Getting Started In Real Estate Investing
Posted on February 27, 2009
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The world of real estate investing, to some, is an obscure world. Its a world in which a handful of people have success, slightly more people try to live in it, but many people have heard of it. The success stories are everywhere. You see them on television and read them on the internet. However, these stories leave you with little information on getting started investing in real estate. Instead, they create a curiosity that can be difficult to quench, especially for those who are not on how getting started in real property investing works.
The very first thing you need to do in getting started investing in real estate is find out more information about what investing entails. There are many ways that you can do this. Taking real estate investing courses is one of these ways. Courses are available to teach you all the tricks and techniques you need in getting started in real property investing.
Another way to learn is to work with a mentor. If you do not know of someone who is currently involved in real property investing, you can join a real estate investing club to get to know people. Through this club you can create relationships with people who have experience in getting started in real property investing. Once you have formed a bond with someone begin asking this person for advice on getting started in real property investing. Keep in mind, however, that investors do not work for free. Offer some kind of assistance, maybe as an apprentice, in return for help getting started in real property investing.
After you learn more about what real property investing really entails, you can make a decision that you will work on getting started in real estate investing. Investing in real estate requires a commitment. Of course you cant make such a commitment before you are aware of what you are getting into. However, once you have more information about real estate investing, you should be able to make a firm commitment about getting started in real estate investing.
Make a plan for how you will invest. It is difficult to go through with investing without knowing what you are working for. Set a goal for yourself. The goal for your first year should be within reason. Keep in mind that you are new to investing and might not learn all the ropes immediately. The goal you set can either be based on the number of deals you would like to close or the amount of money you want to make. Either kind of goal is reasonable, but you should make it based on your personal preferences.
For beginners getting started in real estate investing might seem like the most difficult task ever to be accomplished. Remember that it is this way with most things you have ever done. Keep in mind that anything worth having is worth working for and you will be well on your way to getting started in real estate investing.
T J Madigan
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Anyone Have Advice on Getting Started in Real Estate Investing?
I'm looking to purchase an investment property and I'm looking for some advice to get started. I'm not looking to buy and flip. I plan to purchase, rent, and manage the property. Positive cash flow is not hugely important, but I do need it to cover the mortgage of the property. I have very limited funds for a downpayment.
How have others gotten started? What bumps did you encounter along the way? What were your long term goals and plans with your properties? Did you start small, or go big from the start?
Thanks in advance!
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I wasn't going to answer this just because there are libraries written about this subject. However, I noticed that the first two posts are smoke and mirrors. I'm a real estate investor, and I hope these thoughts help.
The first post is a search engine organizer advertising itself. Waste of time.
The second post is a lead generation or instruction group who wants you to fill out some information in hopes of selling it to people who want your business. There is an enormous market out there for selling products or instruction regarding real estate investing, and it is very difficult to sort out what is good and bad. Most of it is overpriced and leads to dead ends. Most of the people who come to a forum like this will offer you direct answers, be weary of somebody telling you to go look somewhere else for the information. It is not what this forum was designed for.
A couple thoughts to get you started with your question:
1) You already have a map to start with. It is a strategy (buy and hold) that I personally employ and have been successful with, but it takes more patience to see the returns. Stay the course and you will see success.
2) In the recent weeks the lending market has changed so that banks are far more careful about lending 100% of the value of a home. Even 5% down is difficult to find. The banks that do offer this financing will want to see impeccable credit as well as documentable income, a stable employment history and at least some assets. Interview a number of lenders as well as your local bank, and if you need to prepare a little longer, you will at least have the information to set a goal.
3) Spend time searching. Lots of it. Sellers know that there are new investors out there who just want to own a property. Don't be that guy. Search many properties through classifieds, foreclosures, real estate agents, etc. before making a decision.
4) After searching hard for the right property, search the property itself. New investors often forget that what looks rosy on the outside can be filled with problems. It is very difficult to sue a previous owner of a property. Find an inspector who is willing to give you an honest opinion, and when they find problems, work out the numbers to see if the property still makes sense. When the numbers don't make sense, don't be afraid to walk away quickly. You will be holding the property for years, and old roofs, bad brick, old electrical, old plumbing, and items out of code can come back to haunt you.
4) Set aside some money for any disasters. You can't check everything, and even a quality property can give you problems. Set aside the money.
5) Have fun with it. Don't be afraid to be creative and make your own map. I encourage you to read and study about real estate investing, because there have been so many before us that have been successful. However, you will find you have your own ideas along the way. Real estate is incredible forgiving, and I enjoy the hands on aspect of it. I take a lot of pride in the success I've had with my own ideas, and I've been safe when some of my ideas of been sour apples.
Finally, my favorite literature for a new real estate investor is a book called "Real Estate Riches" by Dolf De Roos. De Roos employs the exact method of investing that you've talked about, and his writing is easy to read. You can find it at your local bookstore or on line. I recommend the 2nd edition.
Best of luck! Real estate investing is a lot of work, but I don't think I need to tell you how many people have been made wealthy by doing so.
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The biggest part to getting started is making offers. Do not over analyze make offers. You most certainly have to make offers to get started, so go and make some offers.
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