Understanding Different Deal Types In Real Estate

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1. Exploring Signage Opportunities

•    Understand that signage can be a lucrative deal type, and you don’t need to own property to engage in signage deals.
•    Recognize various signage opportunities, including large developments, business advertising in industrial areas, and digital signage.

2. Leveraging Air Rights

•    Learn about air rights and how they can be used for signage and other developments.
•    Explore the potential of leasing rooftops for digital signage or other creative uses, such as rooftop accommodations.

3. Car Parks as Investments

•    Identify car parks as a viable and often inexpensive commercial property investment.
•    Understand the factors to consider, such as location, demand, and potential returns from leasing car parks.

4. Storage Opportunities

•    Recognize the growth and potential in the storage industry, from single-story sheds to multi-level storage facilities.
•    Understand the benefits of building your own storage facilities or upgrading existing ones to maximise returns.

5. Outdoor Storage

•    Consider using vacant land for outdoor storage, such as parking for trucks, excavation equipment, or recreational vehicles.
•    Learn about the demand and profitability of outdoor storage in growth areas.

6. Industrial Properties

•    Explore the stability and diverse uses of industrial properties, including warehousing, logistics yards, and factories.
•    Understand the demand for smaller, more affordable industrial spaces and the benefits of customising spaces for specific tenants.

7. Office Conversions

•    Learn about the opportunities in converting large, vacant office spaces into smaller offices, collaborative spaces, or alternative uses like apartments or gyms.
•    Understand the importance of flexibility and meeting the demand for smaller, more efficient office spaces.

8. Mezzanines

•    Recognize the potential of adding mezzanines in industrial buildings to create additional office space and increase rental income.
•    Ensure compliance with planning and building regulations when adding mezzanines.

9. Business Real Estate

•    Understand the concept of business real estate, where both the business and the property are part of the investment.
•    Explore opportunities in sectors like caravan parks, hotels, and food and beverage, and the potential for leasing out the business operations while owning the property.

10. Diversifying Deal Types

•     Encourage exploring multiple deal types to find what aligns with your interests and capabilities.
•     Understand the importance of leveraging different strategies to maximise returns and diversify your portfolio.