Commercial
Commercial Real Estate has always been one of the top performing investment opportunities available. Real estate investment can and does take on many forms. Whether your investment interests are limited to one multi-family property to help your personal cash flow, or a full-time career in real estate investment the At Home Real Estate Team is here to help.
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WHY INVEST IN REAL ESTATE?
Real Estate is a unique form of investment, that can require little initial capital, a trait that makes it more accessible to the general population. Additionally, Real Estate value [for the most part] is driven independent of the stock market, making it a good way to diversify your investment portfolio.
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HOW TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE
Before investing in real estate, it is important that you understand your investment objectives. Once you have identified the type of property want and how it will work into your investment portfolio, we can help you find it.
The majority of real estate investment problems and failures occur when investors purchase real estate with the intent to profit from a re-sale scenario. When the market was hot people were able to make a lot of money “flipping” properties. Housing speculation is not only one of the major contributing causes of the housing crisis, it is also a high risk investment strategy. Market speculation can take on many forms in real estate and it is important that you understand where the return on your investment will come from. If you are hoping to purchase property at a discounted price and re-sell for a profit, make sure to have a backup plan.
If you are just starting out in the real estate investment arena we strongly recommend a consultation with a trusted accountant or financial planner. These professionals can be very knowledgeable as to how this type of investment could be a starting point for, or benefit to your existing investment portfolio.
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WHEN NOT TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE
Real estate can be a time consuming venture, depending on your investment strategy. Unlike your stock portfolio, real estate needs to be actively managed and maintained. Toilets may run and roofs may leak, systems fail, and depending on the scale of your investment portfolio you may choose to actively manage your property or hire a management company to take care of these issues for you. If you are not interested in the time and energy required to maintain the property on your own you would need to factor in the cost of a property manager when calculating the return on your investment. For many, the potential headaches are not worth the potential reward making this type of investment not for everyone.
For those who like the idea of investing in real estate, but don't like the idea of that mid-night phone call about the leaky roof, there are other real estate investment opportunities available like REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS; REITs. For more information about these types of Real Estate investment speak with your accountant or financial planner.
GALLERY IN THE FIELD is located in west-central Vermont, in the artist-rich community of Brandon. Set amidst gently rolling fields and boasting panoramic views of the Green Mtn range, this nearly 200 acre property has enjoyed success as arguably one of the most luxurious art galleries in Vermont. The timber-frame construction, vaulted ceilings, gallery-white walls, and custom designed wood flooring combine to create a unique experience for whatever your pleasure may be; art gallery/studio, music center, culinary institute, restaurant, private B&B, &/or residential use. Excellent year-round access via air, rail and interstate travel make this a true destination spot.
A 242.8 acre farm with a meat processing facility. There is a 48x70' building for slaughtering, processing and selling of meat products. An inspector's office is located on the first floor of the building. Also included is a 40x100' pole-frame toolshed, with 7 bays, and a colonial-style farmhouse with 2900 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and two full baths. There is a 40.8 acre building lot with a septic design. Other acreage has a conservation easement.Buyer to sign Con fidentiality Agreement. Some owner financing possible.
The Shoreham Inn is a Quintessential Country Inn with busy Gastro-Pub in Central Vermont near college town and Lake Champlain has 10 individually decorated guest rooms with private baths - four are suites. Room rates range from $130 to $195. Wood-beamed Gastro Pub with cozy living room is very poular not only with Inn guests but also has tremendous local following. This Inn and Pub has received rave reviews from the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, plus articles in Seven Days and Vermont Life. Excellent location for large and small weddings and other celebratory events. It has been awarded Green Hotel status by the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership. Financials fully support asking price. Operate it as a bed & breakfast if you wish. Partial owner financing possible.
Located on VT Route 7, this versatile and valuable 143 acre parcel has many conditional uses that could be developed by the next owner. Conditional uses include Natural Resource extraction, High Impact Uses, Commercial I and II Uses, Light Manufacturing, Open Space, Public Service, Mobile Home Park. Preliminary reports indicate that there is a substantial deposit of Sand and Gravel that may be worth extracting. The existing soils are also prime for on-site septic waste disposal and the minimum lot size in this zone is 2 acres. The existing buildings include a c.1900 3 bedroom Farmhouse, a 5000 sf insulated and heated storage and vehicle maintenance garage with three 10x12 overhead doors to accommodate large trucks and excavating equipment. The parcel includes some pasture and prime agricultural land and is currently being used to raise beef cattle on a small scale. Too many possibilities to mention here. Call for details and full listing package.
Victorian Grandeur in a peaceful setting with Green Mountain views. Birdcage is a restored romantic mansion, on the Historical Registry, circ 1840. The House features an European sauna and tastefully appointed rooms. Edge of village location offers both privacy and convenience. Short drive to many ski areas and other all-season outdoor recreational opportunities. Spring fed swimming pond. Detached guest house or caretaker's home.
Prime retail, office or light manufacturing location. Located south of the center of Middlebury on Route 7 adjacent to shopping center.
This is an outstanding revenue gererator. The Sugar House Motel is very well known in the area for fine guest rooms at reasonable rates. It has 14 guest rooms, 10 with 2 beds and 4 with 1 bed. All have private full baths with shower and tub. Also all guest rooms have TV, microwave, refrigerator. The amenities bring more than overnight guests. The owners quarter have 3 bedrooms, wih 2 full baths, living room, kitchen and dining area which could be used for a guest breakfast area. Guests include Middlebury College visitors, tourists, business travelers and long term contractors working in the area.
Deerwood is a newly opened Bed and Breakfast in a perfectly restored 1832 Greek Revival home. Three guest rooms with wonderful public space, living room, formal dining room, TV room & sunroom. Owners quarters with private bath, dressing room and office. Beautiful views of the mountains and Lake Champlain. 100 feet of lake front for boating and swimming. More land is available. Also plans and a building that is under construction is available. Some furniture included other pieces negotiable.
A wonderful B&B in just south of downtown Brandon. Presently only selling 4 guest rooms with private baths. This beautiful Victorian has 17 rooms with 10 bedrooms and 6 baths. Easy to start selling more bedrooms and also adding baths. A great Carrige House could also be expanded with more guest rooms. Plenty of space already being used for the owners quarters with great kitchen.
Property is owned by owner/Broker. Building is fully rented. (Two -one bedroom units and 4 Comercial units. Three phase in building. All units pay own utilties except for apts. Owner pay's the water and sewer for the Apts. Large storage area on top floor. Stove and Refrigerator included in Apts. According to lister card there is approx.( 9600 sq ft) in building. Boys and Girls Club are in two units, Clock Shop, Antidote Resterant and Two One bedroom Units.
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