SOME WOULD-BE investors never get around to taking the plunge into Commercial property.
They certainly know quite a lot, because they read plenty of books and regularly attend seminars. But even so, they remain what are affectionately called "Armchair Investors".
There is a certain hesitancy that sometimes accompanies the transition from Residential to Commercial property investing. [Read more...]
OVER THE PAST few weeks, you have read the 5 Common Myths About Commercial Property.
And also covered in some detail the 5 Reasons Why Serious Investors Prefer Commercial Property.
Therefore, it's probably time to explore two other issues, which inexperienced property investors often see as being major problems. [Read more...]
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HAVING been involved with both types of property over the years, it's always interesting to get some feedback directly from investors.
Particularly, from those who have made the transition from Residential to Commercial property. [Read more...]
HERE ARE several common misconceptions I frequently hear, when people are looking to invest in Commercial property.
Finding a suitable property is only half the task.
The other half involves properly assessing the property — both physically and financially. And then, packaging up the deal that's best for you.
And this is where having a top Consulting team (for the property, legal, finance & construction aspects) is worth its weight in gold. [Read more...]
IT'S INTERESTING how many investors seem to "graduate" to Commercial property, after first starting out with residential property.
But when you think about it … that's probably an understandable progression.
Once you grasp even the basics of Commercial property, you quickly discover its NET yield is 2 to 3 times that of residential property. But more importantly, your tenants seem to stay 4 to 5 times longer. [Read more...]
AS AN INVESTOR in Commercial property, you need to fully appreciate where your profits actually come from.
In most cases, the key lies with your tenants … who provide you a steady stream of income.
So finding reliable tenants is crucial; which means understanding their needs, and providing them an suitable premises.
Therefore, it is essential that you continually anticipate exactly what your tenants are expecting. [Read more...]
You cannot go anywhere nowadays, without somebody offering you their advice about Commercial property.
And it's hard to know whether they are giving you good information, or just passing on ideas they have picked up on from rather dubious sources.
But once you understand that Commercial property and Residential property completely different, you then begin to understand how the commercial market actually works.
That's why these articles are intended to give you the real information — to help you become an expert on the subject.
So let's start with doing homework properly. [Read more...]
YOU can certainly round out your portfolio and in hence your returns, by investing in Commercial property.
However, it's important to do your homework; plus, understand that the Commercial market differs from the residential property market.
And provided you undertake the necessary research, you'll find there is great potential in owning Commercial property. [Read more...]
One of the main attractions of investing in Commercial Property is its security.
Unlike residential property … Commercial Property is generally still there performing for you, if the economy does slow down.
However, when the economy is strong, Commercial Property grows in value and provides you with a steady income.
Anyway, for those of you starting out … here's a list of the benefits you'll enjoy from successful Commercial property investing. [Read more...]
Well, not here in Australia anyway! And even overseas, things are vastly different this time around.
In 2008/09, it was private debt causing the problems … because nobody was too sure which banks were overly exposed to the sub-prime mortgage problem. [Read more...]
On Saturday 27 August, I have been asked to take the Session on Commercial Property Investing … at this Smart Investor Seminar.
And I simply thought you may have some interest in knowing what's also being covered at the same time. [Read more...]
"From a very early age ... Chris Lang has always sought to discover what the RULES were for each new challenge — so he could finally master them. And then go on to succeed, at whatever he undertook". More ...
