Disadvantages of Investing In Commercial Real Estate
Taking investment decision in real estate is usually a difficult one, especially
when it comes to choose between residential property and Commercial Property,
Dallas. For someone who is new to investing in real estate, the decision is all
the more difficult. It is usually perceived that investing in commercial real
estate is for big investors and businessmen.
We take a look at some
of the advantages and disadvantages of investing in commercial real estate:
Heavy Investment
There is an
involvement of a heavy amount in case of Commercial Property, Dallas than in
case of residential property. One must be prepared to invest a large amount after looking at
his/her other financial needs and commitment.
Costlier Loans
The loans for Commercial
Property, Dallas are higher than for residential property. The interest rates
and terms & conditions will also depend on the kind of property, investors’
profile, location and the tenure of repayment.
The process of
availing the loan is also more complex and the lender, which may be a bank or
NBFC, takes longer in sanctioning the loan.
Fewer Tax Incentives
There are much fewer
tax incentives for an investor of a Commercial Property, Dallas. There is no
tax rebate or tax benefit on the EMI for repayment of loan for acquiring the Commercial Property, Dallas.
On the other hand,
there are significant tax breaks for EMIs paid for residential property. This
break brings the overall cost of acquiring a residential property down and is
one of the major reason people prefer residential property.
More Road Bumps In Finding A Tenant
Finding the right kind
of tenant for Commercial Property, Dallas like a shop or a showroom may be
slightly difficult than finding a tenant for residential property. The property
may remain vacant longer when one tenant moves out and another moves in due to
the difficulty in finding a tenant.
Maintenance Woes
There is usually a
larger expense in upkeep and maintenance of a Commercial Property, Dallas. In the case of a residential property, the
maintenance expenses are limited to simple (tap repairs, minor electrical
works, etc) fixtures and do not involve a huge cost.
The maintenance or
renovation in a commercial set up will usually be huge. It is also important to
note that a loan for renovation can be availed at the same rate of interest as
the home loan if the two loans are being taken together.
Thorough Research Required
There needs to be
thorough research by the investor as to what will be the overall cost in
acquisition of the property, the taxes involved, the zonal laws and bylaws for
renting out and the rental earning potential of that building or shop.
Any mistake in any of these can prove to be
really costly. The development of the entire area and potential of the rental
to go up in future must also be kept in mind.
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