Mixed Use Investing - Residential and Commercial

Mixed Use Investing - Residential and Commercial

Alpharetta, GA · Member since 2016 · 44 posts · 5 votes

Although I'm very new to real estate investing, I've been reading a ton of material and taking notes along the way.  One thing I haven't dealt with is any reading on mixed use property.

I was looking at 601 Fulton St., Buffalo, NY as a potential investment.  Since that time, it looks like it sold for $23,000.  They originally started listing it last year for ~$48,000.  It looks like it needs a lot of new windows, some work inside, and probably a new garage door over the next year or two.  So $23k was probably the right price.

It's two buildings that are 2-units each + an extra area at the front that was once a store front.

In this situation, we have 4-units = residential between two buildings.  I think I understand everything that I need to deal with that.  But I've never dealt with understanding what it would mean with mortgage terms and such when dealing with a potential commercial unit.  

Would someone mind helping me understand what I might expect to change once that fifth unit is available on the property?   If I were to have purchased these two buildings and started just renting out the 4-units, then later wanted to lease out a commercial unit, how might that affect my loans?  Are there any other things I would be concerned about?   Does anyone have any recommended reading with regards to mixed use investments?

Thanks,

Joe

0Reply
14 views

2 Replies

Jump to latestLatest
  • Real Estate Investor · Buffalo, NY · Member since 2009 · 151 posts · 49 votes
    10y

    It becomes a Commercial Property once you over 4 residential units. Plus you have to understand the area where the property is located and the type of Rents you'll receive. Just looking the Pics, they paid the Right price for the property. 

  • Alpharetta, GA · Member since 2016 · 44 posts · 5 votes
    10y

    Thanks for the input Derrick.  I'm aware of the >4 unit making it commercial.  But once it is considered commercial, what will that mean for the investor?  For example, do the mortgage lendors require maybe 30% down payment instead of 25%?  Do they offer terms that are greater than 15 years?  When an invester leases out a commercial property, other than potentially asking for longer lease agreements, what other things should I be thinking about?

    By the way, I currently live in the Buffalo area.  But since I'll be moving to Georgia over the next 3-4 months, I updated my profile to start networking with others from that area.

Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.