Generating a revenue stream from a commercial property is a great way to develop a passive income portfolio. However, it is not always easy to get started. So why should you use a Texas Commercial Mortgage to help you reach your real estate dreams?

Commercial real estate properties consist of two different types of income-generating property. The first is an office or retail space, where a business owner pays the landlord to rent space in order to do business. It is common for the land lord to have an office in their own building and property. The second method of generating income through real estate is by owning a multi-family housing unit, which is a general term for an apartment building or similar piece of property.

Getting started in this industry might not be easy, as the application process to obtain a Texas Commercial Mortgage is often long, time consuming and stressful, but the benefits can far out weight the hurdles. Here are a handful of reason why you could pursue a loan to help you acquire property.

The interest rates are comparatively low – Because a loan to purchase property is secured by the property itself (if the loan defaults, the bank becomes the owner of the property), this often times means that interest rates will be lower than with other types of lending. Banks do not need to charge as much because their risk is greatly reduced by having a physical asset as collateral.

Rental Income – Whether it be office space or residential living areas, you can supplement your Texas Commercial Mortgage payments by renting space out to tenants. Not only could this income quickly exceed your monthly payment, but as you build equity in your property, it can be an excellent source of income on a regular basis.

Capital Gains – One of the greatest kept secrets of the real estate industry is capital gains. After you get your feet under you in the real estate market and start buying and selling properties, you will discover the beauty of capital gains. Essentially, the way the tax laws are set up, if you make a profit on a real estate sale, you may immediately roll that profit into another property and not pay a single penny in tax on that income. By doing this, you can grow your real estate empire, with the help of loans, without being penalized in taxes. It simply doesn’t get any better than that.

Is there any way out of a Texas Commercial Mortgage?

While it might not be easy, there are plenty of ways that a borrower can bring a Texas Commercial Mortgage to an end. If you decide to sell the property, you can immediately use the profits to pay off the mortgage and use the rest as capital gains. But even if you go out of business, there are actually options provided by lenders for just such an occasion. Again, it isn’t easy, but it is most definitely possible. Just make sure that you fully understand the terms and rates of your loan so that you do not get stuck in a situation that makes it difficult to move on.

Dennis Dahlberg
Broker/RI/CEO/MLO
Level 4 Funding LLC  Private Hard Money Lender
Arizona Tel:  (623) 582-4444
Texas Tel:      (512) 516-1177
Dennis@level4funding.com NMLS 1057378 | AZMB 0923961 | MLO 1057378
22601 N 19th Ave Suite 112 | Phoenix | AZ | 85027
111 Congress Ave |Austin | Texas | 78701

About the Author:  Dennis has been working in the real estate industry in some capacity for the last 40 years. He purchased his first property when he was just 18 years old. He quickly learned about the amazing investment opportunities provided by trust deed investing and hard money loans. His desire to help others make money in real estate investing led him to specialize in alternative funding for real estate investors who may have trouble getting a traditional bank loan. Dennis is passionate about alternative funding sources and sharing his knowledge with others to help make their dreams come true. Dennis has been married to his wonderful wife for 42 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters 5 amazing grandchildren. Dennis has been an Arizona resident for the past 40 years.

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