
Before You Buy That Building
The Small Business Owner's Guide to Buying Commercial Real Estate
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Raphael Collazo
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Raphael Collazo
About this listen
Are you an entrepreneur looking to buy your first commercial building?
Are you an experienced business owner interested in expanding into a new market?
Is your commercial lease set to expire, and you’re determining whether to renew?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the audiobook for you!
Throughout his career, Raphael Collazo has helped business owners identify, analyze, and ultimately purchase commercial real estate for their business operations. However, after guiding many through the process, he realized how little his clients knew about acquiring commercial real estate.
After scouring the web for resources, he was surprised by what he discovered. There were only a handful of resources on the topic, and of those that were available, most were overly complicated and difficult to understand. It was in that moment, he decided to do something about it.
In March 2021, Raphael created his first audiobook on commercial real estate, Before You Sign That Lease, to be the ultimate resource for business owners interested in leasing commercial space. In his latest audiobook, Before You Buy That Building, Raphael outlines how business owners can navigate the complex process of buying commercial real estate. In this step-by-step guide, you will learn:
- How to determine your commercial real estate needs.
- How to assemble an alI-star commercial real estate advisory team.
- How to analyze commercial real estate opportunities.
- How to find and negotiate the best terms for your commercial loan.
- How to assess a property’s physical condition and financial performance.
- And much more....
Through it all, you'll gain the knowledge and acquire the skills you'll need to purchase your new commercial property as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Are you ready to begin your journey of buying commercial real estate?
If so, let's begin.
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- Kirk A.
- 07-23-24
Great commercial book
Highly recommended for people looking to get commercial building. Rather you’re an investor or broker it’s a must read.
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- Lisa Sams
- 01-12-23
A must read for anyone buying a commercial property!
Buying a commercial property is a lot more complicated than buying a residential property. There is a lot to be prepared for and this book provides a lot of information and will help you be more prepared and prevent many pitfalls that could occur. I highly recommend this! Very well done.
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