An Introduction to Investing in Oregon Commercial Real Estate

If you are just getting started in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) this book will provide you with a solid foundation for success! The goal of this book is to give you base-level knowledge for investing in CRE and to increase your comfort level with CRE transactions. This book is based in part on the author’s introductory course presented to Oregon residential real estate brokers for their continuing education. The subject matter covered at a high level includes:

• Commercial Property Defined
• How Commercial Property is Valued
• The Purchase & Sales Agreement
• Tenants & Leases
• Property Income & Expenses
• What’s a “Cap Rate?”
• Purchase/Due Diligence
• Cycle/Timing
• Financing, and more

Once you finish this book, you’ll refer to it again and again as you complete your first and future transactions. This is mandatory reading for the individual ready to start their CRE investing journey.