The good thing that has come out of the mortgage crisis in the U.S. is that people have been interested in investing in real estate now that the prices are dropping, and low prices in turn makes them possible to do that.

Before you jump into investing, first you have to remember that commercial real estate would require more of your attention and time rather than dollar investments alone. If you are considering purchasing rental property, this means that you have to take care of your real estate property and your tenants as well. So, you have to consider time availability on your side.