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How to Buy Commercial Real Estate

Published by Michael Flora On November 19, 2018

Panama is a country in Central America. Which means it’s very exotic. It’s bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia. With over 4 million people living in the capital – Panama City – there is a lot of commercial property in Panama. There are many pros to owning such a property in a city like Panama City. That is exactly why more and more people are searching for homes and commercial property.

What is a commercial property?

The term commercial property refers to buildings or land intended to bring a profit, either from capital gain or rental income. Commercial real estate is divided into 5 categories:

1. Office Buildings
2. Retail/Restaurants
3. High-rise apartment buildings
4. Rural land in the path of future development, beach property in Panama.
5. Nonresidential properties such as hotel, hospitality, medical, and self-storage developments, as well as many more.

Now that we all know what commercial property is, let’s find out if it’s worth investing in such a thing in Panama. Should I invest money into commercial property in Panama?

If you are thinking about investing a lot of money into something like commercial property, you want to gain something from it. And there is always the question – what if I don’t gain anything? If that happens, but we doubt it will, you can always sell the property. Believe it or not, if something doesn’t work out for you, it might work out for someone else. But we think that by investing money in commercial property in Panama you can gain a lot.

How? Well, Panama as a country and Panama City are just getting started. More and more tourists are coming each year. And Panama will definitely lack some hotels in a few years. We believe that investing in a hotel or land in Panama City can bring you so much.
Investing in a hotel is a great idea because Panama’s tourism is on the rise.

Even investing in high-rise apartment buildings can’t be a bad idea. A lot of people have started to move to Panama not just to live there and enjoy the beaches and the nice weather. Schools in Panama are getting better and better and they aren’t expensive at all. So many families are beginning their moves to this wonderful place.

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Office building in Panama City – Is it a good idea?

Like we already said, Panama is on the rise. Panama’s growth has just begun. A lot of people are looking to start their businesses there. And for that, they would need an office. Owning an office building anywhere is a good move. But owning an office building in Panama City is the best move. Moving your business offices with ease is possible only if you have good movers and a decent office. That means many people will want their offices to look nice and that brings the price up. Which means you are gaining.

So far so good. You have already realized by now that investing in commercial property in Panama is a win-win situation. But knowing how to do it isn’t easy. For starters, you will need a lot of money. You need a lot of money in order to buy and own commercial property.

How much money is enough for a commercial property?

When buying a serious property and you have serious plans, you can never have enough money. Especially if you are investing in property outside of where you live. Our suggestion is to rent an apartment near your property. At least while you are in the process of buying, building, remodeling, etc.

There is a lot to think about when investing in commercial property. You have to think about property taxes in Panama, too. You have to have some money set aside if something goes wrong. Commercial properties in Panama are cheaper than in the US but it’s still a big expense.

How to buy commercial property in Panama?

There are a few steps to buying commercial property:

1. Identify your motivations for investing – figure out what exactly you want to gain from this investment.
2. Evaluate different commercial property types – find out what kind of commercial property suits your needs and possibilities.
3. Lock down your financing – calculate your expenses. Always add 20% more to what you calculated because you never know what can go wrong.
4. Build the right team for the job – you can’t do this alone. Pick a friend or a family member or a professional team. Just don’t do it alone. At least not at first.
5. Identify a potential property in your market – find a property that is the closest to what you want to own.
6. Run the numbers on the property – it’s important to calculate everything correctly.
7. Make an offer and close the deal – this is the last step. Make an offer that you and your team think is okay. Also, don’t forget to agree on the highest price you are willing to go to. But that should be the last option.

You are just a few steps away from owning commercial property.

Nowadays, there are so many commercial properties and finding the one that suits your needs and your possibilities won’t be a problem. Remember to have a backup plan as you never know what can go wrong. Hopefully, you have decided on investing in commercial property in Panama, as it’s a great investment that won’t fail. Please review our commercial real estate section to see what great properties are available for investment.

 

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