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Stephen Brown
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Easiest Commercial Real Estate Investment to Get Started

Stephen Brown
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Huntsville, AL
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Hello everyone. What is the easiest path to get started in commercial real estate? I'm currently doing multifamily family but I'm considering other options. Would purchasing like a restaurant be a good way to get started for beginners? I'm gunshy when it comes to office buildings and retail. I don't have the capital for industrial. If there are any mentors out there I'd love to hop on a zoom call to see your analysis process.

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Greg V.
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Greg V.
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I buy and hold all types of commercial properties including office, retail, daycares, etc.  I haven’t owned industrial yet but I’m always looking.  There’s a lot of aspects you should keep in mind before you get into this space.  I like investing where I know which usually means staying in my local area.  We assume a vacancy will last 2 years and depending on the size of the unit, it could be $100k+ to remodel and get someone in.  I can talk you through it if you want.  Shoot me a message.  

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