One of our Get Beyond Money guests, Jaclyn Szerdi Morrison, is a millennial woman on a mission. She is a partner at Jewel Tone Interiors, an interior designing firm specializing in commercial real estate, and President of CREW, Commercial Real Estate Women of Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. She loves working in the commercial real estate space, but her passion is to give back to the community and uplift women through CREW most of all.
First, it’s essential to define commercial real estate. According to Investopedia, Commercial Real Estate (CRE) is defined as any property used for business or business-related purposes only. It's solely a workspace instead of your home or living space. If you are a business owner with a storefront that you own, you are in the commercial real estate industry.
In regards to CREW, you have to be in the field of commercial real estate to join the organization. CREW provides educational opportunities and allows women (and men) to network with others in the industry. They have happy hours, conventions, and summits, all dedicated to helping women navigate a male-driven industry.
If you are a woman (or man) looking to invest in commercial real estate, you have to start by doing your research. Fortune Builders have provided a great guide to help you on this journey.
Here are 3 tips on getting started in commercial real estate:
Speaking about financing, Tropical Financial Credit Union has a team of commercial real estate and property loan experts ready to help you along the way. They will help you get the finances you need to purchase your commercial real estate. Whether you are a woman buying her first property or a seasoned investor, our team is here for you.