There's an old joke
in commercial real estate: If you think nobody cares you're alive, just miss a
few mortgage payments.
Unfortunately, there
was a lot of that going on during the credit crisis that started in 2008, as
commercial real estate values went into a freefall. According to the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Canter for Real Estate, commercial
property values fell by 10.6% in the fourth quarter of 2008, alone – the
biggest price drop since 1984. But to savvy real estate investors, times of
lower prices typically reveal genuine investment opportunities. For instance,
according to a survey of 1,129 commercial property investors, 51% planned to
increase commercial real estate allocations during the 2008 credit crisis. If
we will talk on regional real estate then on small example about Bhubaneswar
real estate. Bhubaneswar is better known as Temple city and the state capital
of Odisha one of the state of India. Though it is a state capital but still it
is counted as one of the small city in the country. Bhubaneswar is otherwise
known for it’s lifestyle and Real estate. Due to high quality of shopping malls
in the city every one wants to buy a
commercial property in bhubaneswar and start their own profitable business.
So the reason to narrate this thing is just to inform that real estate market
value doesn’t depend upon only mtro background or the demand of cities.
Sometimes It depends on the lifestyle of the city too.
So, despite
the significant drop-off in acquisition plans from the peak in 2005, more than
half of investors still planned to increase their commercial real estate
holdings. A mere 11% planned to reduce their real estate portfolios in 2009.
FINDING
A GOOD COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DEAL
Ask any real estate
professional about the benefits of investing in commercial property and you'll
likely trigger a monologue on how such properties are a better deal than
residential real estate. Commercial property owners love the additional cash
flow, the beneficial economies of scale, the relatively open playing field, and
the abundant market for good, affordable property managers and the bigger
payoff from commercial real estate. But how do you evaluate the best
properties. And what separates the great deals from the duds? Like most real
estate properties, success starts with a good blueprint. Here's one to help you
evaluate a good commercial property deal.
LEARN
WHAT THE INSIDERS KNOW
To be a player in commercial real estate, learn to think like a professional.
For example, know that commercial property is valued differently than
residential property. Income on commercial real estate is directly related to
its usable square footage. That's not the case with individual homes. You'll
also see a bigger cash flow with commercial property. The math is simple:
you'll earn more income on multifamily dwellings, for instance, than on a single-family
home. Know also that commercial property leases are longer than on
single-family residences. That paves the way for greater cash flow. Lastly, if
you're in a tighter credit environment, make sure to come knocking with cash in
hand. Commercial property lenders like to see at least 30% down before they'll
give a loan the green light.
MAP
OUT A PLAN OF ACTION
Setting parameters is a top priority in a commercial real estate deal. How much
can you afford to pay? How much do you expect to make on the deal? Who are the
key players? How many tenants are already on board and paying rent? How much
rental space do you need to fill?
LEARN
TO RECOGNIZE A GOOD DEAL
The top real estate pros know a good deal when they see one. What's their
secret? First, they have an exit strategy – the best deals are the ones where
you know you can walk away from. It helps to have a sharp, landowner's eye –
always be looking for damage that requires repairs, know how to assess risk and
make sure to break out the calculator to ensure that the property meets your
financial goals.
Get Familiar with Key Commercial Real Estate Metrics
The common key metrics to use for when assessing real estate include:
NET
OPERATING INCOME (NOI)
The NOI of a commercial real estate property is calculated by valuating the
property's first year gross operating income and then subtracting the operating
expenses for the first year. You want to have positive NOI.
CAP
RATE
A real estate property's "cap" – or capitalization – rate is used to
calculate the value of income producing properties. For example, an apartment
complex of five units or more, commercial office buildings, and smaller strip
malls are all good candidates for a cap rate determination. Cap rates are used
to estimate the net present value of future profits or cash flow; the process
is also called capitalization of earnings.
CASH ON CASH
Commercial real
estate in Bhubaneswar about which I have mentioned above mainly depends on investors
who rely on financing to purchase their properties often adhere to the
cash-on-cash formula to compare first-year performance of competing properties.
Cash-on-cash takes the fact that the investor in question doesn't require 100%
cash to buy the property into account, but also accounts for the fact that the
investor will not keep all of the NOI because he or she must use some of it to
make mortgage payments. To uncover cash on cash, real estate investors must
determine the amount required to invest to purchase the property, or their
initial investment.
LOOK FOR MOTIVATED SELLERS
Like any business, customers drive real
estate. Your job is to find them - specifically those who are ready and eager
to sell below market value. The fact is that nothing happens - or even matters
- in real estate until you find a deal, which is usually accompanied by a
motivated seller. This is someone with a pressing reason to sell below market
value. If your seller isn't motivated, he or she won't be as willing to
negotiate.
Discover the Fine Art of Neighbourhood "Farming"
A
great way to evaluate a commercial property is to study the neighbourhood it's
located in by going to open houses, talking to other neighbourhood owners, and
looking for vacancies.
Use a
"Three-Pronged" Approach to Evaluate Properties
Be adaptable when searching for great deals. Use the internet, read the
classified ads and hire bird dogs to find you the best properties. Real estate
bird dogs can help you find valuable investment leads in exchange for a
referral fee.
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