All Forum Posts by: Martin Z.

If a commercial property is sold at auction, and the business occupying the premises is the property owner, whats best way to approach them? I wouldn't want them as a tenant, but not sure if they'll easily vacate with a cash for keys deal. any suggestions?

Is there a way to see a history of businesses that have been present at an address? Maybe through a yellow pages archive, etc?

I appreciate everyone's responses. I just feel more motivated to show up at the auction with cashiers check in hand if the lender is a major bank that submits it's opening bid days in advance.. But i guess holding out till last second could be a different strategy for the bank?

Do properties with set opening bids by the banks, have a much larger chance of it going to trustee auction at the specified date?

Any luck?

Besides market listings like Loopnet, Costar, etc and foreclosures, what's best method to find commercial properties for sale?

Thanks everyone for your responses.

The place used to be a Paint retail store for years. Been vacant for a while now. I'm not using a commercial broker. I'm leasing it out myself. Putup banners, listed on loopnet and all the other sites, now getting ready to do a mass mail in our county to all the related businesses that would be a potential tenant.

What type of Tenants should I target for a 7500 SF Street retail location, which has 14 parking spots. I was thinking auto parts, dollar stores, pharmacies...any other suggestions?

Thanks.