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285 | “Catching a Falling Knife” Is investing in Commercial Real Estate a good idea right now? – Chat with Scott O’Neill
Key Takeaways
Do Your Homework First. You should thoroughly research tenant quality, vacancy risks, lease terms, and local demand before investing in commercial property.
Assess Each Asset Individually. You should evaluate office, retail, and industrial properties on their own merits, as each sector performs differently under changing market conditions.
Look Beyond Major Office Towers. You may find better opportunities in smaller suburban and specialist office spaces, which often offer greater flexibility and resilience than large CBD office buildings.
Is the “home office” the future office? Coronavirus has changed the face of many businesses – entire companies are now working from home, retail shops have switched to online selling and others, like cafés and restaurants, have simply “shut up shop”, either temporarily as they wait for the storm to pass, or permanently.
So it begs the question… is investing in COMMERCIAL property still a good idea?
Well, returning to the Couch is Scott O’Neill, Founder and Director of Rethink Investing, a buyers agency that specialises in both commercial and residential real estate! Yep, we first heard from him back on Episode 230 | From Residential to Commercial Investing: How this guy quit his Day Job at 28 … and today we’re in for a very special treat as Scott walks us through the key themes unfolding in the office, retail and industrial space… PLUS, he gives us his expert opinion on the “new normal” in commercial real estate, so our folks interested in investing in commercial property know what to aim for, what to avoid and how to find the right commercial properties!
Oh, and Scott even manages to sprinkle in a few nuggets of gold on residential real estate too!
This is a fascinating and knowledge-backed episode that really sinks in a few key messages – and not just for our commercial property investors, but also for the rest of us who simply want to navigate this coronavirus and learn investing best-practices!
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Melinda Jennison
About The Guest
Melinda Jennison
President of REBAA, co-host of the Brisbane Property Podcast, and an award-winning buyer’s agent
known for her integrity and industry advocacy. With a background in science and years of hands-on experience, Melinda is passionate about raising professional standards and helping everyday Australians make smarter property decisions.
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