I've blogged about how much I hate dealing with banks, love the owner financing option, but I'm learning the benefits of really developing relationships with bankers, especially as you pursue additional deals.

I am curious what people have found to be the most effective way to find a good deal on office buildings or other commercial real estate.

Not sure if it will stop me from buying...this property is now in the hottest development area.

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Several third-party software developers make such add-on/plug-in packages for Excel.EDIT: Be wary of any potential analyst doing this without using some type of Monte Carlo simulation or similar technique.

A book I once read said something to the effect of, "don't worry about selling a wholesale deal.

Hi GuysI am in the process of developing some land just outside of Palm Springs.

I was also involved in the development of a small (20K SF) self storage facility where I own a minority stake.

I am new to BiggerPockets and to real estate investing, but topics like these are not only interesting but very helpful in developing a good understanding of rental property management, and investing.

So the rents are effectively in the $400's... expenses as a percentage are going to be very high on rents that low.