Commercial Properties Webinars Recordings

Commercial Property Insights for Entrepreneurs


Our Commercial Real Estate Webinar Series helps Latino entrepreneurs explore leasing, buying, or investing in property. Experts cover site selection, financing, zoning, and more—giving you the knowledge to make smart real estate decisions.

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Preparing for a successful Commercial Loan Webinar in July 2025

Discover how to get your business ready to successfully secure a commercial loan, an often-difficult process for many business owners due to strict requirements, limited credit history, or lack of preparation. This session will help you understand what lenders look for and how to strengthen your application.

We will cover the following topics:

  • What does a Bank typically ask for when collecting financials
  • 5 Cs of credit
  • Borrower’s ability to repay the loan
  • Capital
  • Capacity
  • How long does it take to approve a loan
  • Collateral
  • When is a good time to use SBA with lack of collateral
  • Personal guarantees
  • Non-profit organizations who can help with soft loans/grants
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Artificial Intelligence in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Webinar in June 2025

Learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting your ability to navigate the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) world and how you as a business can use this tool.

1.- Definition of AI and how it works
2.- Introduction of AI in the context of Commercial Real Estate 
3.- Benefits of AI adoption. -  Applications:

  • Market Analysis
  • Property Search
  • Lease management
  • Marketing and Sales
4.- The future of AI in CRE
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Minimizing the tax burden when selling CRE Webinar in October 2024

Discover tools to improve your tax management strategies as a small business owner. Learn how to track expenses, plan for estimated taxes, maximize deductions, and stay compliant with changing regulations. Learn how to leverage technology and expert guidance to reduce your tax burden, avoid penalties, and position your business for long-term financial health.

Some of the topics include:

A. 1031 Exchange
B. Requisites
C. Process
D. Other programs

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Renting/Leasing Commercial Real Estate (CRE) in June 2024

Explore the different kinds of Commercial Leases: NNN, Gross Lease and Modified Gross Lease.
A. Empty space VS space. with equipment (vacant and/or occupied).
B . The Leasing Agreement: A deep analysis of the elements that need to be included.

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CRE 101 webinar recording in May 2022

Commercial Real Estate (CRE)’s Due Diligence in April 2024

Strategies for thoroughly analyzing a commercial or multifamily property prior to acquisition to facilitate informed decision-making.
A. Who/When to perform it? Normally is the Commercial Realtor who performs this task, and it is done during the entire process of the purchase: discover the details to be prepared.
B. Letter of Intent. Learn about all the components of this letter and their importance.

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All About Purchasing Warehouses Webinar in November 2023

Operating a warehouse could be a very profitable investment. Learn about the details and requirements of this process. Topics to discuss are:
A.- To buy a warehouse
B.- To rent a warehouse
C.- Requisites, permits and methods.

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Strip Malls -a more complex Investment Webinar in September 2023

Purchasing a strip mall is a more challenging investment. We went over the specifics of:
A.- Buying a strip mall
B.- Renting a space in a strip mall
C.- Various financial programs available.

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Purchase of multifamily properties as Investment Webinar in May 2023

Many multifamily properties are available and can become a profitable investment. Some of the options discussed were:
A.- With a loan; Several programs (Five or more units/doors)
B.- With a sellers financing
C.- Building classes.

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Acquiring a Restaurant: Main Options Webinar in March 2023

Acquiring a Restaurant: Main Options Webinar in March 2023

We shared the options available to acquire restaurants in our local market. The topics to cover were:
A.- Buying an empty building
B.- Buying a building with equipment (FFE)
C.- Renting an empty space in a strip mall
D.- Renting a space with equipment (FFE).

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Sale and Investment of CRE Webinar in November 2022

We provided the details of what is needed to make the best decision once you need to relocate to a different property, or just sale the property your business is in. Some of the key topics were:
• Seller Disclosures?
• CMA and Comps
• Ways to sell CRE, 1031 Exchange
• Principles of CRE Investment (National – International).

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Purchase, Rent/Lease of CRE, and Business Purchase Webinar in August 2022

We discussed the details of the main requirements, contracts and documents including:
• How to Purchase – The process
• How to Rent – The process
• How to evaluate a business
• Letter of Intent
• Different programs to finance the purchase or the business
• And more

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CRE 101 webinar recording in May 2022

CRE 101 webinar recording in May 2022

We shared the basics of the Commercial Real Estate world. We analyzed the definitions and specific differences between Residencial and Commercial properties. It is very important for your business to acquire this basic knowledge to have a solid foundation when making a decision to buy, rent or sell any commercial property.

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LUIS OLVERA

About The Presenter: Luis Olvera

A Minnesota Residential and Commercial Real Estate Agent active for over 15 years. Past director of membership at the National Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Twin Cities Chapter (NAHREPTC).
Luis has over 18 years of experience in International Business: contracts, negotiations, development of subsidiaries; exports/imports. Some of his past credentials are:
  • Presented courses on “Importing into the United States” to University of Minnesota
  • Professor at “Anahuac University of Mexico” teaching international Trade and Commerce, as well as corporate development and promotion, last 2 semesters of bachelor’s degree.
  • Translated a “World of Opportunity” to the MN Trade Office from English to Spanish.
  • First Treasurer of the University of Minnesota MBA Finance Association.
  • Past Treasurer of National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Twin Cities Chapter.
  • Professor at Latin Economic Development Center (LEDC) in Commercial Real Estate.