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Selling Your Commercial Property May Not Be As Difficult As You Once Considered It To Be


The world of commercial real estate is a vast place with a load of information that you will need wade through. You may wonder what exactly qualifies a property to be a commercial property. Also, how are the rules and legalities different from private property to commercial property? This article will attempt to give you some great tips for understanding commercial real estate.

In negotiating any real estate deal, whether you are buying or selling, identify the other party's highest priorities and stay away from them. Everyone has certain issues that they do not want to negotiate. By figuring these priorities out and leaving them alone, you demonstrate respect and attention. The other negotiator will appreciate this and become more flexible on the issues that are less important to them.

Consider whether to manage your rental property on your own, or through a rental agency. On your own may be less expensive, but if there are problems in the future with unpaid rent, damages, or lawsuits, you will be glad to have someone on your side. Not to mention the inconvenience of having to find a plumber at 2am when the pipes freeze. Let property management deal with the headaches.

When choosing a property, it is important to look at the locality's tax rate. As the closing costs include a prorated property tax, it increases the funds you need to close the deal. The higher the tax rate the more money you need to close escrow and you will pay more taxes over the years.

Condos and townhomes all each have a Homeowner's Association with special rules imposed by them called Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Always read the CC&Rs. They can restrict or regulate virtually anything they want from the color of your house to parking your car. In most cases, their goal is to promote conformity, but you may find out it is not for you.

If you are considering investing in real estate, you should buy as many units as possible. You are going to need some kind of financing anyway, so why not borrow as much as possible? You will get more money from your investment, and when you buy many units together, the price of a single unit goes down.

If you are renting out your property, be sure that they are always occupied. You're the one who has to pay to keep the building maintained, and if no one's renting them, you're wasting your money. If you have multiple properties open, figure out why, and try to correct the issue that could be causing a loss of tenants.

If you are purchasing commercial real estate for rental purposes, look for structures that are uncomplicated and sturdily built. These types of buildings attract tenants more quickly than other buildings, as prospective tenants know that the building is less likely to have maintenance issues. This type of property will also make maintenance much easier on both you and your tenant.

If you are a first time commercial real estate buyer, you may want to give a newly licensed commercial real estate broker, attorney or lender a try. Pass them over for more experienced people in the field. Working with those already experienced in the field will give you more confidence in purchasing commercial real estate.

Remember to take everything your real estate agent says with a grain of salt. While they technically are on your side, at the end of the day they prefer to turn several quick purchases instead of making $ extra by pushing for the absolute best deal for you. Listen to their advice, but remember to make your own final judgement.

When you are in commercial real estate you need to make sure your assets are covered. You do not want to get sued and be be unable to protect yourself. Make sure your insurance is up-to-date, and adequate for whatever your needs might be.

The borrower of a commercial loan is the one that orders the appraisal. If someone else orders the appraisal, the bank cannot use it for the commercial loan. Plan for this eventuality and arrange for the appraisal on your own.

If you are not making enough money with your investment, consider raising the rent. You should justify this increase by explaining to your renter why you cannot afford to manage your property with the rent they are currently paying. Give them enough notice so that they can look for something else if the new rent is too much for them.

Conduct thorough inspections of the building and property before signing anything. Take the time to look into the books and records for the property as well as the structure itself. Inspect the roof, interior, HVAC system, and the environmental records to be sure that you are not going to regret your decision to purchase.

If you plan on getting in a commercial real estate lease, you should be sure you have a kick-out clause, which concerns breaking the lease at an earlier date. With a kick-out clause, you have the flexibility to pay a penalty if something were to occur, instead of having to pay the entire full term lease.

Before investing in commercial real estate, you must look over the underlying document to ensure there aren't mistakes. You should review the partnership or operating agreement and know any other cash requirements. There is usually an executive summary that gives an overview, but you should review all of the documents.

When you are in commercial real estate, you will typically be negotiating large sums of money, in regards to the property that you are interested in. Make sure that you are able to get a loan if you have to shell out a large sum of money for the piece of land that you desire.

Try to learn what the insiders already know. To be successful in commercial real estate, you need to think like a professional. You need to know that commercially property has different values than that of residential. The income of commercial property is immediately related to usable sq. footage. This is not so with individual houses. There is much bigger cash flow to be seen with commercial property too.

Know where you can go to get answers to the tough questions. It's very important that you build relationships with investors that have commercial experience. These investors can help you work through property evaluations. Losing a commercial deal or making a bad one because you didn't know about environmental regulations, can be easily avoided.

There are many things you can do that will help improve your standing with customers. Even if you're looking to buy instead of sell, the tips you just read in this article cover commercial real estate in general and will be of great use to you. Know-it-alls lose out in the market, so take the time to learn.

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Hawaii’s Hot Housing Market Is Squeezing Out Renters
For the past six years, Rosanna Lewis lived in a comfortable two-bedroom home on Maui.


She felt lucky to pay just $1,500 per month. The 54-year-old fashion designer and seamstress felt even luckier when the pandemic hit last year and she still managed to pay her rent despite having less work.


But her housing situation is being upended anyway. Her landlord decided to sell and in mid-May, Lewis got a 45-day notice. She must be out of the house by July 1. And she knows she’s not the only one.


“I’m a member of NextDoor Maui Meadows and there’s about eight to 10 people who (have) lived here forever and are saying, ‘Oh we’ve lived here forever and all of a sudden we’re told to leave,’” Lewis said.


Representative Tina Wildberger during floor session. April 8, 2021


Rep. Tina Wildberger, shown here speaking during a floor session, is very concerned about rising rents on Maui.


Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021


Gov. David Ige suspended evictions in Hawaii for the past year due to the pandemic, but landlords have still been allowed to ask residents to leave if they’re selling their properties. That exception affected fewer people a year ago when Hawaii home sales stagnated as the pandemic discouraged many homeowners from selling.


But now, Hawaii’s real estate industry is shifting into overdrive. Low interest rates are enticing both Hawaii residents and people from out of state to buy. Workers from other states and countries who can now work remotely are moving to Hawaii. And high demand and high prices are encouraging investors to sell.


“You have this big pool of buyers who all have access to cheap money, all competing for a limited number of homes, driving the prices skyrocketing,” said Robert Vafaie, a Realtor on Maui. “Unfortunately local families who are renters are feeling the pinch.”



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