Buying commercial real estate should not be a guessing game or relying on luck or intuition. The only way to know about the market and the prospects for the area is to do research, which will take time, effort and getting to know the ins and outs of commercial property.

It is possible to get into commercial real estate without having to worry about real estate management. There are many commercial real estate management firms in most areas that will handle working with the clients, getting tenants, and managing repairs and upgrades to the building or property.

Zoning by-laws and regulations will change based on political issues and city planning designs. It is important to know about prospective changes in any type of zoning or development and to take that into consideration when purchasing commercial real estate property on speculation.