Real Estate Investing in Commercial property or residential property

**james9888** · 04-07-2011, 02:33 PM

When investing in the real estate market it is important that your investment fetches you a monthly cash flow. Even if you are looking to get a decent profit due to capital appreciation, it is very important that your investment provides a stable monthly return. If it is not so, then probably you will find that all you earnings will be nullified by the monthly drain on your income. This will be all the more true in case there is a decline in the growth of real assets for a few years.

Anybody who has ever had tenants would swear that it is much better to have commercial tenants than residential tenants. With residential tenant you have a tough time with them, do not be surprised if you are awakened in the middle of the night because your tenant has some complain to make.

The reason why most people invest in residential real estate is because they have never invested in commercial real estate and they fear landing themselves in unfamiliar territory. But the fact is that commercial property must indeed be one that works well, after all it did work for Donald Trump and it can work for you also.

Given below is a list of reasons as to why we think you should invest in commercial real estate rather than residential real estate.

The return on investing in commercial real estate is far higher than that of residential real estate.

You must be thinking as to why should you invest in the real estate market at all? Well, the facts state that unlike the unpredictable stock market, the real estate market has shown a steady growth over the years with only a few minor hiccups. The best part is that you do not need any prior training or qualification to enter in to the field of commercial real estate. It involves very little risk and you can end up making a lot of money out of it.

Investing in the commercial real estate, although beneficial is altogether different from investing in the residential real estate. First of all you need to know about the basics of mortgage. The focus of the commercial real estate creditors is the property itself. They are interested in its condition and its earning capacity. Here the credit scores do not matter as much as that they matter in residential property deals.

You can earn much more in the case of commercial real estate business as in addition to the fixed rent, you also charge a percentage of profit from the tenants.If you have the property in central location, you can charge a higher amount of rent, as location is of vital importance in these cases. Commercial real estates also appreciate much faster than the residential ones.

**jumpingspidermedia** · 04-07-2011, 06:34 PM

I've got your point of view there! Very well said!!

**vijendrasnv** · 04-07-2011, 11:45 PM

Real estate investment for residential property is pretty much important and this will be the good sort of investment when one want to secure their future and no doubt it will be pretty beneficial.

Commercial properties are also important but at the same time if a person is looking for residential property investment then they can go through it.

**laura.alamery** · 04-12-2011, 12:33 PM

Totally agree with the original post.
It is also easier to obtain a commercial mortgage nowadays - banks will look at the property more than the borrower: you can have a low 500 credit score and have the seller help with financing the downpayment, which is unheard of in the residential mortgage arena.
It is a matter of opening the real estate investor's mind to bigger possibilities - so many investors are 'scared' of the word 'commercial'. It is still real estate!

Start with something smaller, like a 3 to 4 units office building or small strip mall and soon enough you will move to bigger projects.
Search around; so many sellers are looking to walk away (balloon notes due, relocation, loss of interesttha,) that they will help with financing, closing costs and more and the lenders will let them.

**LutharBrown** · 02-04-2012, 10:52 AM

The Property rights for a particular purpose or is not a perfect answer, but, whether it is commercial or residential, is seeking this sort need to consider all aspects of venture capital. Ask yourself what you really want, do not rush to make a final commitment until well aware of the worst case each of you that may occur.

**lauraedward** · 02-05-2012, 05:48 AM

a solid commercial real estate investment can provide a great source of income.Wealth that can last a lifetime and even multiple generations will always be built upon two things: 1)passive income
2) equity appreciation.
Commercial real estate is one of the few vehicles that can truly provide this opportunity.This increase in tourism, combined with increased spending and the growth of the retail sector in western Canada, will surely help to create great growth opportunities for commercial real estate investors in 2012, as well as the years ahead.
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**WinaltHome** · 02-14-2012, 02:04 AM

Investing on either a residential property or a commercial property is somewhat a hard thing to discuss. But, knowing the basics of how such investments on either properties will work for you and in your future plans is among the things you need to consider and know first.