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As in all income-producing real estate, investors who buy at good prices can make good profits, if the property is well managed and maintained.  All such properties are bought on the basis of the profit that can be made.  Many retail properties are on the market in Florida, from single stores or condominium units costing $100,000 to large malls that can be bought for hundreds of millions.  Please call or write us, as we can help you find the property most suitable for you, and our services are free to you, as the seller generally pays the real estate commission for all brokers involved.  The questions in the “Purchase” section of this website may help you to decide.

Exposure sets the price in retail properties.  Larger retailers know their market – how many customers and their household income live and work in then surrounding trade area, and how easy is it for those people to find the store.  They know the average daily traffic count of the cars and pedestrians that pass their door.  The amount of rent they pay is determined as a percentage of the profit they expect to make at that location. These larger tenants generally have better finances and sign longer leases.  Rental rates may still be high, but are justified by the higher sales possible.

Neighborhood retailers tend to establish in smaller centers with less traffic.  Sales are less, rents are lower, and lease terms are shorter. Management and leasing expenses are higher per square foot in these smaller centers, but owners with good management can still make good returns as long as the purchase price is right.

Even new investors can generally obtain first mortgage loans of up to 75% of the value of the property.  As long as the finance cost of the loan is less than the net income produced by the property, the property will pay for itself over the life of the loan, leaving the increased value of the property free and clear for the investor.  Tax advantages are granted by the U. S. Government to owners of income-producing real estate, often allowing the owner to pay no taxes on the property income, and even to decrease the taxes payable on income from other sources.  Some overseas investors may want to investigate how long-term US visas or even citizenship status is possible as owners of such property.

We would refer an investor to reliable financial and legal professionals, and help you find exactly the right property as well.  Please click the “Purchase” page, and/or contact us:

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