ARTICLES & LINKS
December 5, 2009
How to get started in commercial Real Estate...so if you are new to commercial real estate, START HERE FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.creonline.com/articles/art-268.html
Wow, what a fine article on how to think like a developer....good stuff!! http://www.reiclub.com/articles/thinking-like-developer
Anyone got some RAW land?? Here's what to do with it.. http://www.reiclub.com/articles/getting-raw-land
Let's take the mystery out of cap rates, cash on cash return, debt service coverage ratio, etc on this very educational site.... http://www.invest-2win.com/Topics.html
If you've been hanging around for months and itching to do a deal but know that you are a bit afraid to, read this article.http://www.creonline.com/articles/art-273.html
Its the question that comes up so frequently...."where do I get a commercial lease?". Well, the easy answer is you don't, as there is no such thing as a standard commercial lease. BUT........scroll to the bottom of this link's site and you'll find a bunch of articles AND software designed to help you write a good commercial lease. http://www.centerforcommercialrealestate.com/
Ok, ok, you've read everything on this site and now you've found a property, figured out how to develop it, got some tenants in, but now you have to finance it. This article explains the commercial financing process and how it differs from residential. This is a very thorough yet concise article that you'll be glad you read. READ THIS ARTICLE IF YOU HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A COMMERCIAL LOAN!!! http://www.loanuniverse.com/realestate.html
Tools to become a better COMMERCIAL investor
Understanding DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) http://www.commercialbanc.com/commercial-loan-debt-ratios.html
Understanding Commercial Underwriting
http://www.commercialbanc.com/commercial-loan-underwriting.html
Educate Yourself!! The best workshops for commercial real estate investors are by the Urban Land Institute...take some of these classes and you'll make money from it.
http://www.uli.org/sitecore/content/ULI2Home/ProfessionalDevelopment/Workshops.aspx