I am looking into property investment. What is the best way to go about that?
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Have you heard of the book Rich Dad Poor Dad? The author, Robert Kiyosaki, has written many books on real estate investment as well as money management. \n\nHe advises looking for undervalued property that will bring in rent that is more than the cost of the mortgage, property tax, insurance, and maintenance costs (i.e. "positive cash flow"). Such properties have become increasingly difficult to find during the real estate mania of the past few years. Don't buy property that is cash-flow negative in hopes of appreciation - that is gambling, not investing. \n\nhttp://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2005/07/22/carollloyd.DTL
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Depends on the state you are in. Check with your bank first. They might be willing to do it. Most lenders won't want to mess with that. A land/home package would be better and get you a better interest rate.
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"None of the above."\n\nThe best real estate to invest is in your own country, particularly if you live in the US. \n\nThe cost of ANY legal action between countries is way too high and 'predictability' is a function of your resources.\n\nIf you're looking for "return on investment", stay close to home. If you're looking for and investment that also doubles as a vacation spot, then focus on where you would want to spend your time. Either way, you'll do fine.\n\nGood investments exist everywhere, you just need the resources to identify them!\n\nGood luck!\n\nTrevor
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Court Houses, MLS & http://www.realestat.com they charge per month but this is the way to go for a Serious Investor... Otherwise if you are just looking for a few Properties work with a Real Estate Agent... \n\nI Specialize in the Boynton Beach Florida area\nhttp://www.boyntonbeach-homes.com
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You're looking for a REIT which is a real estate investment trust.  They invest in all kinds of real estate...not just commercial properties.  To remain a REIT, they are required by IRS rules to distribute a large percentage of their income every year to the owners.  This makes REITS a good source of income...if that's what you desire.  You also get the potential capital gains the company can gain upon sale of some of their properties.  REITS are a good way to invest in real estate...without having to get your hands dirty with cleaning and repairing a piece of property and without all the other landlord problems you could also have.  You buy REITs from a stockbroker just like any other stock.  Make sure you get some diversification across geography and real estate types.  eg invest in some residential, commercial and office properties.  Try to get some of the hot markets like Las Vegas or California...if you can.  Also try to find one with investments in several different parts of the country.
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Maybe check out a real estate investment club in your area.
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Don't do it!! Run in the opposite direction.\n\nThe last time I started purchasing a property, the LLC was a front for a big bunch of scam artists.\n\nRun Man!! do it now!!
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With real estate prices still high, I think the best place to invest is the stock market.  If you decide to invest in stocks, the first thing to do is see what the best traders are buying and selling.   This is the idea behind the site http://www.top10traders.com - this is a free site that lets you create a portfolio of stocks with $100,000 in "play" money.  Each day the site ranks the best performing portfolios, so you can see how your picks perform compared to other investors.  You can also read posts on investing from the best traders, as well as share your own investing ideas.\n\nHere are this month's best traders:\n\nhttp://www.top10traders.com/Top10Standings.aspx\n\nGood luck!
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take a loan on the equity of your property.  it will be like a new mortgage
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Pay cash if you want stay.\n\nIf you are investing, rent it out.\n\nAnother fastest way, when you bought it,do a back to back sales to another buyer(subsales)
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Real estate is never a bad investment. Remember you own the land as well as the house.
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Buying real property is not like purchasing stock.  Purchase it with the intention it is your home for 4-5 years.  Your return will be on your taxes -  You will gain equity and you can right off  the interest on the loan, & the taxes on the property and get a refund from the Federal Government and possibly State taxes. Waiting has thus far proven that interest rates rise and houses may come down a little, not enough to cover the interest rate hikes.  Speak with a loan officer to find out how much you can actually afford.  Renting is just throwing your money out the door with no return. I am a homeowner and have now been rewarded with a return of equity of over 275% and I still won't sell.  My investment was overpriced in 1971 and I now have an unbelievable return on my investment.  Don't think short term, think long-term and when the price is right sell it and move on.
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invest in real estate the best returns for your money and the safest way to encash it when you are in need
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Real estate investing.  Do it right and you can do deals with out any money of your own.  \n\nBeing a real estate agent may not be a bad way to go either.
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The bank would much prefer you to make your payments compared to taking on a property.  Talk to them.  A lot of times they can work out a deal.
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Buy the Carleton H. Sheets real estate course.  It's good and will teach you how to get started.  He's been selling this course for many years and updating it every few years so he's not a fly-by-night scam artist.\n\nhttps://www.asseenontvnetwork.com/vcc/pei/carletonsheets2/904666/?partner=GGLE&mb=GGL021
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I would not sell unless there were great reasons for me to do so. I would still purchase investment properties. This is an excellent way of earning a living as well as gaining wealth.\n\nif you can refi at 50%-60% LTV or less and still have a positive for additional purchases that is a good strategy \n\nI would diversify my investment by investing in 2nd trust deeds and equity loans. The interest rates are about 10%-12%. \n\nYou can do the collection or hire someone to do the collection. There are computer programs available for you to purchase if you want to do the collection.\n\nThat way if the real estate market take  a swan dive for some reason you still have trust deeds that are earning money for you.\n\nI hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.\n\n"FIGHT ON"