Commercial Real Estate Secrets How to Buy Your First Commercial Property in 2026 (Financing, Underwriting & LOIs Explained)
In this solo episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, Aviva Sonenreich, Managing Broker of Warehouse Hotline in Denver, Colorado, breaks down exactly how to buy commercial property in 2026 — from financing and underwriting to listing platforms and negotiating LOIs.
You’ll learn how to prepare properly, avoid rookie mistakes, and position yourself to move fast when the right deal hits the market.
If you’re considering buying your first commercial building, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to commercial real estate investing in 2026 and beyond.
Key Topics Discussed
- Why commercial real estate is not crashing — and what’s actually happening in the 2026 market
- Why financing comes first (and what lenders or partners need from you)
- Different ways to fund a deal: commercial loans, partners, and OPM (other people’s money)
- How to choose the right property type (industrial, retail, office, multifamily, hospitality)
- Why buyers must learn to underwrite their own deals
- The difference between LoopNet, Crexi, and CoStar
- Why off-market deals are not always better deals
- Who pays the broker in commercial real estate transactions
- What an LOI (Letter of Intent) is — and why it comes before the Purchase & Sale Agreement
- The due diligence process after going under contract
Platforms Mentioned
- LoopNet, Crexi, CoStar
Understanding how these commercial real estate listing platforms work is critical when buying commercial property in Denver, Colorado or nationally.
Who This Episode Is For
- First-time commercial real estate buyers
- Investors looking to enter the industrial or warehouse market
- Business owners considering buying instead of leasing
- Buyers confused about underwriting and financing
- Anyone searching “How to buy commercial real estate in 2026”
About the Host
Aviva Sonenreich is the Managing Broker of Warehouse Hotline, a Denver-based commercial real estate brokerage specializing in industrial properties, warehouses, land, and investment sales throughout Colorado. She is also the host of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, where she breaks down practical, real-world commercial real estate strategies for investors, owners, and brokers.
Save This Episode
Thinking about buying commercial property this year?
Save this episode so you can reference the step-by-step process before submitting your first LOI.
And if you’re buying in Denver or anywhere in Colorado, reach out to the Warehouse Hotline for guidance on industrial and commercial acquisitions.