Identify the 4 Signals to Stop Losing Money in Real Estate Now

Failure is nothing but our fault, so don’t throw your budget away.

Buying a home is one of the most critical decisions and probably the most significant investment in most people's lives. However, mistakes are often made. Buying a house means making a considerable financial effort and sometimes, we are tied to a mortgage for a good part of our life.

You don't buy a house overnight, some people are impatient; and seriously, you don’t want to be part of that club. During this period, do some research about the real estate market in advance. Attend as many home inspections as you can and get a broad view of the homes currently on the market to avoid any setbacks. It is essential to visit the property in person, as advertisements and images can be out of touch with reality.

Over time, you'll have an idea of the quality of the homes and what the standard prices are. If you become anxious and don't get enough information, you run the risk of ending up in a disastrous situation. That’s why we made a list of red flags to help you save budget early on, so here we go. 

Negative Numbers: 

In real estate, we are always making sacrifices in order to earn good money with our ventures. So, keep an asset for an extended period of time because the best investments happen in the long run, this way you can repay the loans as rents increase their value on the market. Remember that what keeps investors from making money is the simple fact that they buy investments that lose money every month. The main idea is to purchase real estate on the assumption that the value will rise exponentially over time, then sell it with the aim to maximize your returns.

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We must take into account the variables at stake as we cannot determine precisely when unexpected expenses will affect rental properties, as there will always be something to repair, be it gas leaks, holes in the ground, electrical problems and others. It is recommended to maintain a considerable amount of reserves to achieve the long-term success of the home if you want to sell it to recover your investment.

Worth Reminding: Not All Neighborhoods are Great 

We don’t have to repeat the first rule of real estate: Location. People are often tempted to buy a property in a specific questioned area as to be an actual investment. In some instances, the theory works, and it is because it has nothing to do with the neighborhood, but the type of house; what makes it useful is the advertising given to them, whether on paper or in any brochure, it always looks better in practice. The problem with investing in a place where people won't want to live, is that you will be forced to rent with lower credit scores, not counting the income streams you can get at a lower rate than usual.  

The Best Term is The Long One

This is one strong reason for those who lose property in foreclosure. Newbies buy properties on the assumption that the value will increase over time and that they will be able to make a good profit after selling it. Experts, on the other hand, buy undervalued properties in optimal locations that have the potential to produce a positive cash flow.

The final lesson of those who lost money, is that they didn't understand where they were getting into until they were in deep trouble after buying. Let's remember that individual actions cannot be undone after purchasing a property, same applies to home repairs or other efforts.

Investing in real estate is awesome, however for your project to be successful, first educate yourself about all the mistakes you can make before deciding to enter in this industry. At AFTHA we can help thanks to our experienced team of specialists and connections across the country, we prevent these mistakes from happening, through comprehensive advice that reduces time and brings exceptional results. Wanna try? Contact us now!

The AFTHA Program helps bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots. In short, our mission is to help people who are struggling to become homeowners and have no way to get ahead of their monthly expenses. We freely offer our service to the people that need it most, with the hope of strengthening our economy one family at a time. 

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