Hello Bp members,I need some help looking into Commercial Real Estate and really don't know where to begin. I know it's different than residential, so anything will help I have been going to events and reading. It's k...

I looked at my Agent and said: "I don't care what kind of Commerical Property is it as long as the return is good, it's not MultiFamily, and it's in the State of Arizona".To his credit, he started showing me properties.

Wanted to find out if one can 1031 from a personal residence to a Commercial MFR? I thought that was a no-no but perhaps it IS allowed?if Not, how long would one have to rent out the personal residence (treat as a ren...

Hello all! This is my first post on bigger pockets though I've browsed the blog a lot and have read one of Brandon's books and will likely read more. I have focused most of my time and attention on residential units, ...

I’d also Google “commerical mortgages” if you’re looking at 5+ units in your target multifamily.

I would be very careful commercial in small towns can stay vacant for EVER and a Day.just drive through any small town between Dallas and New mexico.. look down the main street.. nice brick buildings 90% vacant then on the outskirts of town a walmart and the associated fast food joints..the resi might work.. and maybe you change the commerical to cheap storage but put NO value in its cash flow would be my advice unless there is some compelling reason you think those would be leased.. if there was demand they would not be vacant would be my thought

Yes, but you typically need to season for 6 months unless you get lucky and find a portfolio lender or if you decide to go commerical.

Curious to see if it is common for a bank or credit union to provide say 80% LTV for purchase for a commercial property even if the majority, if not all, of the down payment is coming from a Hard Money Lender? Thought...

Are residential property managers usually female?Are commercial property managers usually male?How do I decide which avenue is best for me to peruse as a career?I have seen photos of residential property management gr...

i don't think i've got enough (money or guts) for commerical properties yet.