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Learn the Value of Existing Tenant Base for Income Focused P...

Sue McConnachie   |     Sep 27, 2024

When working in the real estate advisory and commercial property investment industry, due diligence is critical to successful purchase. This is especially true when it comes to assessing the value and quality of an existing commercial tenant base and the future income stream of the property.

Go one step further. Look beyond the past performance of the existing tenants as it is not always a reliable indicator of future performance. 

Choose Your Franchisee with Certainty… Can you Afford Not To...

Sue McConnachie   |     Jul 24, 2024

Over the past several years, a number of hard lessons have been learned in the franchise sector. As a result, the growing trend has moved towards sophisticated approaches to franchise development and the selection of franchisees. Some still believe that they cannot afford these steps. However, the costs and losses that result from choosing the wrong candidate far exceed the cost of implementing enhanced screening and decision-making processes.

What a Land Title Sub-Search Can Reveal During the Credit Ap...

Sue McConnachie   |     Jun 24, 2024

There are many searches and sources of information utilized to comprise a current investigative report for the property manager, creditor, franchisor, or OEM. A land title sub search is one of those sources and can provide a range of pertinent information. Results can assist in confirming ownership, in what is often an individual’s primary asset.

Why Outsource Background and Credit Checks?

Sue McConnachie   |     Jun 05, 2024

There is a lot of information to consider when deciding whether to screen potential business partners, such as commercial tenants, franchisees, or OEM operators, whether it be in-house or through a third-party screening company.

While it may seem easy enough to screen a prospective business partner, it takes a specific knowledge and expertise to ensure that you are collecting the most valuable information, while also staying compliant throughout the process. 

What can be revealed in a Personal Property Lien search?

Sue McConnachie   |     May 14, 2024

There are many searches and sources of information utilized to comprise a current investigative report for the property manager, creditor, franchisor, or OEM. The Personal Property Lien Registry is one of those sources and can provide a wide range of pertinent information. It is important to remember that the information gathered from this source is not always considered negative, as liens can also be registered in the normal course of business.

Satisfying a Debt Requires Locating Assets, Bank Accounts an...

Sue McConnachie   |     Apr 24, 2024

You need the best information possible prior to launching a legal action against a debtor or attempting to enforce a judgment. The defendant’s financial worth will significantly impact the likelihood of recovery.

Available Office Space is Giving Tenants an Upper Hand

Sue McConnachie   |     Mar 28, 2024

Office space vacancies are at their highest point in Canada, in many years. Tenants have had to make decisions regarding what to do with their office space during and following the pandemic.

Do You Really Know Your Prospective Franchisee?

Sue McConnachie   |     Mar 07, 2024

Selecting the right candidates to represent your brand is critical to your operation’s ongoing success. These franchisees will be the face of your company and you need to trust that they will maintain your brand image.

Understanding Comprehensive Prospective Tenant Reporting

Sue McConnachie   |     Feb 12, 2024

As a Property Manager or owner, you want to make the best possible decision when evaluating a prospective tenant in order to reduce risk and increase success. QCR has been North America’s preferred Commercial Credit Reporting Agency specializing in the Property Management Industry for over 3 decades. We developed an investigative approach to reporting, concentrating on providing the industry with a report that combines current, up-to-date and historical information.

This complimentary guide presents the information you receive in our 
Comprehensive Tenant Report. We explain the relevance of the information included, and how to interpret the data, and we offer insight into sections that can be especially helpful in making an informed decision.

Can You Recover Unpaid Rents For Last Year’s Skipped and Del...

Sue McConnachie   |     Jan 30, 2024

During recent economic challenges and uncertainty, the number of Skipped and Delinquent Tenants is on the rise. Being a property manager brings with it the potential for serious risk, liability and consequences at a time when the scales of justice seem tipped in favour of the delinquent tenant. Once a tenant has gone delinquent, property managers must decide whether to proceed with legal action, and after all, if there is minimal probability of recovering the debt, why incur the costs of legal action?

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