Commercial real estate is absolutely available to those who seek it out. I am going to assume you have a deep desire to become wealthy and live the lifestyle of a successful entrepreneur. Despite what many people think, commercial real estate does not require perfect personal credit, a multi-million dollar bank account (although it definitely helps), financial expertise or investment savvy strategies. There are people to cover every task for you- it is a matter of learning everything you possibly can about the industry and coordinating the right people to work for you. In order to be the commercial real estate investor you dream about, it takes getting the right information from the right people.



Commercial real estate investing can be done by even the most average and non-average of people- a little motivation and willingness to learn, and you can easily be on your way to being a very successful, profitable commercial real estate investor.

The first step in being a successful commercial real estate investor is to get to know your community. That's right, your own back yard. You need to know the buildings, how much they are worth, and who owns them. It is time to become a detective and identify trends or patterns within your local market. There may be specific apartments that are being poorly managed and are about to go into foreclosure, or a new mall in the development plan about three years from now and purchasing the 100 acres around the future building site at the very inexpensive price of $15,000 per acre is going to be worth over $200,000 per acre once the mall goes under construction.

Attend your local planning and zoning meetings, investing meetings, and chamber of commerce. Make your presence slowly by watching and seeking out the noticeable successful investors and decision makers within your community. What do they do? What have they been responsible for? You will also begin to understand the value of properties in your community, where certain properties are beginning to decrease in value due to poor management and outdated amenities, as well as what opportunities you may take advantage of in the future.

The second tip is to read, read and read on everything commercial real estate. You need to understand the industry inside and out to truly be successful. Have a certain type of property you enjoy, such as apartments or office parks? Then focus in a certain area. How about a specific strategy such as purchasing foreclosure, bankruptcy or declining properties and adding extreme value to the bottom line? Or perhaps you are interested in simply holding properties and then selling when the market demands the ultimate price. The more you know, the more successful you can become.

The last and most effective tip I am going to give you today is to seek out a successful commercial real estate investor whom you can study, model after and even adopt as a mentor.

Who do you notice in your community that is always ahead of the commercial real estate game? Repeatedly purchasing properties and creating value within the community. Ask these people for advice- but always come prepared. Schedule a meeting or a nice dinner or lunch meeting. Always thank them for their time and send a thank-you gift explaining how the information helped you and that you look forward to their next meeting. Offer to help in any way you possibly can- simply for the education.

I think you would be surprised how many people would be willing to teach you the ropes for a helping hand. Always listen and approach the situation as a learner- not an expert. Never step on their toes and take in the experience. Watch for details, specific strategies and eventually you too will be one of the big players in the industry.

Have a passion for success? A desire for wealth? Feel the need to give back and create good environments for those people? Then listen and learn. There is nothing the successful commercial real estate investors are doing that you cannot do too. Believe this and really get to know the industry. You will find yourself completely successful just by following the people before you and the strategies they use. Rely on professionals to cover areas that you need assistance in and do not let obstacles stop you from achieving your dreams.