Monday, March 2, 2009

How To Make Money On Pre-Construction Home Investing

As developers try to raise capital through the building
process, they often pre-sell properties, whether condo units or
homes, at a discount when compared to the prospected market
value. While this can be a great opportunity to get into a
property at less than market value, it also carries risks. To
learn how to minimize those risks, keep reading.

Know the Rules

Because most developers don't want to sell pre-construction
units at a discount and then wind up competing against owners
while trying to sell their own units, they may put rules in
place that either restrict the sale price or even your ability
to sell the unit within the confines of a certain timeframe.

Before you invest in a pre-construction property, make sure you
understand whether there are limits, like being unable to sell
the property within one year of construction completion.

Consider Buy-to-Rent

If your builder's don't allow you to sell the unit within a
certain period after construction is completed, consider using
the property as a rental unit. This option will provide you with
rental income and cover your carrying costs while the property
appreciates in value.

Remember though, being a landlord can be hard work. If your
rental income allows it, consider hiring a property management
company to oversee the screening of tenants and maintenance.
Also, some condominium buildings have rules about renting out
units to other tenants, so make sure you understand these before
you start banking on rental income.

Buy the Smallest or Least Expensive Unit

Typically, the smallest or least expensive house or unit in a
complex or community is the one that will appreciate at the
fastest rate and provide the greatest return on your investment.


You may be tempted to splurge on that extra 15 feet of backyard
or 200 square feet of space, but the cost may not yield the
return you're looking for. You must resist the temptation to buy
based on your personal preferences and instead think like an
investor.

Be Careful in a Slow Market

If the local real estate market is sluggish, you could wind up
trying to sell your unit for a price that's higher than what
builders are offering. If the developer or builder can't sell
units, even after construction, they may reduce the price and
effectively undercut you as your competition. Subsequently, you
may wind up reducing your own asking price and actually losing
on the deal or netting less than you expected.

Watch Out for Wholesale Pre-construction Investment Deals

Wholesale pre-construction investment deals work by grouping
together a large number of investors and purchasing a block of
units from developers at a discount. Most wholesale investment
companies offer professional service done with due diligence,
but there are firms out there that don't live up to their word.
For example, Axiom Realty Capitol was recently handed a
class-action lawsuit for defrauding investors.

Wherever lies your area of pre-construction investing, you must
take sufficient time and effort to understand the market and
risks you face. Armed with practical knowledge, this can be a
lucrative investment opportunity.


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