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Main Place Properties Main Place Properties is a dynamic commercial real estate firm and distinguished leader in the Central Illinois region.

The CRE brokerage team is led by Zane Peterson, Managing Broker, CCIM. Our team is competent in all core real estate classes.

💵 Your money has a job. How’s its performance review looking? 👀It’s Term of the Day Tuesday, and this week we’re talking...
10/20/2026

💵 Your money has a job. How’s its performance review looking? 👀

It’s Term of the Day Tuesday, and this week we’re talking CASH-ON-CASH RATE, also called cash-on-cash return!

📚 This measures a property’s annual before-tax cash flow relative to the actual cash you invested.

Here’s how it works:

🧮 The formula: Annual before-tax cash flow ÷ total cash invested × 100.

🏦 Count the cash you put in — Your down payment, closing costs, and upfront improvements can all be part of that investment.

💸 Count what’s left over — Cash flow after operating expenses and mortgage payments, before income taxes. Rent collected alone doesn’t tell the whole story!

🔢 A simple example: Invest $100,000 of your own cash and receive $8,000 in annual before-tax cash flow. That’s an 8% cash-on-cash return.

🔍 Know what it leaves out — Appreciation and equity built through loan principal repayment aren’t included. This measures cash flow, not your total investment return.

⚖️ Financing matters — Different loan terms can change the result, even for the same property. More borrowing doesn’t automatically mean a better return.

Because “the building collects rent” and “the investment generates cash” deserve two different conversations. 😉

🌐 www.MainPlace.us

🏁 Your next business move deserves a little Grand Prix energy.Planning ahead for more space? 3115 Grand Prix Drive in De...
10/19/2026

🏁 Your next business move deserves a little Grand Prix energy.

Planning ahead for more space? 3115 Grand Prix Drive in Decatur offers 9,600 SF of industrial space for lease, with features that help keep the workday moving.

📦 Room to organize your operation — An open-span layout with 16–20′ clear heights gives you flexibility for equipment, inventory, and workflow.

🌡️ Heating AND cooling throughout — Because Illinois likes to test both ends of the thermostat.

🚚 Overhead drive-in door — Convenient access for moving materials and equipment.

💼 Office area + restrooms — Keep the business side close to the hands-on work.

🔒 Partially fenced storage yard — Additional outdoor space to support your operation.

🛣️ Convenient access to I-72 — A northeast Decatur location near major industrial employers.

📅 Availability anticipated in spring 2027. Earlier occupancy may be possible, subject to landlord approval.

Big moves take planning. Let’s get yours off the starting line. 🏁

📍 3115 Grand Prix Drive | Decatur, IL

👀 Check out the listing:
https://mainplaceproperties.us/?propertyId=3115GrandPrix-lease

Main Place Properties
Zane Peterson | Designated Managing Broker
Andrew Taylor | CRE Broker
📞 217.422.3330

🛠️ From the morning meeting to the afternoon project—give your business a place to do both.5080 N. Brush College Road in...
10/16/2026

🛠️ From the morning meeting to the afternoon project—give your business a place to do both.

5080 N. Brush College Road in Decatur brings office space and industrial functionality together in a 3,816 SF freestanding building on 1.4 acres, available for sale or lease.

Here’s what makes this place ready for a closer look:

🚪 Three grade-level, 10′ overhead doors — Convenient access for moving equipment, materials, and projects.

💼 Four offices + a conference room — Keep planning, paperwork, and client conversations close to the action.

☕ Break room with a kitchen — Because even your hardest-working crew runs on lunch and coffee.

🚻 Two restrooms — A practical feature for the daily routine.

🏠 New roof in 2024 — A recent improvement worth putting on your checklist.

📍 M-1 zoning in the Whitmore area — Explore how this blend of office and industrial space could fit your operation.

Bring the tools. Bring the team. Let’s see how your plans fit. 🔑

📍 5080 N. Brush College Road | Decatur, IL

👀 Explore your options:
🏢 For sale: https://loom.ly/5fK0Ag8
🔑 For lease: https://loom.ly/canPW00

Main Place Properties
Zane Peterson | Designated Managing Broker
Andrew Taylor | CRE Broker
📞 217.422.3330

📦 Big ideas tend to come with… stuff. Give yours some room. 💪Equipment, inventory, deliveries, paperwork—running a busin...
10/15/2026

📦 Big ideas tend to come with… stuff. Give yours some room. 💪

Equipment, inventory, deliveries, paperwork—running a business takes space that can handle the daily hustle.

3430 Constitution Drive in Springfield offers 4,000–9,000 SF of industrial flex space for lease, with practical features to keep your operation moving:

🏭 Warehouse + office space — Keep the hands-on work and business side under one roof.

🚚 Dock door + ramped overhead door — Options for getting equipment and deliveries in and out.

💼 Open office/reception area — A place to welcome visitors and manage the day.

🛣️ Access to I-72 & I-55 — A southwest Springfield location that keeps your team connected to the region.

🛠️ Bring your business plans — Explore the possibilities for a service operation, light distribution, or a business needing warehouse and office space together.

Less playing Tetris with your inventory. More room to get to work. 😉

📍 3430 Constitution Drive | Springfield, IL

👀 Check out the listing:
https://mainplaceproperties.us/?propertyId=3430constitution

Main Place Properties
Zane Peterson | Designated Managing Broker
Andrew Taylor | CRE Broker
📞 217.422.3330

🔎 Great location? Let’s see what the numbers say. 📊It’s Term of the Day Tuesday, and today we’re talking MARKET ANALYSIS...
10/13/2026

🔎 Great location? Let’s see what the numbers say. 📊

It’s Term of the Day Tuesday, and today we’re talking MARKET ANALYSIS!

📚 In commercial real estate, market analysis examines supply, demand, and local conditions to understand how a property fits into its market.

Think of it as doing your homework before making your next big move:

👥 Who’s nearby? — Population, household incomes, employment, and customer demographics help tell the story.

🏢 What’s available? — Competing properties, vacancy levels, and new construction show how much space is competing for attention.

📍 What’s driving demand? — Business growth, employer activity, traffic patterns, and accessibility can influence who needs space—and where.

🔄 What’s actually happening? — Recent sales, leases, and leasing activity help separate expectations from market evidence.

🍕 A busy road might look perfect for a pizza shop. But who lives nearby? What competition already exists? Can customers easily get in and out? That’s where market analysis gets useful.

A good analysis won’t predict the future, but it can help you ask better questions and make more informed decisions. 💡

Big plans deserve good homework. 📚🏗️

🌐 www.MainPlace.us

📣 Price reduced. Eight units. Plenty to take a second look at. 👀Business downstairs. Home upstairs. 1391–1397 Mount Zion...
10/12/2026

📣 Price reduced. Eight units. Plenty to take a second look at. 👀

Business downstairs. Home upstairs. 1391–1397 Mount Zion Parkway combines commercial and residential space in one fully occupied property—and the asking price just came down!

📍 Mount Zion, IL

🏢 4 commercial suites — Ground-floor spaces with a mix of salon and flexible commercial layouts.

🏡 4 spacious apartments — Each approximately 1,200 SF with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and in-unit laundry.

🔑 100% occupied — All eight units are leased, with commercial and residential tenants contributing to the income mix.

🧱 Built in 2013 — A 9,074 SF brick-and-stucco building with separately metered units.

🪟 Recent improvements — New windows and patio doors for the upper-level apartments.

Whether you’re building your portfolio or considering your next acquisition, this one deserves a closer look. Let’s talk details and schedule a tour! 👟

Main Place Properties
Zane Peterson | Designated Managing Broker
Andrew Taylor | CRE Broker
📞 217.422.3330
🌐 View the listing: https://mainplaceproperties.us/?propertyId=MTZ-mixeduse

Great conversations, new connections, and plenty of opportunities at ICSC Midwest 2026! 🏙️🤝The Main Place Properties tea...
10/09/2026

Great conversations, new connections, and plenty of opportunities at ICSC Midwest 2026! 🏙️🤝

The Main Place Properties team hit the floor in Chicago yesterday to talk retail, real estate, and what's next for communities across Central Illinois.

Always great to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones, and get a firsthand look at where the industry is headed.

We came for the connections, stayed for the opportunities, and left with some miles on our shoes! 👟

Big things are happening in Central Illinois, and we're excited to be part of them!

🚗🫧 Twice the locations. One sudsy opportunity.Two Decatur car washes are offered together as one portfolio—an opportunit...
10/09/2026

🚗🫧 Twice the locations. One sudsy opportunity.

Two Decatur car washes are offered together as one portfolio—an opportunity to step into the car wash business or expand your existing operation.

📍 1004 W. Eldorado Street
📍 3241 N. Woodford Street

Here’s what comes with the package:

🧽 14 total wash bays — A combined 4 automatic and 10 manual bays give customers options for how they clean up.

🚛 Dedicated truck bay — Room to tackle vehicles that need a little more space.

🐾 Pet washing station — Because muddy paws deserve some attention, too.

✨ Vacuums at both locations — Keep the cleanup going beyond the exterior.

🏙️ Two established Decatur locations — Build your plans around a portfolio serving customers in two parts of town.

Ready to put your next business move through the rinse cycle? Let’s talk details and schedule a look at both properties. 🔑

Main Place Properties
Zane Peterson | Designated Managing Broker
Andrew Taylor | CRE Broker
📞 217.422.3330
🌐 https://mainplaceproperties.us/?propertyId=carwashportfolio

🧊 Big space. Cool possibilities. Plenty of room to get things moving.From incoming deliveries to outgoing orders, your s...
10/08/2026

🧊 Big space. Cool possibilities. Plenty of room to get things moving.

From incoming deliveries to outgoing orders, your space should help you handle the daily hustle. Take a look at 2015 E. Olive Street in Decatur! 🚚

Available for lease, this 19,930 SF warehouse on 2 acres brings some hardworking features to the table:

❄️ Cold storage infrastructure — Walk-in refrigerators and a freezer, with infrastructure that can stay or be removed to suit your needs.

🚛 6 dock doors — Plus an overhead drive-in door serving an interior dock and staging area.

📦 Room to stock up — Ceiling clearances ranging from 12–22 feet accommodate a variety of racking and dry storage needs.

💼 Office space included — Approximately 700 SF of office space with restrooms keeps the paperwork close to the action.

🥕 A history in food distribution — Previously used by a regional food service and produce distributor.

Have an operation that needs more elbow room? Let’s walk the space and talk possibilities. 👟

📍 2015 E. Olive Street | Decatur, IL

Main Place Properties
Zane Peterson | Designated Managing Broker
Andrew Taylor | CRE Broker
📞 217.422.3330
🌐 https://mainplaceproperties.us/?propertyId=2015EOlive

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101 S. Main Street, Suite 800
Decatur, IL
62523

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