Thursday, 1 December 2011

Investing In Property : What You Need To Consider

By Ben Coles


Investors have long ranked real estate near the top of their list for money making plans. Real estate investment provides long term financial growth as well as the ability to generate revenue in the immediate future as well. There are both commercial and residential properties available, and there are particular investment strategies that apply to each. Some of these strategies are not altogether that different, however. Here are some tips regarding commercial vs. residential properties.

When investing in any kind of property, realtors and buyers alike have long sung the praises of location, location, location; with good reason. When investing in residential property, either to buy or rent out, a house located in a school district that performs well on an annual basis is attractive to families or to those who hope to raise a family in the near future. Many buyers and renters also look for houses located away from busy roadways that cause noise and traffic problems.

Location is also a major factor regarding commercial property investment. It plays nearly the opposite role from residential, however. Commercial properties actually benefit from sites that face major roadways that receive heavy traffic. Businesses found on busy roads are seen by a larger number of potential customers who encounter the property. Also, property that is easily accessed from interstate and main highway interchanges provides simpler routes for faraway shoppers to take to get to the store. Even apartment complexes can reap the benefits of neighboring busy roads, because it is easier for tenants who may not have access to a car to walk to the businesses found there.

The local housing market will also drive the investment in residential property. The purchase price will of course be affected, and a reasonable amount that can charged for rent is as well. Commercial investors must also play by the rules of the local real estate market, but they are more directly affected by the general economy of the area. The economy certainly is a major force behind property value, but it has a massive impact on the amount of money people are willing to part with on more luxurious items. This will affect the stores that rent from a commercial investor or landlord. It is a good idea to analyze the economic trends of the area in which one hopes to invest in commercial property.

The buyer must take some time and look at the different forces affecting both commercial and residential property. Area property values are important factors in determining purchase and rental amounts. Location is also the key of any type of property investment, both commercial and residential.




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