Real Estate Investment

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Real Estate

KNOW YOUR BUDGET

  • Know your budget and the rate of return you're targeting
  • Define your timeframe for holding the property
  • Higher budget = higher gross rent needed to justify investment
  • Focus on communities with a strong track record of annual appreciation

DECIDE IF THE PROPERTY WILL BE:

  • Annual Rental
  • Vacation Rental
  • Seasonal Rental

RENTAL TYPE DETERMINES FURNISHING NEEDS:

  • Annual = Unfurnished
  • Seasonal/Vacation = Furnished

CHOOSE YOUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STYLE

  • Hands on Management
  • Professional property management (full service vs rental placement only)

RESEARCH COMMUNITIES

  • Research communities with leased rentals in past 6 months
  • Avoid areas with high rental inventory

ANALYZE

  • Property Management Fees
  • HOA Fees
  • Property Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Potential Condo Assessments

CALCULATE YOUR NET INCOME RETURN

  • Gross rent - expenses (excluding mortgage) = annual income return

FOR SHORT TERM RENTALS FACTOR IN A FURNISHING BUDGET

UNDERSTAND THE TWO KEY RETURNS

  • Income Return
  • Appreciation Return
  • Total Return=Income +Appreciation

ALIGN YOUR INVESTMENTS WITH YOUR GOALS

SOME INVESTORS PRIORITIZE CASH FLOW WHILE OTHERS PRIORITIZE CASH FLOW & APPRECIATION

 

We've handled several 100's of investment properties and if you're curious about more information and looking for properties in our area please reach out!

Matt & Jenny Cannon

Coldwell Banker