Financial Benefits
There are some excellent financial advantages to buying a medical office condo.
For
starters, you get precisely the same financial benefits you'd get if
you bought a stand-alone building. And, you can probably own your own
space for the same amount as leasing. Also, if you're merely leasing,
you'll never build equity, which turns your purchase into a savvy
investment.
Since you'll be making lease payments to the LLC you
own, you get to write this amount off on your taxes. Additionally, in
your role as the owner, you enjoy the financial benefits of
depreciation.
Another advantage is that because your mortgage
payment will be the same month-to-month, your occupancy costs will be
more predictable than if you were leasing. Sure, property taxes vary
from year to year. But you're not at the mercy of a greedy landlord who
jacks up your rent every time you renew your lease.
As an owner, you won't have to deal with this anymore.
You
might be able to get an SBA 7(a) loan to purchase your medical office
condo. With this kind of loan, You can get lease terms up to 25 years,
and loan amounts up to five million dollars.
If you keep the
condo after you hang up your stethoscope, you'll have a reliable income
stream well into your golden years. You can also sell it to a new
practice and make a little cash. So, if you buy a medical office condo,
try to find a property that will have an excellent resale value in case
you ever sell it.
However, before you plunk your money down for a
condo, make sure you break down the pros and cons of leasing vs. owning.
A broker who exclusively specializes in healthcare real estate can help
you do this.
Other Kinds of Advantages
Most medical office condos come with a professional manager who takes care of maintenance.
Having
your condo managed by a professional can take a load off your mind.
This frees you to do what you do best, which is to grow your
practice. When you have a small practice and buy a stand-alone building,
hiring a professional property manager might not be cost-effective.
However, in a medical condo building, you share these costs with other owners.
One
of the best reasons for buying a medical condo is that you can
customize your office just the way you want it without having to consult
with a landlord first. And if you buy the entire building your condo is
housed in, you’ll have tenants who can pay your mortgage for you.
Final Thoughts
There
are potential benefits to buying a condo to practice in. They're not
for everybody but purchasing a medical office condo might be the office
space solution that's right for you.
You'll enjoy all the
tremendous benefits of ownership without having to buy a building that's
too big for your needs. Moreover, you'll no longer have to put up with
an unscrupulous landlord who tries to cheat you every time you turn
around.
If you're thinking of buying a medical condo or need some other type of office space solution, call HPRG today. We've been exclusively helping professionals in the healthcare field
for over two decades, so we've honed our expertise to a razor-sharp
point.
We'll help you easily navigate the complex terrain of the
commercial real estate landscape. When you're ready to negotiate, we'll
be in your corner every step of the way. This way, you'll get the best
deal at the right price.
Give us a call today, and we'll help you get the office space you've been dreaming of!