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thushani
24-01-2010, 03:06 PM
Of course every one of us wants to be successful on every investment that we make. We want to earn more money through buying and selling houses. But real estate investing is not as simple as you may think. In fact, it is more time-consuming process. It will require you to find the right property, managing the investment property properly and keeping a good track of financial records.
To give you tips on how to succeed with this kind of investment, below are the tips you need to consider.

Choose a market and focus on it

Find a few things that you’re good at and do them well. There’s no such word as “Jack of all trades”. You can’t master everything. Choose a certain thing that you know you can excel. In real estate investment, choose your target market and put your focus on it.

Make a system

Many newbies in the real estate investment world are having a trouble managing their real job and their new real estate investing career. It’s very difficult to handle them both. In order for you to succeed it is important that you have your own system. Create systems that can help you on the things that you need to do like hiring a virtual assistant, investing in a website or getting a voice mail system that can provide potential sellers to get more information. This will prevent you to get stress and burn out in the long run.

Find a group

Investing your own money is not a wise choice at all, especially for beginners. It will put your own risk on the line and you’ll quickly reach your credit limit. Prior to that, instead investing your whole money alone, find or gather a group of investors who will invest their money. Start on a single person first, win his/her trust overtime you’ll soon have list of investors who will want to invest their money with you.

Minimize the risk

Watch out for risk. Real estate investing like any other business has its own risks and you should know how to avoid or lessen it as much as possible.

Learn from the expert

Get some idea from people who have real estate investment experience. It can be your friends, neighbors, colleagues, relatives as long as they know the in and out of real estate world. If you have time, attend training and seminars. You can talk to them and ask everything about real estate investment.

Enjoy it

You want to invest in real estate investment because it is an extremely rewarding opportunity. That’s good. But if you not happy on what you’re doing, then make an exit. You need to enjoy everything you do in order for you to succeed. Make sure you’re still having fun!

MelbKate
10-05-2010, 09:55 AM
I agree with all of that, but would also suggest using a depreciation calculator and quantity surveyor's report to maximise depreciable items and negative gearing.

Ben
13-05-2010, 02:58 PM
You should really have a good clear picture of what are you intended goals with your real estate investing and how that might be best served.

Another one would be to look at how you structure your deals and how you are structured personally to protect yourself if something should go wrong. Investing should be about making money (or building wealth) and not about losing what you already have.

Ben

Cole
26-05-2010, 05:52 PM
Its right, getting a property in good place can be expensive but the benefits are more. I have taken the property in outskirts of the Adelaide. I love the place but it is difficult for getting the basic needs. So, I am planning to come back to the city and enjoy with friends for some time.

Ladyhawk
26-05-2010, 10:25 PM
Great tips thank you...
I am a big fan of talking to those around me for their words of wisdom on property investment.
One of the most common comments I hear is, 'do your research'. Research the area you wish to invest in and know what houses are selling for and what is happening in the area.

I've also picked up a few tips from LJ Hooker Real Estate's magazine. (http://www.ljhooker.com.au/buy/yourguide/)

MelbKate
25-06-2010, 03:36 PM
A few other things to keep in mind:

1. Don't get emotionally involved - property investment is a business.

2. Invest according to a particular strategy that suits your circumstances and goals e.g. negatively gearing, positively gearing, etc.

3. Attend a LOT of auctions and inspections to develop a quality property 'radar'.

Cheers!

jenny.smith
21-07-2010, 07:30 PM
Well Real estate investment is the best option to make money today but at a time its difficult also to handle it.I m also planning to invest in real estate this year so this is very helpful for me.

Simonica
01-09-2010, 05:16 PM
I agree with your tips. I like to add few tips.
Do your own research:- You can find more details from online investing sites.
Investment period: A investor must decide his investment period , Is it long term or short term?
Investment location is very important.