In this special Q&A episode, James Martin — self-made multi-millionaire and owner of over 165,000 sq ft of commercial property — answers your biggest questions about investing in commercial real estate. From buying his first yard at just 19 years old to building a £30M portfolio, James shares the hard-won lessons, deal structures, and management strategies that have shaped his commercial property empire.Whether you're a first-time investor or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice you won't find in a textbook.⏱️ 00:00 — Welcome & How This Episode Works02:11 — Managing Bad Tenants: Deposits, CCJs & Getting Rid of Bad Eggs07:10 — Due Diligence: What to Check Before You Buy a Commercial Property13:07 — James's First Commercial Property Purchase at Age 1916:46 — Types of Commercial Property: Which Give the Best Returns?29:08 — Why James Got Into Commercial Property (It Wasn't the Plan)35:09 — How to Finance a Commercial Property: No Money Down Strategies40:49 — Negotiation: How to Get the Best Deal on a Commercial Property47:37 — Final Advice: Why Commercial Property Beats Every Other Asset ClassKEY TOPICS COVERED- How to vet tenants and protect your rental income- The due diligence checklist James uses on every purchase- Vendor finance, lease-to-purchase, and zero money down strategies- The 12 things you need to master to succeed in commercial property- Why James avoids high street retail and domestic property- How to negotiate a faster, cheaper deal with motivated sellers- Building a commercial property legacy for your family📩 Got a question for James? Drop it in the comments — we may answer it in a future episode!🎙️ Next week: Buying Businesses with James Martin#commercialproperty #PropertyInvesting #JamesMartinEntrepreneur #BusinessPodcast #PropertyInvestment