"We've had a tremendous number of inquiries from financial firms, from younger firms that want to be artsy and eclectic and who don't want to be in Wynwood to tech companies locating here from California."

It's critical that lenders are aware of the global effects coronavirus can have, and is potentially already having, on their investments.

The tech industry has outgrown the Bay Area, resulting in severe labor shortages and escalating costs for people and real estate.

"In many ways, this could benefit commercial real estate in that rate cuts have made the cost of debt capital cheaper and will cause many to seek more stable investment vehicles and hard assets."

"This asset class is becoming a safe haven for domestic and foreign capital and the market should remain strong."

"Even in a recession, people are still going to buy tobacco, energy drinks, fuel, beer, wine, snacks and all of that stuff."

Retrading is a technique used right before a closing to muscle the seller into significantly shaving the contracted sale price.

In times of crisis, the best way to be able to move quickly and act decisively is limiting the number of decision makers.