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What are Commercial Real Estate Property Classifications?

What are Commercial Real Estate Property Classifications

While properties don’t always fit neatly into well-defined categories, real estate investment professionals have established some broadly-accepted real estate property classifications that help them quickly discuss the general condition and features of a potential real estate asset. Once you become comfortable with the terminology, you will have a much easier time conversing with others about real estate investment opportunities that you are considering.

These are also helpful because, as an investor, you can save time viewing only the properties that match your risk and reward preferences. Depending on your available capital, investing timeline, and cash flow needs, these classifications allow you to more precisely target properties that best fit your ideal investment profile.

In this article we hope to give you an understanding of each of the four property classifications and provide insight into which class is right for which investor.

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