As a, Commercial Realtor, in South Florida serving Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Tampa Areas.
As a, Commercial Realtor, with RE Forida Homes I help my clients find off market Multifamily deals with great NOI. Contact me by email at [email protected] to get on my mailing list for off market and wholesale multifamily units.
What is Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate is land on which a business can be operated for revenue. As opposed to residential real estate, which can only be used as a primary residence or for rental housing, commercial real estate is designated by law as property intended for a business to generate income. Income from commercial real estate can come from charging rent to businesses or individuals that lease the space, or from the owner running a business on the property themselves.
Local laws stipulate which areas are designated for commercial use and which are for residential use through a process called zoning. Residential areas comprise housing for single or multiple families and have minimal traffic and noise. Commercial areas allow for a wider range of building types and business activities, which may otherwise interrupt daily living if not separated from residential housing areas.
Buildings in a commercial area must house a business or businesses. In urban environments, this can be in the form of large office buildings rented out by many different businesses, or facilities that charge rent to multiple patrons – such as self-storage or medical office buildings. Commercial real estate in suburban areas often consists of a single business per building, such as a car wash or restaurant. In both cases, the owner of the real estate will receive a reliable rent income, or may elect to operate an enterprise of their own.
Why Credit Scores Matter & How to Improve Them
Credit scores are powerful indicators of creditworthiness and the likelihood of default, especially when applying for mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans, or when renting real estate and buying insurance. Your score can dramatically affect the cost of credit, because the price and terms you receive are (fortunately or unfortunately) based on this score.
If you are a Millennial and want to invest in a Duplex, here are a few ways to improve your credit score.
- Start saving 10% of your earned income and pay down your credit card debt. Start with the smallest amounts owed first. A lot of new credit cards come with a $300 to $500 limit. So pay those those ones off first. It will give you the mental stimuli of accomplishment and the motivation to continue paying off the other cards. Credit card balances is the major hit on your credit score. The balance owed must be less that 30% of the available credit. So get those credit card balances down.
- Pay your credit card bills on time. Late fees hurt your credit score. The best way to handle this is to set up automatic payments that come directly out of your bank account on the due dates. Even if you only pay the minimum payment. If you make more then the minimum payments, you an always make an extra payment.
- Redirect the money you are saving from credit card debt towards your Housing Fund account. Do not spend on shoes!
- Build credit with a revolving credit account such as an auto loan. You might be under the incorrect assumption that no debt is good but no debt is just as bad as having a low credit score. You will not qualify for a mortgage.
The best strategy to get started on your home ownership journey is to get pre-qualified by a Mortgage Broker.
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