INVESTING REAL ESTATE
Posted by kenyantykoon on July 8, 2009
I have been observing people and it seems that ones anyone with an investor mind gets any money the most common investment they go for is real estate.
This is because i
ts seems easy to get into than the stock market. i mean what is so hard in buying apartment buildings and renting them out?
But there are many factors to consider when looking for real estate:
1) are you interested in raw land or in developed property?
2)do you want to invest for capital gains or for cashflow?. Capital gains investing is when you buy a house at a low price and wait for the price on that property to increase and then sell it. It is also referred to as flipping property. This “buy hold and sell” investing is no good as there is no way to be sure that the prices will go up. Cash flow investing is where you buy a house and then rent it out. This is really encouraged because if you do it really well you are assured of a consistent income.
3)are you informed on the tax incentives in the country you are in? if not make sure you do as some types of real estate have more tax advantages than others. Consider looking for a competent real estate lawyer
4)do not do it just because you know someone that does it and is making money from it. take your time to research about it and learn the most you can about it.
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Matt said
You are absolutely right in mentioning that one should not just start investing in real estate just because your friends are doing it. One has to look at the locality and neighborhood and also at the financial aspect. Its better to be forewarned than to face foreclosure.
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kenyantykoon said
what people dont see is that investing is plan not a competition. one should set up financial goals and strive to achieve them instead of trying to keep up with the jonnes
rodentvs said
Liked the capital gains vs cashflow comparison. Comprehensive piece. Plus fact that you discourage against swaying to the wind you truly are cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit in the readership….
kenyantykoon said
thats what i am and i know some of the benefits of being an entrepreneur. everyday is an adventure different from the previous day. not like employment where things are soo set so safe and drab……..
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