1. Not all real estate is in demand.
The hardest part of investing is choosing a property. Profit comes at the expense of real estate price growth and passive rental income. That is, the investor buys the property, rents it out, earning passive income, and waits until the property can be sold at a profit. That is why it is important that real estate is interesting to people. If there is no demand for it, it will be difficult to rent it out profitably. This will have a very negative impact on the profitability of the investment. It will also be difficult to sell the property later at a fair price. Therefore, it is necessary to study the real estate market in your area, to assess the demand for a particular object, to make sure that it in the future will be in demand among potential buyers.
2. There is a risk of decrease in the value of the object.
No one can guarantee that real estate over the years will increase in price. Of course, time has shown that in the long term objects actually increase in value. But there is no such thing as a downturn without periods. Therefore, you should still study the market. Perhaps while the situation is unfavorable and there is a risk that the market price of real estate will soon decline.
3. Tax The final profit is negatively affected by the possible tax on the sale of the object.
This is a disadvantage for those who want to earn from the rapid resale of real estate.
4. Risks of renting without a contract.
It is desirable to conclude a contract when renting. First, it protects the interests of the parties. If, for example, there will be damage to the property, it will be possible to force the tenants to compensate for losses through the court. Secondly, it is legal. There will be no questions from tax authorities about people who rent their apartments officially and pay income tax.
5. Investing in commercial properties is not for everyone.
Beginners should not try to invest in land and commercial real estate. The problem is that an inexperienced investor is unlikely to correctly assess the potential of an object. At best, the investment will not make a profit. At worst, there will be large losses.
Instead of a conclusion
In fact, there is nothing complicated. Newcomers at first do not need to invest in land or commercial properties. It is better to choose a one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartment, or a studio apartment. The main thing is to make sure that the object is in good demand among potential buyers.