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SBA Loans for Commercial Real Estate: SBA 504 vs SBA 7(a) Explained

SBA Loans for Commercial Real Estate: SBA 504 vs SBA 7(a) Explained For many business owners, SBA loans are the most accessible path to owning commercial real estate. Yet they’re often overlooked or misunderstood—especially by first-time owner-users. At YCG – Ybarra Commercial Group, we regularly help business owners evaluate whether an SBA 504 or SBA 7(a) loan is the right fit when purchasing...

What Is a Cap Rate in Commercial Real Estate? A Clear Investor Guide

If you spend more than five minutes looking at commercial real estate listings, you’ll see one metric everywhere: cap rate. But despite how often it’s referenced, many investors—especially those early in their investing career—don’t fully understand what a cap rate actually tells you, what it doesn’t, and how to use it correctly. At YCG – Ybarra Commercial Group, cap rates are one of...

What Is a 1031 Exchange? A Real Estate Investor’s Guide

What Is a 1031 Exchange? A Commercial Real Estate Investor’s Guide If you’re selling a commercial property and don’t want Uncle Sam taking a massive bite out of your gains, a 1031 exchange may be the most powerful tool in your investment arsenal. Used correctly, it allows commercial real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes, preserve equity, and scale portfolios faster. At YCG –...