Strength in numbers.Rick

I have personally bought and sold 25 buildings in New York City and closed more than 300 real estate transactions as a broker.At the present, as a personal direct principal buyer I am in the market to add to my personal multifamily and triple net lease retail portfolio of commercial real estate investment property in Manhattan, New York City and Florida.In addition, I wish to use my entrepreneurial creative skill set, extensive real estate experience and track record to serve investors in their commercial real estate acquisitions.One of my biggest strength is the commercial mortgage financing expertise, including lowest rate first mortgage debt, plus for undervalued or highly profitable properties structured financing, including mezzanine debt or participating joint venture equity up to combined 100% LTV loan to value.

Turn every weakness into a strength or only focus on the strengths of the property not it's weaknesses. 

All of these options, will require strong borrower financial strength and operator history.  

From personal experience, I can tell you that what happens next isn't always pretty - which I will get to in a moment.If you are considering a single tenant NNN leased investment you have to evaluate thoroughly the market, the location, the building, the lease, and the credit strength of the tenant - all are important and should line up.In 2009, I represented a property investor that owned a 35,000 SF free-standing Circuit City, and when CC closed their doors, my partner and I were tasked with securing a replacement tenant.

At this point my strengths are on the rehabbing side, so I'm looking for someone who's out finding the deals.

My creativity/artistic side is not one of my strengths and I'm not sure if I should hire a professional or go for it myself.

It’s also worth noting that before making any partnership official and sealed by print/law, you should do a couple deals first and see how you work together and play off each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

As a buyer, you won't pay any commissions so why not get yourself some bench strength and get a realtor who works with investors on your side. 

It's your ball, your court - so take your power back and act from a position of strength.