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Invested in Commercial Real Estate During COVID-19? 5 Key Questions Answered

There are many questions circulating within the commercial real estate investment landscape as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds. Will the market return to normal soon? When will rents be collected? Am I going to lose my investment?

I've gathered some of the most common questions I've been asked and have provided answers that will help guide you through the next 90 days.

If I have money tied up in real estate investments, can I tap into the equity to pay bills and my mortgage?

It depends. If you have buildings that have not been critically impacted or if you have properties that are low leveraged, you may be able to tap some of that equity. The challenge now is that the lending market for borrowers is uncertain. There's money available,

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