Commercial RE options for a beginner investor?

[Kiran Shilamkar]

Hello Friends,

As you see, I am a beginner in Real estate in general. I do have some savings ($100-200k) and would like to start my real estate career (part-time/semi-passive). I see that commercial real estate numbers make more sense but i observed getting a loan for a commercial real estate is lot more difficult than I thought. I would really appreciate if senior folks out here could guide me or give me some pointers on starting my game in commercial real estate. Or do you think I should simply stick to residential SFR with the help of some turnkey company?

[Alina Trigub]

@Kiran Shilamkar

You have received a ton of great feedback from @Helen C. and @Taylor L. 

I recommend taking the time to research and decide on two things: 

1) do you have the time and desire to be an active investor? If not, then passive is your chosen route.

2) once you have nu 1 above, go through various passive RE investing strategies to select one that suits your interests/needs best.

Here're a few posts to help you getting started: 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86621-six-steps-approach-to-getting-started-in-real-estate

https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/86626-the-pros-and-cons-of-investing-via-real-estate-syndication 

https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/85836-should-i-buy-a-turn-key-property-or-invest-in-a-syndication