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Can You Make Property Investment More Reliable?

When it comes to making investments, aiming to maximize your profits isn’t the only goal. You will want to make your investments more reliable, as well. You want to reduce your chances of losing any money. You also want to decrease the overall costs of investing so you’re less “in the hole.” There is a degree of uncertainty with any invest but here is how you can make property investment a little more reliable.

Diversification is always recommended

You might see that the trends point towards rental investments. As such, it might sound like a good idea to put a lot of money on rentals. But do you have money in other markets to offset that risk? It might be other kinds of property, other areas, or other cities. What’s important is that all your eggs aren’t in one basket. Diversifying your portfolio should be the first lesson any investor learns.

Stay up to date on the trends

There is no such thing as an evergreen investment. The value of assets, including property, rise, and fall with time. As such, it’s important to time your investments right. Know when to sell and when to buy different types of property. The best way to do that is to look at the current real estate investment trends. For instance, right now there’s a strong demand for rental housing. This means that it’s a good time for many to invest in rentals. However, this might not remain the same forever. You have to be flexible about the trends.

Build relationships based on trust

While there is no hard code of ethics that real estate investors have to work to, it’s recommended that you stay honest. In real estate, a lot of your profit might be generated from referrals. Others you have worked with will tell you about potential investments. Or they may send clients your way. As such, there’s a big benefit to building good long-term relationships with renters, clients, and others.

Only work with the best

Depending on the type of investment you make, you may have to work with others. This might mean a team to complete the property you’re investing in. It might mean working with property managers. Whether you’re letting and need assistance or working with construction companies, do your research. Make sure they have plenty of experience in helping with exactly the type of investment you’re working on. Check they have both the reputation and the certification they need.

Be wary of over-leveraging

Putting too much of your own skin in every investment you make is a mistake. If you over-leverage your properties, any financial hit you take will be more keenly felt. Having a mix of financed and debt-free properties is usually recommended. This way you can safeguard yourself to some degree. You also have equity to tap into in an emergency.

As mentioned, there’s no such thing as an investment without risk. It’s inherent with the method of making money. However, the tips above can help you minimize that risk to some degree.

 

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About the Author

Kaya Wittenburg

Blog Author and CEO

Kaya Wittenburg is the Founder and CEO of Sky Five Properties. Since the age of 10, real estate has been deeply ingrained into his thoughts. With world-class negotiation and deal-making skills, he brings a highly impactful presence into every transaction that he touches.

He is here to help you use real estate as a vehicle to develop your own personal empire and feel deeply satisfied along the way. If you have an interest in buying, selling or renting property in South Florida, contact Kaya today.

   
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