Three Reasons why a Home Inspection is Important

If you do not think that a home inspection is important, you are wrong. While some buyers make a purchase without having an inspection, nobody would recommend this. The fact of the matter is that you never know what is wrong with a home. And guess what? If you do not order a home inspection, you may never find out. If you do, it could be several months later.

Here are three of the best reasons to consider ordering a home inspection.

1. Many people think that a home inspection will cost them a lot of money. But all in all, this is not true. For the most part, you should be able to order a home inspection for right around $300 or so. Of course, this will differ based on the type of property, area, and much more. But this is a small price to pay for finding out what could potentially be wrong with the home that you are buying.

2. If you do not pay for a home inspection now, you may end up paying for it later. In other words, a problem that is not caught before you buy is one that you will have to pay for on your own when you discover it at a later date. And if the problem is a big one, such as a leaky roof, you are going to bet out quite a bit of money. When you pay for a home inspection you will give yourself the chance to learn about all the problems you are buying, or maybe even have them fixed before you move in.

3. A home inspection will give you peace of mind. You may not think that you need to order an inspection, but after you move in you will begin to worry about any problems that may be haunting you. It is much better to pay for an inspection before buying so that you can live stress free after moving in. It is no fun to always be worrying about something going wrong.

These are three great reasons to order a home inspection. If you are on the fence about whether or not to pay for an inspection, let the three tips above sway you towards doing so.

Mark Moebius
CEO
MILJONAIR Development
MiljonairDev.com
636.300.9000

3451 St. Albans Rd. Suite 5B
St. Albans MO 63073

Leasing a Storefront

A storefront is a business that has visibility from the street. Storefront properties are generally leased by those selling items to the public. Some storefronts are used for restaurants or even business offices. Leasing a storefront can bring the commercial real estate investor good, steady income.

In many cases, a commercial real estate investor will look for storefronts that need construction improvement. In other cases, old homes in “downtown” areas of different communities are being made into storefronts. Whether you are improving an existing storefront or turning a or other property into a storefront, it is best to have a qualified renter prior to purchasing the storefront property.

It will be your responsibility, when leasing a storefront, to make sure that the property complies with all local ordinances. This will relate specifically to advertising, lighting and signs. If the storefront is a solitary structure, you will also have to insure that the driveway and parking areas are cleared for customers.

Storefront businesses are popular in all parts of the country, especially in cities. Businesses that sell retail prefer leasing a storefront as it gives them more visibility for the public. Storefront windows can exhibit the goods in the store to their advantage. Storefront windows can also exhibit signs and have lettering on the windows, allowing a business drive by advertising.

One way to get a storefront is to purchase property in part of town that is changing from residential to business zoning. This happens in many areas where they are trying to make an historic area a shopping area in town. Old homes are converted from residential buildings to commercial real estate store fronts. A commercial real estate investor who wants to make a profit leasing a storefront can do well by purchasing such a property and converting.

To convert an old home into a storefront business you will first have to apply for a zoning change. If most of the other property is being zoned for business use, you should have no problem as long as the municipality approves your proposed usage of the property.

Prior to investing in commercial real estate, especially if you are endeavoring to engage in leasing a storefront, get a title search of the property and learn the covenants, restrictions and conditions that pertain to the property. These can range from all stores have to have a green roof to no restaurants that sell tacos. You have to make sure that you know if your business will be prohibited by any existing covenants or restrictions recorded on the property.

Leasing a storefront can be an ideal way to earn a profit when investing in commercial real estate. Because storefronts are usually easy to lease to businesses because of their visibility, they are rarely vacant when in prospering areas. As is the case with all commercial real estate investments, location has everything to do with the success of the business. Make sure your storefront is in a good location and has a steady traffic flow in order to make this commercial real estate investment work for you.

Mark Moebius
CEO
MILJONAIR Development
MiljonairDev.com
636.300.9000

3451 St. Albans Rd. Suite 5B
St. Albans MO 63073