Despite the current economy, the long-term outlook for commercial real estate investments remains strong. In this market, foreclosing lenders, equity investors, and other bargain hunters have numerous attractive opportunities to acquire defaulting and distressed commercial real estate assets.

That said, the age-old adage “buyer beware” has never had more relevance. While due diligence is always important, thorough and comprehensive due diligence is absolutely mandatory in down markets where opportunities are presented as bargains, and sellers are in a rush to close deals.