🏢 How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease: 10 Terms Every Business Owner Should Understand 🔑

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 29/09/2026

How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease: A Guide for Business Owners Negotiating a commercial lease is about much more than getting the lowest possible rent.

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🏢 NNN Leases Explained: Why “Passive” Isn’t Always Passive 💰

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 10/02/2026

NNN Leases Explained: Why “Passive” Isn’t Always Passive Triple Net (NNN) leases are often marketed as the holy grail of passive commercial real estate investing—especially for retail and medical investors seeking predictable income with minimal management. But in practice, not all NNN leases are created equal, and many investors discover too late that “passive” can still come with risk, surprises, and hidden costs.

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📊 What Are CAM Charges? A Landlord & Tenant Guide to Commercial Leases 🏢

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 28/07/2025

🧾 CAM Charges Explained: What Every CRE Investor & Business Owner Should Know When signing a commercial lease, one line item that often confuses tenants and even landlords is CAM charges. CAM, or Common Area Maintenance, refers to the shared expenses tenants pay to maintain the property’s communal areas — think landscaping, parking lot upkeep, exterior lighting, and building security.

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