Commercial Real Estate 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy Your First Property

Most people think commercial real estate is only for big investors with deep pockets. It's not. In this episode, I break down everything you need to know to get started — from scratch. Welcome to Zoned Commercial — the official podcast of Malkison Company. I'm Roy Malkison: licensed realtor, loan officer, insurance agent, and business broker. Every episode, I break down the world of commercial real estate, lending, insurance, and business in plain language so you can make smarter financial decisions. In Episode 1, we cover: — What commercial real estate actually is (and how it's different from residential) — The 5 types of commercial property every investor needs to know — How commercial properties are valued by income — not comps — Commercial lending: the 5 loan types and what banks actually look for — Why commercial insurance is capital protection, not just an expense — 3 realistic entry points into commercial real estate no matter where you're starting from