Investors

Real estate investors come in all shapes and sizes. Their one common thread is that they all want to make a profit.

There are dozens of ways to make money in real estate…The key is to find one that you know backwards & forwards and stick to a strict regiment of disqualifying properties until the right one comes along to do exactly what YOU want.

What kind of Real Estate Investor are you?

• Landlord – Rental Property
  (a) Produce a moderate monthly positive cash flow
  (b) Slow steady appreciation over time
  (c) Manage tenants or hire a Property Manager
  (d) Risk level is low to medium
  (e) Suited well for first time investors

• Renovation – Better know as “Flipping”
  (a) High profit margin over a short period of time
  (b) Very fast appreciation measured in weeks or months
  (c) Manage trades, maintain work schedules, perform various DIY projects
  (d) Risk level is very high
  (e) Suited for those in the renovation business

• Lease to Own – Rent to Own
  (a) Produce a moderate monthly positive cash flow
  (b) Pre-determined appreciation over a 2-3 year term
  (c) Manage tenants
  (d) Risk level is low to medium
  (e) Suited well for experienced investors or seasoned veterans
  (f) Most are done illegally! Must understand legalities to avoid troubles

• 1st, 2nd 3rd Mortgages – Lending Money
  (a) Small monthly positive cash flow
  (b) Your investment & profit (interest rate) are fixed over the term
  (c) Low maintenance (Relatively ‘hands off’ type of investment.)
  (d) Risk level is low
  (e) Suited well for all types of investors