THE CHICAGO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIELD GUIDEAn educational publication backed by Jaken Finance Group
BUILD YOUR UNDERSTANDING IN ORDER

A path for the decision
in front of you.

Start with the business question. Follow the economics, documents and risks through the full investment lifecycle.

01

Buy your first commercial property

From an investable thesis to a clean closing.

02

Understand the tenant and the lease

Find the obligations behind the rent roll.

03

Underwrite a commercial acquisition

Build a cash-flow model that survives scrutiny.

04

Take over property operations

Translate underwriting into an accountable plan.

05

Execute a value-add business plan

Price the capital, the downtime and the exit.

06

Refinance or sell

Work backward from proceeds, timing and risk.