Show 124 -Commercial Real Estate 101 with Jonathan Hayek
In this episode, I discuss what it takes to get into comercial real estate and why you would want to consider it with former Sped Teacher and commercial real estate investor Jonathan Hayek.
4/29/20261 min read
There are so many path to become wealthy as a teacher, some are easier than others, some are longer than others, and some seem out of reach. But I want to show you today that it doesn’t have to be! Commercial real estate sounds like a pipe dream to many teachers like yourself, but if you learn the game you too can invest in this amazing asset class! LEt’s learn how from teacher turned commercial investor Jonathan Hayek.
Show Notes
jonathanhayek.co
Recommended Books (Amazon Affiliate Links)
The Wealthy Teacher
Key Ideas
Residential and commercial real estate investing are unique asset classes
Small commercial deals (even $150K–$200K) are more accessible than people think
Triple net leases create passive income with minimal management
Starting small is critical
Be data based, key numbers to evaluate deals include: cash flow, below-market rent, location
It is possible to balance teaching, side hustles, and real estate investing
Due diligence matters more than managing problems later
Bonus Tip
Here is a bonus tip I didn't get to in the episode.
If you’re curious about commercial real estate, start looking at it. Get an app like LoopNet (not the best place to find deals, but a starting point) and see what it will take. Can you afford prices in your area? If not, can you afford them somewhere else? Look at markets you are somewhat familiar with and figure out the best place to invest for you, then start working toward that goal. You’ll never make progress without a goal in mind.