In this article, I want to tell you about the 5 main types of real estate investments that exist so that, if you want to invest in real estate, you can decide which strategy is best for you.
The 5 Types of Real Estate Investments:
REAL ESTATE CROWDFUNDING
Crowdfunding is a form of investment in which many investors come together to invest in something that they could not invest alone.
In real estate investment, crowdfunding is gaining more and more strength, in part thanks to platforms that connect investors with real estate.
Thanks to this type of investment, as an individual, you can own a property to rent or sell without having to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars.
BUY A PROPERTY TO RENT IT
This type of real estate investment is a good strategy to earn profits and obtain long-term profitability.
If you consider this strategy, you must take into account both the maintenance costs and what your cash flow (money inflow) will be so as not to incur losses.
In addition, you should be well informed about the location, since together with the previous ones, it is a key factor for this type of investment.
If you have little money, and you want to invest in real estate to rent them, you could consider starting with a parking space, something much more modest but that can also work very well.
BUY REAL ESTATE TO REFORM AND SELL
If what you are looking for is to generate income very quickly and you have the ability to renovate a property in a short period of time and also control the expenses of this reform, this is your type of real estate investment.
To do this, you must find a property that can be reformed quickly, that is, that needs a “slight” reform, and that can be revalued with changes that are not structural.
This type of real estate investment sounds very appealing, because we all like to make money quickly.
Of course, it is not easy, and not everyone who tries it will earn money doing it.
You have to take into account expenses and taxes, which will undoubtedly decrease your profitability, and also keep in mind that you will have to spend a lot of time if you want everything to go well.
I would only advise you to invest in this way if it is something you like, since it is what will make you do enough research and dedicate the necessary time to succeed in doing it.
It is not a good strategy to earn money without spending time and without spending money.
INVEST IN REAL ESTATE FOR TOURISM PURPOSES
The new trend of travelling by renting a property for a (usually short) period of time has made the idea of
It is also a strategy of buying and renting, but for vacation or short-term rentals through platforms such as Airbnb.
When making an investment for vacation rental, you should consider a few things:
- Can you manage the tenants?
- What is the cash flow in the area?
- Is the location of the property suitable for this type of rental?
- What are the legal regulations for owning a short-term rental or investment property on Airbnb?
This type of investment requires time and dedication.
Having new tenants every few days involves a lot of movement and a lot of work, but depending on where you live and the time you can spend it can be a profitable investment strategy for you.
INVEST IN REAL ESTATE FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Another common option when someone is considering entering the world of real estate investments is to buy a property for commercial purposes, for example, business premises.
Instead of buying homes for rent, you can buy warehouses to make money from renting offices.
These types of investments can be very profitable, but vacant periods can also last longer than with residential properties. This strategy is not for beginners, since managing and controlling commercial premises is not as simple as renting a house for someone to live in.
