Interested in Real Estate? 4 Ways to Determine if It’s the Right Industry for You
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Posted By: Anica Oaks on July 25, 2019 As the saying goes, investors have always heard the famous words ringing in their heads to “buy real estate, they’re not making any more of it”. While the real estate business is clearly not this simple, it’s still a powerful phrase that does carry some truth. So, what are a few ways you can know if the real estate industry is right for you? • You Have the Ability to Plan Ahead • Comfortable Finances to Cover Mortgages • Unafraid to Dive into Legal Documentation • Ability to Remain Organized You Have the Ability to Plan Ahead Real estate is, for most investors, a long term investment. This means having the foresight to recognize emerging markets, obtain reliable and consistent tenants, and know when to buy particular properties. All of these tasks are most fitting to someone who has the ability to plan ahead. Because seeing a return may require you to look well off into the future, a forward thinking investor is always a plus. Comfortable Finances to Cover Mortgages Owning real estate does not always mean that the real estate has tenants to fully cover the mortgage on the property. Between tenants, the owner of the property must still cover these monthly payments. To help avoid any issues, a safe rule of thumb is that you should be able to afford the mortgage without any tenant payments before purchasing a property. Unafraid to Dive into Legal Documentation If you are wondering the answer to questions like, how to start an LLC? You will need to do some research into some rather complex legal documents. Those who are easily frightened by legal jargon may want to steer clear of the real estate industry as it is full of the stuff. Every state has slightly different laws surrounding real estate ownership and operation and thus you must study each closely. Ability to Remain Organized Real estate businesses can be littered with paperwork and other filings. This means organization is a must. If you would consider yourself to be a fairly organized person, then perhaps real estate is for you. Those who fail to remain organized can quickly find themselves being overwhelmed. Real estate businesses have been around for hundreds of years and will continue to exist well into the future. By better preparing yourself for the many possible pitfalls of the industry, you can maximize your chances at success. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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