How does running a property investment business work?
How does running a property investment business work.
Do you start off buying a few properties and rent them out.
Do you start by paying them off with a mortgage, so you can buy several properties at a time and pay each property off in certain amounts each time.
Do you normally set up up a company.
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May 24th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
You buy as many properties as you can reasonably afford, starting off with just one if necessary. You can buy cash or with a mortgage. You can rent the properties out, or sell them on if you were lucky enough to buy one at a good price. If you buy a property for £80,000, then rent it out for 10 years and make a profit, then you come to sell it and it should (in theory) still be worth at least £80,000. It all depends on what finances you have available to invest. If you are doing this on a regular basis than you would set up a company.
May 25th, 2010 at 12:09 am
It depends on whether it is for short term or long term real estate investment as well as the capital you have at your disposal. For short term, you just buy one or two to start off and flip when you have achieved the required return on investment (ROI). No need to form a company as it attracts compliance costs. For long term, you may want to buy homes, apartments, real estate which are lettable as they would ease your mortgage commitments. If you are holding many properties, then it may make sense to form a company for administrative reasons and/or tax benefits.
Eugene O’neil
http://www.realestateebookslibrary.com
May 25th, 2010 at 12:20 am
A well-thought-out business plan is essential when applying for a loan to buy rental income property.
Optimism is good, but when it comes to buying a rental property, it’s better to be realistic. The promise of what investors call “unearned income” is enticing, but it’s important to be aware of how much of your tenant’s rent check will be eaten up by overhead.
That’s why every potential buyer of a rental property needs a business plan. When you look for financing, a well-thought-out plan will improve your standing in the eyes of potential lenders.
First, determine your initial outlay, or what it will cost to acquire the property and get it ready for tenants. This amount, minus whatever down payment you have, is the amount you will need to borrow. It includes:
* the purchase price of the property
* any renovations and improvements, including permits
* a home inspection and/or appraisal
* the real estate agent’s and lawyer’s fee
Then you’ll need to estimate your monthly expenses, or what it will cost to maintain the property:
* mortgage and interest payments
* property taxes
* insurance
* utilities (not including those expenses you’ll charge tenants)
* administrative costs (office supplies, transportation, etc.)
* management fee (if you’re hiring someone else to look after the property)
* maintenance and upkeep
* classified advertising
This total will tell you how much rental income you’ll need to make the property profitable. This is fairly simple if you’re just renting out one apartment, or even a whole house. If you have several units to rent, your market research may take some time. You’ll have to compare your figures with rents for similar properties in your neighborhood to see if you will be competitive. Your city may also have regulations that limit how much you’re allowed to charge.
Once you’re confident that your rental income will exceed your operating costs, you’ll want to consider the long-term outlook, or how the numbers will change over the life of your investment. Consider factors such as:
* inflation
* the appreciation or depreciation of the property
* interest rates on your loan
Of course, these are difficult to predict accurately. As long as you understand your city’s rent control regulations, you should be able to forecast how much your rental income will rise over the years.
There are some common pitfalls in rental property business plans. Perhaps the most common is underestimating the amount of money you’ll spend on maintenance and upkeep. Your monthly estimate should budget for the major repairs that will inevitably come your way. Remember, too, that tenants don’t always pay on time. Think about how your cash flow will be affected by a late check or two — will you need a line of credit to sustain you, and can you afford the interest charges that accompany it?
A spreadsheet can give you a rough tally of these figures. Once you’re ready to look for financing, you may want to purchase books or software with business plan templates to make your document look more professional, and to make sure you haven’t left anything out.