Real estate has consistently proved to be a source of making and growing wealth. That being said, not a few of the richest men in the world have interests in real estate. Would you like to make money off real estate? Don’t stress over it. In no particular order, below are five tips that can help you find your feet in the industry without stress.
Single-family Rental Is A Good Way To Start
I am assuming you are just trying to test the waters in real estate. To have a less burdensome sail, it is safe to start with single-family rentals. Picture that new family; they need a place. You can start by getting them linked with developers that have the kind of house they need. That way, you will make little funds for yourself and would have succeeded in building a personal integrity portfolio with them. If you satisfy them, they will recommend your services to others and definitely call you back when they have bigger housing needs.
You Might Have To Ignore Your Paid Financial Advisors
If you are a rich newcomer, most of the time, your trusted and paid advisors (be it stockbrokers, wealth managers or tax accountants) would advise you to avoid real estate. The reason they would want you off real estate is simple – it brings them no direct payment. They will come up with arguments around it being illiquid and management-intensive. These indeed are valid arguments, but if you do your homework right, you just may have found yourself another golden goose.
Find Network Groups That Serve Your Interest
Real estate is vast. You may not be interested in all phases of it. To some, construction is the goal. To others, marketing the finished work is the target. Others, who are more financially stable, construct and market their finished works. Size-up yourself. Know which area serves your interest: pursue that area. Make connections with people that need the kind of service you are out to offer. Take for example you decide to focus on marketing finished works, it’d be very smart of you to have relationships with people who focus majorly on construction and vice-versa. Even companies that do both sometimes need to outsource people, especially for marketing purposes, to have a larger clientele at their disposal.
Deal Swiftly With Maintenance Issues
The hallmark of good real estate personnel is to have clients’ welfare at heart, no matter where they function in the chain of activities. Make sure all is well with the properties you construct and/or market. Just like every other business venture, bad impressions have lasting effects. The main issue for end-users, aside from rent determination, is maintenance. Make sure all sinks work. Make sure the electrician does his job right. Make sure everything is in place. If anything needs fixing, don’t wait till it becomes bigger; fix it immediately. That way, you spare yourself from spending more when it becomes bigger and also build a nice reputation for yourself with your clients.
Know The Price Range In Your Locality
The goal, for most people in real estate, is to make more money. To be on the safe side, it is smart to know the price range in your locality. Know how much investors are willing to pay before you rent out or sell an apartment. Reconcile it with your own assumptions before coming into business so you don’t overprice or underprice your properties.
In conclusion, there is no manual that guarantees absolute success in real estate as the location of the properties and the cost of living around the locality are huge determinants of success. Keep a positive attitude. With determination, you just might be the next real estate big name.
