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How to Choose the Best Location for Real Estate Investment?

Posted on by Nathan Diones

How to Choose the Best Location for Real Estate Investments

One of the biggest dilemmas real estate investor’s face is when they buy and invest in a property at a poor location.  With this, they don’t get to close a deal more often, if not, not ever.  How do you really choose a great location if you want to buy, sell or hold property as a long term investment?

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How to Choose the Best Real Estate Investment Location

Natural Disasters

Although rental fees in disaster-prone areas are so low, only the bravest souls are prepared to buy or rent commercial and residential spaces here.  I mean, if you really want to earn a huge amount of profit in real estate business, don’t risk your money by purchasing properties in an area prone to tornadoes, earthquakes, and flooding.  Plus, paying for premium natural disaster insurance is a waste of money when you can just outdo this and look for better locations.

Amenities

Check the neighborhood if there are great amenities that residents and professionals would love to use during their stay.  This could be a park, mall, fitness center, pool, theater, and other facilities that could attract potential buyers and renters.  You can also ask the local government of their future projects in the area so you will be informed of any risks and opportunities that could affect the property’s value.

Employment

Get your statistics and see if the area is calling out for more employees and workers.  Locations that have high employment rates are more likely to get higher property value.  And also, if there are more workers needed in the area, this means more tenants.  It is always wiser to invest in a town that has a diverse economy and doesn’t rely on one particular major employer, such as a local mine or large distribution center.

School’s rank

The rank of schools in the area affects your property’s value negatively or positively.  Why?  Because if the location has more schools that are on top of the best schools list, parents would want to enroll their kids in these schools.  Not only that, your tenants could also be thinking of growing their family some time soon, and this calls for a child who would be entering school after few years. And when there are students going into the location, these students will be your potential customers.

Crime rate

Who would ever want to live in a vicinity where he could be harmed or killed anytime?  Who would put their lives in danger?  Even you yourself won’t ever stay in the area for a long time.  Crime statistics is a great way to learn whether or not your commercial property’s location can generate sales.

Neighborhood

Speaking of crime rate, schools, and amenities, your neighborhood is one of the biggest factors in determining the value of a property.  Look for great amenities, learn about the ranks of the schools in your area, and get crime statistics to know if your tenants will have amazing neighbors.

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Based in Yucaipa, CA, Regioncy Real Estate provides commercial and residential property owners with advisory and management services. Regioncy focuses on multi family, retail, office, industrial, asset management and a broad menu of residential services.  Our mission is to help our clients build, grow and preserve long term wealth by providing superior advice, strong representation, professional market knowledge and expert analysis.  Contact us here.

Tips on Making Money in Commercial Real Estate: How Do you get Started?

Posted on by Nathan Diones

Investing in a real estate property and then putting it to market takes a lot of effort on the seller.  You will have to spend huge sums, time, and energy, before you can make bigger profits out of it. But how do you really increase the value of the property you are selling?  How do you get to earn more?  Here are a few expert tips for you to get started.

Shopping Center Investing - Yucaipa, CA

Shopping Center Investment – Yucaipa, CA

Enrich your knowledge

Don’t ever jump into an investment without having any deep knowledge about your idea.  Educate yourself on everything you need to know about the business such as the following:

  1. The initial and running capital you need
  2. Local pricing
  3. Taxing
  4. Where top schools and universities are
  5. The lingo
  6. The basic math
  7. Bookkeeping
  8. The possible problems

You don’t need to be an expert to pursue a real estate business, but you need to have enough knowledge and skills on how to do and manage this venture, because in the first place, you spend a fortune for this. Now you don’t want to lose another fortune just by neglecting to do your homework, do you?

Prepare for the worst

What’s the worst thing that could happen to you in a real estate investment?  You could be losing every amount of pennies, sweat, and time if the business doesn’t go with your plan.  Are you ready to lose all of it?  And do you have extra in your bank account so you won’t be left with nothing?  And, aside from foreclosure and bankruptcy, you could be losing your mind, too.  Maybe I’m just exaggerating, but no.  The amount of money, time, and dedication you spend on a high-class business endeavor is so huge, it could cause a catastrophic event once you don’t get a deal.

To minimize the loss and pain that you will have to face if the worst happens, make a business plan that outlines all the necessary steps you’ll have to take and the possible problems that could happen along the way.

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Based in Yucaipa, CA, Regioncy Real Estate provides commercial and residential property owners with advisory and management services. Regioncy focuses on multi family, retail, office, industrial, asset management and a broad menu of residential services.  Our mission is to help our clients build, grow and preserve long term wealth by providing superior advice, strong representation, professional market knowledge and expert analysis.  Contact us here.

Hire a property manager for my apartment building?

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If you are the owner of an apartment building you might be considering whether or not it is worth it to have a property management company step in to manage the day-to-day functions of your apartment building. Here are some of the important factors that might influence this decision and help make it easier to determine if it is the right path for you:

Experience

If this is the first apartment building you have invested in it would be to your benefit to learn from the expertise of a property management company. Even if only in the beginning, they can help get you started. This company will assist you with navigating the common pitfalls and unforeseen problems which might arise in running the daily operations. They handle the paperwork and guide you in the process of running a multiple unit building.

If you are well-versed in managing a property with multiple units it might not be as necessary to hire a property management company. Although you might have experience in this area, it is wise to consider investing in a property management team in the short-term as they can help you establish a routine with your new property, as well as a clear direction for the future.

Time versus Size

Garden Style Apartment Building

Recently Remodeled Garden Style Apartment Building

Depending on the size of your apartment building and the amount of time you have to dedicate to this task, a property management company could very well be what you need to be successful. Consider that issues with units or tenants often arise with little to no warning at all hours. The larger your building the less you are able to do on your own. Factor in the other commitments in your life: other investment properties or jobs, family, friends, hobbies, emergencies. Be realistic with your assessment of the amount of time you have to put into completing these tasks.

If you have a smaller building that you are focused on running yourself you might want to skip the property management company. Again, this is particularly true if you have experience running a building with multiple units. It can be a daunting task, so really take the time to weigh whether you are ready to take on all the responsibility.

However, if this is one of many investments and you are already on a tight schedule as it is, bringing a property management company on board will probably be your best bet. Otherwise you will likely find yourself with too many fires to put out. The result will be many unhappy tenants. In this day and age of online reviews, it is imperative to do your best to create happy tenants.

Age and Condition

Another important consideration is the age of the property, as well as its current condition. For newer buildings there is rarely much maintenance involved. Many of the appliances are still under warranty and other repairs are often minor and infrequent.

However, even with a newer building its condition is an important component to consider. A poorly maintained yet fairly new building can become just as costly as an older apartment. In either of these instances a property management company will be your best bet. As any apartment building owner will tell, maintaining the frequent needs of an older building can be a full-time job in itself.

Weighing the Pros and Cons

In the end it is ultimately a decision of how hands on you wish to be with your investment property. It is crucial that you take all of these factors into consideration before deciding if a property management company is right for you. If you need additional information or would like a free market analysis of your building please contact Regioncy Real Estate by clicking here.

About Regioncy Real Estate

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Based in Southern California, Regioncy Real Estate is a full service commercial real estate services firm serving investors, landlords and tenants nationwide.   Regioncy focuses on multi family, office, retail, industrial and residential developments.   Core capabilities of Regioncy include real estate management, analysis, representation, acquisition and disposition.

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