WITH THE PROPER guidance, Commercial property will prove to be a very rewarding investment — and in different ways.
However, there are several Golden Rules you really should keep in mind. [Read more…]
8 Things to Consider, When Buying a Commercial Property Investment
30 August, 2012 by 1 Comment
LEAVING aside things like projected cash flows, depreciation and taxation issues for moment … let’s look at some of the key factors that determine whether or not the property itself will stack up.
What follows is basically a checklist of the various aspects to investigate, when you start looking to purchase a Commercial investment property.
And, while this is not intended to be an exhaustive list, it should give you some insight into the depth of analysis you’ll need to undertake … as part of your due diligence process. [Read more…]
Being Creative Transforms Commercial Property Deals
21 June, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PRICES may be rather attractive at the moment, but the days of quick-and-easy financing are over.
Furthermore, the tight credit market is making it tough for some investors to secure loans.
Nonetheless, with a little creativity and preparation, you can often bring otherwise-doubtful funding options within your reach. [Read more…]
Commercial Property: Decisions … Decisions?
17 May, 2012 by Leave a Comment
IT’S INTERESTING how many investors seem to “graduate” to Commercial property, after first starting out with residential property.
But when you think about it … that’s probably an understandable progression.
So, why would you Purchase Commercial Property?
Once you grasp even the basics of Commercial property, you quickly discover its NET yield is 2 to 3 times that of residential property. But more importantly, your tenants seem to stay 4 to 5 times longer. [Read more…]
Commercial Property Training Video — It’s Free!
3 May, 2012 by Leave a Comment
IN THE CURRENT market, the type of questions you’ve posing to me have mainly related to … “How do I actually make a start with Commercial property?”
And obviously, behind that question lies a desire for you to
become Successful — when it come to investing.
But today, more than ever, you need to get the fundamentals right. Mainly to ensure, you always have a solid base … one you can count on, and also one you can build from.
And it really doesn’t matter just how successful you may become … there will always be times when you need to return to a sound basis, for all your decision-making.
Therefore, you need to have in place a source of encouragement — to help you meet life’s inevitable challenges along the way.
Bottom Line:
What I’ve recently prepared is a short series of complementary Training Videos — which will help you to lay that solid foundation you need.
Then, I show you how to confidently launch yourself as a
Commercial property investor.
So, why not watch this 1st Video right now?
And please be sure to leave your comments and questions afterwards.
Your Timing Within The Commercial Property Cycle
1 May, 2012 by Leave a Comment
IF YOU have invested in the share market, you would most likely be familiar with the so-called “Investment Clock” — which attempts to show how the economic cycle influences equities.
In essence, an over-heated economy is followed by rising interest rates and falling share prices. Then, as the economy declines interest rates start to fall and share prices rise again.
Some analysts have tried to devise a similar “clock” for Commercial property. But unfortunately, the results have generally not been useful. [Read more…]
Where Do Your Profits Come From With Commercial Property?
19 April, 2012 by Leave a Comment
AS AN INVESTOR in Commercial property, you need to fully appreciate where your profits actually come from.
In most cases, the key lies with your tenants … who provide you a steady stream of income.
So finding reliable tenants is crucial; which means understanding their needs, and providing them an suitable premises.
Therefore, it is essential that you continually anticipate exactly what your tenants are expecting. [Read more…]
Are You Fully Claiming the Depreciation Available on Your Commercial Property?
5 April, 2012 by Leave a Comment
IN SIMPLE terms, your Depreciation falls under two separate (but related) categories:
- Plant & Equipment items (Division 40)
- Capital Works allowance (Division 43)
And not everyone is in a position to acquire a stand-alone property.
More often than not, you’ll be looking to purchase a “strata-title” Office or Warehouse — involving an Owners Corporation and some common-area property.
As such, you may not be aware of the full extent of what you are entitled to, by way of your Depreciation claims.
However, by having a tax depreciation schedule professionally prepared, you can significantly enhance the overall return on your investment. [Read more…]
Commercial Property Negotiating: The Framework for a Great Deal (Part 3)
29 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
OVER THE past couple of weeks, you’ve quietly worked your way through the first 14 questions … as part of your prep-work for each Negotiation.
And today, you’ll be covering the final 6 key questions — to help ensure your success. [Read more…]
Commercial Property Negotiating: The Framework for a Great Deal (Part 2)
22 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
LAST WEEK, we made a good start by scoping the first 8 questions you need to keep asking yourself … as part of your prep work for each Negotiation.
So let’s pick up from where we left off — here your next 6 questions. And you’ll recall that before (and during) your negotiations, you need to be asking: ARE YOU … [Read more…]
Commercial Property Negotiating: The Framework for a Great Deal
15 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
EVERY NEGOTIATION can be very easily broken down into its component parts … once you understand what is really going on.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be posing 20 questions — which (when taken together) are intended to help you fully grasp everything involved. [Read more…]
