Consultation: to ensure a successful investment journey, hiring a team of experts to advise you throughout the process will be paramount. You will need ;
A commercial real estate broker: meet with a few brokers and choose one with the most experience and knows his way around the commercial real estate. An established broker will be a perfect choice as they are more objective and less greedy on commissions.
A commercial real estate lawyer: to advise you on property contracts, property law, local and state law concerning real estate, etc. having a good lawyer would save you from property disputes in future.
An accountant: hire a certified public accountant to ensure that your finances are in order, advise on investment potential and take care of financial statements.
A property valuation officer: Once you have identified properties you might be interested in purchase, they will assess the condition of the property which comes in handy during the negotiation process.