{"id":1957,"date":"2019-11-29T13:34:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T17:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beingbobblog.com\/?p=1957"},"modified":"2020-01-18T11:22:15","modified_gmt":"2020-01-18T15:22:15","slug":"real-estate-opportunities-for-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingbobblog.com\/happy-holidays\/real-estate-opportunities-for-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Opportunities for Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Even new entrants can profit from one of the economy’s most dynamic and profitable sectors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Real estate has always been one of the most attractive investment \nofferings. Its relative stability makes it a good option for capital \nappreciation, and when done well, it can generate exponential profits. \nIn 2019, the housing market made significant gains, driven largely by a \nreduction in supply and very low mortgage rates. Experts predict that \nthe trend is likely to continue, meaning that for entrepreneurs and \ninvestors looking to turn serious profits, real estate is definitely the\n place to be looking at. Here are five ways to enter the market quickly \nand profitably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Real Estate Mutual Funds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can\n choose mutual funds that invest generally or select one that\u2019s focused \non a specific type of investment. Real estate mutual funds restrict \ntheir activity to property trading and other related businesses, which \nmeans that they will benefit from the trend of profitability in the \nsector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re making a decision as to which fund to put your\n money into, consider its track record and methodology. Just because two\n funds style themselves as real estate mutual funds does not mean that \nthey have the same investment rules. Find one that has consistently made\n a profit and whose investment styles you\u2019re confident in. Mind the fees\n too \u00e2\u20ac\u201c lower is better, but be sure you\u2019re not sacrificing quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Real Estate Investment Trusts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These\n are similar to real estate mutual funds, with the primary difference \nbeing the degree of control an individual investor has. If you\u2019re a \nhands-on investor, you should consider REITs<\/a>. They have shares you can buy as many or as few of as you like, based on your forecast of their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mutual\n funds invest in REITs as part of their overall portfolios, but the \ndecisions regarding which investments to make will be left in the hands \nof fund managers. Stick to publicly traded REITs; the private ones might\n promise better returns, but there\u2019s much less oversight and thus more \nrisk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Short-Term Rentals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You knew this was \ncoming, right? Rental property has always been one of the surefire ways \nto earn money in real estate, as long as you get the fundamentals right.\n Whether you\u2019re constructing homes or renovating, renting out your \nproperty will bring in a steady income that you can re-invest into the \nbusiness or use for other purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, the traditional \nrental model is still workable, but is taking a backseat compared to \nshort-term rental services like  Airbnb. You can often charge a premium,\n especially if your property is in a vacation destination. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The good \nthing is that you can hire a property manager to handle all aspects of \nthe process for you,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d according to Morgan Akchehirlian, CEO of Co-Host \nMarket. “There is a ton of opportunity in short-term rentals, and I \nbelieve that once people see them, they are going to leap at them.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Investments in Real-Estate Focused Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As\n they say, sometimes the people who make the most money are not the \nminers, but the traders selling pickaxes. For instance, many startups \nare using AI, machine learning and other frontline technologies to \nprovide services to real estate companies, homeowners and other \nstakeholders — and making a killing while doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have \nan idea for a company in the real estate sphere, now is a good time to \nlaunch it. You can also go the indirect route by investing in a \npromising company. As always, do your due diligence and ensure that the \nbusiness model is workable and likely to provide good returns before you\n put your money, time and effort in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Real Estate Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In\n essence, this is you buying up a debt that\u2019s owed by a homeowner and \nthen collecting on it. Since these are usually sold on distressed \nproperties in which there has been a default in payment, you can likely \nbuy notes for a deeply discounted price. The options are then to either \nforeclose or work with the homeowner to restructure the payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investors\n focused on quick, high profits can take the shorter route and just \nforeclose (in compliance with the contracts and relevant laws and \nregulations), but many people also take the longer view and focus on \nrestructuring the debt in a way that\u2019ll be more convenient for the \nhomeowner to discharge. This route might take longer and not yield quite\n as much profit, but it\u2019s more stable and would also bring the benefit \nof knowing you\u2019re helping people in need while you make invest and earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the whole, entrepreneurs and investors would do well to look toward real estate in the coming year. The market has been growing, and it doesn\u2019t look ready to stop anytime soon. As always, due diligence is crucial to keeping your capital safe, ensuring you earn profits and keeping yourself clear of dispute and legal issues. Leverage all your personal business experiences to build the company you’ve always wanted to work for.
Learn More <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pritom Das <\/a> Guest Writer Founder\/CEO of TravelerPlus November 20, 2019 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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