Commercial Real Estate Publications

Find the best publications on commercial real estate, from books to geographically-targeted newsletters
By Christine Margiotta, Freelance writer Commercial real estate is a fast-paced competitive business that requires its players to possess a true edge to be successful. One of the easiest and most accessible ways to get that edge is by regularly reading commercial real estate publications. From commercial real estate journals to articles on commercial real estate, these periodicals are mandatory reading for the industry's elite.

You can use commercial real estate publications to find the best commercial real estate agents, look up prime properties for sale and research commercial real estate in various areas of the country. When choosing which publications to add to your research arsenal, consider the following:

1. Commercial real estate magazines offer blanket industry information in a timely manner on a regular basis throughout the year.
2. Geographically-specific commercial real estate articles and newsletters can help you research multiple markets in the country.
3. Regularly updated reference books filled with commercial real estate agent listings, property listings, market information and industry contacts are invaluable references to keep and research.
   

Check out magazines on commercial real estate

Many useful commercial real estate articles can be found in a number of magazines specializing in real estate. Each commercial real estate magazine is a solid source of the latest industry news as well as a useful resource for repeat reference while on the job.
Try:  Realtor Magazine is one of the best sources for commercial real estate news and information. In addition to an informative website, Commercial Property News offers newsletters and other publications for quick reference. NAREIT Real Estate Portfolio lists features on commercial real estate online from its print publication.

Research commercial real estate publications by location

A number of commercial real estate journals report their information based on geographic location, which is helpful when you're trying to target your commercial real estate information search.
Try:  The Real Estate Journal publishes specific newsletters for the New England, New York and New Jersey areas. Meanwhile, France Publications publishes a commercial real estate magazine for nearly every area of the United States: Northeast, Heartland, Western, Southeast and Texas.

Find commercial real estate trade publications

There are a number of flagship trade publications that serve as great go-to references all year long. Make sure to add these books to your commercial real estate reference collection.
Try:  Goldbook is an annual commercial real estate publication that's a must for anyone researching or working in this field. The NIA Global Market Report is another comprehensive annual publication with articles on commercial real estate and other great industry resources.

• Look to commercial real estate publications for help with getting started in the business of property investment. Many of these publications offer great how-to information on how to get started with little or no money, how to flip properties and more.