Monday 18 January 2021

5 Most Important Life Lessons of a Property Investor

Investing in real estate is great. Yes, investing money in real estate business with the aim to earn more money is right option for you. But without proper knowledge, you can put a dent in your profit margin and it can break your confidence too. Investing right amount of money at right time at right place is crucial in real estate.

The profit, or return, you make on your investments must be enough to cover the risk you take, taxes you pay, and the other costs of owning the real estate, such as utilities, regular maintenance, and insurance.



There are many sources of inspiration that can be used to guide your property investment career

1.      Don’t let emotions drive your investment decisions – DO not make any rational choice when it is about financial matters. never get too carried away when the market is booming or too disenchanted during property slumps like many are right now.

2.      Knowledge – There is no substitute for knowledge. Real estate investors with large portfolio simply know more about what drives markets, how to time market cycles, and which things to watch out for.

3.      Cheaper is not better - A lot of real estate investors make the mistake of believing that the cheapest investment properties are the best buys. What you learn pretty quickly is that buying cheap depends on a lot of factors. Is it cheap because it’s a good deal, or is it cheap because it’s a headache waiting to happen?

4.      Know the risk - Significant profits can be made investing in bricks and mortar, but it shouldn’t be seen as an easy ‘get rich quick’ scheme. But the cold, hard fact is that you can lose and lose big, especially if you don’t protect yourself.

5.      Don’t overpay for a property - When you start pursuing a deal, things can get out of hand. It’s so important to keep your numbers front-of-mind. Don’t allow yourself to overpay and get sucked into a property that doesn’t make you money.

 

Also read another blog, Property Research Mistakes that You must avoid here https://fvgpropertyconsultants.wordpress.com/2020/09/19/3-property-research-mistakes-you-must-avoid/