For the same cost as a good residential property, it's possible to enter the exciting world of commercial real estate.

You probably drive past these types of properties all the time - small industrial units, warehouses, shops and offices occupied by small to medium-sized businesses of every type.

Who owns these small commercial properties? The tenants themselves in some cases. Many others are owned by small investors who have made the leap from residential property to commercial.

They've discovered that commercial property can offer significant advantages over residential real estate, such as:

-- Much higher rental yields, with the tenants covering the outgoings
-- Great opportunities for positive cash flow
-- Longer-term tenancies (compared to residential) - and the tenant has a strong incentive to keep the property clean and well-presented
-- Higher capital growth in many cases, even at times when the residential property market is slow and flat
-- And much more.

But as profitable as it can be, commercial property offers its own set of risks as well, and inexperienced investors can get into trouble if they don't do their homework.

That's where this eBook comes in. API's comprehensive guide to commercial property for small investors covers such topics as:

-- The commercial buying and selling process
-- Understanding and working with leases
-- Investor beware - the risks and traps to watch out for in non-residential property
-- Finance and tax issues

We've also included fascinating and informative case studies of real-world investors who made the leap from residential to commercial property, so you can learn from their experiences - good and bad.