Commercial Property Special: 41 years and 30 Million Pounds of Value
About this episode
James Martin shares his insights and experiences in commercial real estate investment, providing practical advice for both new and seasoned investors.
In this special Q&A episode, James Martin — self-made multi-millionaire and owner of over 165,000 sq ft of commercial property — answers your biggest questions about investing in commercial real estate. From buying his first yard at just 19 years old to building a £30M portfolio, James shares the hard-won lessons, deal structures, and management strategies that have shaped his commercial property empire.Whether you're a first-time investor or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice you won't find in a textbook.⏱️ 00:00 — Welcome & How This Episode Works02:11 — Managing Bad Tenants: Deposits, CCJs & Getting Rid of Bad Eggs07:10 — Due Diligence: What to Check Before You Buy a Commercial Property13:07 — James's First Commercial Property Purchase at Age 1916:46 — Types of Commercial Property: Which Give the Best Returns?29:08 — Why James Got Into Commercial Property (It Wasn't the Plan)35:09 — How to Finance a Commercial Property: No Money Down Strategies40:49 — Negotiation: How to Get the Best Deal on a Commercial Property47:37 — Final Advice: Why Commercial Property Beats Every Other Asset ClassKEY TOPICS COVERED- How…
People in this episode
Host: James Martin
Topics covered
- commercial real estate
- investing
- property management
- tenant management
- due diligence
- financing strategies
- negotiation
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Commercial Property Special
Places: 165,000 sq ft
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