Senin, 31 Oktober 2011

3 Tips to Investing in Commercial Property

Many investors today are choosing to expand their property portfolios by incorporating an investment property that is zoned for commercial purposes. This is because investing in commercial property has become a viable method of generating large sums of money.

Investing in Commercial Property
There are a variety of ways in which you can invest in commercial property. One way is to purchase a property (i.e. an office block) and then rent it out to one or more businesses. You can also choose to buy a commercial property (as an investment) and own the business as well. Both these forms of investment differ in complexity, as owning a business requires a lot more involvement than merely renting the space out. Both investment methods, however, can be hugely lucrative ways of growing your wealth.

Investing in commercial property, however, is not advised for everyone. Because there is the potential for large profits there is also the risk for huge losses. It’s always useful to think of property investment as a form of gambling— the more you choose to bet the more you risk to lose. So, to even consider in investing in commercial property you have to be financially well off.

To help you making a wise commercial property investment, three essential tips shall be explored below.

1. Research the Commercial Property Market

It is important that you do some serious research into the commercial property market. You need to make sure that you are investing in a high growth area, as you want to invest in an area that is attractive to a lot of businesses looking to rent out a space.

Also, if you are thinking of investing in a business, see how businesses of that kind are performing in the market. For example, if tourism is in a real slump it might not be a great idea to invest in a hotel.

You should contact the right real estate professionals, like a property market analyst. It’s important that you have a thorough knowledge of commercial property trends and what is involved in investing in commercial property. These professionals can also give you advice on what is currently profitable to invest in.

2. Develop a Business Plan

It’s important for you to organise a business plan and decide what role you want to play in your commercial property investment. Do you want to let out your commercial space to a host of other companies? Or do you want to own your own business and treat it as an investment?

Getting in touch with a property developer group (that specialises in commercial realty) is a good idea. You can benefit from their experience and real estate development software to develop the most efficient business plan. They can help you work out and design the most profitable form of commercial property and business.

3. Seek Out Professional Financial Advice

Investing in commercial property is different from investing in residential property. Firstly, you can’t borrow as much money to put towards the purchase of a commercial property as you can with a residential home. This is because, with commercial property, there is always the high risk of bankruptcy.

Because you have to use more of your own finances for the initial purchase, you need to ensure that your are financially secure.

Discuss your plans and options with a variety of financial advisers, like your bank, home lenders and accountants, who can help you devise a budget and financial plan. They can also help explain the most effective ways of paying off your loan, the upkeep and maintenance costs of your property and how your can reinvest your projected profits back into your investment and any tax benefits.

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