More Than 50% Equity - What Would You Do?

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Got a lead on a building that the seller is asking $2.5 million but I was told by a commercial builder it would cost $5.3 million just to construct the build.

The building is 83,000 sq ft on about 7 acres, it used to be a business similar to Home Depot.

It sits on a very high traffic street.

What would you guys do?

The seller wants all cash. (Everyone does, I know)

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  • finniganps22nd May, 2007
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    What is the market like to get a new tenant? Have you spoken to commercial brokers to determine how long it would take to fill the space? Could you do a purchase option that would allow you to try to market and fill the property with a tenant before buying the property?

  • CincyRealtorNKY11th June, 2007
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    Reproduction cost has very little bearing on current market value. Talk to some commercial retail brokers in your area. They should be able to help provide some realistic scenarios.

  • tony565620th June, 2007
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    Debt financing is like your typical home mortgage...you have a defined payment plan. Equity financing is like having another partner to invest with you - the better the property does, the more return the lender will receive.

  • YasirOmari25th June, 2007
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    Thank you both!

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