Most first-time commercial property investors don’t mess up because they don’t try hard enough. They mess up because they don’t know what to ask.
In this episode, Mish Daniel and Samantha Riley break down the real questions that separate seasoned buyers from the ones who get burned. From sneaky lease clauses to valuation traps that could cost you thousands, this isn’t about what looks good on paper. It’s about what actually holds up when the numbers hit the ground.
You’ll learn what kind of leases to look out for (and which ones to run from), how mezzanine floors can blow up your loan approvals, and the deal-breaking details hiding in "make good" clauses.
Plus, Mish drops one of the smartest negotiating questions you’ll ever hear.
If you’re serious about buying commercial property that actually makes you money, this conversation might just save you tens of thousands (and a whole lot of pain).
The episode is tailored for you if:
You’re looking to replace your income with cash flow-positive commercial properties
You’ve found a property you like but aren’t sure what to check in the lease before making an offer
You’re nervous about hidden costs, valuation traps, or messy tenant situations that could catch you out later
You want a straight-talking, practical guide to asking smarter questions and avoiding rookie mistakes
\WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
How to decode outgoings and lease types before you buy (04:04)
How to spot hidden costs buried in make good clauses and the simple pre-purchase step that protects you from costly tenant damage (10:08)
How to protect yourself from break clauses that favour tenants (14:18)
The difference between CPI and fixed increases, and how a single line of lease wording can make or break your long-term capital growth strategy (17:32)
How non-compliant or unapproved mezzanines reduce what banks are willing to lend (20:28)
What great property management should include and what bad management costs you (25:55)
The single question every buyer should ask (but most forget) and how to spot red flags in vendor leasebacks that inflate value (33:00)
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