Friday, 12 August 2011

Where To Find The Right Investment Properties

By Jim Duffy


Experienced and green backers appraise potential investment properties way differently. Both should follow a few similar guidelines.

When considering Atlanta investment properties, the 1st decision is to substantiate your designated rental client. The property you choose may constrain the pool of potential renters, but not in the way you'd was hoping. If you are targeting young professionals, location, features, conveniences and potential rental rate will be really different than that for a future renter who is just entering the market as a first time renter still at school or merely entering the workforce who should be found near public transport.

Next is to ascertain, based totally on your required customer, the location, features, facilities and rental rate for your likely renter. A good rough guide is to buy a property you wouldn't mind living in yourself, and the closer to home the better. Long-distance land lording isn't advisable.

Though some owners feel it is too close for comfort, a rental in your own neighborhood will permit you to keep a watch on your property, and to understand first if anything begins to go bad. No matter where you get, always introduce yourself to the locals and give them your cell number and tell them to call you before they call the police, if the requirement arises.

Now that you've found the right property at what seems to be the right price, it is time to confirm that with a rental rate guesstimate primarily based on the currently rented homes in the area before you make the purchase. Your experienced REALTOR can help with that.

If the rental rate guess looks good, consider the state of the property. Is it just dated or dilapidated? Has it been updated in the last 5 years? Or does it need a major overhaul? Floor plan issues are best left to the pros. For a positive return on your investment, kitchen updates shouldn't cost more than 10% of the home's value. That's correct for any reconstruction.

Determine your aptitude level to make some changes that would make your rental number one with interested buyers. Select materials and products that require less routine care and maintenance, and factor in the timeframe to complete and cost for each. Add 20% to your financial position for surprising delays and overages. Your REALTOR can supply an inventory of approved, preferred vendors to help with any repairs, upkeep, or renovations needed.

If the final cost of the project meets with your overall budget, it is time to get the property under contract, begin advertising for a renter, and screen and hire your renovation team.

Next up, how to screen for good renters.




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