If you listen to some real-estate experts, they will tell you that a good way to getting started is by doing what is known as birddogging – this is where you run around looking for dilapidated properties which you pass onto an experienced developer who buys it and gives you commission, called a referral or a birddog fee.

This option may be a good way to start gaining some experience and gain knowledge, but its ability to make you lots of money is quite limited as the developer is tho one who makes the real money.

The next step most people take is known as wholesaling – similar to birddogging, but taking it a bit further – it involves finding the abandoned or rundown houses but actually negotiating and buying the property at a wholesale’ price and then finding an investor to turn or ‘flip’ the property, making a tidy little profit as part of the deal.

A great many books and courses are available on this process, and many a good investor had their beginnings like this, but there are pitfalls that need to be avoided, especially for the inexperienced punter. The learning curve is often long and slow and money need to be risked – as will all risks, as the term implies there is the possibility of losing money.

short sales are another way for beginners to break into the property ladder game. This involves dealing directly with banks and financial institutions regarding a property that is in or about to be in foreclosure. This process of ’short sales’ can lead to buying properties at a greatly undervalued price but the process of negotiation is quite complicated and the details are long – be prepared to do your homework and play the waiting game.

These above mentioned methods are only 3 of many many ways of getting into the investment property game. we will be looking at some of the other methods in upcoming articles so be sure to look out for these.

A good place to start is areas that look like they are starting to grow. Also is your investment property going to be a commercial one or a residential one. Once you have narrowed down your budget and area, now you have to start hunting around for what you like. Also remember when looking at an investment property, look at how much maintenance work needs to be done to make it look good again. If an investment property is already tenanted you may not be aware of the underlying issues, this is where a good investment broker comes in.

Brokers can assist you with the legal side of your investment property, but before you choose just any old broker, do your research, check their credentials, ask around, get feedback from previous customers of theirs. When you are dealing with a large amount of money, it is important to do everything right.

When you find an investment property you are interested in, take the time to look inside and outside of the house. Talk to the owners and ask plenty of questions like why are you selling, how long have you owned the property etc. Getting all this information is the right thing to do before investing into the property. There are definitely some good investment properties out there, so look around and you will be guaranteed to find something that will give you the return you are looking for.

If you listen to some real-estate experts, they will tell you that a good way to getting started is by doing what is known as birddogging – this is where you run around looking for dilapidated properties which you pass onto an experienced developer who buys it and gives you commission, called a referral or a birddog fee.

This option may be a good way to start gaining some experience and gain knowledge, but its ability to make you lots of money is quite limited as the developer is tho one who makes the real money.

The next step most people take is known as wholesaling – similar to birddogging, but taking it a bit further – it involves finding the abandoned or rundown houses but actually negotiating and buying the property at a wholesale’ price and then finding an investor to turn or ‘flip’ the property, making a tidy little profit as part of the deal.

A great many books and courses are available on this process, and many a good investor had their beginnings like this, but there are pitfalls that need to be avoided, especially for the inexperienced punter. The learning curve is often long and slow and money need to be risked – as will all risks, as the term implies there is the possibility of losing money.

short sales are another way for beginners to break into the property ladder game. This involves dealing directly with banks and financial institutions regarding a property that is in or about to be in foreclosure. This process of ’short sales’ can lead to buying properties at a greatly undervalued price but the process of negotiation is quite complicated and the details are long – be prepared to do your homework and play the waiting game.

These above mentioned methods are only 3 of many many ways of getting into the investment property game. we will be looking at some of the other methods in upcoming articles so be sure to look out for these.