Questions of the Week | Cracking the Code: TMI in Commercial Leasing Explained!

In this segment of Questions of the Week on the REI Hot Seat, Dave and Jacob break down one of the most confusing parts of commercial leasing: TMI (Taxes, Maintenance & Insurance).If you’ve ever wondered what’s included, how it’s calculated, why it changes, or how it compares to CAM (common area maintenance)… this one’s for you.Whether you're a first-time commercial tenant, moving from a gross lease, or just trying to wrap your head around commercial numbers, we demystify it all in simple language.Sign up to the REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://www.jotform.com/form/241655418022249REI Hot Seat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reihotseat/David Hulshof Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davehulshof.realestate/Jacob Campagnaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_campagnaro/Questions of the Week | Cracking the Code: TMI in Commercial Leasing Explained!0:00 – What is TMI?0:22 – TMI vs CAM explained1:12 – Base rent vs TMI: how it’s actually calculated2:45 – Does TMI change every year?3:53 – CAM fees and how they differ4:18 – Maintenance costs & amortized repairs (watch out for this!)5:16 – Why tenants need pro representation5:45 – Real example: tenant confusion after signing without an agent6:02 – Final thoughts & Questions of the WeekDISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE, AS WITH EVERY EPISODE OF THIS SHOW, SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS ADVICE. INVESTMENT ADVICE IS NEVER GIVEN ON THIS SHOW. ALWAYS CONSULT A COMPETENT INVESTMENT ADVISOR BEFORE MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION.