Friday, April 20, 2012

Commercial Real Estate in Texas

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Commercial real estate in Texas has reached an all time low.  Now is the best time to invest in any real estate  in this sunny state, including commercial properties.  Real estate bryan tx investors flooded the Texas residential market with a surplus of residential properties.  There are dozens of empty subdivisions where brand new homes sit that have never been occupied. 

If you are thinking of investing in commercial real estate in Texas, you have many different options.  One of the best options is to invest in strip malls or other commercial business property near some of these brand new subdivisions.  Some of them are miles away from even a convenience store.  While there are many vacancies in these subdivisions,  they are filling up all the time as people take advantage of low mortgage rates as well as the low cost of the homes.

Because the residential real estate bryan tx market has reached rock bottom, there are a lot of trades people out of work and building and materials businesses are suffering.  You can get labor and materials at bargain rates when building any sort of commercial real estate in Texas. 

You may decide to buy land, which is also at an all time low, and build a small strip mall that has convenience stores and other necessities.  Even if you do no want to go through the trouble of actually building the strip mall and having to rent it out and manage the property, you can develop the property, get it zoned and sell it at a profit to another developer who wants to do the actual building.  Better yet, you can embark on this kind of endeavor with a partner.

Other commercial real estate in Texas  includes hotels that are being renovated and turned into luxury condominiums.  Although the residential real estate bryan tx market has crashed, the tourism industry is still thriving.  Investing in any property that caters to tourists is always a good bet in Texas. 

In most parts of Texas, older hotels and motels are being purchased by developers so they can construct luxury high rise condominiums.  Because building has slowed down a bit in the Texan state, now is a good time to buy property such as old hotels and motels if you have time to wait for developers who are sure to take over.  You can buy cheap and hold onto the property for a year or so until the market rebounds at which time, the luxury condominiums will again be in demand.  One thing about the Texas real estate market, it always rebounds.

Commercial real estate in Texas varies from stores, hotels, restaurants and shopping centers.  There has never been a better time than now to invest in Texas real estate.  If you have money to invest in real estate , you should consider investing in commercial real estate in Texas.  With loan rates at an all time low and the price of property at rock bottom, there has never been a better time to buy real estate in the Texan state.

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Due diligence in Commercial Real Estate

Due diligence in commercial real estate bryan tx  involves making sure that the real estate can be used for the purpose for which you intend.  If you are purchasing a piece of property where you are thinking of building a restaurant, for example, due diligence involves making sure the property is zoned for commercial use as well as an environmental report on the soil.  If the property was previously used as a gas station or dry cleaners it may not be safe for restaurant use as the soil is most likely contaminated.

In addition to environmental concerns, due diligence in commercial real estate also requires the buyer to examine a survey and make sure that any easements are included either in the lease or deed, if purchasing the property.  Investing in commercial real estate is different than investing in residential properties and requires knowledge of both the market as well as local and state ordinances and laws. 

If you are purchasing commercial real estate, you will want to make sure the legal description on the survey matches the legal description on the title insurance commitment.  The title insurance commitment is issued by the title company that will most likely be facilitating the settlement of the remax property bryan tx.  They will search the property to make sure that there are no liens or encumbrances that will prevent you from taking ownership of the property, that the seller has the authority to sell the property and that taxes have been paid.  You should either know how to perform due diligence in commercial real estate before investing in commercial real estate property or find a qualified real estate attorney.

Along with environmental reports, survey and title commitment, other due diligence requires you to make sure that the remax property bryan tx  has the needed improvements for the use you are planning.  If it needs utilities or sewer connections, you need to know this prior to buying the property.

If you are purchasing commercial real estate bryan tx such as a store or other free standing commercial building, you will want to get the property inspected prior to committing to the purchase.  It is well worth the money to pay to a qualified home inspector to  insure that your property is in sound condition.  Any time you purchase a building you should have an inspector check it out and give you a report.

Due diligence in commercial real estate bryan tx is usually performed by your attorney or, if you are knowledgeable when it comes to commercial real estate, by yourself.  If you are unsure what you are doing or how to read a survey or title commitment, you are wise to hire an experienced attorney to facilitate the due diligence for you.

Commercial real estate investing can be profitable if you have good basic knowledge of the market and commercial business law.  Commercial real estate encompasses property where you plan to make a profit without living on the premises.  It can range from apartment buildings, stores, land, industrial properties, strip malls or large developments.  It is necessary to perform due diligence in commercial real estate just as in residential real estate.

 

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