Commercial Real Estate Investing in New York

New York State's real estate license is one of the most expensive to obtain in the nation — the total cost including pre-license education, exam fees, and first-year brokerage expenses can exceed $3,500.

New York City NNN cap rates run 3.5–4.5%, among the lowest in the nation. However, upstate New York markets offer 6–7.5% yields with significantly lower entry prices. State income tax: Up to 10.9%. Dominant NNN tenants: McDonald's, Starbucks, Dunkin', Dollar Tree, CVS.

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You do not need a New York real estate license to buy these properties for your own account.

Do I need a license to invest in New York real estate?

No. New York investors buying for their own portfolio do not need a salesperson license or CE.