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Tips on Buying an Investment Property

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Home Builder with Merchants Hospitality, Inc.

When it comes to property investment, there’s no shortage of information available about what budding investors should do in order to ensure success. But perhaps even more important are the pitfalls to avoid so you don’t end up losing money and time. In real estate investing, letting your heart rule your buying decision is a common trap that needs to be avoided at all costs. According to New York's most popular real estate executives, investors should always buy property based on analytical research. Although there is no complete guide on how to do such analytical research and buy a rental property, below are some of the main steps which you need to follow once you have made the decision to buy an investment property. 

Same as with any other business endeavor, when purchasing a property, it is vital to have a plan. After you have done your research and thinking, set specific goals and make a plan. It is best to write down your goals and periodically check that you are sticking to them. In order to build wealth through real estate, you’ll need to set goals, determine where you want to end up, and then draw up a well-organized plan to get there. That means you’ll need to focus on both the short and long term and ensure your investment decisions fall into place with your overall strategy.

Buying an investment property is one of America’s favorite ways to invest. An investment property is all about increasing your wealth and securing your financial future. Unfortunately, property investing doesn’t always deliver positive returns, and it certainly isn’t an instant road to riches. Don’t throw yourself in real estate investing without doing the proper math first. How effectively you manage your investment will determine whether or not that investment will help you reach your financial goals. Since the very beginning, you have to think about financing the rental property which you will be buying. It is best to start arranging the financing as soon as you start looking for a potential income property. The wise home buyer will analyze assets, decipher debts and get pre-approved for finance before plunging into the hunt.

Many homebuyers fail to budget for the full costs associated with buying a house. Find out everything about the taxes involved in property investing and add these into your calculations.

Owning can cost much more than renting with expenses like rates, insurance, and maintenance. So, don’t underestimate the ongoing costs of owning your property and be prepared for the unexpected.

Furthermore, it is important to look for a role model and to study his beginnings in real estate investing

Comments (4)

Jim Smith
The Property Management Company - Round Rock, TX
Broker,CRS,GRI,RMP,CNE,TRLP

The Property Management Company specializes in investment properties.  There are numerous things that should be considered prior to buying.  One of the most overlooked truisms is: you make your money when you buy it, not when you sell it.  As Stephen Covey states in The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People: Begin with the end in mind.

Mar 30, 2018 06:59 AM
Eric J
Eric J - Dream Home Financing - Freehold, NJ
Dream Home Financing

Nice post Adam. Jim, I also agree on your point the money is made on the purchase. If any of your customers need investment financing, I may be able to help.

Mar 30, 2018 07:36 AM
Mark Neighbor
A O Home Solutions - Sell House Georgia - Buy House Georgia - McDonough, GA
Sell House Fast In Georgia

Good information. We have been buying investment property for ourselves and others for many years. Lots to think about. Buy small your first one and learnas you buy more. It is a great way to make money.

 

 

Mar 30, 2018 07:39 AM
Shawn and Angela Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Amabassador Real Estate - Lincoln, NE
Lincoln and Omaha, NE REALTORS®

Good info!  It's hard to find good investments in our area with our sellers market.  Everything is getting sold quickly at top dollar or above. 

Mar 30, 2018 08:03 AM