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What You Won’t Find in Typical Commercial Property Listings?
January 22nd, 2010
Posey Gaines asked:
There are many reasons people turn to commercial property listings to find great investment properties. However, is it the right decision for your individual circumstances? The answer is not always so cut and dried. There are quite a few potential benefits to seeking the help of others as you make your investments.
Realtors vs. Commercial Property Listings
You may think it will save you money to pour through various publications that list commercial real estate and/or properties week after week in search of the perfect property for your investment. This isn’t the case though most of the time. Time is money after all and you can save yourself a lot of time sifting through properties that don’t meet your standards by going through a Realtor.
Benefits of a Real Estate Professional
There are more benefits to hiring a real estate pro to help you find commercial property listings that meet your needs than you might see at first glance. Some of the benefits that don’t immediately jump out and grab you include the following:
Knowledge of the local marketing. This includes growth trends, downturns, and events occurring in the community that might affect the value of various properties. It’s their business to keep ears to the ground in order to serve you better. Benefit from their hard work.
Understanding of real estate trends. More importantly, they understand how these trends relate to your investment goals. You have your own business. You’ve been trained to do that business and odds are that you’re good at what you do as a result. Commercial property agents have also had training and experience to help them assist you better.
Experience dealing with the local economy and how it relates to the value of property. You probably understand that some parts of the country have properties that generally sell above or below (depending on the market) the estimated value of the property. Did you know that the same holds true in your city or town? There are some neighborhoods where properties are “worth” more than they would be in other neighborhoods. You would do well to work with a real estate professional that understands this well.
Going it alone is like Digging for Treasure without a Map
When it’s your investment future that’s on the line, you’d do well to work with a partner that will help you find the path you’re working towards. Otherwise, you risk leaving money on the table by the time all is said and done with your investment venture. A skilled professional is dedicated to making sure you are poised to receive the greatest potential return on investment or at least shoot straight with you so that you know what you’re getting into.
There are many reasons people turn to commercial property listings to find great investment properties. However, is it the right decision for your individual circumstances? The answer is not always so cut and dried. There are quite a few potential benefits to seeking the help of others as you make your investments.
Realtors vs. Commercial Property Listings
You may think it will save you money to pour through various publications that list commercial real estate and/or properties week after week in search of the perfect property for your investment. This isn’t the case though most of the time. Time is money after all and you can save yourself a lot of time sifting through properties that don’t meet your standards by going through a Realtor.
Benefits of a Real Estate Professional
There are more benefits to hiring a real estate pro to help you find commercial property listings that meet your needs than you might see at first glance. Some of the benefits that don’t immediately jump out and grab you include the following:
Knowledge of the local marketing. This includes growth trends, downturns, and events occurring in the community that might affect the value of various properties. It’s their business to keep ears to the ground in order to serve you better. Benefit from their hard work.
Understanding of real estate trends. More importantly, they understand how these trends relate to your investment goals. You have your own business. You’ve been trained to do that business and odds are that you’re good at what you do as a result. Commercial property agents have also had training and experience to help them assist you better.
Experience dealing with the local economy and how it relates to the value of property. You probably understand that some parts of the country have properties that generally sell above or below (depending on the market) the estimated value of the property. Did you know that the same holds true in your city or town? There are some neighborhoods where properties are “worth” more than they would be in other neighborhoods. You would do well to work with a real estate professional that understands this well.
Going it alone is like Digging for Treasure without a Map
When it’s your investment future that’s on the line, you’d do well to work with a partner that will help you find the path you’re working towards. Otherwise, you risk leaving money on the table by the time all is said and done with your investment venture. A skilled professional is dedicated to making sure you are poised to receive the greatest potential return on investment or at least shoot straight with you so that you know what you’re getting into.
When are Commercial Property Listings Good Buys?
January 21st, 2010
Posey Gaines asked:
There are many things that make various commercial property listings wise investments for the savvy budding real estate mogul. Whether you are working with grandiose dreams of building an empire or you have smaller goals of saving for retirement or funding a child’s college education there are many reasons to purchase commercial properties now when the market is definitely favorable for buyers.
Location can Make or Break Investment Properties
A good location for a commercial investment property can make up for any number of defects or perceived deficiencies. Being at the right place is a huge advantage and if you find the property at the right place at the right time you’re one step ahead of most of the competition. Make sure the location is well trafficked, suitable for the purpose of the building, and in an area that is experiencing growth instead of entering into a period of decline. Even in a recession there are areas that will show signs of prosperity. Make sure your investment property is in one of those areas.
What are Your Plans for the Property You Purchase?
Having a plan for the property before you even begin looking is a wise business decision. It will help you avoid making spur of the moment or “off the cuff” decisions about a property that are based purely on an emotional response to the property itself. It’s even better if you have a list of things you want the property to offer and check them off as you sort through the mountains of commercial property listings in search of your perfect investment property.
Set goals, make plans, and work to achieve those ends. This works in real estate investing, like many other areas of life. The more specific your plans and goals are the better the odds that you will find the perfect property to meet them all.
Does the Property have Good Curb Appeal?
Believe it or not, curb appeal isn’t only for residential real estate. Depending on what the property is being used for, all kinds of things on the outside will make it a more attractive purchase. While it’s not all about looks, you want to be certain that the property is in good working order and will meet the very specific needs you have in mind.
When it comes to curb appeal, take notice of the parking for the building, water drainage, signs of age or disrepair, and existing cosmetic touches that will make the property more appealing for whatever purpose it is intended.
When going through commercial property listings pay attention to the ones with pictures and make notes of which properties you find attractive and why. This will help you discover which features you prefer in the property and help narrow your search.
There are many things that make various commercial property listings wise investments for the savvy budding real estate mogul. Whether you are working with grandiose dreams of building an empire or you have smaller goals of saving for retirement or funding a child’s college education there are many reasons to purchase commercial properties now when the market is definitely favorable for buyers.
Location can Make or Break Investment Properties
A good location for a commercial investment property can make up for any number of defects or perceived deficiencies. Being at the right place is a huge advantage and if you find the property at the right place at the right time you’re one step ahead of most of the competition. Make sure the location is well trafficked, suitable for the purpose of the building, and in an area that is experiencing growth instead of entering into a period of decline. Even in a recession there are areas that will show signs of prosperity. Make sure your investment property is in one of those areas.
What are Your Plans for the Property You Purchase?
Having a plan for the property before you even begin looking is a wise business decision. It will help you avoid making spur of the moment or “off the cuff” decisions about a property that are based purely on an emotional response to the property itself. It’s even better if you have a list of things you want the property to offer and check them off as you sort through the mountains of commercial property listings in search of your perfect investment property.
Set goals, make plans, and work to achieve those ends. This works in real estate investing, like many other areas of life. The more specific your plans and goals are the better the odds that you will find the perfect property to meet them all.
Does the Property have Good Curb Appeal?
Believe it or not, curb appeal isn’t only for residential real estate. Depending on what the property is being used for, all kinds of things on the outside will make it a more attractive purchase. While it’s not all about looks, you want to be certain that the property is in good working order and will meet the very specific needs you have in mind.
When it comes to curb appeal, take notice of the parking for the building, water drainage, signs of age or disrepair, and existing cosmetic touches that will make the property more appealing for whatever purpose it is intended.
When going through commercial property listings pay attention to the ones with pictures and make notes of which properties you find attractive and why. This will help you discover which features you prefer in the property and help narrow your search.
What To Look For In An Investment Property
December 29th, 2009
Clint Maher asked:
If we have a look at the comparison between property and shares over the last one hundred years in Australia, we can see that property just edges below shares in your return on investment. By choosing the right investment property though, we can ensure our returns are much more substantial.
For a long term investment, we must look at buying property in the major cities of Australia. In the smaller capital cities, try and stay within a 10 km radius of the CBD. For Melbourne and Sydney, we can go out to a 15 km radius. It is important to understand that we want our property to be in a built up established area so when the economic downturns do come, we have our investment in a solid area, and not out in the mortgage belt which will suffer the most.
Look for property that adjoins well to do suburbs, as given time, the surrounding suburbs will be absorbed and taken for the ride. Once you have found a suburb that you are happy with, look for properties that are around the median price value for that suburb. You don’t want to purchase the cheapest, nor do you want the most expensive. We want to be in the middle.
So do you want a house or a unit? Each has their pros and cons and it really is a personal choice. If you are new to investing and have limited funds, then you may want to buy a unit. If you have plenty of equity in which to invest it may be wiser to buy a town house or freestanding house. Just remember at the end of the day it is the land component that appreciates in value, while the building depreciates.
If you do purchase a unit, try and find one in a small complex of no more than 16. The rule of thumb is if it has a lift or a swimming pool, forget it. Go for something nice and boring, but is close to the cosmopolitan lifestyle and you won’t go wrong. Remember to ensure the unit is greater than 50 meters square, or otherwise you will have trouble getting finance from any lender.
We have to look for property that does not lie on a main road, but rather two or three streets back from one. Near a school and a shopping complex is great too, but not directly across the road from one either.
Go to an area that you like, and get a feel for the area. It’s amazing what you can pick up with your intuition. If you wish, ask people who live in the area what they like and dislike about it. You’ll soon have an idea if this is a good area or not.
Once we are completely happy with an area we can refine our search to properties that are on the market. You can both research and find properties yourself, of pay for the services of a buyers advocate. If you are short of time and skill, it may be best to engage the service of an advocate. It is a one off fee and generally tax deductible.
If there is one thing I can impress upon you, it is that you try and buy the best property that you can afford. With the compounding effect over the years, your investment will far outperform those that are any less.
If we have a look at the comparison between property and shares over the last one hundred years in Australia, we can see that property just edges below shares in your return on investment. By choosing the right investment property though, we can ensure our returns are much more substantial.
For a long term investment, we must look at buying property in the major cities of Australia. In the smaller capital cities, try and stay within a 10 km radius of the CBD. For Melbourne and Sydney, we can go out to a 15 km radius. It is important to understand that we want our property to be in a built up established area so when the economic downturns do come, we have our investment in a solid area, and not out in the mortgage belt which will suffer the most.
Look for property that adjoins well to do suburbs, as given time, the surrounding suburbs will be absorbed and taken for the ride. Once you have found a suburb that you are happy with, look for properties that are around the median price value for that suburb. You don’t want to purchase the cheapest, nor do you want the most expensive. We want to be in the middle.
So do you want a house or a unit? Each has their pros and cons and it really is a personal choice. If you are new to investing and have limited funds, then you may want to buy a unit. If you have plenty of equity in which to invest it may be wiser to buy a town house or freestanding house. Just remember at the end of the day it is the land component that appreciates in value, while the building depreciates.
If you do purchase a unit, try and find one in a small complex of no more than 16. The rule of thumb is if it has a lift or a swimming pool, forget it. Go for something nice and boring, but is close to the cosmopolitan lifestyle and you won’t go wrong. Remember to ensure the unit is greater than 50 meters square, or otherwise you will have trouble getting finance from any lender.
We have to look for property that does not lie on a main road, but rather two or three streets back from one. Near a school and a shopping complex is great too, but not directly across the road from one either.
Go to an area that you like, and get a feel for the area. It’s amazing what you can pick up with your intuition. If you wish, ask people who live in the area what they like and dislike about it. You’ll soon have an idea if this is a good area or not.
Once we are completely happy with an area we can refine our search to properties that are on the market. You can both research and find properties yourself, of pay for the services of a buyers advocate. If you are short of time and skill, it may be best to engage the service of an advocate. It is a one off fee and generally tax deductible.
If there is one thing I can impress upon you, it is that you try and buy the best property that you can afford. With the compounding effect over the years, your investment will far outperform those that are any less.
101 things to do with a Pound Coin!
August 25th, 2009
pound asked:
Many people who follow me in property know that I am promoting Rick Otton’s strategies for buying property using no bank financing and none of my own money (except a pound)! I recently bought a house for
Many people who follow me in property know that I am promoting Rick Otton’s strategies for buying property using no bank financing and none of my own money (except a pound)! I recently bought a house for
Real Estate Investment in Hong Kong
August 11th, 2009
Wantanee Khamkongkaew asked:
A part of the Guangdong province as well as the Special Administrative Region of China – Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant and intriguing destinations in the world. Hong Kong is also among the world’ most busiest and fast-paced cities.
Hence, no wonder why real estate in Hong Kong is so much sought after. Real estate in Hong Kong is regarded as one of the costliest as well as the lucrative in the world. In other words, buildings and land in Hong Kong form a significant portion of the nation’s wealth and economy. Further, due to its attractive tax system, many international business firms and corporations find their way to Hong Kong for the establishment of their innovative projects. This in turn has led to great demand for high grade industrial and residential real estate in the city.
According to certain records, the cost of residential real estate in the city has gone up to US$ 585 per sq ft. The price is even higher in such posh areas as the Peak – the area between Victoria Peak and Mount Gough, covering spots such as Peak, Victoria Gap, Mount Kellet, Jardine’s Corner, Mount Gough, and Plantation Road.
Nowadays, great choices as well as potential are made available for those who are interested in real estate investment in Hong Kong. Additionally, real estate in Hong Kong provides great benefits to investors. The main advantage is that investing in a property in the city allows you to have access to world’s one of the established markets.
Another worth mentioning benefit of investing in a real estate here is that not any kind of restrictions have been imposed on international investors to buy a property or asset. Further, buying a real estate in Hong Kong is considered one of the best options for long term investment, as it can undoubtedly fetch you huge profits.
Above all, the laws and procedures involved in the process of real estate buying are liberal as well as simple. Once you have found an appropriate property, an Agreement of Sale and Purchase would be signed between the property owner and investor, and this completes the sale procedure.
Hong Kong’s property buying processes are administered by the Conveyancing and Ordinance, which is modeled in the form of English Law. In other words, the real estate law of this Special Administrative Region is quite similar to the one found in the UK, which in turn has attracted many American and British real estate investors.
One of the unique things regarding the Hong Kong Property Law is that all of the land found here belongs to government, ie, each of the real estate in Hong Kong is held under leasehold title. Hence, those who are interested in property investment buy an agreement or a lease for a period ranging from 50 to 999 years.
A real estate or property in Hong Kong can be either solely owned by one person or through jointly by several investors. However, joint investment may be usually in the form of tenant or a joint tenancy. Further, a property can also be owned through a company structure. But, in case, if a company would like to conduct its business through the purchase of a property on lease, then it should be registered with the Hong Kong Companies Registry. In addition, every type of lease should be listed at the Hong Kong’ Land Registry.
Nowadays, a large number of real estate firms and realtors are now there in order to help you find and buy your dream property in Hong Kong, no matter it is single detached home, villa, apartment, office, or industrial space. Many of them render the services of professional lawyers to help you in effectively carrying out buying procedures, such as agreement process, listing on the Hong Kong Land Registry or Hong Kong Companies Registry, tax matters, and negotiation of purchase.
In addition, there are also real estate firms providing steps to arrange mortgages for the purchase of property. But, prior to approaching a service provider, it is important to undertake an investigation with regard to their reputation and the quality of service rendered. Some firms may charge huge fee. Hence, it must be checked for. Apart from other sources such as yellow pages, magazines, and newspapers, the internet also serves as an excellent source to find the most competent service provider in Hong Kong.
A part of the Guangdong province as well as the Special Administrative Region of China – Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant and intriguing destinations in the world. Hong Kong is also among the world’ most busiest and fast-paced cities.
Hence, no wonder why real estate in Hong Kong is so much sought after. Real estate in Hong Kong is regarded as one of the costliest as well as the lucrative in the world. In other words, buildings and land in Hong Kong form a significant portion of the nation’s wealth and economy. Further, due to its attractive tax system, many international business firms and corporations find their way to Hong Kong for the establishment of their innovative projects. This in turn has led to great demand for high grade industrial and residential real estate in the city.
According to certain records, the cost of residential real estate in the city has gone up to US$ 585 per sq ft. The price is even higher in such posh areas as the Peak – the area between Victoria Peak and Mount Gough, covering spots such as Peak, Victoria Gap, Mount Kellet, Jardine’s Corner, Mount Gough, and Plantation Road.
Nowadays, great choices as well as potential are made available for those who are interested in real estate investment in Hong Kong. Additionally, real estate in Hong Kong provides great benefits to investors. The main advantage is that investing in a property in the city allows you to have access to world’s one of the established markets.
Another worth mentioning benefit of investing in a real estate here is that not any kind of restrictions have been imposed on international investors to buy a property or asset. Further, buying a real estate in Hong Kong is considered one of the best options for long term investment, as it can undoubtedly fetch you huge profits.
Above all, the laws and procedures involved in the process of real estate buying are liberal as well as simple. Once you have found an appropriate property, an Agreement of Sale and Purchase would be signed between the property owner and investor, and this completes the sale procedure.
Hong Kong’s property buying processes are administered by the Conveyancing and Ordinance, which is modeled in the form of English Law. In other words, the real estate law of this Special Administrative Region is quite similar to the one found in the UK, which in turn has attracted many American and British real estate investors.
One of the unique things regarding the Hong Kong Property Law is that all of the land found here belongs to government, ie, each of the real estate in Hong Kong is held under leasehold title. Hence, those who are interested in property investment buy an agreement or a lease for a period ranging from 50 to 999 years.
A real estate or property in Hong Kong can be either solely owned by one person or through jointly by several investors. However, joint investment may be usually in the form of tenant or a joint tenancy. Further, a property can also be owned through a company structure. But, in case, if a company would like to conduct its business through the purchase of a property on lease, then it should be registered with the Hong Kong Companies Registry. In addition, every type of lease should be listed at the Hong Kong’ Land Registry.
Nowadays, a large number of real estate firms and realtors are now there in order to help you find and buy your dream property in Hong Kong, no matter it is single detached home, villa, apartment, office, or industrial space. Many of them render the services of professional lawyers to help you in effectively carrying out buying procedures, such as agreement process, listing on the Hong Kong Land Registry or Hong Kong Companies Registry, tax matters, and negotiation of purchase.
In addition, there are also real estate firms providing steps to arrange mortgages for the purchase of property. But, prior to approaching a service provider, it is important to undertake an investigation with regard to their reputation and the quality of service rendered. Some firms may charge huge fee. Hence, it must be checked for. Apart from other sources such as yellow pages, magazines, and newspapers, the internet also serves as an excellent source to find the most competent service provider in Hong Kong.
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