Commercial Real Estate Investing – Are Apartment Complexes a Safe Bet?
In today’s market, nothing is to be considered a safe bet. Over the last few years the safe bet in residential real estate has turned into a nightmare for many individuals. Well, as we look ahead we will find the same now holds true for many of the commercial investors. Many properties purchased in the last few years will experience balloon payments coming due. The expectation to just refinance the property with few hassles has gone by the wayside.
The problems listed above can happen with any type of commercial property, but some may be more problematic than others. When you consider what type of commercial property to invest in considering the economic climate today, you might find yourself drawn to apartment complexes.
Apartment complexes can be a safer investment today, for example, than a shopping center with no national tenants. The smaller, or mom and pop, businesses …