http://www.REIClub.com - What Is Commercial Real Estate Investing? Here’s A Quick Video On The Many Types of Investments And Their Benefits.<br /><br />TYPES OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE<br /><br />- Multi-Family Apartment Buildings<br />- Self Storage<br />- Mobile Home Parks<br />- Retail Space/Center/Complexes<br />- Office Buildings<br />- Industrial, Manufacturing and Warehouses<br />- Land Development<br />- Hotels and Resorts<br />- Health Care Facilities<br /><br />DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL<br />- VALUATION<br />- FINANCING<br />- RENTAL COMMITMENT<br />- MANAGEMENT<br />- COSTS<br /><br />BENEFITS<br />- Huge income potential and High Returns<br />- longer lease periods<br />- rent increases are built into the agreement with the tenant<br />- Numerous Tax Benefits<br />- Sellers can be more Flexible in Pricing<br />- A lot of expenses are paid by the tenant - triple net<br />- High appreciation potential<br /><br />DISADVANTAGES<br />- more risk vs. residential<br />- Lots to learn<br />- Ties up capital<br />- Downturns in economy have bigger effects<br />- Mechanics of purchase are more complicated<br />- More legalities
