Commercial Real Estate Investing

[Luke Henderson]

Hello all, with the market the way it is now, I'm finding it incredibly difficult to find passive ROI on MF investments, and I've looked all over the country.

I am starting to consider commercial estate investment - mostly small business warehouses, shops, etc, but I am having a hard time finding good solid education in commercial investing. Does anyone have links, webinars, workshops, or even good advice for me? I need to relearn how to run the analysis numbers for commercial, understand the loan differences, differences in tenant relationships, expectations, tax effects, etc. I can put about $400k cash into an investment and I'm in the San Diego area, so if anyone has suggestions on actual business areas that would be great too.

Thank you

[Bonnie Griffin Kaake]

@Luke Henderson  I have owned commercial properties in years past and hold a commercial real estate broker's license (inactive) in CO. My recommendation would be to find a commercial broker in your area and spend some time with him/her to get educated on the ins and outs of commercial. He/she may also be able to direct you to a commercial investor mentor who could help. Yet another option is to check into a university that offers a course in RE and take the class or simply audit it. You will learn a lot as you begin to educate yourself. Don't move too fast and make too many mistakes without understanding the business first. 

When you find a broker and a property, come back and talk to me. I can help you understand the tax regulations that will reduce your tax liability and put cash-flow in your pocket. No cost, no obligation, simply information.