The Investor S Guide To Commercial Real Estate

The Advisor's Guide to Commercial Real Estate Investment is the only single volume A-Z guide to commercial real estate investment available today. It is an invaluable resource for anyone advising investors as well as for those seeking to increase their knowledge of real estate finance. As investors (and advisors) search everywhere for yield, commercial real estate has proven itself to be the best alternative investment around. Commercial real estate is relatively transparent, able to produce a steady yield, not easily subject to financial fraud, and--thanks to this all-new guide--very easy to understand. Written and edited by an all-start team of experts, The Advisor's Guide to Commercial Real Estate Investment stands out as your how-to resource into investing in the largest asset class in the world. It is a hands-on guide for advisors and the perfect primer for anyone starting out in real estate finance. This is the only guide that fully covers: » Property Types » Portfolio Management » Portfolio Returns and Volatilities » Private Real Estate » Private Equity Funds » Investing in International Real Estate » REITs (listed and non-listed) » International Real Estate Equity Markets » General Risk Considerations » Advanced Strategies » And much, much more!

This no-nonsense, comprehensive book covers the detail and the nitty-gritty of successful commercial property investing. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned investor, this book will fill gaps in your knowledge and show you how to succeed in this field. Presented in clear, accessible language, and loaded with lots of real-world examples, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTOR'S GUIDE sheds light on many of the key issues surrounding investing in commercial and industrial property, including: What to look for in a commercial investment How to find opportunities in the various sectors How to evaluate a deal Offer and negotiation strategies Due diligence - how to make the most of it Dirty tricks and traps to look out for when buying How to read a lease and 12 vital points to watch out for Raising finance on a commercial deal Managing tenants Tax issues and strategies for commercial property investors Property cycles and how they affect commercial investments COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTOR'S GUIDE brings together vital information from a group of experienced investors and experts who share their frank advice for making money as an investor. It is compiled by Peter Aranyi who has edited several property investment books including THE RASCAL'S GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY TAX - A NEW ZEALAND INVESTOR'S GUIDE. The book features chapters on commercial real estate tax strategies and implications written by Mark Withers, author of Property Tax - A New Zealand Investor's Guide and another chapter on dirty tricks and 'streetwise' techniques by Olly Newland, author of The Rascal's Guide to Real Estate and The Day the Bubble Bursts.

This practical, real-world guide gives investors all the tools they need to make wise decisions when weighing the value and potential of investment properties. Written for old pros as well as novice investors, this friendly, straightforward guide walks readers step by step through every stage of property analysis. Whether you're buying or selling, investing in big commercial properties or single-family rentals, you'll find expert guidance and handy resources on every aspect of real estate finance, including: * Proven, effective valuation techniques * Finance tips for all different kinds of property * How various financing strategies affect investments * Structuring financial instruments, including leverage, debt, equity, and partnerships * Measurements and ratios for investment performance, including capitalization rates and gross rent multiplier ratios * Future and present value analysis * How the appraisal process works * Primary appraisal methods-replacement cost, sales comparison, and income capitalization-and how to know which one to use * How to understand financial statements, including income, balance, and cash flow * Case studies for single-family rentals, multifamily conversions, apartment complexes, and commercial office space * A detailed glossary of important real estate terminology

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Dolf de Roos’s Commercial Real Estate Investing reveals all the differences between residential and commercial investing and shows you how to make a bundle. De Roos explores the different sectors—retail, office space, industrial, hospitality, or specialist—to help you discover which is right for you. He shares key insights on finding tenants and avoiding vacancies, financing large investments, managing property, setting a tax-smart corporate structure, and take full advantage of tax breaks.

An updated edition of the most reliable guide to commercial real estate for small investors Commercial real estate investing is easier and cheaper to get into than you probably think it is. But if you're a novice investor or an investor who wants to make the switch from residential to commercial properties, how do you know where to begin? This Second Edition of How to Make Money in Commercial Real Estate shows you how to make the move to commercial real estate and wring the most profit from your investments. Successful investor and former accounting professor Nicholas Masters explains all the math and gives you all the expert guidance you need to successfully invest in commercial properties. You'll learn how to: * Prepare yourself before you start investing * Evaluate different types of real estate and undeveloped land * Read economic cycles and indicators so you know when to invest * Calculate the long-term potential profits from properties * Understand tax issues that impact your profits * Form an investment club to share the risks and costs of getting started * Find and evaluate individual properties with great potential * Negotiate, finance, and close your deals * Manage your properties yourself or through a management company

Canadian real estate investors often hear about real estate cycles, yet very few people can describe what they are and how to actually use them to one's advantage. The Canadian Investor's Guide to Secrets of the Real Estate Cycle will show Canadian investors the ins and outs of the various phases of the real estate cycle, such as boom, slump and recovery, in order to equip them with the knowledge to make practical and informed decisions about their portfolios. Written by Canada's top-selling real estate investor and author Don Campbell and Kieran Trass, a leading expert on real estate cycles, the book will drill down into the various causes that affect real estate trends, such as local and global economics, population migration, employment levels, affordability of rental housing, real estate listings and other factors, to provide a scientific basis for assessing current trends and where those trends are heading. Complete with charts, checklists, and real-life stories, The Canadian Investor's Guide to Secrets of the Real Estate Cycle will be an indispensable guide for all investors.

Many investors include commercial real estate in their portfolio, yet there are few comprehensive resources available to those looking for information on how to profit in commercial real estate. Written by a father-and-son team with extensive experience in buying, selling and developing commercial real estate, Commercial Real Estate Investing in Canada is a must-have guide for all real estate investors. This one-of-a-kind compendium will guide readers on such topics as: The business of real estate Land-use controls Taxation of property Types of income-producing properties Renovations and repairs Property management Property appraisals Conducting due diligence Real estate contracts And much more! Commercial Real Estate Investing in Canada is a tremendously valuable and indispensable tool to all Canadian real estate investors, agents, brokers, property managers, landlords, loan officers, builders, and lawyers.