Today’s Agent Spotlight: Gabriel Guzman 🌟 With a strong foundation in real estate finance, Gabriel Guzman brings strategic thinking, attention to detail, and client-focused communication to commercial real estate. His diverse professional background has shaped his ability to navigate complex transactions, perform under pressure, and approach each opportunity with a results-driven mindset. 📞 424-535-1507 | ✉️ [email protected] #commercialbrokersinternational

CBI represents landlords, tenants, sellers, and buyers across commercial leasing, sales, and investments. This broad perspective helps our team understand what each party is evaluating and where potential challenges may arise. The benefit is guidance that looks beyond getting the deal done and considers how the terms may support the client’s larger business or investment strategy. Have questions about a property or investment opportunity? Connect with the CBI team today. 📞 310-943-8530 | 🌐 cbicommercial.com #CommercialBrokersInternational

Imagine starting a road trip with someone you trust—only to discover they can hand the wheel to a stranger while you’re expected to stay in the car. A commercial real estate partnership can create a similar situation when one investor’s plans change and the others are left wondering what happens next. This week on #FridaysWithGeorge, George breaks down tag-along rights and why investors should understand them before entering a partnership or syndication. Would you remain invested if your majority partner sold their position to someone new? #CommercialBrokersInternational

Today’s Agent Spotlight: Joel Mendoza 🌟 Specializing in retail leasing and investment sales, Joel Mendoza brings focused expertise in the Hollywood market and a thoughtful, hands-on approach to every opportunity. He works with landlords, tenants, and investors to navigate the market, strengthen property positioning, and move toward their real estate goals. 📞 310-943-8532 | ✉️ [email protected] #commercialbrokersinternational

Commercial real estate may be local, but our clients’ goals do not always stop at one market. A business may be expanding into another state. An investor may be comparing opportunities across several regions. An owner may need to reach buyers or tenants beyond the immediate area. CBI combines Southern California market knowledge with access to a broader network of commercial real estate professionals through the CRE Affiliate Network. This allows clients to benefit from local insight while connecting with professionals who understand their respective markets. Our in-house marketing and media team further supports that reach through professional listing photography, video, email campaigns, social media content, and exposure across major listing platforms. Learn more at cbicommercial.com. #CommercialBrokersInternational

You’ve reviewed the interest rate—but what about the promises you’re making in the fine print? 👀 This week on Friday’s With George, we’re talking about negative pledges and why two words in your loan agreement deserve a closer look. Could the terms you agree to today affect your next move? Watch George’s take before you sign. Have questions? Let's talk! 📞 310-943-8548 | 🌐 cbicommercial.com #CommercialBrokersInternational #FridaysWithGeorge

When you walk into a successful restaurant, hotel, or car wash, where does the real value live? This week on #FridaysWithGeorge, George breaks down "Going Concern Value" and why it can change how certain commercial properties are evaluated. When a property and an operating business are sold together, which do you think carries more value? #CommercialBrokersInternational

A little something sweet to end the week.  🍫✨ This past Friday, we celebrated Rice Krispies Treats Day by turning our latest CBI Happy Hour into a build-your-own Rice Krispies bar. Everyone chose their favorite toppings, got a little creative, and took a break from the usual meetings, calls, and deals. #CommercialBrokersInternational

You buy a property. The deal closes. Then you discover something in the contract you thought still protected you. Does it? 👀 Or maybe you're involved in a transaction where two separate property interests suddenly end up in the same hands. What happens to those rights after the transaction is complete? That’s where a legal concept many people outside the industry have probably never heard of can become important: the Doctrine of Merger. We break down when it can come into play—and why understanding it matters—in our latest CRE term. #CommercialBrokersInternational

Happy birthday to the brightest star on earth! 💫 We’re so lucky to have you on the team. Hopefully we embarrassed you just a little bit — we love ya! #commercialbrokersinternational

PRICE REDUCED! 📍 1601 W Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90813 Now offered at $1,350,000, this Long Beach industrial property features two buildings totaling approximately 7,640 square feet on a 10,237-square-foot lot. Positioned along W Anaheim Street, the property offers high visibility, convenient operational access, and exposure along a heavily traveled corridor. Its proximity to the Port of Long Beach provides an additional advantage for industrial, warehouse, logistics, and port-related businesses. With 18-foot clearance, 800-amp three-phase power, new electrical improvements, and IG zoning, the property offers flexibility for a range of industrial and creative operations. Property Highlights ✔ Reduced asking price of $1,350,000 ✔ Approximately $176 per square foot ✔ Two-building industrial configuration ✔ Approximately 7,640 SF of building area ✔ Approximately 10,237 SF lot ✔ IG zoning ✔ 18-foot clearance height ✔ 800-amp, three-phase power ✔ New electrical improvements ✔ High visibility along W Anaheim Street ✔ Convenient operational access ✔ Proximity to the Port of Long Beach ✔ Suitable for industrial, warehouse, and creative operations ✔ Proposed uses subject to city approval Gabriel Guzman CA DRE #02236863 [email protected] (424) 535-1507 Michael Cartagena CA DRE #02127830 [email protected] (310) 943-8543 . . . #CBI #CommercialRealEstate #ForSale #IndustrialRealEstate #IndustrialProperty #WarehouseForSale #LongBeachRealEstate #LongBeachCA #OwnerUser #CommercialProperty

Scalability isn't just about opening more locations—it's about building the infrastructure to support sustainable growth. Some of the strongest business models prioritize operational efficiency long before expansion begins, creating a foundation that can support long-term success. ➡️ Learn more: youtu.be/XMh5j2Bh2vs?si=Ty4_… #CBI

A strong commercial lease isn't built on favorable terms for just one side—it's built on long-term alignment. The most successful landlord-tenant relationships are often those where both parties understand that a lease is more than a transaction. It's the foundation of a long-term business partnership. ➡️ Learn more: youtu.be/XMh5j2Bh2vs?si=Ty4_… #CBI