Due Diligence Process Plan Handbook For Commercial Real Estate Investments

Author : Brian Hennessey
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 0615719635
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Due Diligence Process Plan Handbook for Commercial Real Estate Investments written by Brian Hennessey and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a huge problem in the commercial real estate business that nobody is talking about- DUE DILIGENCE. The vast majority of investors, real estate brokers and commercial real estate professionals barely scratch the surface conducting their due diligence when purchasing commercial real estate investments. Investors are taking unnecessary risks, making bad investments and throwing money away by not properly performing due diligence. Brokers are putting themselves at risk for potential litigation and missing an opportunity to help their clients as a true ally by learning these principles and adding more value for their clients when purchasing investment properties. Having and adhering to a proven system keeps you from missing something and allows you to do it faster, more efficiently. If you're an investor looking to buy apartments, office, industrial or retail buildings , this proven system will help you to make it less stressful and allow you to make a more informed and intelligent decision. I've been in the commercial real estate industry for over 30 years and "didn't know what I didn't know" until I became an acquisition person for an investor and his investors. Some of these lessons were costly and frankly, embarrassing. This "reference manual" was put together during the acquisition of over 9 million square feet. Some of the things you will learn:* What to negotiate in the purchase and sale agreement so that you can maximize the opportunities for yourself when it comes time to negotiate further with the seller* How to properly review leases so that you know what to look for that could be cause for concern* How to choose a lender or mortgage broker* Third party reports, such as Environmental; Property Condition Assessment; Seismic/PML; Geologic and other reports that a lender may require and what to look for in them* Tips on how to negotiate loan terms and specific provisions in them* Conducting tenant interviews and what questions to ask them so that you can uncover any problems or issues that you would otherwise not be made aware of (Super Powerful. Must learn or you'll miss out.)* Cost cutting tips and strategies that will help you add value to the property once you own it* What to look for when reviewing books and records and what to ask the seller for* One of the most critical processes done during the due diligence process is the underwriting and financial analysis. In the book there is a list of questions that must be addressed and answered while adjusting your analysis of the investment and will help you to accurately assess the potential of how the numbers should work* How to deal with the appraiser and appraisal process to be more proactive and enhance the potential for the highest possible loan amount* How to ensure that you are getting everything you deserve when finalizing the transaction and what to look for on the closing statement that may be added by the seller or lender as a credit to them, that you can get eliminated or at least negotiated down by being aware of what to look forIn addition, you get at the end of the book:* A Sample Lease Abstract Form (which shows you how to fill in all the salient deal points and provisions of a lease document)* Due Diligence Checklist (a list of most all items of which you should ask a seller for when negotiating a purchase)* Due Diligence Document Checklist (A list of most all of the documents you should request from a seller when negotiating a purchase)* Sample Tenant Questionnaire (a sample list of questions that you should ask of tenants when conducting a tenant interview)The fundamentals remain the same when it comes to due diligence for any of the commercial real estate genres, whether it be office or industrial properties; retail or multi-family residential. I still use it as a reference tool whenever I'm involved with due diligence. We need reminding as much as we need learning. There are just too many things to remember.

Author : Brian Hennessey
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ISBN 13 : 9781301729111
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Download or read book The Due Diligence Handbook For Commercial Real Estate written by Brian Hennessey and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a huge problem in the CRE business today that nobody is talking about- Due Diligence.Investors and brokers barely scratch the surface when purchasing commercial real estate investments, mainly because "they don't know what they don't know". They're needlessly throwing money away or making bad investments, as well as putting themselves through a tremendous amount of stress, worry and mental anquish by not conducting their due diligence properly.The information in this handbook, which is a step-by-step "roadmap", is a proven system that helps you to be able to invest with confidence, while making an informed and intelligent decision to buy or NOT buy. It's applicable to all the different property types, such as: multi-family residential, retail, industrial, office, or any real estate investment.Having and adhering to a proven system allows you to do it faster, easier, as well as more efficiently, and you're less likely to miss something.I've been in the commercial real estate business for over 30 years as a broker, syndicator and acquisition/disposition executive for an investor and his investors. I've bought and sold over 9 million square feet of commercial properties all over the US. After the first couple of transactions I decided to create a reference manual for myself to help remember all of the issues and problems to look for, questions to ask, checklists needed, concerns to be addressed, etc. So every time I came across a new lesson to be learned, which there were plenty, because I "didn't know what I didn't know", I'd include it.After showing my reference manual to some friends in the real estate business, they said I should share the information, that others would find it valuable. Since publishing it, thousands of copies have been sold around the world.It has dozens of tips and strategies to help you to avoid problems and issues, as well as create value. Most investors leave big money on the table by not knowing how to properly conduct due diligence when buying real estate.By not knowing these important principles, you're just "throwing the dice" and hoping it all works out. Not a good plan. The seller will not be handing a list of problems and issues to you when you're looking at buying the property. They'll be hoping you find none.Buy it now. It will be one of your best real estate investments.

Author : Brian Hennessey
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781511996891
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book The Due Diligence Handbook For Commercial Real Estate written by Brian Hennessey and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATED THIRD EDITION There''s a HUGE problem in the commercial real estate business that nobody is talking about- DUE DILIGENCE. Investors are leaving big money on the table by not learning these essential principles. Most investors, real estate brokers and commercial real estate professionals barely scratch the surface conducting their due diligence. Mainly because "they don''t know what they don''t know. I''ve spent over 30 years helping investors buy and sell over 9 million square feet of property and witnessed the practices of professional and small investors. It wasn''t until I became an acquisition executive and learned some humiliating, expensive lessons that "I didn''t know what I didn''t know". You will learn how to avoid mistakes with costly consequences, create more value, and more essential information for buying investment property. This book is a #1 Best Seller of commercial real estate books on Amazon. It is an easy-to-follow, proven "step by step" system that investors and real estate professionals use regularly while conducting their due diligence. It will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions when deciding whether to buy or NOT buy. Adhering to a proven system allows you to conduct due diligence faster, easier, more efficiently and you''re less likely to miss something. Here are just a few of the lessons you''ll learn: Negotiating the purchase and sale agreement and what you MUST include in order to maximize your opportunities to negotiate further with the seller. (Super important to know.) Reviewing the leases Not knowing what provisions to watch for could cost you dearly once you own it. (Don''t leave it up to chance to "work out.") Uncovering hidden problems and issues (Sellers will NOT disclose these, so you need to know where to look for them. They will not "hand you a list of problems" about the property. Many of these issues could make or break your investment.) Critical factors to consider during your financial analysis. There''s a list of essential questions included that MUST be addressed. (Leaving these questions unanswered can be potentially devastating to an investment.) Not "over-paying" by making sure you''re getting all you deserve, by getting credited fairly for items on the closing statement. (This includes specific items to review, instructions on what to ask for to minimize your chances of getting taken advantage of, potentially losing big money by not having this information.) These fundamentals remain the same and are all applicable whether they are: residential rental properties, industrial, retail, or office buildings. This system will help reduce risk and create value for all of them. In addition, the handbook includes: PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL INSPECTION PHOTOS (That shows you what to look for and how to assess issues.) Due Diligence Checklist Due Diligence Document Checklist Sample Tenant Questionnaire (A sample list of questions that you should ask of tenants when conducting a tenant interview. This is a wealth of information when done properly. Learn this or lose out.) By having this valuable system, you will be more prepared and confident in your ability to negotiate, going up against ANY seller. As a pilot uses a pre-flight checklist prior to each flight, you''ll want to refer to this handbook every time you buy an investment property.There are too many things to remember. We need reminding as much as we need learning! Warren Buffet said, "Risk comes from not knowing what you''re doing." So having a proven system in place helps you know what you''re doing.Buy the book now! It will be one of the best investments in real estate you ever make. Not buying it could be one of your most costly decisions.

Author : James F. Grebey
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071778519
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Operations Due Diligence: An M&A Guide for Investors and Business written by James F. Grebey and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-10-28 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The missing link to determining a company’s real value Most people at the M&A table know how to carry out financial and legal due diligence. Only the accomplished investors come prepared with an in-depth understanding of the complete due diligence process. Operations Due Diligence is a game-changing guide for investors who need a fully accurate determination on the sustainability of a business. Written by a hands-on operations executive who has successfully implemented process improvement programs at large and small businesses, this practical guidebook sets itself apart by providing a step-by-step strategy for analyzing the toughest area of a business to assess: its operations. Unlike financial and legal due diligence, there were no principles such as law and accounting to guide operations due diligence—until now. This turnkey approach, based on a pragmatic series of almost 400 questions, helps you accurately assess the infrastructures of a business’s customer satisfaction, production, information management, sales and marketing, organization, and personnel, as well as its finances and legal operations. For managers and business owners looking to improve the sustainability of their business, this guided inquiry serves as a thorough operations checklist to next-level performance. Whether you are an investor trying to capture a new opportunity with minimal risk or an executive struggling to improve your business, Operations Due Diligence gives you a distinct advantage by: Going a step further than most books and illustrating how to analyze your discoveries Using historic examples to make the lessons both understandable and memorable Clearly explaining how and why each sector is an important indicator of the long-term sustainability of a business Conveniently locating infrastructure summary questions at the end of chapters for quick reference Providing a document checklist so nothing gets overlooked at the negotiating table The highest-valued companies and their investors know that producing the best products and services isn’t enough. Survival depends on continually improving infrastructure through Operations Due Diligence.

Author : Peter Conti
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470174919
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies written by Peter Conti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-01-03 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make real estate part of your investing strategy! Thinking about becoming a commercial real estate investor? Commercial Real Estate Investing For Dummies covers the entire process, offering practical advice on negotiation and closing win-win deals and maximizing profit. From office buildings to shopping centers to apartment buildings, it helps you pick the right properties at the right time for the right price. Yes, there is a fun and easy way to break into commercial real estate, and this is it. This comprehensive handbook has it all. You’ll learn how to find great properties, size up sellers, finance your investments, protect your assets, and increase your property’s value. You’ll discover the upsides and downsides of the various types of investments, learn the five biggest myths of commercial real estate investment, find out how to recession-proof your investment portfolio, and more. Discover how to: Get leads on commercial property investments Determine what a property is worth Find the right financing for you Handle inspections and fix problems Make big money in land development Manage your properties or hire a pro Exploit the tax advantages of commercial real estate Find out what offer a seller really-really wants Perform due diligence before you make a deal Raise capital by forming partnerships Investing in commercial property can make you rich in any economy. Get Commercial Real Estate For Dummies, and find out how.

Author : Steve Palise
Publisher : Major Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0648796426
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply written by Steve Palise and published by Major Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive guide to planning, finding, analysing and building a profitable Commercial Property portfolio in Australia.Steve Palise is an expert in commercial property who has executed more than 1,500 property acquisitions and acquiring hundreds of commercial properties for himself and his clients.Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply breaks down the types of commercial property investors can choose from - it's not just about retail and office property, but warehouses and industrial property can be remarkably resilient and offer good returns.The author discusses how to find the best commercial property for you, crunch the numbers, do the due diligence, find and manage tenants and much, much more. There is even a chapter on surviving a downturn.Steve Palise uses his analytical skills to break down what works best in commercial property. His philosophy is that your investments should increase your wealth and passive income with as little risk as possible. With his straightforward and positive attitude, Steve believes property investing should be not only smart, but also fun!

Author : R. Kymn Harp
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1524535087
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Illinois Commercial Real Estate written by R. Kymn Harp and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-08-22 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illinois Commercial Real Estate is a practical handbook and unique resource for investors, developers, brokers, lenders, attorneys, and others interested in commercial real estate projects in Illinois. If you are involved in commercial real estateespecially in Illinoisthis book is a must-have addition to your library. Sometimes humorous and always useful, Illinois Commercial Real Estate provides best-practice guidance gleaned from the authors lifetime of experience growing up in a real estate family and his thirty-seven-plus years as a commercial real estate attorney. It is packed with pearls of wisdom acquired by working in the trenches with creative clients actively engaged in the commercial real estate business. The authors practical approach to commercial real estate due diligence and closing and the invaluable insights and closing checklists he shares serve as benchmarks for commercial real estate transactions throughout the USA.

Author : John McMahan
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071491783
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handbook of Commercial Real Estate Investing written by John McMahan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-06-10 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Codifying “Best Practices” Guide to Effectively Managing the Entire Real Estate Investment Process The Handbook of Commercial Real Estate Investing delivers an authoritative “best practices” approach to the three major areas of the industry: investment transactions, asset management, and enterprise management. Skillfully written by John McMahan, a leader of the U.S. commercial real estate investment industry, The Handbook of Commercial Real Estate Investing presents state-of-the-art methods needed to successfully invest in and manage commercial properties such as office buildings, shopping centers, industrial buildings, apartments, and hotels. Designed to codify the industry “best practices” encouraged by financial institutions, The Handbook of Commercial Real Estate Investing offers: Complete guidelines for the critical “due diligence” stage of the investment process Effective asset management techniques for leasing, property management, and tenant relations Detailed procedures for reporting to investors on the financial performance of the real estate portfolio Information on using technology in the “due diligence” process A wealth of sample forms and checklists used in real estate investment A valuable glossary of real estate investment terms Authoritative and easy to use, The Handbook of Commercial Real Estate Investing will serve as a valuable strategic guide to managing the overall real estate investment process, as well as a “best practices” tool for improving each operating area.>

Author : Jason A. Scharfman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111811390X
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Private Equity Operational Due Diligence, + Website written by Jason A. Scharfman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to develop a flexible comprehensive operational due diligence program for private equity and real estate funds Addressing the unique aspects and challenges associated with performing operational due diligence review of both private equity and real estate asset classes, this essential guide provides readers with the tools to develop a flexible comprehensive operational due diligence program for private equity and real estate. It includes techniques for analyzing fund legal documents and financial statements, as well as methods for evaluating operational risks concerning valuation methodologies, pricing documentation and illiquidity concerns. Covers topics including fund legal documents and financial statement analysis techniques Includes case studies in operational fraud Companion website includes sample checklists, templates, spreadsheets, and links to laws and regulations referenced in the book Equips investors with the tools to evaluate liquidity, valuation, and documentation Also by Jason Scharfman: Hedge Fund Operational Due Diligence: Understanding the Risks Filled with case studies, this book is required reading for private equity and real estate investors, as well as fund managers and service providers, for performing due diligence on the noninvestment risks associated with private equity and real estate funds.