Alternative Ways to Investigate Commercial Properties

Not every insight about a property comes from LoopNet or a spreadsheet. In this video, Doc Haller shares alternative strategies for digging deeper into commercial real estate investments—the kind of research that savvy investors use to avoid surprises and uncover hidden value.

You’ll learn how to analyze the competition, reach out to local planning and zoning offices for valuable data, and gather real-world feedback by visiting the neighborhood yourself. Doc explains what to look for during a drive-by, how to assess nearby services, and why casual conversations can reveal critical clues.

He also covers how to mine public records, local business journals, and publicly available financial information—especially if the seller or major tenant is a public company. The video ends with a real-life case study based on walking the neighborhood of a prospective investment.

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Put it into practice:

• Choose a commercial property in your area that interests you

• Visit the building and explore the surrounding neighborhood

• Act casual and talk to people—ask what they think about the area or the property

• Visit your local library and browse a few issues of the Journal of Business for news about the area

Great investors don’t just run numbers—they walk the block, talk to locals, and dig into the backstory. The more you uncover, the more confident your investment decisions will be.

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