The Real Estate Inspection Company eBook

As the year draws to a close, savvy real estate investors are zeroing in on the powerful benefits of the IRS’s 1031 exchange. If you’re considering purchasing or selling a commercial property, a 1031 exchange can open the door to substantial tax savings, letting you reinvest capital and grow your portfolio faster. But navigating this…

Owning commercial property in Laguna Beach offers unmatched appeal — ocean views, high visibility, and premium tenants. Yet coastal beauty comes with hidden costs. Salt air, humidity, and constant weather exposure accelerate deterioration that’s easy to miss during routine maintenance. The Real Estate Inspection Company specializes in coastal commercial inspections designed to protect property value and prevent corrosion-related failures. Why…

Temecula’s commercial real estate market has transformed over the past decade. Once known primarily for its vineyards, the city now hosts a thriving mix of retail centers, office complexes, industrial warehouses, and medical buildings. With this growth comes opportunity — and risk. Even buildings that look new or well maintained can hide costly structural, mechanical, or plumbing…

When evaluating a commercial retail property, most investors and brokers focus on tenant mix, cash flow, and location. But one factor that can quietly derail financing and equity is often overlooked—environmental liability. This real-world case demonstrates how a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) conducted by The Real Estate Inspection Company helped a commercial investor…

In commercial property transactions, what you can’t see can cost you the most. Standard property inspections only assess visible and accessible systems, leaving major infrastructure like underground sewer and drainage lines unchecked—until a costly failure occurs. That’s where Commercial Sewer Scope Inspections come in. Using a high-resolution borescope camera, our team at The Real Estate…