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It is easier than it seems to be a success in commercial real estate. You just have to know what to do when it comes to real estate. When you know what smart moves to make, you know what you need to do to succeed. Read this article to find out more about common tricks and mistakes you should avoid to become a successful investor.
In commercial real estate, go ahead and go big. If you are already going to have to go through commercial financing to work a deal, then why not look at bigger properties? The cost per unit decreases the larger the property and management of a bigger property does not require an exponential effort to the number of units. The management of a a few units is virtually the same as managing a complex.
Take digital pictures of the place. Make certain your photos highlight specific defects such as carpet spots, wall holes and bathroom discolorations.
Take the time to consider your investment options when you decide real estate is where you want to make money. Consider the variety of properties you may want to own. Will they be commercial or residential? Will they be single units or multiple units? Decide how much you are willing to spend on renovations.
Bring your digital camera along, and use it. The picture needs to show defects like carpet spots, wall holes, or discolored sinks and tubs.
If you think small apartment buildings would be more manageable, think again. A greater amount of units allows for more profits, and it's not much more of a burden. As long as you concentrate on a single property (at least until you're confident enough with it to branch out), you'll see how easy it can be to flourish in commercial real estate.
If you flip homes, you should always attempt to buy when the market selling prices are at their lowest. Even if this means you will have multiple properties to work on at one time, you will quickly find that these homes will bring you a fantastic profit when the buying market significantly improves.
Be sure to do research on commercial lenders. You may be able to find a great deal somewhere you were not expecting. Also note you will be required to put up a hefty down payment. Keep in mind that if the deal falls through there typically will be no personal liability and commercial lenders may be lenient if you borrow a down payment from a different lender.
Be sure of zoning and deed restrictions before you make any commercial real estate purchase. These are serious indicators of the property's benefits for your business. You have to be sure of whether your operations can be efficiently and sufficiently accommodated within those restrictions to ensure that you are making a wise investment.
Is it possible to work with real estate without using an agent? Well, technically it is, but it is generally not recommended. You are not merely paying an agent for their expertise, but more importantly for their network. With the contacts they have, your real estate will receive much greater exposure and will sell considerably quicker.
If investing in commercial properties, always be aware that there are many other properties available. You should never allow yourself to feel pressured into a sale because you feel it is a last-resort. Other properties always go up for sale, so keep away from becoming emotionally involved with your sales.
Have a real estate attorney look over any rental or lease agreements you are going to sign when securing property for your business. Not only is it possible that you need to make changes, but they will assure that you are getting a fair deal, and have options for getting out of the agreement if you need to in the future.
It is crucial for anyone who invests in commercial real estate to have all of their information and documentation up to date and checked for accuracy. Your business plan must be solid if you expect lenders to take a risk in any of your ventures. This includes proper facts, estimates, forecasts, and figures.
To ensure that you are doing business with the most suitable real estate broker, have them describe to you what a success or a failure is. You need to know how they actually measure their results. You need to understand how they run their businesses. You should only partner up with a broker if there is common ground in your shared beliefs and thinking.
To get the best real estate broker possible, you should look for a firm that will take the time to listen to what you have to say. There is no 'one size fits all' in real estate. If a firm uses the same techniques with all their customers, you are probably not going to be satisfied.
Make sure the policy is completely sound when reviewing the policy for the real estate property you would like to buy! Make sure there is nothing hidden in the fine Residential Property Management Companies print that will end up costing you in the long run. Even though a place may seem perfect for you, it may be too good to be true.
Go online. Whether you're buying or selling commercial real estate, the internet is a valuable tool to use in your endeavor. Even when deals are made offline, people research and investigate online to become comfortable with properties and to reach more prospective buyers. Being online gives you a greater chance of success.
Be sure you have financing well in advance of beginning your search for investment property. Once you have found a property you like, you will want to be able to move ahead quickly to beat the competition. Take the time to get to know your banker and have a firm understanding of the funds available to you so that you can make your commercial real estate investment quickly and easily.
It's always a great idea to weigh your pros against your cons when you're buying or selling commercial real estate. To make sure that you aren't overlooking any important detail, be sure to read this article on great commercial real estate tips. You might find something that you haven't thought of yet.
Rail funding, real property tax hike weighed by Honolulu City Council in new tax bill
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A bill to tax visitors to Oahu is moving forward in the Honolulu City Council. The 3% tax will help to fill county funds after losing out on about $45 million from the state.
For years, the Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) was designed to help with tourist impacts on the Hawaiian islands as it was collected by the state and distributed to the counties. Now, new state law allows the counties to collect it themselves at a maximum of 3%, but some councilmembers are concerned that the money will go toward the Honolulu Rail Project.
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Under Bill 40, Honolulu could collect up to $7 million per month.
“We do need to fill that $45 million puka, and that’s the first thing that the bill does,” Tommy Waters, Honolulu City Council chair and the presiding officer, said.
That money would be divided up between:
Parks and natural area support
General fund for things like police, fire and rescue costs
The Honolulu Rail Project
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“Now what we have in front of us is a bill that would use that money that was supposed to help with the impacts of tourists to pay for rail,” Honolulu City Councilmember Heidi Tsuneyoshi said.
The amount of revenue that would go to each has yet to be determined. Some councilmembers warn against another option to fill the $45 million lost — a rise in real property taxes.
“If there is no action taken on this 3%, there is no 45 million, then we get to cut the budget,” Honolulu City Councilmember Calvin Say said. “Let’s be honest with ourselves, I’ve publicly said all of us in this chamber. We don’t agree with raising property taxes on our residents.”
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi fully supports the bill but does not yet know how much revenue will be used for the rail.
“Clearly I have no apprehension at all about allocating the rest of those resources. We’ll determine what that is once we can deal with the specifics towards offsetting the cost of rail,” Mayor Blangiardi said.
As the economy continues to recover from the COVID pandemic, some industry experts have warned against putting a tax on Hawaii’s economic driver.
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“It’s an unfortunate time for any kind of tax increase on an industry that is struggling,” Hawaii Lodging and Tourism President and CEO Mufi Hannemann said. “We would hope that the majority of these funds, if not all of it, will be for tourism-specific projects and initiatives.”
There is another belief that tourists will continue to pay to come to the islands, even with 3% added on top of the state’s 10.25% TAT.
“We’re a premium destination, and we can charge a premium price and tourists are willing to come, as long as we continue to provide that product and that would be that the beaches are clean,” University of Hawaii at Manoa Travel Industry Management Professor Dr. Jerry Agrusa said.
Some councilmembers also proposed waiving the tax for Kama’aina, which is something they plan to talk about in future committee meetings and readings. The bill passed its first reading Wednesday, Oct. 6.
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