Before You Buy: The 5-Step Blueprint for Commercial Property Analysis
We will review your prospective or hypothetical property to determine whether it is a sound investment. Our process includes the following steps: Step 1: Financial Analysis We review the property’s income and expenses, including current and future tenant rents, historical operating costs, and projected rents for any vacant spaces. Step 2: Market Valuation We analyze rent and sales comparables and determine an appropriate cap rate to estimate the property’s value. Step 3: Market Assessment We evaluate the local market to identify key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks. Step 4: Property Type Review We discuss the asset type—industrial, multifamily, retail, hospitality, self-storage, or special-use—and determine both its financeability in the current lending environment and whether it represents the highest and best use for the area. Step 5: Investment Strategy We outline a strategy for acquisition, financing, and long-term ownership to help you maximize your return.
What's included
I want to tailor my coaching approach to your specific needs and help you evaluate commercial real estate opportunities for both development and investment. Whether you’re highly experienced or just getting started, we can begin with the fundamentals or dive directly into your existing pro forma and compare it to current market conditions. Regardless of your skill level or objectives, I can help you build the knowledge and strategy needed to succeed.
- Determine the property’s value for a prospective purchase, evaluate its financeability and projected return, identify potential market and tenant risks, and develop a strategy to maximize overall investment performance.
Meet your expert
Zac B.
Expert commercial real estate financing coach to help CRE developers
Zac Barber is an Executive Director at Bonneville Real Estate Capital with 20 years of experience in commercial real estate finance. He started at the company as a runner and worked his way through servicing, underwriting, and production roles—giving him a rare, full-spectrum understanding of the lending process. Zac specializes in placing commercial loans with life companies and has deep experience across multifamily, industrial, retail, hospitality, and self-storage properties. His focus is helping clients structure smart, long-term financing strategies backed by strong lender relationships and two decades of market insight. Zac also owns, manages, and invest in commercial real estate properties.
