Investing in real estate is an ever increasing popular way to make money. Owning property is often less risky than owning stocks, and there are also tax benefits and additional advantages.
That being said, real estate investing is not risk free and understanding some of the common mistakes that investors make may help others make more of a profit quicker.
Understand the different ways to invest in real estate
One of the first things potential investors need to do is research the different ways to invest and decide which one is the best for their situation. According to Business Insider, there are numerous ways to get involved, depending on cashflow, time and risk aversion. The most common way is for people to purchase their own homes in which to live. Another common strategy is to buy a home, renovate it and sell it to someone else.
Buying a property and leasing it to other is another investment strategy. Ways to invest without assuming all the risk include:
• Limited partnerships
• Crowdfunding
• Investment trusts
Common mistakes that inhibit profit
The U.S. News and World Report agrees that buying without researching the options is a mistake. Another mistake is to focus on one property type or geographic area, as it is not diverse enough.
Many people do not have the experience, money or time to fully invest in real estate, and those that try to do everything by themselves are at a higher risk of failing. Another mistake is to get advice from family and friends instead of experienced professionals. People should also develop an exit strategy to avoid extra costs and tax implications.
Due to television shows and other media, real estate investing may seem easy. However, one of the biggest mistakes people make is not fully appreciating the work and investment that goes into it. Those who are most successful take the time to research, form helpful partnerships and develop necessary skills.
Norton Hammersley’s real-estate practice group provides comprehensive legal representation to individual and corporate clients in the acquisition, development and sale of residential and commercial real property, leasing and financing of single-family homes, multi-family projects, residential subdivisions, hotels, office buildings, condominiums, shopping centers and other real-property developments throughout Florida.
For more information regarding our various Sarasota Real Estate Lawyer services, please contact one of Norton Hammersley’s real-estate attorneys: Peter Z. Skokos, Sam D. Norton, Ally S. Glauser or Michael P. Infanti.