What To Consider When Investing In Commercial Real Estate

There are many types of commercial properties in which to invest, as well as a different number of ways to invest. You may have come across attractive commercial real estate investment opportunities recently, but what should you be focusing on when evaluating one of these deals?

Of course, property value and ensuring that you are getting a good price is important. However, there are many other considerations to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to invest in a given commercial real estate opportunity.

These include:
• Returns
• Risk
• Growth
• Sustainability
• Taxes
• Management
• Exit strategy

Returns

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Commercial Real Estate – Why Edmonton Is a Good Choice For an Investor

Edmonton, Alberta may not be seeing as much of the limelight in the news as neighboring Calgary, but does this make it a less appealing choice for commercial real estate investment?

Actually, Edmonton has a lot going for it, besides being the capital of the province. Throughout the last year, there has been a large amount of activity by commercial real estate investors, and property management firms have found themselves extremely busy. If you talk with those in supporting industries that serve the commercial real estate market in Edmonton (commercial painting and maintenance firms), you will also find that they have been busy remodeling and upgrading existing investment properties as well.

Edmonton may not be as big of an international star as Calgary, which has been attracting much attention as a rising ‘World City’; however it does have many advantages for those looking for a wise commercial investment that will provide steady income and healthy growth as a long term investment.

You will find that both the commercial real estate and residential housing markets are currently more affordable than other areas of Western Canada. As the the influx and migration from the east continues by those in search of jobs, Edmonton will continue to be a top choice as a fantastic place to relocate to and live, both for the quality of life, and the affordability of housing. In fact, according to the recently published “7th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey”, Edmonton was ranked as the most affordable city in Canada.

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Getting Started In Commercial Real Estate Investing – What Is Your Best Option?

There is no question that commercial real estate investing remains one of the best and wisest forms of investment, but what is the best way to get started?

Commercial property investment is a great choice for those who are looking for a passive income vehicle, which also offers incredible wealth building potential. A good commercial real estate investment property can provide immediate returns, many tax advantages, enable you to subsidize your regular monthly income, or allow you to retire early. At the same time, it can offer great capital growth for building your nest egg, whether you anticipate important events in the near future that will require a large amount of cash or if you just want to pass down a sizable inheritance to your loved ones. As far as returns go, it is also difficult to find another way to realize such significant and stable returns which offer anywhere near the security that real estate does. In fact, it was surprising to see that recently, in answer to one real estate investing guru’s tips on how to do deals daily, a commercial investor replied that they found themselves set for life with just a couple of great commercial real estate investments.

However, your success in commercial real estate investing all depends on getting started the right way. Let’s be honest – all investments carry some form of risk, even if they are miniscule. Commercial real estate can seem a little complex for those completely new to it. You will certainly want to take the time to learn a little about the jargon used, what areas are prime for investment right now, and speak to a professional who can help guide you in your choices.

There are a variety of options to choose from when getting started in commercial real estate investing. Aside from locations, you have to consider whether or not you want to try your hand at property management, which can be time consuming and trying, or whether it would be smarter to have a professional company manage the property for you. You also need to choose between single unit stand-alone properties or multi-unit complexes. Will you go for industrial, multi-family, office, or retail properties?

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