Purchase commercial real estate in Maine in areas experiencing economic development and growth Commercial real estate property location is directly proportional to the property's income potential. Research the commercial real estate property's accessibility to major roads, area crime statistics, neighborhood appearance and local economic growth. Examine future plans for the geographic area, including pending economic development or revitalization proposals.

I recommend:  Green Tree Realty, LLC. provides links to Maine town websites providing detailed information about each municipality. Research the Greater Portland local market outlook at CB Richard Ellis. Ram Harnden Commercial Real Estate provides comprehensive market data for geographic areas in Maine.

Invest in a commercial property in Maine that is a good fit for your resources There are several different types of commercial real estate property types: hospitality, industrial, office, retail, multi-family and land. When determining what type of commercial real estate property to purchase, evaluate your available resources, including your skills, abilities, time and finances. You may have the money to purchase a large retail property, but don't have the time to work with dozens of tenants; so analyze your resources before making a Maine commercial real estate purchase.

I recommend:  Search for Maine commercial investments by property type at NAI The Dunham Group. Find commercial properties in your price range using the property search tool at Prudential Northeast Properties. Epstein Commercial Real Estate provides commercial real estate consulting services to help you evaluate potential opportunities.

Buy commercial rentals in Maine that will quickly turn a profit Carefully estimate the amount of money you plan to make each month from your commercial properties Maine investment. In order to realize your investment potential, you will need to make considerably more from tenants than your monthly expenses. Analyze local commercial real estate properties to determine their rates in renting space and retaining tenants.

I recommend:  DTZ FHO Partners, a Boston commercial real estate brokerage with expertise in Maine, provides financial analysis services for commercial real estate investors. Research recent commercial sales by property type and location at LoopNet, Inc.