Intro to Commercial Real Estate 101: Office, Retail, Industrial, and Storage

Commercial real estate can seem daunting to budding investors.

But in reality, the process of finding, analyzing, managing, and maximizing a commercial property is very similar to residential rentals — you just add some zeros.

In this month’s meeting, we’ll cover the basics of the main types of commercial real estate, including office, retail, industrial, and storage. We’ll talk through how investors think about these asset classes, what makes them attractive, and why commercial real estate may be more approachable than you think.

As East Tennessee continues to grow, investors who understand more than just single-family and small residential opportunities will be better positioned to recognize where the market is headed and how to think bigger.

This month’s conversation will be led by Erin Thomas — a commercial real estate advisor, investor, educator, and team leader specializing in multifamily and investment properties. She brings both brokerage expertise and hands-on investing experience, helping investors identify overlooked opportunities through strong underwriting, market knowledge, and practical execution.

Whether you’re a newer investor, an agent working with investor clients, or someone ready to expand beyond residential deals, this will be a valuable room to be in.

Come learn how to add some zeros to your bank account.

Doors and networking kick off at 5:30PM, with our content streaming live at 6:30.

Come for the training, stay for the networking.

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