Long term lease

Question:

What rate would a long term lease discount a commercial property? Can somebody explain a “right to first refusal” for me. I belive I have a handle on it just want to make sure.

Howdy Dell Investor:

Long term leases may not discount the value at all. Leases are usually broken up into option terms where the tenant has the option to renew the lease at a new rate. As an example a 15 year lease may be a 5 year lease with 2 5 year options. Some leases even have cost of living increases built into them every year. With a aggressive lease like this you can actually increase the value of the property.

First right of refusal is a free option. A seller or landlord may give you the right to buy or lease before they deal with another party. Keep in mind that it must be in writing to be enforceable.

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