A Simple Guide to Buying Your First Apartment Complex

Thinking about investing in some commercial real estate this year?

Let me cut to the chase, out of all the options available to you, buying (or partially investing in) commercial properties could be your best bet as an investment. It’s a relatively stable asset, has a familiar feel for investors since it’s residential, and the lending terms can get fairly aggressive.
Now, even within this category there are many options to think about. For the sake of simplicity, let’s get specific and stick to the good old-fashioned (and often lucrative) apartment complex.
Where do you start?
When researching the purchase of your first apartment complex, there are eight main areas that you must look into, learn about, or easily master by investing with a trusted professional.
I won’t be diving deep on any of these areas in particular, the purpose of this article is to quickly give you an idea of what you need to know to make a smart investment.

Interested in some aspect of commercial real estate that I haven't discussed yet? Please let me know in the comments!

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Tyler Cauble is Founding Principal and President of The Cauble Group, Parasol Management, and Hamilton Development. Since 2019, Cauble has been raising capital for value-add investments and developments in the Southeast US, providing high-quality commercial space at affordable prices - a much-needed solution for the entrepreneurial community.

0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Determine Your Investment Strategy
1:57 - How to Pick the Best Location
2:58 - Find a Great Commercial Real Estate Broker
4:58 - How to Find a Commercial Real Estate Lender
7:17 - Do Your Due Diligence (Free Checklist!)
7:57 - The Art of Raising Capital
9:51 - Syndication: The “Easy Button” for Buying Your First Apartment Complex

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[FunkInvesting]

A great explanation to get started! There are many opportunities out there, but only a few ways to start the process. Make sure you listen to those that share knowledge for free. The more knowledge you have, the more successful you'll be.

[doyoueatrocks]

I’m currently writing my first proposal for investors to help me buy 100 door plus apartment buildings… this is hard 😂