Hard time finding a retail rental property!

**shaun.p.lawrence** · 02-12-2007 03:32 PM

So, for part of my business plan, I'm trying to calculate average cost of retail rental property in the area that I'm planning on starting my business. I'm having a real tuff time even finding any retail places for rent! The places I found are retail places for sale and I'm not looking to purchase a building, but rather rent a store front. Anyone else have a similar experience?

**vhibbs** · 02-12-2007 04:17 PM

Go to loopnet.com its all the commercial real estate availiable for lease or purchase.It really helped me in finding a building. You will have to call the realtor though to find out the CAMS it makes the price go up and they are not always listed..Hope this helps...

**harrymcwealth** · 02-12-2007 05:29 PM

That's odd. I thought most people would prefer to rent out than sell.

**JerrSun** · 02-13-2007 12:34 PM

Shaun,

Why dont you try calling up your local shopping malls. If all your doing is fishing for info, I am sure they would be willing to quote you what the rent cost would be. Or try calling a commercial realtor in your area, they should be able to give you estimates on the pricing per sq ft.

JerrSun

**kbud124** · 02-13-2007 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by vhibbs

Go to loopnet.com its all the commercial real estate availiable for lease or purchase.It really helped me in finding a building. You will have to call the realtor though to find out the CAMS it makes the price go up and they are not always listed..Hope this helps...

loopnet is great..also talk to local leasing brokers..drive around in the locations you want..u never know what u will find available

**colinmcmahon** · 02-13-2007 11:46 PM

My city is littered with rental property. SOme goes as low as 400$/month CAD

**jasaunders** · 02-14-2007 12:54 PM

check out craigslist.com if you are in an area that is covered. I live in Chicago and they have dozens every day for rent.

- Josh
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