Who buys commercial property
There are several types of commercial property buyers. Private investors and syndicators buy apartment buildings and smaller retail and mixed-use properties they can manage and improve. Institutions and REITs tend to buy larger, stabilized properties in major markets. 1031 exchange buyers are often motivated but working on a short deadline because they need replacement property. Owner-users buy office and industrial space they plan to occupy. Local operators often know the area best and can pay well for property they already understand.
Matching the property with the right buyer is usually the fastest way to sell. An apartment owner talking to an office buyer, or a strip-center owner talking to an apartment investor, loses weeks before anyone gets to price.
What we buy
Our specialty is one type of commercial property: apartment buildings with five or more units. We buy from 5 to 100+ units, with a sweet spot of 15 to 25 units and larger deals done with capital partners. We buy stabilized buildings and buildings that need work, and we buy single properties as well as portfolios, listed or off-market.
- High vacancy or a building that needs lease-up
- Deferred maintenance, roof, plumbing or system problems
- Open code violations or city notices
- Below-market rents or rent-controlled units
- Problem tenants, nonpayment or evictions in progress
- Mixed-use buildings with apartments above retail
What we don’t buy
We don’t buy office buildings, retail-only property, industrial, hotels, self-storage or land. If you have a smaller rental with one to four units, send it through the same form anyway. We will steer you to a partner who buys smaller rentals, so you are not starting over.
How to sell your commercial property fast
Selling commercial property quickly comes down to three things: a buyer who already knows the property type, records that are ready before pricing, and a price that accounts for condition up front. When repairs, vacancy and tenant issues are priced in at the start, there is very little to renegotiate after inspections.
A direct sale also skips the marketing period, which is usually the longest part of a listed sale. Due diligence still happens, because a buyer has to review the leases, the financials and the building itself, but the timeline is set around you.
Selling direct vs listing with a broker
Not every building is a good fit for a direct sale. A stabilized property in a liquid market may get a better price through a broker-run bidding process. A direct sale usually wins when condition, tenants, privacy or timing make a public listing hard. Many owners get a direct offer first and use it as a benchmark before making a final decision.
Terms we can offer
Every deal is structured in writing. Depending on the building, we can buy the property outright, offer seller-carry terms that spread your gain over several years, or set a delayed closing that lines up with your 1031 exchange. Price and key terms go into a letter of intent (LOI) so you can compare it with any other offer you have.
You can call or text us at +1 469 660 2977, email info@skylinecapitalinvestments.com, or use the form on this page.
