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IN THIS CHAPTER

Familiarizing yourself with important lingo

Using the Commercial Property Evaluator to quickly determine a property’s worth

Examining a few examples of analysis

Valuing properties the professional way

Surveying those things that create value

Knowing the difference between a good deal and a bad one

There’s a rumor around town that you need to be an accountant with an Ivy League degree to evaluate and analyze office buildings, retail centers, and apartment complexes. Don’t believe the hype. We know you can count and do some basic math; you’ll have no problem figuring out what your cash flow and return on investment are for any piece of commercial property.

In this chapter, you’ll get the inside scoop on our Commercial Property Evaluator. This tool will help you figure out what a commercial property is worth without any fancy calculations or spreadsheets. You’ll discover a super quick method to analyze an apartment building and a shopping center like a pro. This chapter also explains how to know a good deal from a bad deal and provides invaluable guiding principles of investment that will keep bad properties out of your portfolio — guaranteed.