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# Our Top Blog Posts of 2021
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Our Insights blog on commercial real estate in 2021 was filled with information and advice on how to tackle setbacks and roadblocks as you may encounter them throughout your journey in the industry.
From new development to adaptive reuse, we provided a range of articles filled with all the tips you need to get ahead of the game and steer clear of any obstacles that could cause your project to come to a halt.
Here are your top 5 favorite blogs of the year!
#### 5) PART II: CALCULATING THE DEPRECIATION ON A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
We look at strategic decisions real estate investors should make throughout the lifespan of an investment. One of the most common strategies to managing a real estate investment portfolio is the exercise of depreciation. [READ MORE](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/part-ii-calculating-the-depreciation-of-a-commercial-property)
#### 4) THE STAGES OF BUYING A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Even if it’s not your first, buying a commercial property is always a more complex process so keep these details and tips in mind. Here’s a high-level overview of the process of buying a commercial property, whether it’s a single-tenant net lease building or a regional shopping center. [**READ MORE**](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/the-stages-of-buying-a-commercial-property)
#### 3) THE COSTS OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Considering the impact of a thorough budget on the success of a commercial real estate development project, it’s important to understand some of the specifics of these cost breakdowns. Here are hard and soft cost examples, and how you can estimate the total cost of a development project. [**READ MORE**](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/the-cost-of-commercial-real-estate-development)
#### 2) DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST FOR BUYING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Conducting due diligence should always be a thorough, intricate process — whether it’s referring to buying land during the commercial real estate development process or buying real estate, such as a net lease investment or a regional shopping center — it’s critical one spends ample time understanding the intricacies. [**READ MORE**](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/due-diligence-checklist-for-buying-commercial-real-estate)
#### 1) HOW TO CONVERT A RETAIL STORE INTO RESTAURANT SPACE
A good place to start when evaluating the prospective property is by first confirming there are no active violations against the building. Here’s the important information you need to know before getting started. [**READ MORE**](https://blog.simoncre.com/insights/how-to-convert-a-retail-store-into-restaurant-space)
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As always, we appreciate your interest in our content and look forward to continuing to provide you with valuable information on commercial real estate development, acquisition, and much more to come in 2022!
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