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What You Need to Know when Buying Your First Piece of Commercial Real Estate

Jun 27, 2016

Buying commercial real estate can be an amazing investment, and one that pays off for many years to come. However, buying that first piece of commercial real estate can also be pretty nerve-wracking. If you’re ready to dip your toes in the water though, chances are you’ve already started to do a little bit of searching on your own, but that doesn’t mean you’re ready to buy.

Use this guide to learn more about buying your very first piece of commercial real estate.

Why Are You Buying?

Commercial property can be a great boon for any investor, but you need to know why you’re buying before you actually start looking. Are you looking for property you can rent and use as passive income?

Do you want to have a property that will house your offices and pay for itself through rent? Maybe you’re just looking to buy a property, hold onto it for a few years, and flip it for cash?

Whatever your needs and desires, being clear about them can help you start the process of finding the right building the right way.

What’s Your Budget?

Before you consider buying any piece of commercial real estate, you need to sit down and figure out how much you can really afford to spend. After all, simply knowing how much cash you’ve got available isn’t always the best way to set a budget.

Will you be able to get a loan from the bank to buy a property? Is credit going to play a factor in the kind of commercial mortgage that you get? You need to know all of these things before you put a number down on paper.

You might also want to consider finding a partner if you feel like you don’t have enough capital to buy the type of property you want. You might not want a partner, but in many cases, you’ll do better in business by having somebody else with whom to work.

Hire a Commercial Real Estate Agent

If you want to buy a property that’s going to go up in value, meet your current business needs if you’re going to occupy any part of the space, and own something in the right area, you might need help to find it.

Using a commercial real estate agent can also help you find property faster. If you’re in a hurry to get something, you need to get help locating the best potential properties. They might get snapped up by other buyers if you go too long without a commercial agent.

Visit Multiple Properties

Even if you find what seems like the deal of a lifetime, buying any property without looking at others is a poor decision. That’s true even for investors with multiple properties, but when you’re buying for the first time, doing your homework is especially important.

If you’re in a real hurry, consider letting a real estate agent know that you have a serious time-frame for your purchase. They can help you visit multiple properties in a single day so you can see what’s available in your desired area.

Buying without knowing what’s really going on in the world of real estate in your area could result in you owning a property that isn’t a wise investment. You could even lose money and put your financial future at risk.

First Legal

Contact First Legal to learn more about buying your first piece of commercial real estate. Buying might seem confusing, but owning property can put you on the road to prosperity and a sound financial future. First Legal can help guide you down the right path.

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