Is a small commercial property an option for the average investor?
An air of mystique surrounds commercial property when it comes to the average property investor but the sector offers numerous advantages over residential property.
Commercial tenants tend to stay longer as they become more invested in that location. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
Australia’s obsession with property investment is largely focused on direct investment into residential housing.
Buying a house or unit, using negative gearing to offset cash flow losses against other income sources (usually a salary), has become a national pastime for many. But the idea of investing in a small commercial property isn’t something many people seem to think possible.
There are reasons why direct commercial property has advantages…
