Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies - (For Dummies) 2nd Edition by Peter Conti & Peter Harris (Paperback)

About the Book

Describes how to profit from commercial real estate through investment opportunities and options, and offers advice on how to break into the business, select an investment property, and maximize its potential.

Book Synopsis

Make your money work for you with sound commercial real estate investment strategies

If you're looking for more detailed advice on the commercial real estate market than, "Buy low, sell high," you've come to the right place. Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies is where you can find the smart, straightforward, and accurate info you need to get your start--or grow your portfolio--in commercial real estate.

You'll learn foundational strategies, tips, and tricks for investing in all sorts of commercial properties, from apartments to shopping malls. You'll also get rock-solid advice on:

• How to get started in commercial real estate investing, even if you've never tried it before
• How to work with business and investment partners and protect your own interests with contracts
• Financing your investments with a variety of instruments and taking advantage of legal tax opportunities

Growing wealth by investing in real estate is a strategy as old as money itself. Do yourself a favor and get in on the action with this straightforward and up-to-date guide!

From the Back Cover

Strike a deal and watch the rent checks roll in

Picture that "For Sale" sign turning into a "SOLD" sign on the lawn of your first commercial property purchase. Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies gives you the foundation you need to find success in this high-return investment category. Learn how to find bargains, finance your investments, close deals, and watch your bank account grow. This book even covers the basics of developing land and fixing-and-flipping commercial properties. If you're ready to make money as a commercial property owner, this is the crash course for you.

Inside...

• Investing in apartments, mobile home parks, self-storage, and more
• Identifying good properties
• Networking and finding deals
• Getting started by wholesaling
• Raising capital for investments
• Minimizing your tax bill
• Increasing property values

About the Author

Peter Conti bought his first commercial property in 1990. He coaches beginner investors on commercial real estate investment. He founded RealEstate101.com.

Peter Harris is the Director of Education at Commercial Property Advisors. He has personally mentored hundreds of commercial real estate investors nationwide since 2003.