Overview

• Calculating your expected return on investment (ROI) before committing to a property will help you make prudent commercial real estate investment choices.
  
  
• Florida is an excellent location to invest in commercial real estate due to factors such as steady tourism, economic growth, and favorable tax structures for both individuals and businesses.
   
• Bankrate provides this formula to calculate expected real estate ROI: (Operating income + sale price of investment – acquisition price) / acquisition price
  

Generally, the Sunshine State is an excellent place to invest in commercial real estate due to factors such as steady tourism, strong economic and employment growth, and an appealing tax structure for both individuals and businesses, as we detailed in a previous blog entry.  However, if you’re considering investing in commercial real estate in Florida, it’s wise to estimate the expected return on investment (ROI) for any property you’re interested in before making a final decision. Calculating your expected ROI can help you choose among various properties and maximize your eventual profits.     

How to Calculate ROI for Commercial Real Estate

The ROI for real estate represents the profit you can expect to achieve after subtracting all of the costs associated with the property from the income it earns, according to Bankrate. Expenses can include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Purchase price
• Maintenance and repairs
• Remodeling
• Property taxes
• Insurance

Meanwhile, these are typical sources of income:

• Rent payments from tenants
• Appreciation or increased value over time
• Sale price

Bankrate provides this formula to calculate real estate ROI:

(Operating income + sale price of investment – acquisition price) / acquisition price

Investopedia provides a similar formula:

(Investment gain – investment costs)/ Investment cost

Various factors can impact your ROI for commercial real estate. It’s essential to consider details such as the following, according to Investopedia. Note: This is not an exhaustive list.

• The property’s condition
• Local economic forces
• Specific marketplace conditions (e.g., whether the area is experiencing population growth or people are leaving the region)
• Property type (e.g., industrial, retail or office space)

To ensure your investment is worthwhile in the end, it pays to partner with local real estate experts. The Avalon Suncoast team will manage your investment brokerage as if it’s our own funds on the line. We’ll do all we can to help you turn your property investment dreams into reality. Call 941-235-7474 or email sales@avalonsuncoast.com to talk to our commercial real estate pros today.

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There’s just something about the Sunshine State. In this blog, we’ve previously covered why South Florida has some of the hottest housing markets in the country and why Chicagoans have flocked to Southwest Florida. Thanks to factors like consistent economic growth, the state is also a prime location for commercial real estate investment.  

Despite an economic slowdown, the South Florida commercial real estate market has proved resilient across various property types, according to CoStar. If you’re looking for a place to buy commercial property, the Sunshine State is a strong contender.

Here are a few of the reasons why Florida is one of the top places for commercial real estate investment in the U.S.

1. The tourism industry supports retail, hotels and restaurants.

The balmy weather, luxurious beaches and other Florida features attract a steady stream of tourists from all over the globe to support commercial property categories like stores and restaurants. In the 2024 calendar year, the state welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors, up 1.6 percent from 2023, according to the Executive Office of the Governor.

2. People are flocking to Florida, driving population growth to support businesses.

The state boasts a steadily increasing population to support commercial properties. Between 2023 and 2024, Florida gained 467,347 people, thanks to both domestic and international migration, making it one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

3. The state has experienced historically strong economic and employment growth.

Florida consistently outperforms the rest of the nation in terms of employment and economic strength. In December 2024, Florida’s total private sector employment increased by 122,800 jobs or 1.4 percent over the year, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. This outpaced the national private sector job growth rate (1.3 percent). Additionally, the statewide unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in December 2024 was also below the national average of 4.1 percent.   

4. Florida has a favorable tax structure for individuals and small businesses.

In Florida, only traditional or C corporations pay state income taxes, according to Investopedia. Meanwhile, S corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and sole proprietorships don’t owe state income taxes. Individual Florida residents also don’t have to pay state income taxes.  

The Avalon Suncoast team is here to help if you want to explore Florida commercial real estate. We have decades of experience in the commercial real estate industry and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. Start now by calling 941-235-7474 or emailing sales@avalonsuncoast.com.

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