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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Understanding the Construction Connection

Construction Marketing

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are owners, operators, and financers of income-generating real estate properties. It allows real estate market investments without directly purchasing and managing properties. The primary purpose of a REIT is to generate income for its investors through rental income, capital gains, or both.

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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Poor cash flow management is the number one reason why construction businesses fail. 5 tips to manage cash flow on a restoration project.

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Using Financial Reconciliation To Keep Your Construction Business On Track

Contractor Bookkeeping

As a small business owner, you're likely already aware of the importance of keeping your finances in order. Financial management goes deeper than paying your bills on time and collecting invoices (although those are also important).

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HR, Finance and Accounting Professionals: Learn How to Work Smarter Not Harder at Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

HR, Finance and Accounting Professionals: Learn How to Work Smarter Not Harder at Collaborate 2018. Managing the hundreds, if not thousands, of moving pieces, people and processes and the data connected with each across each project can be an epic task. Spectrum: Using Workflow to Manage Payroll Time and Purchase Order Approvals.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

You must secure financing for the project. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs. The developer may also be responsible for arranging to finance the project, which can consist of a combination of equity and debt.

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John Green’s Plan to Eliminate Predatory Lending Practices

Pro Builder

It’s a problem that John Green, managing principal of Blackstar Stability , wants to address with a comprehensive business model that puts at-risk Americans on a path to homeownership and financial stability. PRO BUILDER: Can you give us an overview of what Blackstar Stability does, from development and acquisitions to asset management?

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How To Negotiate A Higher Credit Limit With Your Building Material Supplier

Levelset

Contractors trying to grow their business and take on larger projects often struggle to manage their cash flow to purchase the materials they need. A standard financial statement package includes four reports: Balance sheet Income statement Cash flow statement Work in progress (WIP) report. Provide a plan. Learn More.