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Monday, October 26, 2009

Top Tips For Buying Income Property

By Mark Knowles

Buying investment properties can be a great way to earn income but you will need to find viable properties to choose from before you can invest in them. There are three main kinds of investment properties to choose from and you may need to use different search methods to locate them.

The kind of investment property you look at can be influenced by a number of different things. People who love doing renovations and home improvements may be interested in a flip: a home which is purchased at a low price, renovated and then resold at a higher price. There are also rental properties, and vacant land that can be resold or developed.

You can find flips by using the MLS, an online multiple listings service that realtors use. It lists the properties and their specifications and will also sometimes show you images of the properties as well. It is a good rule of thumb to look for the worst house in the best neighborhood you can afford, and begin working from there. Consider looking at bank foreclosure lists and real estate listings in newspapers. Properties that are for sale by owners can also be a great source of properties to flip. Just remember to budget for the cost of the home and the renovations, as well as real estate commissions on the resale.

Rental properties are also a good investment property. This is because as soon as you have tenants, you can begin collecting income. This can help cover the cost of the mortgage. You need to decide whether you want commercial or residential tenants. Both of these types of investment properties can be found on the MLS. Another way to find potential rental properties is through befriending a real estate agent and having them do the searching for you. They may find properties that are available before they are put on the MLS and you may be able to scoop a dream properties for a great price.

Vacant land is also considered by many to be an excellent investment houses to purchase. But here, as with other opportunities, you should do your research. What sort of buyers for your real estate are you hoping to attract? Do you want the land to be commercially or residentially developed? How you want to handle the land will influence where you purchase your land. If it is a commercial property, you should look for an area that will have other developments going up around it, or other features which will increase the value of the land you will be purchasing.

You should find good legal advice before purchasing any investment real estate. This is a definite must if you are considering renting or letting out the properties you have invested in. They can tell you what your responsibilities are as a landlord and what you must provide to your tenants. They can also give you advice about setting up a company to own the rental houses if you are interested in purchasing more than one investment houses.

Once you have taken into account what your time line and budget are, and you have a good attorney and accountant on board, you can begin your search for your investment real estate. It can be easier if you purchase land nearby so that you are able to visit it. You can see what the properties looks like and if you are familiar with the area you know what developments are coming up in the near future. This can help you maximize your real estate investment.

If you want to buy investment homes you will need more than your wallet and an okay from the bank. By knowing how to search smart, you can find the best properties for good prices and make getting a better return on your investment much easier. - 23196

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