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Own A Business? Commercial Real Estate Investment Tips

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Owning a private property and running a business are two different things, but simultaneously both very doable! What this blog will attempt to explain is the difference in process of investing in a property that is used commercially, if you run a business that is.

When the value of a residential property is being considered, it is due to it comparison with the other properties in the area. If an area is usually popular and well located, the value of the property will usually be very high, and vice versa.

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When looking into commercial properties, the value usually correlates with the revenue the building is generating, and has no connection to residential market.

Expect the down payment to be much higher, usually a quarter of the full price. With residences it is usually lower, but mortgages will also be higher with commercial properties.

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Along with the down-payments, there will be additional costs to investing in a commercial property as they are likely to be larger than your home. There will also be costs to maintain it.

Considering what has been said above, it will all come down to the type of commercial property that you want; office or mall space may have different obligations and costs. We understand that your commercial property may in fact be smaller than your private one, too.

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If you have any questions concerning the information here, please do not hesitate to contact me! I am also more than happy to help you if you’re thinking of buying a commercial property.

 

 

Posted on August 22, 2016
By Eric MajdalaniFinancial Tips Mortgage Real Estate
Tags:buycommercial propertydown paymentMortgageofficeprocess
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