How We Secured a Commercial Property with Mercedes-Benz as a Tenant and a 6.3% Net Yield

Join Arjun Paliwal, CEO of InvestorKit, and Chris, Head of Commercial, as they break down two powerful commercial property case studies—featuring real clients, real numbers, and real lessons.

📍 Case Study 1:
A Mercedes-Benz tenanted industrial warehouse just 9km from Brisbane CBD—1300 sqm, long-term tenant, and a 6.3% net yield. Learn how strategic negotiation and tenant analysis turned this into a cashflow-positive, low-vacancy investment with growth upside.

📍 Case Study 2:
A mixed-use, multi-tenanted industrial site in Gladstone delivering 9.07% net yield and $120k+ in annual net cashflow. Discover how smart due diligence, negotiation, and deal structure made this unicorn deal possible—plus the head lease hack that made it win-win for both owner and business tenant.

🔥 You’ll Learn:

When to transition from residential to commercial investing

How to identify timing and portfolio phases for commercial suitability

What makes a high-quality commercial asset (vacancy, lease terms, location)

Due diligence steps that save tens of thousands

How strong tenants + smart structuring = powerful cashflow

0:00 – Welcome & Why Commercial Is Surging
Arjun and Chris discuss the rise in commercial property interest and who it’s best suited for.
1:40 – When to Transition from Residential to Commercial
Three ideal investor scenarios for entering commercial property—including cash flow and super strategies.
4:20 – Case Study 1: Mercedes-Benz Tenanted Industrial Deal
Breakdown of a $3M+ Brisbane warehouse with a blue-chip tenant, 6.3% net yield, and long-term lease security.
7:00 – What a 3x3 Lease Means & Land Tax Benefits
Explanation of lease structures and why commercial land tax setups make cash flow superior to residential.
9:15 – Capital Growth & Vacancy Rates in Industrial Markets
Why Brisbane’s industrial sector is booming and how low vacancy rates impact investment returns.
10:50 – Yield Comparison: Premium vs Weaker Tenants
How InvestorKit negotiated better-than-market terms even with a major tenant like Mercedes-Benz.
13:15 – Case Study 2: High-Yield Mixed Use Deal in Gladstone
A $2.74M deal delivering 9.07% net yield across 10 tenants, and how subleasing drives win-win cash flow.
16:25 – Overcoming Challenges During Due Diligence
Minor building issues (roof, stairs) and how InvestorKit managed risks and resolved them effectively.
18:20 – What Can Go Wrong (and How to Fix It)
How to handle timing, lease documentation, and valuation hurdles in commercial transactions.
20:00 – Final Lessons & Success Patterns in Commercial Investing
Arjun and Chris share repeatable patterns for choosing strong tenants, locations, and structures.

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