{"id":1640,"date":"2021-08-05T14:44:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T14:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/?p=1640"},"modified":"2023-04-10T20:22:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T20:22:47","slug":"real-estate-investment-tips-for-your-first-purchase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/real-estate-investment-tips-for-your-first-purchase\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Investment Tips For Your First Purchase!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Real estate remains one of the best means of earning steady income because of the high demand for properties.\u00a0 Aside from financial gains, real estate contributes to <\/span>economic development by attracting new businesses that improve the lifestyle of people living in the community. For<\/span> example, the self-esteem and lifestyle of individuals living in the community improve when dilapidated buildings are reconstructed. Examples of real estates are houses, commercial plot, office building, agricultural land, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, investing in real estate\u00a0 could possibly be the smartest move you\u2019ll ever make. Now if you’re thinking of investing in real estate for the first time, this article is going to guide you on what and what not to do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Do a Proper Research<\/h4>\n

You need to do proper research before buying your first investment property. Make sure that the property is situated in a location that will attract the type of clients you hope to sell or rent to, that it will reach to the returns you are expecting and that it will appeal to the market.<\/p>\n

Doing the proper researching and using an analytical approach logically based on the financial factors, rather than considering your personal likes and dislikes, will surely help you in purchasing the best property. You can also invest in rental properties. It\u00a0 can be a great way to secure a fixed monthly income. If you think you can handle the responsibilities of being a landlord, you will definitely enjoy earning income consistently.<\/p>\n

2. Know Your Budget<\/h4>\n

The second step after deciding the location is calculating your budget to check how much money you can afford to invest in the new property. If you are a first-time homebuyer, then it is better to consult a qualified and trusted financial advisor to know your bank loan eligibility and related criteria. Once you have calculated the budget, then start exploring different options which fit within the limit. Always try to choose an investment which offers high value for money and serves the purpose that you envision. It is better to start small as spending beyond your limit can invite huge financial burdens in future. While analyzing the budget, do not forget to include the additional expenses like registration charges, tax, interior styling, furniture, etc.<\/p>\n

3. Know Your Needs<\/h4>\n

Another factor that you may overlook during the process of property search is to know your actual purpose or need with the purchase. Different people will have different intentions for investing in real estate. For some of you, it may the dream home that you want to buy and for some others, it may be a profitable investment for the future. So understanding your need is most imperative in the case of property investments. Also if you are choosing a house, you may have some aspirations like having more space, a garden, play area, security and much more. Most of the modern apartments and gated villas will provide a range of lifestyle amenities that you and your family can make use of. Plan all these ahead and while calculating the budget, choose whichever specifications are important for you. Instead of blindly buying a property, try to choose the one that satisfies all your needs.<\/p>\n

4. Clear Your Debts<\/h4>\n

Last but not the least, clearing your existing debts will help you to achieve your dream of buying the property you desire. While applying for a home loan, banks will analyze your credit score or debt to income ratio to check your creditworthiness. So if you have a lot of pending debts, it is unlikely that you will get a loan easily. Try to maintain a positive cash flow in your account so that paying EMIs will be easier for you. You can become a successful real estate investor if you know how to manage your expenses.<\/p>\n

As a first-time real estate investor, it can be easy to begin to doubt yourself and wonder if you really have what it takes to be successful. The great news here is that anyone can learn how to invest in real estate \u2013 you just need to dedicate the time to educate yourself and follow the steps we have provided in this article. Also remember that A property can be a valuable asset provided you invest in the right one at the right time. If you are still confused about the right property to invest in, contact us at Sterling Homes today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Real estate remains one of the best means of earning steady income because of the high demand for properties.\u00a0 Aside from financial gains, real estate contributes to economic development by attracting new businesses that improve the lifestyle of people living in the community. For example, the self-esteem and lifestyle of individuals living in the community…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1641,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[57,58],"class_list":["post-1640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-real-estate-investment","tag-real-estate-tips"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1640"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1640"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1640\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5439,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1640\/revisions\/5439"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1641"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sterlinghomesltd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}