no later than April 30, 2010 and had to close by June 30, 2010 (Congress did extend the June 30 closing date to September 30 at the end of June). It is now very clear that this tax credit was successful in driving Buyers to purchase homes in metro Denver. But the big question now is what will happen to the real estate market without the tax credit?

By Lee Adelson, LUTCF, CLTC

You have a “family home” that is the gathering place for multiple generations of family members during the holidays, vacations, family retreats, or other family events. You would like that home to remain in your family. The home, whether your current primary residence or a vacation home, is also a source of a significant portion of your net worth. You’ve considered using a Qualified Personal Residence Trust to transfer the home to your children, but now doesn’t seem to be the right time, given low interest rates and reduced values because of bad economic times - or does it?

By Mark Santiago

Learn about how Docs and Physicians are taking advantage of a little known real estate investment called Net Lease Real Estate. In this video you will learn about net lease investing and some mistakes to avoid when investing in commercial real estate. For more information please visit: http://www.physiciansinvesting.com

By Mark Santiago

Most investors believe that commercial real estate is out of their league. This article will address those concerns as well as several others.

By Carole C. Foos, CPA, David B. Mandell, JD, MBA

Many doctors invest in real estate - in rental properties, commercial developments, surgery centers or even their office or home. This article provides guidance on how to protect such assets and leverage them for tax benefits as well.

By Ned Coyle

By Kenneth Hancock, Catherine Kowalski, RN

This article is targeted to physicians who considering building/developoing their own ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The article contains valuable information and serves as a road map to the complex steps that are required to build an outpatient surgery center from partnership syndication, financing, and real estate to construction, equipment, and operations.

By Carole C. Foos, CPA, David B. Mandell, JD, MBA

The recent Medicare cuts in reimbursements for most physicians go from frustrating to downright scary. Layer on top of this any proposed healthcare overhaul (which may now be difficult to pass), and it starts to feel like the federal government is determined to make it difficult for physicians to prosper.