How Do You Find Your First Commercial Property Deal?

Finding your first commercial property deal can feel overwhelming, especially if you're new to commercial real estate. There are many ways to find opportunities—from networking and direct marketing to working with brokers and searching online listings.

Discussion Questions:

  1. How did you find your first commercial property deal?
  2. What strategies worked best for you?
  3. Did you use a broker, networking events, direct mail, cold calling, or online platforms?
  4. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
  5. What advice would you give someone looking for their first commercial real estate investment?

Share your experience and insights to help others get started in commercial real estate!

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No such thing as a “deal” you like a property it makes sense and you move forward. You will learn more as an operator than plugging numbers into excel

 
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