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How to be Successful in Investing in Commercial Real Estate

Commercial real estate is an industry that holds true to the saying “with great risk comes great reward.” Now, it is true that commercial real estate can obtain a quicker, higher return on your capital; yet, it can be tricky to navigate. Here are some things to keep in mind when investing in commercial real estate….

FCA Hired Property Manager for FCA Asset Management Entity

WHEATON, Ill., (June 15, 2015) – First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) announced today that the company has hired Nicole Martin as Property Manager for Clarendon Arms Apartments and Mobile Ave. Apartments, part of FCA’s apartment portfolio managed under FCA Asset Management. “Nicole is joining the team at a crucial time of transition and change,” said…

FCA Closed on the Sale of Philadelphia Area Apartments with Lowe Enterprises

WHEATON, Ill., (April 1, 2015) – First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) purchased Silk Factory Lofts in Lansdale, Penn., located just north of Philadelphia, with joint-venture partner Lowe Enterprises Investors. “We are thrilled to be able to diversify our portfolio by not only adding our first property located in the northeast, but as well as finding…

FCA Purchased Texas Oceanfront Lofts Apartments with Adams LaSalle Realty

WHEATON, Ill., (March 2, 2014) – First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) purchased Oceanfront Lofts in Galveston, Texas, with join-venture partner Adams LaSalle Realty. “Finding such a unique apartment complex on the coast of Texas is exactly what we needed to add to our apartment portfolio,” said Chris Pope, Principal of First Capital Advisors. Oceanfront Lofts…

FCA Embarks In 4 Retail Development Sites with Embree Group

WHEATON, Ill., (February 23, 2014) – First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) has partnered up with the Embree Group in the development of one Dollar General in California, two in Oregon, and a Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Texas. “We have done similar deals with Embree before that turned out to be great investments,” said Chris…

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Spring Cleanup: Indoor and Outdoor Musts for Property Managers

Spring is almost here and now is the time for property managers to do some routine maintenance before the spring showers hit and then the stifling summer heat comes. Here are some indoor and outdoor musts to keep your property up-to-date. Inspect HVAC Systems – Inspect and clean the system’s filters and coils to make…

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Tips and Tricks for Marketing and Leasing Apartments Easily

As the snow starts to melt away and the days are getting just a little warmer, that means that apartment leasing season is about to hit. So, when competing with a lot of apartment complexes, how do you get yours to stand out, especially if it is not the newest built complex with all the…

Commercial Real Estate Lingo – 10 Terms You Need to Know
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Commercial Real Estate Lingo – 10 Terms You Need to Know

Every career field has its own lingo and sometimes we come into a field that has a lot of jargon. Commercial real estate is one of those fields and if you don’t have a background in it, the feeling of understanding what’s going on can become overwhelming. After being at my job for over 6…