Buying a Rental Investment Property: Tips for First Timers
The purchase of an investment property to rent out can be stressful. Here are some tips from the experts to help you choose the right property at the start.
(firmenpresse) - Real estate investment is becoming increasingly accessible to regular people, not just high-flying moguls with unlimited cash to splash. Purchasing a house or apartment with the view to renting it out for profit is a great way to invest in the lucrative real estate market. Not only do you get a steady income stream, but the property (usually) will increase in value, delivering you capital gains or equity to use to expand your portfolio.
However, investment of this type can be hugely stressful for the first timer; because you’re dealing with large sums of your own hard-earned money, and because the process of buying real estate is a veritable battlefield of land mines. Here are some simple tips that will help with your confidence.
First and Foremost, Remember the Three L’s
It’s a well-worn joke that the three most important things in property investment are location, location, and location. But it’s a cliché because it’s true. Where you buy a house or apartment to rent out will inform your success - or failure. So the first step to take before you even consider signing on a dotted line is to thoroughly research the city or area you’re considering, in terms of rental demand and yield.
For example, in a city like Rochester NY, investment in real estate is popular because the demand for quality rentals is high, and the rental returns are very good. But what factors determine this? If we again use Rochester as an example (top tip: it’s a great example!), its popularity with a wide range of demographics is down to good employment prospects, great infrastructure, and an above average standard of living. Because more people are attracted to live and work in Rochester NY, investment here continues to show excellent returns.
Examine the Market
This is a bit different from deciding on a location, and understanding the local property market (including past and predicted trends) is vital to ensuring it’s a good match for your personal financial situation and goals. Things you need to think about are growth in population, new constructions, current prices, whether the local market is experiencing any significant shifts in its economic climate, how long properties sit on the market for sale, and the capital growth in both the long and mid-term.
Tip: If you’ve chosen somewhere like Rochester NY, investment becomes a lot easier if you speak to some local experts early on in your search. Often, new potential landlords don’t consider securing the services of professional management even before they own the house or apartment – but it’s a fantastic idea to have their professional knowledge from the get-go. Who knows an area better than a local?
Determine Accurate Returns, Cash Flow and Profit
Make no mistake, the best time to lay the foundations of a successful rental investment opportunity is before you make a purchase. Again, this is where consulting the professionals early in the process is key. Ideally a property will yield positive cash flow – which means the money the rent leaves you once all the expenses are taken out (mortgage, fees, repairs, maintenance, etc). You’ll also have to factor in tax responsibilities and benefits – including things like depreciation. Gaining an accurate projection of these aspects is a complex process, but a good property manager will be skilled in calculating expenses and returns on an individual house or apartment.
Whether you choose another up-and-coming city or go with a proven location like Rochester NY, investment in real estate can be as anxiety inducing as it is rewarding! But if you enlist professional help, choose wisely, maintain a contingency fund, and keep your expectations realistic, becoming a landlord could be the best financial decision of your life.
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Danny Torres is from Torres Turn Key, a property management company in Rochester NY with more than ten years’ experience dealing with both domestic and international investors. Providing a holistic management service for Rochester NY investment in both commercial and residential properties, the company brings together a host of experience and specialist knowledge to build long-term relationships and create maximum value and benefit for their customers.
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