Wednesday, 17 September 2008

Get the Most Value out of Multiple Property Investments

By Paul T. Robertson


How can you make money from investing in property development? You need to find an area with a healthy, steadily growing real estate market; such as Brisbane, Australia. There are three things which you must do following this - First, determine your goal and your plan of action, find funding and o a relationship with real estate agents. Secondly, you'll have to work through ten important steps (keep reading for those) and last, make contacts with turnkey property managers.

1. Determine your Objective and strategy:

A lot of real estate investors will purchase a property without even thinking things through. Maybe the property was very tempting, or the location a good one. These factors may lead an investor to buy a property which does not fit in to their investment strategy.

You also need to know what your plan is for any property you look at with a view to buying. Are you planning to divide the property and make your profit on the sale of these portions? Or are you looking at a more long term investment goal, for instance renting the property?

The amount of time needed to develop the property should also be considered. You have to know how long it will take to develop this property and whether this time fits into your overall objectives.

2. Establish your funding:

You not only need funding, you need funding at the right price and of the right type for your objectives. You need to save money, but you also need funding that will allow you to sell or keep the property for the intended time frame.

You have two types of financing to consider here - you can opt for consumer or developer financing. One or the other may be better suited to your objectives, depending on what you plan to do with the property. You and your financial advisor can discuss this question.

3. Establish relationships with selling agents:

You'll have to get in touch with real estate agents who are well versed in property development. Not too many real estate agents are all that knowledgeable in this area, so it isn't going to be easy. A really good agent will be able to show you the best sites for property development, even ones which are not yet on the open market. Building a relationship with the right real estate agents can open many doors for you.

2. Follow Step one with:

Develop a preliminary feasibility mechanism.

Researching and assessing prospective site(s).

Negotiate for and secure your site.

Conduct due diligence.

Secure presales, funding and consultants / contractors.

Obtain Development Approval.

Conduct Operational Works.

Construction.

Sealing & Titles.

Sales and settlement.

3. The all important step: Getting in contact with a "turnkey" project management service

A turnkey management service is a great help. Especially if you do not have the necessary time to devote to learning everything about all of the many important steps in the property investment process, finding the right management service can give you a much better return on your investment. A company which can handle all of the details and let you take your profit without putting in all of your precious time can make all the difference between success and mediocrity in property investments.

The entire process of developing property is quite involved. If you are new to this venue of investing, then having the right sponsor or mentor can make all the difference. Investing and developing property is time consuming and takes a great deal of experience, money, and many skills. To get it right and achieve your main objective, that is profit, you need a strategy, know how, and hard work to achieve the right results.

To get in on all of the incredible opportunities offered by the Australian real estate market and you want to build your portfolio with multiple properties, then you must get an expert property management service in your corner; people who know you and have a ll of the necessary expertise to make your investments successful.

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