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Make
a list
Make a list of your needs and wants. Once your
list is complete, review it and decide what is most important to
your lifestyle. Decide which items are musts and which you are
willing to give up.
Location
Deciding where you want to locate may be the
single most important factor in choosing a property. Location
affects your day-to-day business and is one of the most significant
influences on value.
- Your choice of location may be limited
somewhat by the price you can afford. Even so, make sure you
consider such things as:
Distance to urban areas, facilities, services, highways, and
utilities
- Proposed changes in land use such as
commercial shopping centers and new roads, and potential
problems such as noise from a nearby airport or roadway.
Type
of property and lot
There is a very wide variety of properties
that fall within the commercial domain. Make sure you understand the
classifications, and what impact they have on zoning, bylaws, taxes,
and other relevant business issues.
Size
and style
Consider size and style. You may already have
in mind a contemporary property or perhaps you won't know what you
want or like until you see it. Whatever the case, your realtor will
listen to your preferences and help find the right property for you.
Buying
Commercial Property Takes Patience
As with any real estate purchase, buying commercial property takes
patience. You want make sure you're not buying on emotion, and that
you're correctly assessing a property's potential income-producing
value. Research the market and familiarize yourself with the various
rents and districts. Keep an eye out for rent controlled areas, and
read up on local tenant laws before you make any purchases.
The key to Buying Commercial Property is being able to maximize
your assets. In other words you want to be able to buy as much
property as you can for as little of your own money as possible.
This way you not only protect your liquid funds, but you also
maximize your potential profit
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